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...
by John Comeau | Apr 7, 2026 | News
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...