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December 20, 2013

NCUA webinar for CUs serving low-income members

NCUA announced Friday that it is hosting a webinar for credit unions interested in improving services and products tailored to low-income and underserved members at 2 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 15.

Attendees to the webinar, "Profiling Products and Services for Underserved Members," will hear from three different credit unions about their experiences serving those in the underserved market along with products and offerings including:

  • second-chance loans and checking accounts;
  • an alternative to payday loans funded with U.S. Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund proceeds; and
  • partnerships with municipalities and community service organizations.

NCUA notes that the webinar also will provide an overview of its Community Development Revolving Loan Fund 2014 Grants Round.