by Council of FHLBanks | Feb 26, 2026 | Issue Briefs
Legislation introduced by Sens. Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Young (R-IN), and Reps. McClain (R-MI) and Liccardo (D-CA), would make permanent the ability of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) to issue letters of credit on behalf of their members for the purpose of...
by Council of FHLBanks | Feb 25, 2026 | FHLBank Brief
For a short month, February delivered a big bang for its buck for the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Across the country, we had meaningful opportunities to collaborate with partners, engage with our members, and reinforce the mission-focused work we carry out every...
by Council of FHLBanks | Feb 17, 2026 | Issue Briefs
Federal Home Loan Bank letters of credit (LOCs) are a valuable tool that members can use to support local communities across the country, allowing them to leverage the credit strength of their FHLBank for public good. LOCs are used for a range of purposes, including...
by Council of FHLBanks | Feb 11, 2026 | Comment Letters
The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks submitted a letter of support to the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance in advance of a hearing today on homeownership and the secondary mortgage market. In the letter, FHLBank Council president and...
by Council of FHLBanks | Jan 27, 2026 | FHLBank Brief
The new year is off to a strong start across the Federal Home Loan Bank System and the second of three studies from the Urban Institute was published, demonstrating that FHLBank liquidity directly translates into housing and community investment. Click here to read...
