The benefits the FHLBank system provides to the financial sector look to outweigh the roughly $6.9 billion federal subsidy they receive via an implicit government guarantee.

Federal Home Loan Bank outstanding advances declined 6.6% from the second to the third quarter.

Outstanding advances for the FHLBank system fell to $693.48 billion in the third quarter from $742.85 billion in the second. Still, the 11 FHLBanks’ combined profits were up almost 10%. (Includes three data tables.)

Fannie executives were forced out after investigating evidence of potential wrongdoing by FHFA Director Bill Pulte, sources say.

Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman, who earlier this year pitched a swift end to the conservatorship, now says it could take as long as three years. He also has some near-term suggestions.

The integration of Freddie’s new Quality Control Advisor Plus, its performing loan repurchase alternative pilot and its Income Calculator is expected to reduce loan defect levels and lower costs for lenders.

Mortgage industry stakeholders discussed what happens to the UMBS, LLPAs and capital rules if shares in the GSEs are sold without letting them out of conservatorship.

Rural lawmakers protest GSE guidelines that require borrowers to have replacement cost value homeowners insurance if their mortgage is purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

Enhancements to CRT disclosures introduce three new fields and modify one existing field.

Freddie markets multifamily CRT deal; Fannie updates bankruptcy attorney fees; multifamily affordability test includes updated High Opportunity Areas data.