FHFA Announces Review of Federal Home Loan Bank System

Housing Finance
Published
Contact: Jessica Lynch
[email protected]
VP, Housing Finance
(202) 266-8401

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced it will conduct a comprehensive review of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System beginning this fall.

As part of the review process, FHFA will host two public listening sessions and a series of regional roundtable discussions to gather feedback in six key areas:

    1. The FHLBanks’ general mission and purpose in a changing marketplace;
    2. FHLBank organization, operational efficiency, and effectiveness;
    3. FHLBanks’ role in promoting affordable, sustainable, equitable, and resilient housing and community investment;
    4. Addressing the unique needs of rural and financially vulnerable communities;
    5. Member products, services, and collateral requirements; and
    6. Membership eligibility and requirements.

FHFA is also accepting written comments through Oct. 21, 2022.

The FHLBanks are an important source of liquidity for the housing finance system. They also provide significant support to low-income housing and community development by offering a variety of programs to their members, including the Affordable Housing Program, the Community Investment Program and the Community Investment Cash Advance Program.

Subscribe to NAHBNow

Log in or create account to subscribe to notifications of new posts.

Log in to subscribe

Latest from NAHBNow

House Prices

Jun 13, 2025

Which Markets Have Seen the Greatest House Price Appreciation Since the Pandemic?

House price growth slowed in the first quarter of 2025, partly due to a decline in demand and an increase in supply. But since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, house prices have surged nationally. See which markets saw the greatest - and the least - house price appreciation since the pandemic.

Professional Women in Building Council | Workforce Development

Jun 12, 2025

How PWB Members are Bridging the Skilled Labor Gap in Construction

NAHB's Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council has announced a new workforce development partnership with SkillsUSA, a national education nonprofit.

View all

Latest Economic News

Economics

Jun 13, 2025

Household Real Estate Asset Value Falls to Start the Year

The market value of household real estate assets fell from $48.1 trillion to $47.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, according to the most recent release of U.S. Federal Reserve Z.1 Financial Accounts. The value of household real estate assets declined for three consecutive quarters after peaking at $48.8 trillion in the second quarter of 2024 but remains 2.1% higher over the year.

Economics

Jun 12, 2025

Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Input Analysis

Prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—rose 0.2% in May, following a (revised) decrease of 0.2% in April. These figures are taken from the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Economics

Jun 11, 2025

Inflation Up Slightly in May

Despite inflationary pressure from tariffs, inflation in May rose slightly but came in softer than expected. The Consumer Price Index increased from 2.3% in April to 2.4% in May year-over-year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report.