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Posts for Tag: Member Business Lending
MBL Banner Takes Message to Washington Politicians and Local Democratic Party
Serving members is the paramount duty of credit unions. After being unable to meet the needs of members seeking business loans, a Tacoma credit union decided to get active in the MBL fight.Read More
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| Posted On: 05/03/2012
Community Bankers on Capitol Hill Speaking Out Against MBL Bill
Credit unions nationwide continue to advocate in favor of raising the MBL cap, even as the measure’s latest opponent, the Independent Community Bankers of America, takes to the Hill to speak out against the bill.Read More
MBL Update: Senate Vote Remains on the Horizon as Advocacy Efforts Continue
Credit unions are continuing their strong grassroots push in support of S. 2231, but it is unlikely the measure will see a vote this week. Independent and community bankers are currently on the Hill working in opposition to the measure.Read More
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| Posted On: 04/24/2012
Senate Vote on MBL Bill Expected Next Week as Credit Unions Continue Advocacy
Credit union activists from Oregon and Washington have logged more than 1800 contacts through CUNA’s advocacy site in support of raising the MBL cap. With a Senate vote not expected until next week, there is still time to deepen the impact.Read More
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| Posted On: 04/17/2012
Credit Unions ‘Fact Check’ ABA Talking Points, Continue to Rally MBL Support
As credit unions continue to push to raise the MBL cap, the banks continue to put up roadblocks. Credit unions have issued a document “fact checking” the ABA’s talking points against S. 2231 as Northwest credit unions continue advocacy efforts.Read More
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Member Business Lending
| Posted On: 04/12/2012
Northwest Credit Unions Continue Grassroots MBL Push
From collecting signatures from members on a petition to landing radio interviews to issuing all-staff calls-to-action, credit unions throughout the Northwest are putting the pressure on Congress to raise the MBL cap.Read More
Banks Finding New Ways to Combat MBL Bill
As S. 2231 nears a vote on the Senate floor, the banks continue to fight the legislation tooth and nail, issuing talking points against the MBL bill and created a “Super PAC” to further increase influence on Capitol Hill.Read More
National Outreach, Local Impact: NWCUA Creates Facebook Event to Promote Grassroots Support of S. 2231
With the U.S. Senate primed to vote on credit union MBL legislation as soon as April 16, the NWCUA has created a Facebook event to share the need for vocal support from constituents across social media platforms. Read more to help spread the word!Read More
All-In! Credit Unions on Path to Help Local Small Businesses, Economy
Credit unions are diving in head first to support their local small businesses. From implanting website pop-up boxes to in-branch petitions to media outreach, the local community of cooperative financial institutions is on a quest to lend.Read More
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| Posted On: 04/05/2012
NWCUA, CUNA Issue Call to Action Regarding MBL Legislation
With the U.S. Senate primed to vote on credit union MBL legislation as soon as April 16, the NWCUA is developing an “all-in” strategy that depends on immediate participation from each Northwest credit union.Read More
