Steve Farrar
Former NCUA examiner, problem case officer, and vice president of the Central Liquidity Facility, now a consultant providing examination and turnaround expertise to credit unions.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 54min
Document of Resolution & Examiner Findings: What You Need to Know
Join Steve Farrar, a former NCUA insider with 30+ years in problem case management, and Todd Miller, a nearly 35-year NCUA veteran, as they explore the nuances of NCUA examinations. They discuss the implications of declining CAMEL codes and the importance of understanding examiner findings as indicators of systemic issues. The pair emphasizes proactive management of document resolutions and the critical roles of communication and governance in navigating regulatory expectations. Their insights promise to demystify the exam process for credit unions.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 19min
When DORs become LUAs: What you Need to Know About Letters of Understanding & NCUA
Experts Steve Farrar and Todd Miller discuss the rise in Letters of Understanding in credit unions. They cover the significance, implications of non-compliance, negotiation strategies, and the importance of clear communication between board and management.
Mar 17, 2026 • 48min
Margin, Membership, and Mounting Risk: Unpacking Q4 2025 with Farrar, Miller and Bauer
Steve Farrar, former NCUA examiner and turnaround specialist; Todd Miller, ex-NCUA director and ALM/risk adviser; Dennis Bauer, former CFO and call-report consultant. They unpack Q4 2025 data. They talk capital and GAAP net worth trends. They discuss stretched investment maturities and rising loan durations. They highlight growing delinquencies, regional stress, and pressure on allowances.
Jul 3, 2025 • 31min
The NCUA Central Liquidity Facility and What You Need to Know
Steve Farrar, former VP of the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) at NCUA, shares his vast knowledge of this essential government entity. He explains how the CLF supports credit unions during financial crises, drawing insights from historical events like the Great Recession. The discussion also covers enhancements from the CARES Act, membership benefits for natural person credit unions, and strategies for effective liquidity management. Farrar emphasizes the importance of continuous liquidity support for credit unions facing economic challenges.
Mar 3, 2024 • 17min
Credit Risk -Why Its NCUA Top Priority
Steve Farrar, an expert on NCUA's focus on credit risk, and Todd Miller, a professional analyzing economic impacts on credit unions, bring invaluable insights. They discuss increasing loan delinquency and rising inflation, emphasizing how these factors are straining credit unions. The conversation also explores the implications of CECL, consumer struggles with interest rates, and the urgent need for credit unions to adapt their risk management. Their analysis sets the stage for navigating credit risk in the challenging economic landscape of 2024.
