NCUA Chairman Harper, Berger discuss agency priorities during NAFCU’s State of the Industry

NCUA Board Chairman Todd Harper offered an overview of the current priorities at the agency before joining NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger for a one-on-one chat during NAFCU’s State of the Industry virtual event yesterday.

“Although the clouds of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to be lifting, the economic fallout continues to pose many challenges for our country and the credit union system,” said Harper during his opening remarks. “Despite these challenges, however, credit unions have pressed forward doing their part to support their members and the communities they serve as financial first responders.”

Harper noted that credit unions, like other financial institutions, have seen growth in deposits and assets and a substantial amount of loans remain in forbearance status.

 

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