An increase in outstanding advances in the second quarter helped offset lower margins at the FHLBanks. (Includes three data tables.)

FHFA’s plan to remove the term reputational harm from the suspended counterparty program regulation appears to have near universal support from mortgage industry stakeholders.

Industry stakeholders welcomed the idea of reducing the regulatory burden faced by the FHLBanks, but they also want insurance that the system will continue to serve their interests.