Utah Department of Financial Institutions issues guidance to credit unions

State Issues Covid-19 Utah Credit Union Bank Compliance

On March 16, the Utah Department of Financial Institutions issued a statement encouraging credit unions to take steps to meet the financial services needs of members and communities affected by Covid-19. Credit unions are encouraged to, among other things, waive certain fees (e.g., ATM, overdraft, late payment fees), increase ATM daily cash withdrawal limits, ease restrictions on cashing out-of-state and non-member checks, increase credit card limits for credit worthy borrowers, and offer payment accommodations. Prudent efforts to modify the terms on existing loans for affected members will not be subject to examiner criticism and, generally, the department supports and will not criticize efforts to accommodate members in a safe and sound manner. The guidance also addresses: (i) financial condition review, supervisory response, and regulatory relief; (ii) regulatory reporting requirements; and (iii) alternative service options.