America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

CUNA urges CFPB for further changes to TILA-RESPA

WASHINGTON, DC (March 16, 2015) -- CUNA submitted a comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today regarding 2013 Regulation X (RESPA) and Regulation Z (TILA) Mortgage Servicing Rules, urging the CFPB to adopt changes and clarifications recommended in CUNA’s letter. See ...

Report quantifies benefits of cooperative partnerships

WASHINGTON, DC (March 16, 2015) -- The Credit Union National Association (CUNA), the National Credit Union Foundation, the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA CLUSA), and the Filene Research Institute are pleased to announce the release of a new report quantifying the business case for credit ...

CUNA files amicus brief in Florida interchange case

 WASHINGTON, DC (March 5, 2015) -- CUNA filed an amicus brief today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, in a case raising many of the policy issues surrounding credit card interchange fees. CUNA believes allowing merchants to add additional surcharges ...

CUNA to offer a comprehensive overview of lending compliance updates

MADISON, WI (March 3, 2015) -- At CUNA Lending Compliance School, taking place June 14-18, 2015, in Las Vegas, credit union lenders and compliance officers will receive a comprehensive overview of lending compliance updates and develop tools to keep their lending portfolios compliant. “Lending compliance ...

CUNA to offer a comprehensive overview of lending compliance updates

MADISON, WI (March 3, 2015) -- At CUNA Lending Compliance School, taking place June 14-18, 2015, in Las Vegas, credit union lenders and compliance officers will receive a comprehensive overview of lending compliance updates and develop tools to keep their lending portfolios compliant. “Lending compliance ...

CUNA-supported MBL legislation introduced in U.S. House

WASHINGTON, DC (March 2, 2015) -- CUNA-supported legislation was introduced today by Representatives Ed Royce (R-Calif.) and Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.) to raise the cap on credit union member business lending from 12.25 percent to 27.5 percent of assets. The Credit Union Small ...

Henson joins CUNA as Associate Director of Advocacy

WASHINGTON, DC (February 27, 2015) -- Robert Henson has joined the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) as Associate Director of Advocacy. Henson joins CUNA from the office of Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) where he served as legislative assistant on tax policy and financial services issues.  ...

CUNA and Coopera release new Seminar in a Box for Spanish-speaking members

Madison, WI (February 27, 2015) – CUNA and Coopera have announced the latest addition to their partnership product suite, the Spanish language Seminar in a Box for Members series – Organice sus Archivos Financieros. The seminar, translated to Organize Your Financial Records, was created to help credit ...

CUNA, financial trades send joint statement on patent trolls

WASHINGTON, DC (February 25, 2015) -- In advance of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee hearing this Thursday, CUNA, along with fellow financial trade associations, sent a joint statement for the record. The statement notes that any legislation should include the following: Provisions clarifying the ...

CUNA pledges $1 million toward expansion of America’s Credit Union Museum

Trade group will be lead sponsor through 'Legacy Campaign' pledge MANCHESTER, NH (February  18, 2015) – The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) has pledged to be the lead sponsor of the America’s Credit Union Museum “Legacy” Capital Campaign to help ensure the rich history of ...