office of Small Credit Union Initiatives

• NCUA Liquidity and LICU Webinars Available Online

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 29, 2012

  Sessions focus on proposed liquidity rule, changes to CLF and the Low-Income Credit Union eligibility initiative.

• NCUA Approves New Charter for Internet Archive FCU in New Jersey

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 24, 2012

  Low-income designated credit union is the first new charter for 2012.

• Record Year Produces $1.4 Million in NCUA Technical Assistance Grants

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 15, 2012

  More than 100 small credit unions awarded grants from among 331 applicants seeking more than $5 million.

• LICU Eligibility Added to Aug. 14 NCUA Liquidity Webinar

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 10, 2012

  The webinar is scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday and credit unions can register for the free event on the NCUA’s website.

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  NCUA Unveils New Exam Office

  By Heather Anderson  |  July 30, 2012

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NCUA resources are being disproportionately applied to small credit unions and skimping on large credit union supervision, NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz told NAFCU’s annual conference attendees during her general session address July 24

• Onsite Coverage: NCUA to Consider Raising Small CU Asset Definition Above $10 Million

  By Heather Anderson  |  July 26, 2012

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NCUA will reconsider the $10 million threshold that currently defines small credit unions, its board chair said Thursday.

• NCUA: Small CU Exam Program Includes Shorter Exams, Streamlined Reports

  By Heather Anderson  |  July 23, 2012

  Agency outlines new program for credit union of $10 million or less.

• Fryzel Defends NCUA Examiners Against 'Trying to Kill' Claim

  By Heather Anderson  |  June 18, 2012

  NCUA Board member Michael Fryzel defended NCUA examiners in a June 11 letter to the editor after an online editorial accused the regulator of “trying to destroy small credit unions.”

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  Matz Praises Low-Income Credit Union Loan Performance

  By Heather Anderson  |  June 15, 2012

  NCUA Board chair says low-income credit unions are growing stronger, lending more than other types of financial institutions.

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  Fryzel Defends NCUA After League VP Criticism: Print Preview

  By Heather Anderson  |  June 15, 2012

  Board member says agency not "trying to kill small credit unions." Utah league exec recounts typical exchange: "You'll make it. But others won't."