NCUA’s Hood: Credit Unions’ “Core Value” Guides NCUA’s Decisions

Chairman Speaks to California and Nevada Leagues’ REACH Conference MONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2019) – The National Credit Union Administration is guided by the core value of “people helping people” when it makes decisions, Chairman Rodney E. Hood said yesterday. “It’s a guiding value for people who work in the credit union industry,” Chairman Hood […]

NCUA Marks National Financial Capability Month, Military Saves Month

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (April 6, 2020) – The National Credit Union Administration will promote financial preparedness for credit union members, consumers, and service members and their families during National Financial Capability Month (opens new window) and Military Saves Month (opens new window), both of which run through April 30. The NCUA’s consumer website, MyCreditUnion.gov (opens new […]

NCUA’s Hood Writes to FCC Regarding Third-Party Petition on Automated Calls

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 26, 2020) – In a recent letter, National Credit Union Administration Chairman Rodney E. Hood wrote to the Federal Communications Commission regarding a third-party petition to permit certain automated calls to fall under the Emergency Purposes Exception of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The types of automated calls outlined in the petition […]

COVID-19 Urgent Need Grants Fully Utilized

Credit Unions May Still Apply for Urgent Needs Grants Related to Natural Disasters ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 15, 2020) – Funding for the COVID-19 urgent need grants initiative has been fully utilized and new applications will no longer be accepted, the National Credit Union Administration announced today. The NCUA will complete the review process for COVID-19 […]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Reminds Consumers, Credit Unions of Potential Threats

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Oct. 14, 2020) – During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the National Credit Union Administration reminds credit union industry stakeholders to remain vigilant and take steps to protect their systems and critical infrastructure. “In this day and age, cybersecurity is everyone’s business,” NCUA Chairman Rodney E. Hood said. “Even during COVID-19, hackers and thieves […]

Hauptman Sworn in as NCUA Board Member

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Dec. 14, 2020) – The Honorable Kyle S. Hauptman became the 24th Board Member of the National Credit Union Administration following a swearing-in ceremony held today at the agency’s Alexandria, Virginia, headquarters. NCUA Chairman Rodney E. Hood delivered the oath of office to Hauptman. “I am proud to have been nominated by President […]

Register Now for NCUA Chairman’s Webinar on Feb. 11

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 2, 2021) – The National Credit Union Administration will hold a webinar on Thursday, February 11, that will provide participants with an update on Chairman Todd M. Harper’s priorities, the agency’s supervisory activities, and recently issued guidance and regulations, among other topics. “Open communication with stakeholders aids the NCUA in achieving its […]

Federal Financial Regulators to Hold Webinar on Emergency Capital Investment Program

Treasury Department Extends Application Deadline to July 6 ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 11, 2021) – The National Credit Union Administration encourages credit unions interested in learning more about the Treasury Department’s Emergency Capital Investment Program to join an “Ask the Regulators” webinar hosted by NCUA and other federal financial regulators. “This is an important opportunity for […]

NCUA’s Hood: “Fresh Thinking” can Help Credit Unions Support Small Business, Communities

Chairman Joins Roundtable on Building Sustainable Local Economies GLENN DALE, Md. (Nov. 8, 2019) – Credit unions should be allowed to make the most of their resources to help small businesses and local economies grow and thrive, National Credit Union Administration Chairman Rodney E. Hood said today. “Financial institutions like credit unions provide the oxygen […]

NCUA’s Hood: “Working Together is Success”

Agency Chairman Speaks to NAFCU Congressional Conference WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 10, 2019) – The success of the credit union system rests on credit unions and the National Credit Union Administration working together, NCUA Chairman Rodney E. Hood said today. “The industrialist Henry Ford once observed that, ‘coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; […]