209 CMR, § 50.02
As used in 209 CMR 50.00, the following words shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:
Adequately Capitalized. A credit union shall be deemed adequately capitalized if the credit union meets the definition of an adequately capitalized institution as defined under the prompt corrective action provisions of the Federal Credit Union Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1790d, and the regulations promulgated by the NCUA.
Automobile. The word automobile shall include a motorcycle or a truck.
Commissioner. The commissioner of banks, including the Division of Banks.
Credit Union. A credit union chartered pursuant to M.G.L. c. 171 and subject to examination and supervision by the Commissioner under M.G.L. c. 167.
CUSO. A credit union service organization authorized under 209 CMR 50.08.
Federal Law. The Federal Credit Union Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1781 et seq., and its implementing regulations; any other federal statute or regulation authorizing a federal credit union to engage in activities; and, any officially published interpretation or guideline issued thereunder, by the NCUA. An "officially published guideline" must be formally published and circulated by the NCUA or a commercial publisher and be generally available to the public. This phrase shall not include a private, unpublished staff attorney letter issued to a federal credit union.
NCUA. The National Credit Union Administration.
Organization Member. Any fraternal organization, voluntary association, partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company pursuant to relevant state law, or limited liability partnership pursuant to relevant state law, composed principally of individual members or stockholders who are themselves eligible to membership in a credit union. Organization Member shall be effective as used in M.G.L. c. 171 and 209 CMR 50.00.
Real Estate Loan shall mean a loan secured by a mortgage on an owner-occupied one-to-four family property; on an owner-occupied unit of a condominium; or a loan secured by a mortgage on non-owner occupied, commercial or any other type of real estate that is authorized pursuant to M.G.L. c. 171 and 209 CMR 50.00. Real Estate Loan shall also mean a loan secured by a mortgage on a manufactured home that is permanently affixed to the land, qualifies as real property by being titled as real property under the laws of the state where it is located, and qualifies for a home mortgage interest deduction under the Internal Revenue Code.
Strong or Satisfactory Management. A credit union shall be deemed to have strong or satisfactory management if the credit union's management rating meets the definitions set forth in the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's Uniform Financial Institution Rating System (UFIRS).
Troubled Condition. A credit union is deemed to be in troubled condition if notified of such by the Division or the NCUA pursuant to the Federal Credit Union Act and the regulations promulgated by the NCUA.
Well Capitalized. A credit union shall be deemed to be well capitalized if the credit union meets the definition of a well capitalized institution as defined under the prompt corrective action provisions of the Federal Credit Union Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1790d, and the regulations promulgated by the NCUA.
209 CMR, § 50.02