WASHINGTON - The House Financial Services Housing Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Bob Ney (R-Ohio) approved by a voice vote with no amendments a bill introduced by Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.) that increases affordable housing opportunities for low-income families. H.R. 1985, the FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2003 would...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-While NCUA had estimated over $2.7 million in savings on average every year over the next 10 as a result of its streamlining from six to five regions, according to NCUA Region VI Director Melinda Love, chair of the Regional Transition Committee, NCUA's budget should shave a few more...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - After turning back a banker-backed tax initiative last February, New Mexico credit unions are girding for possible new combat this fall on a proposal to impose a 5.85% sales tax on state-chartered CUs. Officials of the New Mexico Credit Union League said July 21 they hope to...

ARLINGTON, Va. - If opponents get their way the so-called matricula consular, an ID card which supporters credit with helping tens of thousands of undocumented foreign nationals obtain credit union memberships, will no longer be considered acceptable for opening depository accounts. Along largely partisan lines, the U.S. House of Representatives...