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Identifying Investment Areas

Please read the NCUA brochure (PDF) on investment area opportunities for federal credit unions

Where are the investment areas?

Use these instructions to find investment areas anywhere in the United States.

How do I apply for expansion into an investment area?

You will need to assemble an application package to be sent to NCUA. Use this Sample Letter to NCUA (PDF)as a guide and include the map and worksheet which you obtained by following the instructions in the previous section. You will also need to include a business plan in your application.This Guideline for a Business Plan (PDF) will help you create a plan.