Because of the risks to safety and soundness caused by some energy efficiency loans, credit unions should make "appropriate adjustments, to their underwriting criteria and collateral monitoring practices."

That's the recommendation of NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz, in response to concerns raised about the Property Assessed Clean Energy loans by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Under the terms of many PACE loans, they acquire a priority lien over existing mortgages.

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