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...
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...
