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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
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Protecting the Credit Union tax exemption Tax extenders impacting credit unions Retirement provisions Direct Reporting
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Source: Senate LDA
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Small LENDER Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Small LENDER Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Small LENDER Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Small LENDER Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Small LENDER Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Small LENDER Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Small LENDER Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Small LENDER Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS (FKA NAT'L ASSN OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS)
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 140 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Support extending GLBA-like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Oppose NCUA adopting a dedicated consumer compliance examination; Support extended NCUA examination cycle; Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) improvements; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support NCUA independence as regulator and insurer; Oppose unsustainable NCUA budget growth; Support increased NCUA assistance for MDI credit unions; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose increased NCUA authority to charge share insurance premiums; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; Support increased CFPB transparency in rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement; Support CFPB coordination with NCUA in policymaking; Support CFPB basing policy on thorough research and data analysis; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from final rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Support prohibiting CFPB expending funds to implement the Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection final rule (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support removing service area requirement for FOM expansion; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Oppose national all-in interest rate cap; Oppose expanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to cover business loans; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulations adhering to intent of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotext regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support elimination of guarantee fees for credit union mortgages; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Oppose Federal Reserve proposal to decrease debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Oppose Amendment #117 to H.R. 4664; Support Amendment #174 to H.R. 4664; Support provisions of H.R. 4664 to place CFPB under the regular appropriations process and restructure the Bureau to a bipartisan commission; Support Rectifying UDAAP Act (H.R. 6789); Support Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3538); Oppose Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3549); Comments to NCUA on OMB Number: 3133-NEW supporting streamlined speaker request forms and increased transparency in speaker request process; Comments to Office of the National Cyber Director on RIN: 0301-AA00 supporting regulatory harmonization and minimizing overlapping or conflicting requirements; Comments to CFPB on Outline of FCRA Proposals supporting adherence to Congressional intent and reissuance of proposals with more detail and specificity; Comments to Department of Labor on RIN 1235-AA39 opposing automatic adjustments and encouraging accommodation of smaller credit unions; Comments to NCUA on proposed 2024-2025 budget opposing unsustainable budget increases and encouraging cost-savings and transparency; Comments to OMB on OMB-2023-0020 supporting increased transparency on agencies use of artificial intelligence technology; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0082 supporting simplification of share insurance for trust accounts; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052 opposing the proposal and urging CFPB to reduce burden on credit unions and adopt a safe harbor for data providers; Support FHFA publishing data and analysis related to credit score model validation; Support regulatory cost-benefit analysis that includes cumulative effects of regulations; Support extension of comment deadline for Federal Reserve proposal on decreasing the debit interchange fee cap (Docket No. R‐1818); Support extension of comment deadline for CFPB proposal on personal financial data rights (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052); Support CFPB transparency on its use of artificial intelligence technology; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 138 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support legislation to limit impact of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company final rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN funding; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533; S. 2252); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122; H.R. 5403); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539; H.R. 4867); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; H.J.Res. 85; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161; S. 2674); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564; S. 2296); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838); Support Member Business Loan Expansion Act (H.R. 4868); Oppose Senate NDAA amendments on interchange (#177; #425); Support Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (H.R. 4766); Support Senate NDAA amendment on financial literacy (#206); Support Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act (H.R. 3170; S. 1514); Oppose Senate appropriations amendment on interchange (#1161); Oppose Senate appropriations amendments on interest rate caps (#1225; #1285); Oppose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act (S. 2760); Support SAFER Banking Act (S. 2860); Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0061 urging the use of guidance rather than regulations to address reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0072 recommending a $5 million asset exemption threshold for NCUA operating fees, offsetting lost revenue through budget reductions, and additional detail and transparency on alternative operating fee schedule methodologies; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0070 supporting the MDI Preservation Program; Comments to NCUA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and FHFA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0019 supporting a principles-based approach to regulations on automated valuation models and flexibility for financial institutions, opposing a redundant non-discrimination control factor, and encouraging the establishment of an independent standards setting organization for AVMs; Comments to FHFA on the single family mortgage pricing framework RFI advocating for lower guarantee fees, decreased base risk-weight for high quality credit union mortgages, elimination of fees for disadvantaged borrowers; and the reinstatement of purchases of seasoned transactions; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 17-59 and WC Docket No. 17-97 urging the Commission to protect lawful communications credit unions make in its efforts to combat illegal robocalls and robotexts; Comments to FCC on CG Docket No. 02-278 urging the Commission to provide flexibility in processing consumers revocation of consent to receive robocalls and robotexts; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0043 in support of adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUA qualified charity and urging clarification of war veteran terminology; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0029 supporting ability-to-repay requirements for PACE financing; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0020 supporting action to address regulatory gaps in the supervision of data brokers without impairing credit unions ability to access data necessary for competition or increasing regulatory burden on GLBA-covered institutions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0018 urging clear rules on the prohibition of abusive acts or practices; Support NCUA transparency on initiatives to support financial technology innovation; Support NCUA creating a regulatory sandbox to support financial technology innovation; Support a delay in the effective date for the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule for all covered entities; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Protecting the Credit Union tax exemption
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their nearly 137 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Oppose fintech participation in SBA lending programs; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; Oppose mandatory grace period for credit card late payments; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; Support increasing credit union loan maturity limits; Support allowing credit unions to add underserved areas to their FOM; Support increasing the credit union interest rate ceiling; Support credit union Community Reinvestment Act exemption; Support regulator-approved credit union mergers; Support regulation of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations; Oppose legislation granting for-profit banks nominal leases on military installations; Support credit union access to nominal leases on military installations; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose exclusion of accurate information from credit reports; Support FinCEN oversight; Support increasing SAR and CTR thresholds; Support disbursal of ECIP funding; Oppose NCUA acting as a climate regulator; Support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve Overnight Reverse Repo Facility; FCC should tailor robocall and robotexts regulations to allow credit unions to serve their members; Support placing CFPB under regular appropriations process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs and consider wealth-building home loan pilot programs; Oppose increase in FHFA guarantee fees; Support regulation of fintechs in mortgage lending; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059; S. 1212); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Support Resolution of Disapproval of the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule (H.J.Res. 50; H.J.Res. 66; S.J.Res. 32) Support CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891; S. 1323); Support CDFI Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 3161); Support Building Credit Access for Veterans Act (H.R. 1266); Support Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 3556); Support Middle Class Borrower Protection Act (H.R. 3564); Support Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 3881; S. 1838) Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0002 opposing inclusion of credit union service organizations in a form contract registry, urging the CFPB to reduce impact on small entities, and supporting arbitration; Comments to Treasury on Docket No. FISCAL-2021-0001 suggesting concentrating check verification within the Federal Reserve Banks; Request deadline extension for the CFPBs credit card terms collection and credit card penalty fees proposed rule; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0009 requesting greater flexibility in required disclosures; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0017 supporting the Mortgage Loan Originator rules; Request the CFPB to share specific concerns that require reanalysis of 2020-22 HMDA filings; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 opposing reduction of the credit card late fee safe harbor amounts; Comments to Treasury on ECIP Supplemental Reports (OMB Control Number 1505-0275) opposing a requirement to collect detailed demographic information; Comments to FHFA on RIN: 2590-AB27 supporting changes to GSE capital framework; Request the EPA to support credit union eligibility for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support creation of FHFA single-family social bonds; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0026 opposing the CFPBs PRA request for a Junk Fees Timing Study; Support adding 501(c)(19) veterans organizations to the NCUAs qualified charity definition; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0179 supporting proposed changes to the Chartering and Field of Membership Manual; Request flexible implementation timeline for new FHFA credit score requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2023-0045 urging the NCUA to refrain from engaging in rulemaking related to climate risk and to defer to FSOC on issuing guidance; Comments to NCUA on the agencys annual regulatory review; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window.
Protecting the Credit Union tax exemption
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Protecting the Credit Union tax exemption
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 135 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers and fintechs; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose private right of action in data privacy legislation; Support NCUA as credit unions sole data privacy regulator; Oppose opt-in requirement for use of non-public personal information in data privacy legislation; Support federal preemption of state data privacy laws; Oppose NCUA examination authority for 3rd party vendors; Support vendor information sharing among financial regulators; Support adjusting Dodd-Frank Act thresholds for inflation; Support legislative action to limit Regulation E liability; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support greater investment authorities for credit unions; Support expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Support publication of list of entities with access to Federal Reserve Bank accounts and services; Support legislative action to clarify CFPBs UDAAP authority; Support parity in credit union and bank federal deposit insurance levels; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Oppose changes to CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Support government guarantees to stabilize mortgage-backed securities market; Support pilot programs for wealth-building home loans and zero-down mortgages; Support quality- rather than quantity-based GSE loan pricing; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582; S. 610); Support Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act (H.R. 758); Support Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 1533); Support Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (H.R. 1410); Support SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059); Support Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (H.R. 1010; S. 453); Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1122); Support Data Privacy Act (H.R. 1165); Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (S. 539); Support NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements (S. 544); Support Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S. 657); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (S. 869); Support Small LENDER Act (H.R. 1806); Support Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 1313); Support Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act (H.R. 1749); Comments to VA on Docket No., VA-2022-VBA-0026 asking for flexibility in VA regulation on guaranteed or insured refinance loans; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH92 expressing concern about allowing unregulated fintechs to participate in government-guaranteed lending programs; Support allowing credit unions to participate in the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; Support NCUA raising commercial loan threshold to $250,000 from current level of $50,000; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. OP-1788 supporting transparency in evaluating account and services requests; Support CFPB convening SBREFA panels for credit card late fee rulemaking; Comments to CFPB on Section 1033 outline of proposals supporting a limited interpretation with greater flexibility for financial institutions; Support NCUA adopting a floating interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA setting a 21 percent interest rate ceiling; Support NCUA extending the 18 percent interest rate ceiling; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022- 27142 opposing changes to certification process; Comments to Federal Reserve on Docket No. R-1748 supporting extension of effective date for Regulation II amendment; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-005 recommending FinCEN independently verify beneficial ownership information and establish clear definitions; Support CFPB partnering with state regulators to uphold the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3133-AF49 and RIN 3133-AE96 supporting greater flexibility in lending authorities; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting deadline extension; Comments to FCC on CG Dockets No. 21-402, 02-278 supporting redress mechanisms for text senders; Oppose Regulation E liability for financial institutions for consumer-authorized transactions; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0010 requesting underlying data and analysis; Comments to FinCEN on Docket No.: FINCEN-2023-0002 opposing proposal to allow reporting companies to avoid answering beneficial ownership questions; Support FHFA reopening seasoned bulk transactions window; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2023- 0016 supporting trial disclosure waiver template application; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0024 supporting registration of agency and court orders and requesting greater CFPB supervision of nonbank entities
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support CFPB study of overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Support streamlining and modernization of CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; Support the Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act (H.R. 3323, S.1684); Support H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act; Oppose legislation granting NCUA third-party vendor examination authority (H.R. 7022, S. 4698); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 8874, S. 4674); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1996, S. 910); Support Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act (H.R. 3958, S. 5183); Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 6889, S. 4325); Support Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act (H.R. 7003, S. 4879); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (H.R. 7733, S. 3441); Support Title III, Subtitle C of H.R. 2543 - Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive Lending; Support S. 3590, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act; Oppose inclusion of the Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 8874, S. 4674) or NCUA third-party vendor examination authority (H.R. 7022, S. 4698) in the FY 2023 NDAA; Support H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act; Support S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; Oppose Senate NDAA amendments 6201 and 6174 on credit card interchange; Support S. 4165, the CDFI Crisis Fund Act; Oppose H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act; Oppose FDCPA changes that improperly burden creditors in H.R. 6814, the Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act; Oppose inclusion of bank lease provision in FY 2023 NDAA; Oppose H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act; Support H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act; Support H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; Oppose H.R. 8485, the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act; Support the Small LENDER Act (H.R. 6732, S. 4004); Support H.R. 7628, the Improve the SBA Act; Support the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 3962, S. 1625); Support the TAILOR Act (H.R. 766, S. 3745); Support the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 7412, S.4522); Support H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; Oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; Support S. 5189, the Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act; Support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act discussion draft; Support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act discussion draft; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH87 expressing concern about interaction between Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Request for extension of temporary NCUA relief on loan participation and eligible obligation regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic; Request for clarification of CFPB authority and intention for auto loan data collection; Comments to Treasury Dept on Docket No. 2022-21524 requesting streamlined applications for federal community investment programs; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022-22767 requesting modification of proposed pre-approved Target Market assessment methodologies; Comments to EPA on Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2022-0859 opposing establishment of single national green bank and supporting credit union inclusion as indirect recipients of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund disbursements; Comments to NCUA on RIN: 3133-AF43 supporting the elimination of the maximum maturity requirement for subordinated debt; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022-24082 opposing changes to CDFI certification requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0132 opposing overly complex member expulsion process; Support delay of GSEs credit fee caps effective date; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0059 supporting additional flexibility in the Qualified Mortgage rule; Comments to FTC on R111004 opposing data privacy rulemaking absent comprehensive federal legislation; Support elimination of in-person quorum requirement for credit union annual meetings; Comments to CISA on Docket ID: CISA-2022-0010 supporting simplification of cyber incident reporting requirements; Support inclusion of 501(c)(19) veterans organizations as qualified charit[ies] in NCUA regulations; Comments to Treasury Department on Document No. 2022-20279 supporting application of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulations to digital assets and supporting interagency coordination to ensure credit union inclusion in digital asset regulations; Comments to FHFA on Federal Home Loan Bank System review supporting capital requirements for System members and supporting alignment of tangible capital definitions among regulators; Comments to FHFA on Fintech in Housing Finance supporting interagency coordination and caution in integration of non-depository fintech lenders; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3064-ZA33 supporting flexibility in updated commercial real estate loan accommodations policy statement; Oppose increases to NCUAs 2023-2024 budget and support increased budget transparency; Oppose expansion of Regulation E liability;
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support CFPB study of overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Support streamlining and modernization of CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; Support the Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act (H.R. 3323, S.1684); Support H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act; Oppose legislation granting NCUA third-party vendor examination authority (H.R. 7022, S. 4698); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 8874, S. 4674); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1996, S. 910); Support Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act (H.R. 3958, S. 5183); Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 6889, S. 4325); Support Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act (H.R. 7003, S. 4879); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (H.R. 7733, S. 3441); Support Title III, Subtitle C of H.R. 2543 - Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive Lending; Support S. 3590, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act; Oppose inclusion of the Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 8874, S. 4674) or NCUA third-party vendor examination authority (H.R. 7022, S. 4698) in the FY 2023 NDAA; Support H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act; Support S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; Oppose Senate NDAA amendments 6201 and 6174 on credit card interchange; Support S. 4165, the CDFI Crisis Fund Act; Oppose H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act; Oppose FDCPA changes that improperly burden creditors in H.R. 6814, the Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act; Oppose inclusion of bank lease provision in FY 2023 NDAA; Oppose H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act; Support H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act; Support H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; Oppose H.R. 8485, the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act; Support the Small LENDER Act (H.R. 6732, S. 4004); Support H.R. 7628, the Improve the SBA Act; Support the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 3962, S. 1625); Support the TAILOR Act (H.R. 766, S. 3745); Support the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 7412, S.4522); Support H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; Oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; Support S. 5189, the Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act; Support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act discussion draft; Support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act discussion draft; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH87 expressing concern about interaction between Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Request for extension of temporary NCUA relief on loan participation and eligible obligation regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic; Request for clarification of CFPB authority and intention for auto loan data collection; Comments to Treasury Dept on Docket No. 2022-21524 requesting streamlined applications for federal community investment programs; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022-22767 requesting modification of proposed pre-approved Target Market assessment methodologies; Comments to EPA on Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2022-0859 opposing establishment of single national green bank and supporting credit union inclusion as indirect recipients of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund disbursements; Comments to NCUA on RIN: 3133-AF43 supporting the elimination of the maximum maturity requirement for subordinated debt; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022-24082 opposing changes to CDFI certification requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0132 opposing overly complex member expulsion process; Support delay of GSEs credit fee caps effective date; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0059 supporting additional flexibility in the Qualified Mortgage rule; Comments to FTC on R111004 opposing data privacy rulemaking absent comprehensive federal legislation; Support elimination of in-person quorum requirement for credit union annual meetings; Comments to CISA on Docket ID: CISA-2022-0010 supporting simplification of cyber incident reporting requirements; Support inclusion of 501(c)(19) veterans organizations as qualified charit[ies] in NCUA regulations; Comments to Treasury Department on Document No. 2022-20279 supporting application of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulations to digital assets and supporting interagency coordination to ensure credit union inclusion in digital asset regulations; Comments to FHFA on Federal Home Loan Bank System review supporting capital requirements for System members and supporting alignment of tangible capital definitions among regulators; Comments to FHFA on Fintech in Housing Finance supporting interagency coordination and caution in integration of non-depository fintech lenders; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3064-ZA33 supporting flexibility in updated commercial real estate loan accommodations policy statement; Oppose increases to NCUAs 2023-2024 budget and support increased budget transparency; Oppose expansion of Regulation E liability;
Protect the credit union tax exemption
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; CFPBs strategic plan; regulatory relief for credit unions; rulemaking to define abusiveness in UDAAP; provide guidance or rulemaking on special purpose credit programs (SPCP); provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; provide flexibility related to New Message Format for the Fedwire Funds Service (Docket No. OP-1613); increase funding for CDFI fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; streamline and modernize the CDFI certification process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); support for S.3441 - CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; opposed to SBA direct lending authority; make improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; support for H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; support for S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; CFPB should study overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; limit burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions, CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; permanently increase reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; response to Draft NCUA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Ensure a safe, sound, and viable system of cooperative credit that protects consumers, Improve the financial well-being of individuals and communities through access to affordable and equitable financial products and services, and Maximize organizational performance to enable mission success; comments related to HUDs FY22-26 Strategic Goals: support for changes to the FCU Act that would allow all credit unions to serve underserved areas and create specific goals and objectives that will assist financial institutions that specialize in serving low- and moderate-income borrowers with otherwise limited access to personal, business and home financing; preclude robocall blocking rules from limiting legitimate contact of members by credit unions; extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing); Support for H.R. 1996/S. 910, the SAFE Banking Act; general support for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-26548; RIN No.: 1506-AB49) proposed rule but urges FinCEN to ensure that examination and supervisory expectations are consistent with those of other federal regulators, establish data security protocols, and maintain clarity and simplicity in its communications; prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; comments related to Review of Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and Guidance (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0008) - FinCen should continue ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the financial system, should provide additional guidance related to digital assets/CVC and government fraud, should modernize and streamline the current SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, forms, and reporting mechanisms, and explore opportunities to provide feedback to credit unions regarding filed reports; comments related to Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request (Regulation E) (Docket No. CFPB-2021-0021) - minimized burdens associated with rule; support for S.1684/H.R. 3323 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act; support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act; support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act; ease requirements for de novo credit unions; provide flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; support for H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; comments related to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN No.: 1506-AB54) - limit burdens; support for Sen. Toomeys amendment to H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act; oppose expanding postal services to include financial services; oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support for H.R. 7003 - Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act; support for S. 3745, The TAILOR Act; comments related to FHFAs : 2022-2026 Strategic Plan - FHFA should use technology to aid in appraisal modernization, create and approve pilot programs to close the homeownership gap, and work with other regulators to address climate risk; urged NCUA to initiate rulemaking to amend 12 CFR sec. 701.22 to eliminate all aggregate limits on loan participations a federally-insured credit union (FICU) may purchase from any one originating lender or to expressly exclude all loan participations purchased from a FICU from any aggregate limits on loan participations a FICU may purchase from any one originating lender; NCUA Board should prioritize regulatory reform and initiate a rulemaking to expand membership eligibility to all immediate family surviving a decedent member and redefine the term immediate family to encompass a broader range of blood and legal relatives; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; urges IRS to issue an adjustment to the 2022 standard optional mileage rate to reflect the recent increase in gas prices; address appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; comments related to Request for Comment regarding Inquiry into Buy-Now-Pay-Later Providers (Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0002) - CFPB should take steps to ensure that unregulated lenders in the BNPL market institute consumer protection practices, potentially by exercising its larger participant authority over the unsecured lender market, engage in consumer education regarding the risks associated with these products and encourage BNPL providers to do the same, and in order to increase the availability of credit, while maintaining consumer protections, the Bureau should consider updates to Regulation Z that would level the playing field in the BNPL market; comments related to Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (Docket No.: FINCEN-2022-01331; RIN No.: 1506-AB51) - FinCEN should monitor the confidentiality of the shared SAR information and modernize and streamline its SAR reporting requirements; support for H.R. 7412 the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act; oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; parity for credit unions related to stablecoin; support for S. 4004, the Small LENDER Act; support for HR 2311, the Credit Union Governance Modernization Act.
Protect the credit union tax exemption
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose S. 4698, the Improving Cybersecurity of Credit Unions Act- Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; CFPBs strategic plan; regulatory relief for credit unions; rulemaking to define abusiveness in UDAAP; provide guidance or rulemaking on special purpose credit programs (SPCP); provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; provide flexibility related to New Message Format for the Fedwire Funds Service (Docket No. OP-1613); increase funding for CDFI fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; streamline and modernize the CDFI certification process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); support for S.3441 - CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022; support S. 4165; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; extend GLBA like data security measures to retailers; recognized GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; opposed to SBA direct lending authority; make improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; support for H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; support for S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; CFPB should study overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; limit burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions, CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; permanently increase reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; response to Draft NCUA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Ensure a safe, sound, and viable system of cooperative credit that protects consumers, Improve the financial well-being of individuals and communities through access to affordable and equitable financial products and services, and Maximize organizational performance to enable mission success; comments related to HUDs FY22-26 Strategic Goals: support for changes to the FCU Act that would allow all credit unions to serve underserved areas and create specific goals and objectives that will assist financial institutions that specialize in serving low- and moderate-income borrowers with otherwise limited access to personal, business and home financing; preclude robocall blocking rules from limiting legitimate contact of members by credit unions; extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing); Support for H.R. 1996/S. 910, the SAFE Banking Act; general support for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-26548; RIN No.: 1506-AB49) proposed rule but urges FinCEN to ensure that examination and supervisory expectations are consistent with those of other federal regulators, establish data security protocols, and maintain clarity and simplicity in its communications; prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; comments related to Review of Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and Guidance (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0008) - FinCen should continue ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the financial system, should provide additional guidance related to digital assets/CVC and government fraud, should modernize and streamline the current SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, forms, and reporting mechanisms, and explore opportunities to provide feedback to credit unions regarding filed reports; comments related to Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request (Regulation E) (Docket No. CFPB-2021-0021) - minimized burdens associated with rule; support for S.1684/H.R. 3323 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act; support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act; support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act; ease requirements for de novo credit unions; provide flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; support for H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; comments related to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN No.: 1506-AB54) - limit burdens; support for Sen. Toomeys amendment to H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act; oppose expanding postal services to include financial services; oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support for S.4879/H.R. 7003 - Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act; support for S. 3745, The TAILOR Act; comments related to FHFAs : 2022-2026 Strategic Plan - FHFA should use technology to aid in appraisal modernization, create and approve pilot programs to close the homeownership gap, and work with other regulators to address climate risk; urged NCUA to initiate rulemaking to amend 12 CFR sec. 701.22 to eliminate all aggregate limits on loan participations a federally-insured credit union (FICU) may purchase from any one originating lender or to expressly exclude all loan participations purchased from a FICU from any aggregate limits on loan participations a FICU may purchase from any one originating lender; NCUA Board should prioritize regulatory reform and initiate a rulemaking to expand membership eligibility to all immediate family surviving a decedent member and redefine the term immediate family to encompass a broader range of blood and legal relatives; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; urges IRS to issue an adjustment to the 2022 standard optional mileage rate to reflect the recent increase in gas prices; address appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; comments related to Request for Comment regarding Inquiry into Buy-Now-Pay-Later Providers (Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0002) - CFPB should take steps to ensure that unregulated lenders in the BNPL market institute consumer protection practices, potentially by exercising its larger participant authority over the unsecured lender market, engage in consumer education regarding the risks associated with these products and encourage BNPL providers to do the same, and in order to increase the availability of credit, while maintaining consumer protections, the Bureau should consider updates to Regulation Z that would level the playing field in the BNPL market; comments related to Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (Docket No.: FINCEN-2022-01331; RIN No.: 1506-AB51) - FinCEN should monitor the confidentiality of the shared SAR information and modernize and streamline its SAR reporting requirements; support for H.R. 7412/S.4522, the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act; oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; parity for credit unions related to stablecoin; support for S. 4004, the Small LENDER Act; oppose NCUA proposed rule on Succession Planning (RIN: 3133-AF42); general support for Re-Proposal to Enhance Eligibility Requirements for Enterprise Single-Family Seller/Servicers; need greater clarity regarding Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests (Docket No. Docket No. OP-1747); adopt more flexible rules for acceptance and delivery of electronic signatures and disclosures; support for CFPB commission rather than single director; support for H.R. 7628, the Improve the SBA Act; Asset Threshold for Determining the Appropriate Supervisory Office (RIN: 3133-AF41) - specialized oversight of larger credit unions should be calibrated to reflect relative risk to the SIF today and not defined using an outdated asset threshold; provide greater flexibility related to Permissible Interest Rate Ceiling; NCUA should practice restraint regarding budgeting and be more transparent; support for alternative credit scoring models; not sufficient evidence to justify development of CBDC; do not let the NFIP lapse; the NCUA should eliminate the internal written loan participation policy requirements found at 701.22(b)(5)(iv); HUD should allow the option of 40-year mortgage loans; support for HR6889/S. 4325, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act; improve Veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions' business loans to veterans from the MBL cap; expand the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; make permanent NCUAs authorities for the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) granted under the CARES Act; support for H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act; support for H.R. 7733, the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act; support H.R. 3962, the SECURE Notarization Act; opposition to H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act; H.R. 6814, the Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act - the FDCPA changes should not improperly burden creditors; opposed to the following 2 bills in their current form: H.R. 7022, the Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act, and H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, Excluding bank lease provision from S. 4543, the FY 2023 NDAA; support for H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act (as an amendment to H.R. 7900, the FY 2023 NDAA); support for H.R. 3958, the Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act; support for H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; support for FY 2023 FSGG appropriations in H.R. 8294; oppose interchange legislation: S. 4674/H.R. 8874, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022; opposed to H.R. 8485, the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act; Comments to Department of Commerce related to RIN 0625-XC04; NCUA Regulations Part 701.36, Occupancy Rule; NCUA 2022 Mid-Session Budget; Comments to CFPB related to Docket No. CFPB-2022-0039; Petition to CFPB on rulemaking for larger participants in aggregation services market; Comments to FinCEN related to RIN No.: 1506- AB55; Comments to Treasury related to Request for Comment Document No. 2022-14588; Comments to NCUA related to 2022 Regulatory Review; Opposing expansion of Regulation E liability; Comments to FCC related to Docket No. FCC 21-105; Comments to CFPB related to Docket No. CFPB-2022-0040; Comments to Federal Reserve related to Docket No. R-1775; Deadline extension request for Docket No. CFPB-2022-0048; NCUA Simplified CECL Tool; Comments to NCUA related to RIN 3133-AF47; FHFA oversight - support incorporation of climate change into GSE/FHFA governance, Supporting appraisal modernization, and Supporting CDFI mortgage programs.
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; CFPBs strategic plan; regulatory relief for credit unions; rulemaking to define abusiveness in UDAAP; provide guidance or rulemaking on special purpose credit programs (SPCP); provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; provide flexibility related to New Message Format for the Fedwire Funds Service (Docket No. OP-1613); increase funding for CDFI fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; streamline and modernize the CDFI certification process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); support for S.3441 - CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022; support S. 4165; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; extend GLBA like data security measures to retailers; recognized GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; opposed to SBA direct lending authority; make improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; support for H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; support for S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; CFPB should study overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; limit burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions, CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; permanently increase reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; response to Draft NCUA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Ensure a safe, sound, and viable system of cooperative credit that protects consumers, Improve the financial well-being of individuals and communities through access to affordable and equitable financial products and services, and Maximize organizational performance to enable mission success; comments related to HUDs FY22-26 Strategic Goals: support for changes to the FCU Act that would allow all credit unions to serve underserved areas and create specific goals and objectives that will assist financial institutions that specialize in serving low- and moderate-income borrowers with otherwise limited access to personal, business and home financing; preclude robocall blocking rules from limiting legitimate contact of members by credit unions; extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing); Support for H.R. 1996/S. 910, the SAFE Banking Act; general support for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-26548; RIN No.: 1506-AB49) proposed rule but urges FinCEN to ensure that examination and supervisory expectations are consistent with those of other federal regulators, establish data security protocols, and maintain clarity and simplicity in its communications; prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; comments related to Review of Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and Guidance (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0008) - FinCen should continue ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the financial system, should provide additional guidance related to digital assets/CVC and government fraud, should modernize and streamline the current SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, forms, and reporting mechanisms, and explore opportunities to provide feedback to credit unions regarding filed reports; comments related to Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request (Regulation E) (Docket No. CFPB-2021-0021) - minimized burdens associated with rule; support for S.1684/H.R. 3323 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act; support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act; support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act; ease requirements for de novo credit unions; provide flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; support for H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; comments related to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN No.: 1506-AB54) - limit burdens; support for Sen. Toomeys amendment to H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act; oppose expanding postal services to include financial services; oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support for H.R. 7003 - Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act; support for S. 3745, The TAILOR Act; comments related to FHFAs : 2022-2026 Strategic Plan - FHFA should use technology to aid in appraisal modernization, create and approve pilot programs to close the homeownership gap, and work with other regulators to address climate risk; urged NCUA to initiate rulemaking to amend 12 CFR sec. 701.22 to eliminate all aggregate limits on loan participations a federally-insured credit union (FICU) may purchase from any one originating lender or to expressly exclude all loan participations purchased from a FICU from any aggregate limits on loan participations a FICU may purchase from any one originating lender; NCUA Board should prioritize regulatory reform and initiate a rulemaking to expand membership eligibility to all immediate family surviving a decedent member and redefine the term immediate family to encompass a broader range of blood and legal relatives; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; urges IRS to issue an adjustment to the 2022 standard optional mileage rate to reflect the recent increase in gas prices; address appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; comments related to Request for Comment regarding Inquiry into Buy-Now-Pay-Later Providers (Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0002) - CFPB should take steps to ensure that unregulated lenders in the BNPL market institute consumer protection practices, potentially by exercising its larger participant authority over the unsecured lender market, engage in consumer education regarding the risks associated with these products and encourage BNPL providers to do the same, and in order to increase the availability of credit, while maintaining consumer protections, the Bureau should consider updates to Regulation Z that would level the playing field in the BNPL market; comments related to Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (Docket No.: FINCEN-2022-01331; RIN No.: 1506-AB51) - FinCEN should monitor the confidentiality of the shared SAR information and modernize and streamline its SAR reporting requirements; support for H.R. 7412/S.4522, the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act; oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; parity for credit unions related to stablecoin; support for S. 4004, the Small LENDER Act; oppose NCUA proposed rule on Succession Planning (RIN: 3133-AF42); general support for Re-Proposal to Enhance Eligibility Requirements for Enterprise Single-Family Seller/Servicers; need greater clarity regarding Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests (Docket No. Docket No. OP-1747); adopt more flexible rules for acceptance and delivery of electronic signatures and disclosures; support for CFPB commission rather than single director; support for H.R. 7628, the Improve the SBA Act; Asset Threshold for Determining the Appropriate Supervisory Office (RIN: 3133-AF41) - specialized oversight of larger credit unions should be calibrated to reflect relative risk to the SIF today and not defined using an outdated asset threshold; provide greater flexibility related to Permissible Interest Rate Ceiling; NCUA should practice restraint regarding budgeting and be more transparent; support for alternative credit scoring models; not sufficient evidence to justify development of CBDC; do not let the NFIP lapse; the NCUA should eliminate the internal written loan participation policy requirements found at 701.22(b)(5)(iv); HUD should allow the option of 40-year mortgage loans; support for S. 4325, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act; improve Veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions' business loans to veterans from the MBL cap; expand the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; make permanent NCUAs authorities for the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) granted under the CARES Act; support for H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act; support for H.R. 7733, the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act; support H.R. 3962, the SECURE Notarization Act; opposition to H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act; H.R. 6814, the Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act - the FDCPA changes should not improperly burden creditors; opposed to the following 2 bills in their current form: H.R. 7022, the Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act, and H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Protect the credit union tax exemption
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; CFPBs strategic plan; regulatory relief for credit unions; rulemaking to define abusiveness in UDAAP; provide guidance or rulemaking on special purpose credit programs (SPCP); provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; provide flexibility related to New Message Format for the Fedwire Funds Service (Docket No. OP-1613); increase funding for CDFI fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; streamline and modernize the CDFI certification process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); support for S.3441 - CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; opposed to SBA direct lending authority; make improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; support for H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; support for S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; CFPB should study overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; limit burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions, CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; permanently increase reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; response to Draft NCUA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Ensure a safe, sound, and viable system of cooperative credit that protects consumers, Improve the financial well-being of individuals and communities through access to affordable and equitable financial products and services, and Maximize organizational performance to enable mission success; comments related to HUDs FY22-26 Strategic Goals: support for changes to the FCU Act that would allow all credit unions to serve underserved areas and create specific goals and objectives that will assist financial institutions that specialize in serving low- and moderate-income borrowers with otherwise limited access to personal, business and home financing; preclude robocall blocking rules from limiting legitimate contact of members by credit unions; extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing); Support for H.R. 1996/S. 910, the SAFE Banking Act; general support for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-26548; RIN No.: 1506-AB49) proposed rule but urges FinCEN to ensure that examination and supervisory expectations are consistent with those of other federal regulators, establish data security protocols, and maintain clarity and simplicity in its communications; prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; comments related to Review of Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and Guidance (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0008) - FinCen should continue ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the financial system, should provide additional guidance related to digital assets/CVC and government fraud, should modernize and streamline the current SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, forms, and reporting mechanisms, and explore opportunities to provide feedback to credit unions regarding filed reports; comments related to Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request (Regulation E) (Docket No. CFPB-2021-0021) - minimized burdens associated with rule; support for S.1684/H.R. 3323 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act; support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act; support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act; ease requirements for de novo credit unions; provide flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; support for H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; comments related to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN No.: 1506-AB54) - limit burdens; support for Sen. Toomeys amendment to H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act; oppose expanding postal services to include financial services; oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support for H.R. 7003 - Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act; support for S. 3745, The TAILOR Act; comments related to FHFAs : 2022-2026 Strategic Plan - FHFA should use technology to aid in appraisal modernization, create and approve pilot programs to close the homeownership gap, and work with other regulators to address climate risk; urged NCUA to initiate rulemaking to amend 12 CFR sec. 701.22 to eliminate all aggregate limits on loan participations a federally-insured credit union (FICU) may purchase from any one originating lender or to expressly exclude all loan participations purchased from a FICU from any aggregate limits on loan participations a FICU may purchase from any one originating lender; NCUA Board should prioritize regulatory reform and initiate a rulemaking to expand membership eligibility to all immediate family surviving a decedent member and redefine the term immediate family to encompass a broader range of blood and legal relatives; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; urges IRS to issue an adjustment to the 2022 standard optional mileage rate to reflect the recent increase in gas prices; address appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; comments related to Request for Comment regarding Inquiry into Buy-Now-Pay-Later Providers (Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0002) - CFPB should take steps to ensure that unregulated lenders in the BNPL market institute consumer protection practices, potentially by exercising its larger participant authority over the unsecured lender market, engage in consumer education regarding the risks associated with these products and encourage BNPL providers to do the same, and in order to increase the availability of credit, while maintaining consumer protections, the Bureau should consider updates to Regulation Z that would level the playing field in the BNPL market; comments related to Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (Docket No.: FINCEN-2022-01331; RIN No.: 1506-AB51) - FinCEN should monitor the confidentiality of the shared SAR information and modernize and streamline its SAR reporting requirements; support for H.R. 7412 the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act; oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; parity for credit unions related to stablecoin; support for S. 4004, the Small LENDER Act; support for HR 2311, the Credit Union Governance Modernization Act.
Protect the credit union tax exemption
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; oppose a premium charge on credit unions; support additional investment authorities for credit unions; Supports Governance Modernization for Credit Unions; support exam modernization for CUs; Supports Efforts to Promote De Novo Credit Union Formation; support transparent and responsible budget for NCUA; request NCUA remove the requirement for NCUA guidance prior to invocation of the emergency exception to the in-person quorum requirement; supports expanding the ability of credit unions to add underserved areas to their field of membership; support H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; support a moratorium on new ILC charters and closing the BHCA ILC loophole; supports the aim of the draft Expanding Opportunities in Banking Act in reducing barriers to employment; recommends the NCUA adopt a three-year phase-in of the stress testing requirement in Subpart E of Part 702 for Tier II covered credit unions; asks the NCUA to confirm that a credit union may directly, or in partnership with a CUSO or other third party vendor, host a digital wallet capable of holding digital assets that are not securities; encourages the NCUA to adopt a form-agnostic approach to assessing credit unions adoption of digital assets and related technologies and to develop a digital asset adoption sandbox; supported H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; Oppose New IRS Reporting Requirements for Financial Institutions; support comprehensive national data security standard covering all entities that collect and store consumer information - cost of data breach should be paid by responsible party - supports requiring any entity responsible for the storage of consumer data to meet standards similar to those imposed on depository institutions under the GLBA; support Enforcement of Prohibition on Data Retention; support Delegation of privacy enforcement authority to the appropriate sectoral regulator; urge NCUA to remove the aggregate loan participation cap altogether or make the temporary threshold permanent; supports the Boards desire to make FedNow interoperable with private sector networks to maximize the reach and accessibility of real time payments; comment on the proposed amendments and modifications to Regulation J pertaining to the release of FedNow; concerns about Regulation E's risk allocation framework in the context of instant payments; requests that the Board provide financial institutions with the necessary tools to ensure that consumer initiated FedNow transactions can reach beneficiaries entirely through the FedNow network and allow these transactions to be treated exclusively as UCC 4A transactions; support the PPP Direct Borrower Forgiveness Process; urge HUD to clarify the elements of a prima facia case to reflect Inclusive Communities; supports strong and effective fair lending rules for credit unions that are responsive to technological change; support H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act; concerns with the recent amendments to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements (PSPAs) for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs); request that the Treasury and FHFA move quickly to amend the PSPAs to remove the product and program restrictions, including the cash window, to help communities in need get access to affordable mortgage credit; requests that the NCUA provide express guidance about its expectations or recommendations regarding whether corporate governance documents from merged credit unions would be appropriate for periodic destruction; encourages the NCUA to provide clear supervisory expectations for how credit unions must incorporate the national AML/countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) priorities; encourages NCUA to coordinate with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in ensuring sensible regulation and exams are tailored to actual risks; asks that the NCUA finalize its Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance with additional clarity to help credit unions comply with the flood insurance rule; NCUA should consider whether credit unions may benefit from additional flexibility when offering post-employment benefits; urges the NCUA to embrace transparency in its approach to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests; request that the Board of Governors of the Fed withdraw the recent Federal Reserve proposal to amend Regulation II; requests that the Board provide further analysis on the impacts of the proposed modification on the payment routing ecosystem; Support for Crapo Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Resolution; urges Ginnie Mae to provide credit unions parity with banks and exclude all credit unions from the additional capital requirements imposed on non-depository institutions proposed in RFI; opposes any effort to extend debit interchange price caps or routing requirements to credit cards; supports S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act,; supports S. 1767, the Credit Union Employee and Member Safety Act; support for H.R. 3958, the Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act, which would make the important changes to the CLF - make changes to CLF permanent; support H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; supports amendments to the PSR policy that are designed to conform intraday credit and overnight overdraft policies with the 24x7x365 operating environment of FedNow; recommends that the Board decouple the LMT from FedNow participation so that all credit unions with accounts at Reserve Banks may benefit from its functionality; urge congress to exempt all credit unions from 36% Interest Rate Cap; support Raising CDFI funding and CDRLF funding; oppose expanding the capabilities of the USPS to provide additional banking services; suggestions for H.R. 4502; support bringing the NOL closer to the traditional level of 1.30 percent; concerns with proposals to create an entirely new government-run consumer banking system, such as the FedAccounts; supports an approach that maintains the current NACHA rules; supports a fair and effective set of rules for incentivizing high quality origination practices; urge Amendments to the Member Business Lending (MBL) cap on federal credit unions; supports efforts to promote a uniform and transparent framework for evaluating access requests for Reserve Bank services centered on a foundation of risk management and mitigation; concerns on Proposed Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests; defend against ICBA attacks; positive impacts of bank and credit union mergers; support non-regulatory approaches for encouraging the use and acceptance of AI technologies; credit unions must adopt AI innovations safely and encourages the NCUA to approach fair lending risks through the framework of existing law and regulation; FASB should exempt all non-public filers from compliance with CECL; lower the Complex Credit Union Leverage Ratio; oppose NCUAs Risk-Based Capital; 2022-2024 Enterprise Housing Goals (RIN: 2590-AB12); CFPB should utilize exemption authority under sec. 1022 of the Dodd Frank Act to exempt credit unions from certain rules and regulations; clarify UDAAP; adoption of E-sign; Subordinated Debt; RIN: 3133-AF38; Dept. of Treasurys Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026; regulate FinTechs and other nonbanks to even playing field; courtesy pay programs; buy now pay later; oppose H.R. 4277; support legislative process for legacy LIBOR contracts to be updated; regulation of consumer reporting agencies; Request for extension of the deadline to file comments to the proposed small business lending data collection under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Docket No. CFPB-2021-0015; RIN 3170- AA09; Request NCUA to Extend of Call Report Changes; PWG should clarify that credit unions have parity regarding stablecoins - parity in the digital asset space; support H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act; support S. 1838, the Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2021; support H.R. 6037, Legislation Prohibiting Direct Lending; support S. 3382, the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act; support H.R. 6038, the CFPB-IG Act of 2021; Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework Rule (RIN: 2590-AB17); support the continued use of CRT to ensure stability in the housing finance system; allow GSEs to participate in pilot programs and purchase mortgages that are non-conforming to boost affordable and sustainable housing for low-income and underserved borrowers; hold big tech payment platforms accountable for complaint resolution processes; support FASBs proposal to eliminate accounting guidance for TDRs.
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; CFPBs strategic plan; regulatory relief for credit unions; rulemaking to define abusiveness in UDAAP; provide guidance or rulemaking on special purpose credit programs (SPCP); provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; provide flexibility related to New Message Format for the Fedwire Funds Service (Docket No. OP-1613); increase funding for CDFI fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; streamline and modernize the CDFI certification process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); support for S.3441 - CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; opposed to SBA direct lending authority; make improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; support for H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; support for S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; CFPB should study overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; limit burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions, CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; permanently increase reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; response to Draft NCUA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Ensure a safe, sound, and viable system of cooperative credit that protects consumers, Improve the financial well-being of individuals and communities through access to affordable and equitable financial products and services, and Maximize organizational performance to enable mission success; comments related to HUDs FY22-26 Strategic Goals: support for changes to the FCU Act that would allow all credit unions to serve underserved areas and create specific goals and objectives that will assist financial institutions that specialize in serving low- and moderate-income borrowers with otherwise limited access to personal, business and home financing; preclude robocall blocking rules from limiting legitimate contact of members by credit unions; extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing); Support for H.R. 1996/S. 910, the SAFE Banking Act; general support for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-26548; RIN No.: 1506-AB49) proposed rule but urges FinCEN to ensure that examination and supervisory expectations are consistent with those of other federal regulators, establish data security protocols, and maintain clarity and simplicity in its communications; prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; comments related to Review of Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and Guidance (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0008) - FinCen should continue ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the financial system, should provide additional guidance related to digital assets/CVC and government fraud, should modernize and streamline the current SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, forms, and reporting mechanisms, and explore opportunities to provide feedback to credit unions regarding filed reports; comments related to Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request (Regulation E) (Docket No. CFPB-2021-0021) - minimized burdens associated with rule; support for S.1684/H.R. 3323 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act; support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act; support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act; ease requirements for de novo credit unions; provide flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; support for H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; comments related to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN No.: 1506-AB54) - limit burdens; support for Sen. Toomeys amendment to H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act; oppose expanding postal services to include financial services; oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support for H.R. 7003 - Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act; support for S. 3745, The TAILOR Act; comments related to FHFAs : 2022-2026 Strategic Plan - FHFA should use technology to aid in appraisal modernization, create and approve pilot programs to close the homeownership gap, and work with other regulators to address climate risk; urged NCUA to initiate rulemaking to amend 12 CFR sec. 701.22 to eliminate all aggregate limits on loan participations a federally-insured credit union (FICU) may purchase from any one originating lender or to expressly exclude all loan participations purchased from a FICU from any aggregate limits on loan participations a FICU may purchase from any one originating lender; NCUA Board should prioritize regulatory reform and initiate a rulemaking to expand membership eligibility to all immediate family surviving a decedent member and redefine the term immediate family to encompass a broader range of blood and legal relatives; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; urges IRS to issue an adjustment to the 2022 standard optional mileage rate to reflect the recent increase in gas prices; address appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; comments related to Request for Comment regarding Inquiry into Buy-Now-Pay-Later Providers (Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0002) - CFPB should take steps to ensure that unregulated lenders in the BNPL market institute consumer protection practices, potentially by exercising its larger participant authority over the unsecured lender market, engage in consumer education regarding the risks associated with these products and encourage BNPL providers to do the same, and in order to increase the availability of credit, while maintaining consumer protections, the Bureau should consider updates to Regulation Z that would level the playing field in the BNPL market; comments related to Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (Docket No.: FINCEN-2022-01331; RIN No.: 1506-AB51) - FinCEN should monitor the confidentiality of the shared SAR information and modernize and streamline its SAR reporting requirements; support for H.R. 7412 the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act; oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; parity for credit unions related to stablecoin; support for S. 4004, the Small LENDER Act; support for HR 2311, the Credit Union Governance Modernization Act.
Protect the credit union tax exemption
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose S. 4698, the Improving Cybersecurity of Credit Unions Act- Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; CFPBs strategic plan; regulatory relief for credit unions; rulemaking to define abusiveness in UDAAP; provide guidance or rulemaking on special purpose credit programs (SPCP); provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; provide flexibility related to New Message Format for the Fedwire Funds Service (Docket No. OP-1613); increase funding for CDFI fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; streamline and modernize the CDFI certification process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); support for S.3441 - CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022; support S. 4165; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; extend GLBA like data security measures to retailers; recognized GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; opposed to SBA direct lending authority; make improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; support for H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; support for S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; CFPB should study overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; limit burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions, CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; permanently increase reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; response to Draft NCUA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Ensure a safe, sound, and viable system of cooperative credit that protects consumers, Improve the financial well-being of individuals and communities through access to affordable and equitable financial products and services, and Maximize organizational performance to enable mission success; comments related to HUDs FY22-26 Strategic Goals: support for changes to the FCU Act that would allow all credit unions to serve underserved areas and create specific goals and objectives that will assist financial institutions that specialize in serving low- and moderate-income borrowers with otherwise limited access to personal, business and home financing; preclude robocall blocking rules from limiting legitimate contact of members by credit unions; extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing); Support for H.R. 1996/S. 910, the SAFE Banking Act; general support for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-26548; RIN No.: 1506-AB49) proposed rule but urges FinCEN to ensure that examination and supervisory expectations are consistent with those of other federal regulators, establish data security protocols, and maintain clarity and simplicity in its communications; prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; comments related to Review of Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and Guidance (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0008) - FinCen should continue ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the financial system, should provide additional guidance related to digital assets/CVC and government fraud, should modernize and streamline the current SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, forms, and reporting mechanisms, and explore opportunities to provide feedback to credit unions regarding filed reports; comments related to Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request (Regulation E) (Docket No. CFPB-2021-0021) - minimized burdens associated with rule; support for S.1684/H.R. 3323 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act; support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act; support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act; ease requirements for de novo credit unions; provide flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; support for H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; comments related to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN No.: 1506-AB54) - limit burdens; support for Sen. Toomeys amendment to H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act; oppose expanding postal services to include financial services; oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support for S.4879/H.R. 7003 - Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act; support for S. 3745, The TAILOR Act; comments related to FHFAs : 2022-2026 Strategic Plan - FHFA should use technology to aid in appraisal modernization, create and approve pilot programs to close the homeownership gap, and work with other regulators to address climate risk; urged NCUA to initiate rulemaking to amend 12 CFR sec. 701.22 to eliminate all aggregate limits on loan participations a federally-insured credit union (FICU) may purchase from any one originating lender or to expressly exclude all loan participations purchased from a FICU from any aggregate limits on loan participations a FICU may purchase from any one originating lender; NCUA Board should prioritize regulatory reform and initiate a rulemaking to expand membership eligibility to all immediate family surviving a decedent member and redefine the term immediate family to encompass a broader range of blood and legal relatives; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; urges IRS to issue an adjustment to the 2022 standard optional mileage rate to reflect the recent increase in gas prices; address appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; comments related to Request for Comment regarding Inquiry into Buy-Now-Pay-Later Providers (Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0002) - CFPB should take steps to ensure that unregulated lenders in the BNPL market institute consumer protection practices, potentially by exercising its larger participant authority over the unsecured lender market, engage in consumer education regarding the risks associated with these products and encourage BNPL providers to do the same, and in order to increase the availability of credit, while maintaining consumer protections, the Bureau should consider updates to Regulation Z that would level the playing field in the BNPL market; comments related to Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (Docket No.: FINCEN-2022-01331; RIN No.: 1506-AB51) - FinCEN should monitor the confidentiality of the shared SAR information and modernize and streamline its SAR reporting requirements; support for H.R. 7412/S.4522, the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act; oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; parity for credit unions related to stablecoin; support for S. 4004, the Small LENDER Act; oppose NCUA proposed rule on Succession Planning (RIN: 3133-AF42); general support for Re-Proposal to Enhance Eligibility Requirements for Enterprise Single-Family Seller/Servicers; need greater clarity regarding Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests (Docket No. Docket No. OP-1747); adopt more flexible rules for acceptance and delivery of electronic signatures and disclosures; support for CFPB commission rather than single director; support for H.R. 7628, the Improve the SBA Act; Asset Threshold for Determining the Appropriate Supervisory Office (RIN: 3133-AF41) - specialized oversight of larger credit unions should be calibrated to reflect relative risk to the SIF today and not defined using an outdated asset threshold; provide greater flexibility related to Permissible Interest Rate Ceiling; NCUA should practice restraint regarding budgeting and be more transparent; support for alternative credit scoring models; not sufficient evidence to justify development of CBDC; do not let the NFIP lapse; the NCUA should eliminate the internal written loan participation policy requirements found at 701.22(b)(5)(iv); HUD should allow the option of 40-year mortgage loans; support for HR6889/S. 4325, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act; improve Veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions' business loans to veterans from the MBL cap; expand the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; make permanent NCUAs authorities for the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) granted under the CARES Act; support for H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act; support for H.R. 7733, the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act; support H.R. 3962, the SECURE Notarization Act; opposition to H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act; H.R. 6814, the Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act - the FDCPA changes should not improperly burden creditors; opposed to the following 2 bills in their current form: H.R. 7022, the Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act, and H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, Excluding bank lease provision from S. 4543, the FY 2023 NDAA; support for H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act (as an amendment to H.R. 7900, the FY 2023 NDAA); support for H.R. 3958, the Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act; support for H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; support for FY 2023 FSGG appropriations in H.R. 8294; oppose interchange legislation: S. 4674/H.R. 8874, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022; opposed to H.R. 8485, the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act; Comments to Department of Commerce related to RIN 0625-XC04; NCUA Regulations Part 701.36, Occupancy Rule; NCUA 2022 Mid-Session Budget; Comments to CFPB related to Docket No. CFPB-2022-0039; Petition to CFPB on rulemaking for larger participants in aggregation services market; Comments to FinCEN related to RIN No.: 1506- AB55; Comments to Treasury related to Request for Comment Document No. 2022-14588; Comments to NCUA related to 2022 Regulatory Review; Opposing expansion of Regulation E liability; Comments to FCC related to Docket No. FCC 21-105; Comments to CFPB related to Docket No. CFPB-2022-0040; Comments to Federal Reserve related to Docket No. R-1775; Deadline extension request for Docket No. CFPB-2022-0048; NCUA Simplified CECL Tool; Comments to NCUA related to RIN 3133-AF47; FHFA oversight - support incorporation of climate change into GSE/FHFA governance, Supporting appraisal modernization, and Supporting CDFI mortgage programs.
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; CFPBs strategic plan; regulatory relief for credit unions; rulemaking to define abusiveness in UDAAP; provide guidance or rulemaking on special purpose credit programs (SPCP); provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; provide flexibility related to New Message Format for the Fedwire Funds Service (Docket No. OP-1613); increase funding for CDFI fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; streamline and modernize the CDFI certification process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); support for S.3441 - CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022; support S. 4165; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; extend GLBA like data security measures to retailers; recognized GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; opposed to SBA direct lending authority; make improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; support for H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; support for S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; CFPB should study overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; limit burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions, CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; permanently increase reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; response to Draft NCUA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Ensure a safe, sound, and viable system of cooperative credit that protects consumers, Improve the financial well-being of individuals and communities through access to affordable and equitable financial products and services, and Maximize organizational performance to enable mission success; comments related to HUDs FY22-26 Strategic Goals: support for changes to the FCU Act that would allow all credit unions to serve underserved areas and create specific goals and objectives that will assist financial institutions that specialize in serving low- and moderate-income borrowers with otherwise limited access to personal, business and home financing; preclude robocall blocking rules from limiting legitimate contact of members by credit unions; extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing); Support for H.R. 1996/S. 910, the SAFE Banking Act; general support for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-26548; RIN No.: 1506-AB49) proposed rule but urges FinCEN to ensure that examination and supervisory expectations are consistent with those of other federal regulators, establish data security protocols, and maintain clarity and simplicity in its communications; prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; comments related to Review of Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and Guidance (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0008) - FinCen should continue ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the financial system, should provide additional guidance related to digital assets/CVC and government fraud, should modernize and streamline the current SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, forms, and reporting mechanisms, and explore opportunities to provide feedback to credit unions regarding filed reports; comments related to Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request (Regulation E) (Docket No. CFPB-2021-0021) - minimized burdens associated with rule; support for S.1684/H.R. 3323 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act; support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act; support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act; ease requirements for de novo credit unions; provide flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; support for H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; comments related to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN No.: 1506-AB54) - limit burdens; support for Sen. Toomeys amendment to H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act; oppose expanding postal services to include financial services; oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support for H.R. 7003 - Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act; support for S. 3745, The TAILOR Act; comments related to FHFAs : 2022-2026 Strategic Plan - FHFA should use technology to aid in appraisal modernization, create and approve pilot programs to close the homeownership gap, and work with other regulators to address climate risk; urged NCUA to initiate rulemaking to amend 12 CFR sec. 701.22 to eliminate all aggregate limits on loan participations a federally-insured credit union (FICU) may purchase from any one originating lender or to expressly exclude all loan participations purchased from a FICU from any aggregate limits on loan participations a FICU may purchase from any one originating lender; NCUA Board should prioritize regulatory reform and initiate a rulemaking to expand membership eligibility to all immediate family surviving a decedent member and redefine the term immediate family to encompass a broader range of blood and legal relatives; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; urges IRS to issue an adjustment to the 2022 standard optional mileage rate to reflect the recent increase in gas prices; address appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; comments related to Request for Comment regarding Inquiry into Buy-Now-Pay-Later Providers (Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0002) - CFPB should take steps to ensure that unregulated lenders in the BNPL market institute consumer protection practices, potentially by exercising its larger participant authority over the unsecured lender market, engage in consumer education regarding the risks associated with these products and encourage BNPL providers to do the same, and in order to increase the availability of credit, while maintaining consumer protections, the Bureau should consider updates to Regulation Z that would level the playing field in the BNPL market; comments related to Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (Docket No.: FINCEN-2022-01331; RIN No.: 1506-AB51) - FinCEN should monitor the confidentiality of the shared SAR information and modernize and streamline its SAR reporting requirements; support for H.R. 7412/S.4522, the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act; oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; parity for credit unions related to stablecoin; support for S. 4004, the Small LENDER Act; oppose NCUA proposed rule on Succession Planning (RIN: 3133-AF42); general support for Re-Proposal to Enhance Eligibility Requirements for Enterprise Single-Family Seller/Servicers; need greater clarity regarding Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests (Docket No. Docket No. OP-1747); adopt more flexible rules for acceptance and delivery of electronic signatures and disclosures; support for CFPB commission rather than single director; support for H.R. 7628, the Improve the SBA Act; Asset Threshold for Determining the Appropriate Supervisory Office (RIN: 3133-AF41) - specialized oversight of larger credit unions should be calibrated to reflect relative risk to the SIF today and not defined using an outdated asset threshold; provide greater flexibility related to Permissible Interest Rate Ceiling; NCUA should practice restraint regarding budgeting and be more transparent; support for alternative credit scoring models; not sufficient evidence to justify development of CBDC; do not let the NFIP lapse; the NCUA should eliminate the internal written loan participation policy requirements found at 701.22(b)(5)(iv); HUD should allow the option of 40-year mortgage loans; support for S. 4325, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act; improve Veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions' business loans to veterans from the MBL cap; expand the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; make permanent NCUAs authorities for the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) granted under the CARES Act; support for H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act; support for H.R. 7733, the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act; support H.R. 3962, the SECURE Notarization Act; opposition to H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act; H.R. 6814, the Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act - the FDCPA changes should not improperly burden creditors; opposed to the following 2 bills in their current form: H.R. 7022, the Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act, and H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Protect the credit union tax exemption
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; CFPBs strategic plan; regulatory relief for credit unions; rulemaking to define abusiveness in UDAAP; provide guidance or rulemaking on special purpose credit programs (SPCP); provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; provide flexibility related to New Message Format for the Fedwire Funds Service (Docket No. OP-1613); increase funding for CDFI fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; streamline and modernize the CDFI certification process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); support for S.3441 - CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; opposed to SBA direct lending authority; make improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; support for H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; support for S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; CFPB should study overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; limit burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions, CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; permanently increase reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; response to Draft NCUA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Ensure a safe, sound, and viable system of cooperative credit that protects consumers, Improve the financial well-being of individuals and communities through access to affordable and equitable financial products and services, and Maximize organizational performance to enable mission success; comments related to HUDs FY22-26 Strategic Goals: support for changes to the FCU Act that would allow all credit unions to serve underserved areas and create specific goals and objectives that will assist financial institutions that specialize in serving low- and moderate-income borrowers with otherwise limited access to personal, business and home financing; preclude robocall blocking rules from limiting legitimate contact of members by credit unions; extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing); Support for H.R. 1996/S. 910, the SAFE Banking Act; general support for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-26548; RIN No.: 1506-AB49) proposed rule but urges FinCEN to ensure that examination and supervisory expectations are consistent with those of other federal regulators, establish data security protocols, and maintain clarity and simplicity in its communications; prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; comments related to Review of Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and Guidance (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0008) - FinCen should continue ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the financial system, should provide additional guidance related to digital assets/CVC and government fraud, should modernize and streamline the current SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, forms, and reporting mechanisms, and explore opportunities to provide feedback to credit unions regarding filed reports; comments related to Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request (Regulation E) (Docket No. CFPB-2021-0021) - minimized burdens associated with rule; support for S.1684/H.R. 3323 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act; support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act; support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act; ease requirements for de novo credit unions; provide flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; support for H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; comments related to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN No.: 1506-AB54) - limit burdens; support for Sen. Toomeys amendment to H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act; oppose expanding postal services to include financial services; oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support for H.R. 7003 - Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act; support for S. 3745, The TAILOR Act; comments related to FHFAs : 2022-2026 Strategic Plan - FHFA should use technology to aid in appraisal modernization, create and approve pilot programs to close the homeownership gap, and work with other regulators to address climate risk; urged NCUA to initiate rulemaking to amend 12 CFR sec. 701.22 to eliminate all aggregate limits on loan participations a federally-insured credit union (FICU) may purchase from any one originating lender or to expressly exclude all loan participations purchased from a FICU from any aggregate limits on loan participations a FICU may purchase from any one originating lender; NCUA Board should prioritize regulatory reform and initiate a rulemaking to expand membership eligibility to all immediate family surviving a decedent member and redefine the term immediate family to encompass a broader range of blood and legal relatives; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; urges IRS to issue an adjustment to the 2022 standard optional mileage rate to reflect the recent increase in gas prices; address appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; comments related to Request for Comment regarding Inquiry into Buy-Now-Pay-Later Providers (Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0002) - CFPB should take steps to ensure that unregulated lenders in the BNPL market institute consumer protection practices, potentially by exercising its larger participant authority over the unsecured lender market, engage in consumer education regarding the risks associated with these products and encourage BNPL providers to do the same, and in order to increase the availability of credit, while maintaining consumer protections, the Bureau should consider updates to Regulation Z that would level the playing field in the BNPL market; comments related to Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (Docket No.: FINCEN-2022-01331; RIN No.: 1506-AB51) - FinCEN should monitor the confidentiality of the shared SAR information and modernize and streamline its SAR reporting requirements; support for H.R. 7412 the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act; oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; parity for credit unions related to stablecoin; support for S. 4004, the Small LENDER Act; support for HR 2311, the Credit Union Governance Modernization Act.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; oppose a premium charge on credit unions; support additional investment authorities for credit unions; Supports Governance Modernization for Credit Unions; support exam modernization for CUs; Supports Efforts to Promote De Novo Credit Union Formation; support transparent and responsible budget for NCUA; request NCUA remove the requirement for NCUA guidance prior to invocation of the emergency exception to the in-person quorum requirement; supports expanding the ability of credit unions to add underserved areas to their field of membership; support H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; support a moratorium on new ILC charters and closing the BHCA ILC loophole; supports the aim of the draft Expanding Opportunities in Banking Act in reducing barriers to employment; recommends the NCUA adopt a three-year phase-in of the stress testing requirement in Subpart E of Part 702 for Tier II covered credit unions; asks the NCUA to confirm that a credit union may directly, or in partnership with a CUSO or other third party vendor, host a digital wallet capable of holding digital assets that are not securities; encourages the NCUA to adopt a form-agnostic approach to assessing credit unions adoption of digital assets and related technologies and to develop a digital asset adoption sandbox; supported H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; Oppose New IRS Reporting Requirements for Financial Institutions; support comprehensive national data security standard covering all entities that collect and store consumer information - cost of data breach should be paid by responsible party - supports requiring any entity responsible for the storage of consumer data to meet standards similar to those imposed on depository institutions under the GLBA; support Enforcement of Prohibition on Data Retention; support Delegation of privacy enforcement authority to the appropriate sectoral regulator; urge NCUA to remove the aggregate loan participation cap altogether or make the temporary threshold permanent; supports the Boards desire to make FedNow interoperable with private sector networks to maximize the reach and accessibility of real time payments; comment on the proposed amendments and modifications to Regulation J pertaining to the release of FedNow; concerns about Regulation E's risk allocation framework in the context of instant payments; requests that the Board provide financial institutions with the necessary tools to ensure that consumer initiated FedNow transactions can reach beneficiaries entirely through the FedNow network and allow these transactions to be treated exclusively as UCC 4A transactions; support the PPP Direct Borrower Forgiveness Process; urge HUD to clarify the elements of a prima facia case to reflect Inclusive Communities; supports strong and effective fair lending rules for credit unions that are responsive to technological change; support H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act; concerns with the recent amendments to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements (PSPAs) for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs); request that the Treasury and FHFA move quickly to amend the PSPAs to remove the product and program restrictions, including the cash window, to help communities in need get access to affordable mortgage credit; requests that the NCUA provide express guidance about its expectations or recommendations regarding whether corporate governance documents from merged credit unions would be appropriate for periodic destruction; encourages the NCUA to provide clear supervisory expectations for how credit unions must incorporate the national AML/countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) priorities; encourages NCUA to coordinate with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in ensuring sensible regulation and exams are tailored to actual risks; asks that the NCUA finalize its Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance with additional clarity to help credit unions comply with the flood insurance rule; NCUA should consider whether credit unions may benefit from additional flexibility when offering post-employment benefits; urges the NCUA to embrace transparency in its approach to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests; request that the Board of Governors of the Fed withdraw the recent Federal Reserve proposal to amend Regulation II; requests that the Board provide further analysis on the impacts of the proposed modification on the payment routing ecosystem; Support for Crapo Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Resolution; urges Ginnie Mae to provide credit unions parity with banks and exclude all credit unions from the additional capital requirements imposed on non-depository institutions proposed in RFI; opposes any effort to extend debit interchange price caps or routing requirements to credit cards; supports S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act,; supports S. 1767, the Credit Union Employee and Member Safety Act; support for H.R. 3958, the Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act, which would make the important changes to the CLF - make changes to CLF permanent; support H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; supports amendments to the PSR policy that are designed to conform intraday credit and overnight overdraft policies with the 24x7x365 operating environment of FedNow; recommends that the Board decouple the LMT from FedNow participation so that all credit unions with accounts at Reserve Banks may benefit from its functionality; urge congress to exempt all credit unions from 36% Interest Rate Cap; support Raising CDFI funding and CDRLF funding; oppose expanding the capabilities of the USPS to provide additional banking services; suggestions for H.R. 4502; support bringing the NOL closer to the traditional level of 1.30 percent; concerns with proposals to create an entirely new government-run consumer banking system, such as the FedAccounts; supports an approach that maintains the current NACHA rules; supports a fair and effective set of rules for incentivizing high quality origination practices; urge Amendments to the Member Business Lending (MBL) cap on federal credit unions; supports efforts to promote a uniform and transparent framework for evaluating access requests for Reserve Bank services centered on a foundation of risk management and mitigation; concerns on Proposed Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests; defend against ICBA attacks; positive impacts of bank and credit union mergers; support non-regulatory approaches for encouraging the use and acceptance of AI technologies; credit unions must adopt AI innovations safely and encourages the NCUA to approach fair lending risks through the framework of existing law and regulation; FASB should exempt all non-public filers from compliance with CECL; lower the Complex Credit Union Leverage Ratio; oppose NCUAs Risk-Based Capital; 2022-2024 Enterprise Housing Goals (RIN: 2590-AB12); CFPB should utilize exemption authority under sec. 1022 of the Dodd Frank Act to exempt credit unions from certain rules and regulations; clarify UDAAP; adoption of E-sign; Subordinated Debt; RIN: 3133-AF38; Dept. of Treasurys Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026; regulate FinTechs and other nonbanks to even playing field; courtesy pay programs; buy now pay later; oppose H.R. 4277; support legislative process for legacy LIBOR contracts to be updated; regulation of consumer reporting agencies; Request for extension of the deadline to file comments to the proposed small business lending data collection under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Docket No. CFPB-2021-0015; RIN 3170- AA09; Request NCUA to Extend of Call Report Changes; PWG should clarify that credit unions have parity regarding stablecoins - parity in the digital asset space; support H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act; support S. 1838, the Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2021; support H.R. 6037, Legislation Prohibiting Direct Lending; support S. 3382, the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act; support H.R. 6038, the CFPB-IG Act of 2021; Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework Rule (RIN: 2590-AB17); support the continued use of CRT to ensure stability in the housing finance system; allow GSEs to participate in pilot programs and purchase mortgages that are non-conforming to boost affordable and sustainable housing for low-income and underserved borrowers; hold big tech payment platforms accountable for complaint resolution processes; support FASBs proposal to eliminate accounting guidance for TDRs.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office