The NCUA board will vote on a proposal during its regular meeting Thursday.

According to PSCU, in the eight states hit hardest by the pandemic, credit card spending was down 32.1% during the week of April 5.

"Liquidity, like capital, is a pillar of strength upon which the safety and soundness of the credit union system rest."

The current crisis is an opportunity for financial institutions to step up when it matters the most to help small business members.