The CFPB Thursday announced that the filing period for Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data collected in 2023 is open. The bureau noted that “[s]ubmissions will be considered timely if received on or before Friday, March 1, 2024.” Credit unions can access the HMDA platform to file their data. Credit unions can test their submissions …
The CFPB issued a report Friday identifying challenges faced by borrowers with federal student loan payments resuming after a three-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The issue spotlight highlights: NCUA issued a letter to credit unions (23-CU-08) in October encouraging credit unions to work “constructively with impacted borrowers,” and noting NCUA “will not criticize …
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America’s Credit Unions Transition Board of Directors Thursday held its first official meeting since the new trade association launched Jan. 1. The board, led by Chair Brian Schools and Vice Chair Lisa Ginter, held a meet-and-greet with the association’s Executive Leadership Team, appointed committee assignments, approved a supplemental budget to support transformation efforts, and approved …
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Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., announced Thursday he will not run for re-election in 2024. A member of the House Financial Services Committee since his first election to the House in 2009, Luetkemeyer has consistently focused on financial and regulatory issues affecting credit unions. Throughout his tenure, he introduced several pieces of legislation supported by the industry. …
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NCUA will conduct a free webinar Jan. 11 explaining how to use the agency’s Simplified CECL Tool. Online registration is now open, and the webinar is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Eastern. Chris McGrath and Trey Damron from the NCUA’s Office of Examination and Insurance will review how the tool works and its latest …
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the America’s Credit Unions Transition Board of Directors held its first official meeting since the launch of the new trade association Jan. 1. The board, led by Chairman Brian Schools and Vice Chair Lisa Ginter, held a meet-and-greet with the association’s Executive Leadership Team, appointed committee assignments, approved a supplemental budget …
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The CFPB must initiate a Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) review of any potential overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) proposed rules, America’s Credit Unions and other financial services trades wrote to CFPB Director Rohit Chopra Wednesday. The CFPB’s most recent rulemaking agenda indicates it expects to issue proposals to regulate NSF fees under …
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The NCUA, along with the FDIC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and Federal Reserve issued a final rule last week that amends the Uniform Rules of Practice and Procedure. The rule alters regulations “to recognize the use of electronic communications in all aspects of administrative hearings and to otherwise increase the efficiency …
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America’s Credit Unions is legally active as of Jan. 1, and the organization is at the beginning of a “historic transformation into a new powerhouse national association,” America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle said in a video message sent to members Tuesday. With the new organization active, leaders and staff are focusing on advocating and …
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Credit unions can now access the America’s Credit Unions temporary website for need-to-know updates about the transformation, contact information, and important resources. Members will still have access to the legacy NAFCU and legacy CUNA websites during the 2024 transition period. The website features a brief overview of America’s Credit Unions advocacy priorities, the latest posts on the Compliance Blog, and the 2024 event lineup. News stories and press releases are also accessible. …
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