Register now for Ginnie Mae 101 and Closing the Wealth Gap webinars this week
ALEXANDRIA, VA (February 21, 2023) — There is still time to register for two webinars the National Credit Union Administration is hosting this week:
Ginnie Mae 101 Webinar
The NCUA and the Government National Mortgage Association will co-host a February 22 webinar, “Ginnie Mae 101.”
The webinar will cover topics like Ginnie Mae’s business model, mortgage-backed securities programs, and partnership opportunities. Representatives from Navy and Kinecta federal credit unions will also discuss the benefits of working with Ginnie Mae. Topics will include:
- Ginnie Mae’s mission and core programs;
- The guaranty of timely payments of scheduled principal and interest due investors;
- The Ginnie Mae MBS framework that allows issuers to pool loans and loan packages for an MBS that carries the guaranty; and
- Online resources about Ginnie Mae programs and how credit unions can participate.
This webinar is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Eastern and will last approximately 90 minutes. Register now.
Closing the Wealth Gap: A Conversation on Black Wealth and Increasing Financial Equity
In recognition of Black History Month, the NCUA is hosting a webinar titled “Closing the Wealth Gap: A Conversation on Black Wealth and Increasing Financial Equity” on Thursday, February 23.
This event will bring together credit union leaders, federal government officials, and financial education stakeholders for a virtual discussion that aims to:
- Inform credit unions about the historical and systemic challenges that impact African American financial mobility,
- Raise awareness about the importance of advancing financial inclusion, and
- Provide resources and share best practices to engage with African American consumers better.
This hour-long webinar will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern. Register now.
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About National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
The NCUA is the independent federal agency created by the U.S. Congress to regulate, charter and supervise federal credit unions. With the backing of the full faith and credit of the United States, the NCUA operates and manages the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, insuring the deposits of more than 135 million account holders in all federal credit unions and the overwhelming majority of state-chartered credit unions. The NCUA also protects consumers and educates the public on consumer protection and financial literacy issues.
