This On-Demand covers recent legislative changes opening the door for mortgage lending in the credit union sector, now is the time for strategic clarity. In this focused bootcamp session, Paul Morgan, CEO of Ennistymon & District Credit Union and a former Associate Director of Credit Risk at Ulster Bank, breaks down what the new rules mean—and how to respond.
Paul will explore the regulatory shift, walk through the key business case considerations for credit unions, and provide a practical lens on risk appetite and operational readiness. Whether you're preparing to enter mortgage lending or evaluating your current strategy, this session offers actionable insights grounded in real-world credit risk experience.
Ideal for credit union leaders, lending teams, and board members—come away with a clear view of what’s possible, what’s required, and what’s next.
On-Demand Event Highlights:
New credit union legislation and current market position
Understand how the evolving legal landscape is reshaping mortgage opportunities for credit unions.
Assessing the business case for mortgage lending
Explore whether mortgage lending fits your credit union’s strategy, resources, and common bond
Risk appetite for mortgage lending
Learn how to evaluate risk exposure and build a framework that supports sustainable lending
Future considerations
Plan for the road ahead—market trends, governance issues, and operational capacity
Paul Morgan is CEO of Ennistymon & District Credit Union, and he has worked in senior roles within the Credit Union sector for the last eleven years.
He was previously Associate Director, Credit Risk for Ulster Bank Group and was involved in the direction of underwriting for retail and business customers and lending policy development.
This is an On-Demand CPD Event. It is a recorded session accessible at your convenience, offering the flexibility to view it at a time that suits you. CPD hours are awarded upon the successful completion of a brief multiple-choice quiz at the end of the recording. To qualify for CPD, it is required to achieve a minimum score of 19 out of 25 on the quiz. If you are unsuccessful in the quiz on your first attempt, there is an opportunity to retake it as many times as necessary.
This event serves as an ideal resource for professionals seeking to revisit critical highlights or deepen their knowledge of key topics, all while fulfilling their CPD requirements.
If you register for this event and find you cannot attend on the day, the event will be made available On-Demand within seven working days.
You can view the event On-Demand via LIA Elevate. To obtain CPD, you will be required to complete a short series of multiple-choice questions at the end of the recording.
1. Click here to log into your LIA account.
2. Hover over ‘LIA Elevate’ in the top navigation bar and select ‘My Events and On Demand Learning’.
3. Click “Go to your Learning Centre”.
4. The On-Demand module will appear for you to complete within your Learning Centre. This will only be available 7 working days after the event.