The NAFCU hosts conferences,[1] publishes original research on issues relating to the credit union industry,[2] and provides testimony before the United States Congress on issues relating to credit unions and the financial services industry.
[4] The NAFCU supported the CFPB Rural Designation Petition and Correction Act (H.R.
[6][7] The NAFCU argued that the bill "would be helpful to small creditors, including credit unions, offering mortgages with balloon-payment features in underserved areas, because it would allow them to satisfy the rule's 'ability to repay' requirements.
"[8] The NAFCU supported the Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act (H.R.
[9][10] Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler said that "we applaud the committee for taking the steps today to advance regulatory relief for community institutions and hope that this will be the start of an ongoing effort.