by John Comeau | Jul 15, 2026 | News, Policy Briefs
For 94 years, the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) have provided reliable liquidity to help their members finance homes, support affordable housing, strengthen communities, and promote economic growth. Because the FHLBanks fulfill this mission through a diverse...
by John Comeau | Jul 13, 2026 | News, Policy Briefs
Housing policy has received renewed bipartisan attention in Congress as communities seek to improve affordability and address housing supply shortages across the country. This has prompted some to reconsider the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System and whether the...
by John Comeau | Jun 16, 2026 | News, Policy Briefs
In an environment marked by economic uncertainty and market volatility, the Federal Home Loan Bank System continues to do what it was designed to do: provide reliable, countercyclical, real estate-collateralized liquidity that strengthens financial institutions,...
by John Comeau | Apr 14, 2026 | News, Policy Briefs
The national housing shortage is one of the great intractable problems facing the country. Politicians from both parties, economists, executives, policymakers, and regulators are focused on a range of issues to be resolved: zoning, regulation, supply‑demand...
by John Comeau | Apr 7, 2026 | News, Policy Briefs
Economic Environment The Federal Home Loan Banks ended 2025 in a position of strength. Economic uncertainty prevailed throughout the year, spurred on in part by the longest government shutdown in history in the fourth quarter. Despite three interest rate cuts by the...
