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Issue Brief: Structure of the FHLBank System
The FHLBank System consists of 11 district FHLBanks, the Office of Finance, and the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks.
Issue Brief: Voluntary Programs
FHLBank voluntary programs support housing development, homeownership, small businesses, disaster relief efforts, and other community development needs, and include donations to food banks, home repair services for the elderly, support for veterans, and legal aid services.
Issue Brief: Understanding Advances
Advances benefit members and communities in a number of ways including by expanding total lending, increasing real estate lending and mortgage origination volume, strengthening financial institution resilience, stabilizing the financial system, and supporting housing and community development initiatives across the country
Issue Brief: How the Federal Home Loan Bank System is Funded
The FHLBank System is privately funded, relying on member-provided capital and market-based debt issuance, supported by a strong cooperative structure and joint financial responsibility among the 11 regional FHLBanks.
Issue Brief: The Municipal Investment and Neighborhood Transformation Act
The MINT Act would strengthen access to affordable funding for local infrastructure projects and further the vital role the FHLBanks play in channeling private capital through their members to support community investment.
Issue Brief: Letters of Credit
Federal Home Loan Bank letters of credit (LOCs) are a valuable tool that members can use to support local communities across the country, allowing them to leverage the credit strength of their FHLBank for public good. LOCs are used for a range of purposes, including to attract and retain public unit deposits (PUDs), support municipal […]