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In a major victory for small-dollar lenders, the agency plans to rescind underwriting requirements that were the centerpiece of the rule drafted by a Democratic appointee.

Credit unions are feeling good entering February, following a new nomination to the NCUA board, positive job growth and more.

Credit unions in the Gopher State have pledged at least $3.5 million to the Credit Union National Association's awareness effort.

With the government functioning again, Congress may finally turn its attention to credit union priorities.

Trade groups have filed paperwork supporting two Michigan credit unions facing ADA suits, but a similar suit against Domino's Pizza could cloud the issue.

Institutions across the country have announced new additions to their staffs and have recongized outstanding work by employees.

CUNA and NAFCU both issued letters to the National Credit Union Administration suggesting ways federal credit union bylaws could be amended.

Despite the ongoing federal work stoppage, some scheduled activities are still taking place this week in Washington.

The trade association is seeking $100 million from credit unions over three years in support of its "Open Your Eyes" campaign.

President Trump has threatened that the closure may go on for a prolonged period. This could lead to higher loan delinquencies at credit unions that serve federal workers.

The trade group hopes appropriations legislation for fiscal year 2019 will address confusion over websites being compliant with the ADA, among other concerns.

Now the third-longest shutdown in history, there are few signs the government will reopen anytime soon, and that's causing problems for lenders.

Industry trade groups, which have been active in fighting lawsuits that allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, hailed the decision.

Both CUNA and NAFCU have responded to the bureau's request for input by raising concerns about cybersecurity, public complaints and more.

As the 20-year anniversary of the passage of the Credit Union Membership Access Act draws to a close, one insider reminds that today's fights aren't as dissimilar as they might seem.

CUNA and the credit union leagues of Illinois and Wisconsin filed a brief in support of an institution that is embroiled in litigation over whether its website meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The industry spent a good portion of 2018 fighting ADA and overdraft lawsuits, and experts say despite some progress, next year could hold more of the same.

With control of the House changing hands in January, credit unions are set to shift their focus from regulatory relief to cybersecurity and fighting CRA.

As Congress races to fund the government, a criminal justice reform bill could also include the STATES Act, which would provide safe harbor for credit unions serving the legal marijuana industry.

One week after NCUA filed its own appeal brief, three major organizations banded together in support of the expanded field-of-membership rule