by John Comeau | Feb 23, 2026 | News
The Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) released 2025 Combined Operating Highlights on February 20, 2026. While full 2025 results will be released in March, the operating highlights show that the FHLBank System finished the year in a position of strength. A few key...
by Ryan Donovan | Jan 9, 2026 | News
For the past several years, a small but vocal set of critics has called for significant changes to the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Their critiques – often surfacing or resurfacing during moments of financial stress – have not been limited to the FHLBanks’ conduct...
by John Comeau | Dec 9, 2025 | News
Figure 1: FHLBank Total Assets and Advance Utilization Source: Council of FHLBanks, Federal Home Loan Bank System Combined Financial Reports The economic environment in 2025 has been marked by heightened uncertainty, fueled by a transition between presidential...
by Council of FHLBanks | Nov 24, 2025 | News
A recent article by National Mortgage News highlights the topline findings from a study by the Urban Institute evaluating the economic benefits provided by the FHLBanks. The article notes the FHLBanks generate at least $13.2 billion an annual economic benefit, or 1.9...
by John Comeau | Oct 14, 2025 | News
On September 29, 2025, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published data on the Federal Home Loan Banks’ (FHLBanks) 2024 mortgage purchases.[1] Since their inception in 1997, the FHLBanks’ Acquired Member Asset (AMA) programs have been a cornerstone of the...
by John Comeau | Jul 31, 2025 | News
A recent publication by the R Street Institute, “America’s ‘Other’ GSE Problem: The Federal Home Loan Banks, Part II,” misrepresents the mission, operations, and value proposition of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks). While debate about federal policy is healthy...
