by Council of FHLBanks | Apr 17, 2026 | Issue Briefs
The reliable liquidity the Federal Home Loan Banks provide is distributed to members principally in the form of advances (collateralized loans). For more than 90 years, advances have been readily available to members in all economic conditions. Advances benefit...
by John Comeau | Apr 14, 2026 | News
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 Council of FHLBanks | Apr 14, 2026 | Comment Letters
The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks submitted a letter to FHFA in response to the administration’s recent Executive Order on promoting access to mortgage credit. The letter offers a roadmap to FHFA for implementing the provisions in the Executive Order that pertain...