Organization and Operations of Federal Credit Unions

Résumé

The final rule allows credit unions serving predominantly low- income members (LICU) to raise secondary capital from foundations and other philanthropic-minded institutional investors. The rule will enable LICUs to make more loans and improve other financial services for the groups and communities they serve. The rule also allows federal- and state-chartered LICUs to offer secondary capital accounts and incorporates the existing regulatory provisions concerning the designation of low-income status. The rule also amends NCUA's regulations so that secondary capital accounts are last in payout priorities in the event of an involuntary liquidation.