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.)

A good year for FHLB’s affordable housing programs; New York law evens up treatment of insurer and bank members; Freddie sells NPLs.

OIG auditors identify critical weaknesses in the security of FHFA’s public-facing websites and inadequate coordination between the agency, the Federal Home Loan Banks and federal financial regulators.