by John Comeau | Mar 24, 2026 | News
Last fall, the American Bankers Association (ABA) surveyed member institutions on liquidity management and collateralized borrowing. The findings underscore the critical role the FHLBanks play both in supporting community banks and in promoting stability in the...
by Council of FHLBanks | Mar 18, 2026 | Issue Briefs
The Federal Home Loan Banks provide reliable, collateralized liquidity to approximately 6,400 financial institution members across the country. The funding they provide is crucial in supporting housing finance and community development, helping members support...
by John Comeau | Mar 16, 2026 | News
As the above figure indicates, single-family mortgages are by far the largest source of collateral pledged to the FHLBanks. Approximately 50% of collateral is residential mortgages and nearly all collateral pledged to the FHLBanks is backed by housing or other real...
by Council of FHLBanks | Mar 16, 2026 | Press Releases
Washington, DC – March 16, 2026 – The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks today issued the following statement attributable to Council President and CEO Ryan Donovan on the executive orders issued by the White House on Friday, March 13, 2026. “We appreciate the...