Organization and Operations of Federal Credit Unions

Résumé

The proposed rule clarifies certain provisions in NCUA's regulation that sets forth the requirements for the purchase, sale and pledge of eligible obligations. Currently, the regulation provides that a federal credit union (FCU) may purchase real estate loans from any source if it is granting real estate loans on an ongoing basis and the purchase will facilitate the packaging of a pool of loans for sale on the secondary market. The proposal clarifies that a pool must include a substantial portion of the FCU's own loans and must be sold promptly. Further, the proposed rule explains when the purchase of a member's loan is not the purchase of an eligible obligation, but rather the making of a direct loan.