FHLBank Week
July 20-24
The FHLBank System was established by Congress in 1932 based on a simple but enduring principle: financial institutions require access to reliable liquidity to remain stable and continue serving their customers. This July, the FHLBanks are celebrating 94 years of providing reliable liquidity to members to support housing finance and community investment. Throughout the week, the 11 FHLBanks are coming together to celebrate this legacy and share stories, insights, and resources that highlight the FHLBank System’s impact and continued relevance in today’s housing finance ecosystem.
Who We Are – Monday, July 20
For more than nine decades, the Federal Home Loan Bank System has served as a reliable source of liquidity for member financial institutions across the country. By helping members access dependable liquidity in all economic environments, the FHLBanks support the continued flow of credit to households, businesses, and communities nationwide. Join us as we celebrate 94 years of success in working with our members to strengthen local communities.
How Liquidity Helps Power Communities – Tuesday, July 21
Liquidity may not always be visible, but its impact is felt in communities every day. The FHLBanks raise funds in the capital markets and use those proceeds to provide secured advances to member institutions across the country. By serving as a bridge between investors and local lenders, the FHLBanks help promote liquidity and financial stability within the banking system while enabling members to meet the credit needs of the communities they serve. This flow of funding supports mortgage lending, affordable housing, community development, and a wide range of economic activity in communities nationwide.
94th Anniversary – Wednesday, July 22
Watch how that foundation continues to shape communities today.
Ninety-four years later, the FHLBank System continues to fulfill that foundational mission. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on nearly a century of partnership with our members, support for local communities, and commitment to providing reliable liquidity through every economic cycle.
Watch the 60-second video
Mission in Action – Thursday, July 23
Across the country, the Federal Home Loan Bank System’s mission is reflected in the work of its members and the communities they serve. Supported by reliable access to liquidity and cooperative programs, member financial institutions are able to strengthen balance sheets, maintain lending capacity, and continue meeting the evolving credit needs of households and businesses. This support helps make possible a wide range of local priorities – from expanding affordable housing to advancing community and economic development – ensuring that opportunity remains within reach in every market environment.
Watch the below videos for some examples of the value and impact the FHLBanks bring to their members and local communities.
Continuing Our Mission –
Friday, July 24
As the Federal Home Loan Bank System marks 94 years, its role remains rooted in the same foundational principle that has guided it since 1932: ensuring financial institutions have access to reliable liquidity so they can continue serving their communities. While markets, technologies, and local needs continue to evolve, the FHLBanks remain a consistent source of stability and support for member institutions across the country. Looking ahead, the System continues to focus on strengthening partnerships with its members and supporting the flow of credit that helps sustain housing, local economies, and community investment in every market environment.
