ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) lending is important to credit union members, especially for those who might not have a Social Security Number but still want access to credit and financial services in the United States.

In politics, surprises are rarely good news. But now, as 2024 starts to take shape, unexpected developments on a couple of key issues show potential to help credit unions advance our agenda on Capitol Hill.

​WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) hosted the GAC Crashers for lunch at DCUC Headquarters located in the beautiful Army Navy Building. This unique gathering offered the young professionals crashing this year’s GAC the opportunity to connect and network with current industry leaders in an informal setting.
 
DCUC President/CEO Anthony Hernandez welcomed the crashers by explaining a bit about DCUC and its history with the Crash program. He noted that the leadership of several DCUC member credit unions and other industry partners, such as Plexcity and Filene, were also in attendance. Hernandez recommended the young professionals take time during the casual lunch to ask questions and learn from those who have years of experience in the industry.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) concluded its Defense Matters 2024 morning advocacy session on Sunday, March 3, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. This year’s forum featured several discussions weighing heavily on advocacy and legislative topics specific to credit unions serving military and veteran communities.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) officially announced the George E. Myers (GEM) Scholarship recipients during its 2024 Defense Matters on March 3, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.