A Cooperative Opportunity Trifecta
While the NCUA’s response to start ups may be slow and tied down by regulatory requirements, Chip Filson praises a new program in California aimed at encouraging and supporting young, diverse groups in creating cooperative start ups.
Credit Union Trade Groups Endorse Proposed CUSO Rule While Consumer Groups Argue Would Authorize Predatory Lending
Two stories from David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily: Saying that the NCUA’s current rule governing Credit Union Service Organizations is sorely outdated and hampers innovation, CUNA and NAFCU are calling on the agency board to finalize an updated regulation. The National Credit Union Administration’s proposed Credit Union Service Organization rule would allow CUSOs to become predatory payday lenders that could make loans that far exceed the interest rate in the Federal Credit Union Act, consumer groups are warning.
No Limiting Principle
NCUA’s update to corporate rule 704 is not without many issues claims Chip Filson. All the little missteps that go into new policy set precedent for the “how we’ve always done it” mantra that damages from within.
Field of Membership: a Regulatory Vestigial Organ
Chip Filson ponders the ancient practice known as “field of membership” and discusses the numerous options open to potential members willing to go beyond field of membership.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Increase NCUA Loan Maturity Cap
Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have introduced legislation to increase the loan maturity cap of 15 years on credit union loans to 20 years, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
Bankers Asking NCUA to Extend Comment Period for Proposed CUSO Rule
After the proposed CUSO lending rule change approved in January by the NCUA Board, bankers are asking for more time to comment.
Students: Enrolling the Next Generation of Members
With credit union numbers dwindling and de novo efforts few and far between, Chip Filson looks at one area of the country where new ground might be made again: schools.
A Simple Solution for NCUSIF Revenue
Chip Filson dives into the numbers to evaluate the NCUA’s management of the NCUSIF, and whether changes should be made to their current investment strategy.
The $3.0 Billion Question in 2021 for Credit Unions and NCUA
“When government gets more money, it wants to spend more,” warned Ed Callahan in 1984. Chip Filson calls on credit unions to hold NCUA’s feet to the fire when it comes to returning AME surpluses to credit unions.
Galicia Named Harper’s Chief of Staff
David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports that new NCUA Chairman Todd Harper on Monday announced the appointment of Catherine Galicia as his chief of staff. Before being named chief of staff, Galicia served as Harper’s senior policy counsel.
