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FHFA: Housing Mission Report for 2023 Released

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released its annual Housing Mission Report, describing the activities taken by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) in 2023 to promote access to financing for affordable, sustainable, and equitable housing and targeted economic development. “FHFA maintains a keen focus on…

FHFA: FHLBank and CDFI Symposium Scheduled for June 20th in Washington, DC

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that it will host a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Symposium in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, June 20, 2024.  “CDFIs have a relationship-focused approach that enables them to reach individuals who have limited housing options, in a safe and sound manner,”…

FHFB: Implementation of FHLBank System at 100 Recommendations Advanced

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today is providing an update on its implementation of the recommendations of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System at 100: Focusing on the Future report​​, which was published in November 2023 and followed the first comprehensive evaluation of the FHLBank System in decades. ​ A significant finding of the report is…

FHFA: FY 2023 Performance and Accountability Report Released

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released its annual Performance and Accountability Report, which details FHFA’s activities as regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during fiscal year 2023. For the fifteenth consecutive year, FHFA received an unmodified audit opinion on its…

FHFA: Annual Report Released on 2022 Federal Home Loan Bank Targeted Mission Activities

Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its Report on 2022 Federal Home Loan Bank Targeted Mission Activities​. The report highlights the Federal Home Loan Banks’ (FHLBanks) activities and performance in 2022 under the Affordable Housing Program (AHP), the Community Investment Program (CIP), and the Community Investment Cash Advance Program (CICA). The report also covers…

FHFA: Report on FHLBank System at 100 Released

 The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released its report on the FHLBank System at 100: Focusing on the Future initiative, the Agency’s comprehensive review of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System in anticipation of the System’s centennial in 2032. “The Federal Home Loan Bank System is a critical component of the nation’s broader housing finance…

FHFA: 2022 Report to Congress Issued

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released its 2022 Report to Congress. The statutorily required report provides information about FHFA’s 2022 examinations of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), Common Securitization Solutions (CSS), the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks), and the FHLBanks’ Office of Finance. It also describes FHFA’s actions as conservator of the…

FHFA: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Fair Lending Oversight Issued

Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that it is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would formalize many of the Agency’s existing practices and programs regarding fair housing and fair lending oversight of its regulated entities. Specifically, the proposed rule would codify in regulation: FHFA’s fair lending oversight requirements for Fannie Mae…

FHFA: 2023 Roundtable Discussions and Wrap-Up Listening Sessions Announced for FHLBank System at 100 Initiative

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced upcoming roundtable discussions and a three-day wrap-up listening session as part of its comprehensive review of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System.​ “I am pleased with the continued interest in this initiative and the diverse perspectives represented in the public input,” said FHFA Director Sandra L….

FHFA: Public Comment Period Announced for Federal Home Loan Bank Members’ Community Support Performance

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that the Agency will review all applicable Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) members in 2023 under FHFA’s community support program (CSP) regulation. FHFA is issuing a Federal Register Notice inviting the public to comment on the community support performance of individual members of the FHLBanks. “The FHLBanks’…