National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
Government AdministrationVirginia, United States501-1000 Employees
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is an independent federal agency created by Congress to regulate, charter, and supervise federal credit unions. It administers the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, which insures deposits for millions of account holders across federal credit unions and the majority of state-chartered credit unions, backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The agency serves federally insured credit unions and their members, ensuring stability and confidence in the credit union system. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, NCUA operates within the Government Administration sector and maintains a workforce described as substantial for a federal agency. In 2026, it released updates to its tools, including the March 2026 update of the Simplified CECL Tool, reflecting ongoing enhancements to its risk assessment capabilities and supervisory resources.