Although FHLB borrowing declined in the first quarter, with lenders continuing to reduce outstanding advances, profits for the system as a whole were up 9.6% from the fourth quarter and 16.6% year to date. (Includes three data tables.)
Even though Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac maintained healthy profits in a tough market in the first quarter, their capital shortfalls under the ERCF remained absurdly high. (Includes data table.)
After a strong run-up in earnings spanning more than a year, the Federal Home Loan Banks posted a modest decline in quarterly income in the third quarter. (Includes three data tables.)
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac revenues ticked up in the third quarter, but an increase in net expenses cut into profits. Those expenses included damages and interest awarded to shareholders in Fairholme v. FHFA. (Includes data table.)
Timing differences in their provisions for loan losses allowed Fannie’s first-quarter profits to more than double while Freddie’s climbed just 13.2% compared with the fourth quarter. (Includes data chart.)
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