FHFA seeks public input on updating FHLB’s mission
A recent FHFA report recommended that the agency clarify the FHLB system’s mission and update how it evaluates system banks ...
Tag: FHLBs
FHFA issues fair lending final rule
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a final rule to codify many of its existing practices and programs regarding fair ...
Federal Home Loan Banks support for affordable housing grew in 2023
Federal Home Loan Banks awarded $446.9 million through their affordable housing programs in 2023, almost $180 million more than in ...
FHFA regulatory interpretation aims to make Puerto Rico’s cooperativas part of FHLB system
Cooperativas are state-chartered financial institutions serving rural and low-income urban areas in Puerto Rico. Many of them are CDFIs.
ABA, state bankers associations urge open process for FHLB reforms
As the Federal Housing Finance Agency moves forward with implementing the recommendations in its recently completed review of the Federal ...
FHFA’s Thompson: Home loan banks not meant as lender of last resort
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking to better balance the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank system to ...
Report highlights FHLB affordable housing efforts in 2022
Federal Home Loan Banks awarded approximately $266.9 million in affordable housing funds in 2022—approximately 24% less than in 2021—to assist ...
FHFA issues Federal Home Loan Bank report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued its long-expected report on the comprehensive review of the Federal Home Loan Banks, culminating ...
The outlook for FHLB advances
Given the need for additional funds and the lack of attractive alternatives, bank use of FHLB advances is very likely ...
Myths and facts about the Federal Home Loan Bank System
Rebutting erroneous claims about the FHLBs and the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.
