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March 19, 2021

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Earnings Increase at Only Three FHLBanks in 4Q20

The Federal Home Loan Banks ended the year with combined annual profits of $2.79 billion, down 12.5% from 2019. FHLBanks of Indianapolis, Chica-go and Topeka increased earnings from the third to fourth quarter. (Includes data chart.) Read More

FHLBank 4Q Advances Drop for Third Straight Period

FHLBank members continued to reduce their borrowings, from $806.94 billion in the first quarter to just $422.64 billion in the last three months of the year. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

A Stock Downgrade for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

KBW analysts believe it will take 15 years for the two government-sponsored enterprises to meet FHFA’s capital requirement to exit conservatorship. KBW reduced its target price on Fannie and Freddie stocks to $1.00 each. Read More

Toomey Hints at Support for Explicit Government Guarantee

Sen. Pat Toomey, R-PA, the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, this week indicated the GOP may be ready to compromise on key issues related to GSE reform. Read More

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lose Control of CSS Board

The CSS board now has four GSE-appointed members and five independents. Fannie and Freddie warned that this new majority will have the final say on any matter during conservatorship and on a number of significant matters following conservatorship (if they ever exit). Read More

FHFA Hears Out Concerns Regarding Climate Risk

The GSEs’ regulator heard testimony on the risk climate change poses to Fannie, Freddie and the broader housing market. Read More

Changing of the Guard at Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac appoints board member Mark Grier to serve as interim CEO while it continues to search for a permanent replacement for David Brickman, who left in early January. Read More

Industry Pans FHFA’s Living Will Plan

Critics argue the GSEs’ resolution plans must acknowledge the PSPAs and the government’s contractual obligation to support. Read More

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