NCUA Announces Next Round of Deregulation Proposals

The NCUA has announced the eighth round of proposed regulatory changes associated with NCUA's Deregulation Project, an ongoing review of NCUA's regulations to ensure regulations are focused on credit unions' safety, soundness, and resilience.

NCUA is requesting comments on a proposal that would eliminate unduly burdensome requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations related to third-party servicing of indirect vehicle loans.

The Board is proposing to remove defined limits on credit unions' ability to purchase or participate in third-party auto loans.

• Proposed Change: The Board proposes to remove limits on federally insured credit unions' ability to purchase or participate in indirect auto loans serviced by a third party by removing sections § 701.21(h) and § 741.203(c).
  • Impact on credit unions: Removing these limits would reduce regulatory burden and allow credit unions and their boards greater flexibility to decide what amount of purchased indirect vehicle loans serviced by third parties is appropriate for the credit union's size, the complexity of the transactions, and the board's risk tolerance.