Credit Unions Loosened on Indirect Auto Loan Servicing (7 words)
Published Date: 8/6/2026
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Summary
The NCUA Board (Board) is issuing a final rule removing NCUA's unnecessarily prescriptive regulation regarding third-party servicing of indirect vehicle loans. This action will reduce regulatory burden and provide federally insured credit unions (FICUs) with greater operational flexibility, consistent with a principles-based supervisory approach. The intent is to reduce administrative costs and compliance complexity, enabling credit unions to serve their members more efficiently.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Ends 50% Net‑Worth Cap
If you run a federally chartered credit union, NCUA removed the rule that limited purchases of indirect vehicle loans and participations from any one servicer to 50 percent of your credit union's net worth (which previously increased to 100 percent after 30 months). This change is effective September 8, 2026, and gives your board authority to set its own policies while NCUA continues monitoring through examinations.
Removes State‑Concurrence Waiver Rule
If you run a federally insured, state‑chartered credit union, NCUA removed the rule that required you to notify your state supervisory authority and obtain the state official's concurrence before a Regional Director could grant a waiver under the indirect vehicle loan rules. This change is effective September 8, 2026; NCUA will still oversee purchases through its examination process.
No Significant Small‑CU Impact Certified
NCUA certified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small credit unions. For this analysis, NCUA defines a small credit union as one with under $100 million in assets. The rule is effective September 8, 2026.
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