Chapter DFI-CU 72

DFI-CU 72.11(2)(a) (a) Review the information provided in the request.

DFI-CU 72.11(2)(b) (b) Evaluate the level of risk to the credit union.

DFI-CU 72.11(2)(c) (c) Consider the credit union’s historical capital, asset, quality, management, earnings and liquidity (“CAMEL”) composite and component ratings.

DFI-CU 72.11(2)(d) (d) Notify the credit union when the waiver request is deemed complete.

DFI-CU 72.11(2)(e) (e) Notify the credit union of the action taken within 45 calendar days of receiving a complete request.

DFI-CU 72.11(3) (3) In connection with a waiver request under s. DFI-CU 72.10 (1) to (3), all of the following shall apply:

DFI-CU 72.11(3)(a) (a) The director shall provide a copy of the waiver request to the applicable regional director of the NCUA, and shall consult and seek to work cooperatively with the applicable regional director in deciding upon the request.

DFI-CU 72.11(3)(b) (b) The waiver shall not be effective until the director approves it.

DFI-CU 72.11(3)(c) (c) If the credit union requesting the waiver does not receive notification within 45 calendar days of the date the complete request was received by the director, the waiver request shall be deemed approved by the director.

DFI-CU 72.11(3)(d) (d) The director shall promptly notify the applicable regional director of NCUA of his or her decision on the request.

DFI-CU 72.11(4) (4) In connection with a waiver request under s. DFI-CU 72.10 (4), all of the following shall apply:

DFI-CU 72.11(4)(a) (a) If the director approves the request, the director shall promptly forward the request to the applicable regional director of the NCUA for decision under 12 CFR 723.12.

DFI-CU 72.11(4)(b) (b) The waiver shall not be effective until the applicable regional director of the NCUA approves it in accordance with 12 CFR 723.12.

DFI-CU 72.11(4)(c) (c) The credit union may appeal the regional director’s decision in accordance with 12 CFR 723.13.

DFI-CU 72.11 History History: CR 02-034: cr. Register August 2002 No. 560, eff. 9-1-02.

DFI-CU 72.14 DFI-CU 72.14 Aggregate member business loan limit. The aggregate limit on the amount of a credit union’s member business loans is the lesser of 1.75 times the credit union’s net worth or 12.25% of the credit union’s total assets.

DFI-CU 72.14 History History: CR 02-034: cr. Register August 2002 No. 560, eff. 9-1-02.

DFI-CU 72.15 DFI-CU 72.15 Exceptions to the aggregate business loan limit. Credit unions that meet any one of the following criteria qualify for an exception from the aggregate member business loan limit:

DFI-CU 72.15(1) (1) Credit unions that have a low-income designation.

DFI-CU 72.15(2) (2) Credit unions that participate in the Community Development Financial Institutions program.

DFI-CU 72.15(3) (3) Credit unions that are chartered for the purpose of making member business loans, as supported by documentary evidence.

DFI-CU 72.15 Note Example: The credit union’s charter, bylaws, business plan, field of membership, board minutes and loan portfolio.

DFI-CU 72.15 History History: CR 02-034: cr. Register August 2002 No. 560, eff. 9-1-02.

DFI-CU 72.16 DFI-CU 72.16 Obtaining an exception.

DFI-CU 72.16(1) (1) The exception under s. DFI-CU 72.15 (1) and (2) shall be effective upon written notice to the director of such designation or participation.

DFI-CU 72.16(2) (2) To obtain an exception under s. DFI-CU 72.15 (3), a credit union shall submit its request to the director. An exception shall not be effective until approved by the director. The exception request shall include documentation demonstrating that the credit union meets the criteria for the exception. The exception shall not expire unless revoked for safety and soundness reasons by the director.

DFI-CU 72.16(3) (3) The director shall promptly notify the applicable region of the NCUA of his or her decision on the request.

DFI-CU 72.16 History History: CR 02-034: cr. Register August 2002 No. 560, eff. 9-1-02.

DFI-CU 72.17 DFI-CU 72.17 Record keeping requirements. A credit union shall separately identify member business loans in its records. On its financial reports, a credit union shall identify member business loans in the aggregate.

DFI-CU 72.17 History History: CR 02-034: cr. Register August 2002 No. 560, eff. 9-1-02.