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Expanding Access to Lending Options Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 3616 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
5
Latest action
Jan 13, 2026

What it does

The Expanding Access to Lending Options Act would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to give the National Credit Union Administration Board the authority to allow Federal credit unions to offer loans with maturities of up to 20 years, extending the current limit of 15 years. This change would apply to certain types of loans, including those secured by real estate, by removing a requirement that such loans must be for a member’s principal residence. The bill aims to increase lending flexibility for Federal credit unions, potentially expanding access to longer-term financing options for their members. It affects Federal credit unions and their members by modifying loan term regulations under…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 13, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 13, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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