NCUA's Letter on Examiner's Evaluation of Earnings

Credit Union Regulatory Guidance Including: NCUA, CFPB, FDIC, OCC, FFIEC

Understanding NCUA's Letter On the Evaluation of Earnings for Credit Unions

Samantha Shares explains the details and implications of NCUA's letter to credit unions on the Evaluation of Earnings in this episode. Despite the age of this letter, it is still utilized as a resource in NCUA examinations. Samantha delves into the critical role of earnings in credit unions, how they must balance safety and services, and the necessity of retaining earnings for maintaining net worth. She asserts how each credit union's earnings level should be evaluated based on their unique needs and economic trends and how Examiners evaluate earnings on case-specific basis with focus on quality, fit, direction and safety of the earnings structure. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of an open dialogue between credit union management and examiners, while proactively developing sound strategic plans.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship
00:55 Understanding Earnings in Credit Unions
03:30 Earnings Assessment Framework
07:19 Examiner Assessment of Earnings
09:25 Earnings Red Flags
11:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts