Author: Lynn Heider
How Northwest Credit Unions Moved the Needle in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
Collaboration is the backbone of the Credit Union Movement, especially when it comes to advocating to ensure the best possible operating environment for credit unions.
Oregon CU Priority Bills Pass, Head to Governor’s Desk
The legislation modernizes the OR Credit Union Act, & helps credit unions’ loan and membership application processes.
Critical Information for OR CU’s Regarding Mortgage Foreclosure Legislation
What you need to know about HB2009A as it moves through the legislature.
Updating CDC COVID Masking Guidelines in Multiple Oregon Counties
Two important announcements credit union leadership should be aware of.
Oregon Credit Union Priority Bills Take Another Step Toward Passage
The Senate Committee on Labor and Business held a hearing on the bills today, and the next step is a Senate vote.
More than 130 Oregon Advocates Swarm the Capitol – Via Zoom
Personal meetings with dozens of lawmakers continue this week.
Oregon Credit Union Priority Bills Advance
Two credit union priority bills passed out of the Oregon House Business and Labor Committee this week, and the next step is a vote on the house floor.
Oregon Legislature to Meet in Special Session Monday
Governor Kate Brown has called the legislature to Salem for its third special session of the year. Read the details from Pam Leavitt
Insight into McWatters’ Resignation from NCUA
NWCUA’s John Trull Reports that friction within the agency likely led to the departure of McWatters and two key aides.
Oregon Sets Voting Record; Flips Some Key Legislative Races
Oregon saw 2.3 million ballots cast in Tuesday’s elections. Read Pam Leavitt’s comprehensive report.
NWCUA Analysis of NCUA’s Sept. Board Meeting
The Northwest Credit Union Association’s Regulatory Affairs team monitors all board meetings and provides immediate analysis to Northwest credit unions.
Northwest Credit Union Executive to Chair CFPB’s Credit Union Advisory Council
CUAC advises CFPB on regulation of consumer financial products and services from a credit union perspective.
FHFA Hears Advocacy’s Voice; Delays Adverse Market Fee to December 1
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today delayed implementation of the 0.5% fee on refinances until December 1. The original implementation […]
Oregon Legislature Convenes Special Session
The priority is addressing economic fallout from COVID-19.
Senate Banking Holds Confirmation Hearing for NCUA Nominee Hauptman
The Committee began reviewing the qualifications for President Trump’s nomination of Kyle Hauptman to the NCUA Board of Directors
Senate Banking Committee to Consider Hauptman Nomination Next Week
A committee hearing has been scheduled on the nomination of Kyle Hauptman for the NCUA Board of Directors
SCOTUS Decides Seila Law vs. CFPB
Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of Seila Law vs. the CFPB, holding that the […]
A Win for Credit Unions as SCOTUS Denies ABA Appeal on FOM Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday dealt a blow to the American Bankers Association’s attempts to unravel the NCUA’s Field of […]
Announced at NCUA Board Meeting: Good News for Members of the Former Southwest Corporate Credit Union
A July distribution of $171 million is expected next month.