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FHFA Finalizes Changes to FHLB Affordable Housing Program
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today finalized a proposal making changes to the Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program
FHLB Advances, Collateral Increase in 2017
Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks during 2017 increased from the year before by 3.7 percent to $732 billion, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said today.
FHFA Proposes Changes to FHLB Housing Goals
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today proposed several changes to the housing goals for the Federal Home Loan Banks.
FHLBs’ Affordable Housing Funds Up 8 Percent in 2017
The Federal Home Loan Banks awarded approximately $398.7 million in affordable housing program funds in 2017, an 8 percent increase from the year prior, according to a report released today by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
ABA Raises Concerns about Proposed Changes to FHLB Affordable Housing Program
In a comment letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency on Friday, the American Bankers Association called on FHFA to reconsider its approach to modifying the Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program.
New FHFA Proposal to Grant Flexibility, Reg Relief to FHLBs
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today issued a proposed rule intended to provide the Federal Home Loan Banks greater flexibility in how they manage their affordable housing programs.
FHLB Advances, Collateral Increase in 2016
Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks during 2016 increased from the year before by 11 percent to $705 billion, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said today.
ABA Calls for Reforms to Fannie, Freddie
Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee today, ABA banker Brenda Hughes outlined ABA’s principles for GSE reform, highlighting the necessity of legislative action to ensure that lenders of all sizes across the country can continue meeting the needs of mortgage borrowers.
Federal Home Loan Banks’ Affordable Housing Funds Up 15 Percent in 2016
The Federal Home Loan Banks awarded approximately $368.9 million in affordable housing program funds in 2016, a 15 percent increase from the year prior, according to a report released today by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.