Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston

Overview

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLBank Boston) is one of 11 regional banks in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which is cooperatively owned by over 400 member financial institutions in New England. Established in 1932, it plays a vital role in supporting housing finance and community investment by providing reliable liquidity and funding to its members.

FHLBank Boston primarily offers secured loans, known as advances, to member institutions. These loans are collateralized by various assets, including residential mortgages and mortgage-backed securities. The bank provides long-term funding options, typically up to 30 years, to facilitate mortgage lending and community development. In addition to advances, FHLBank Boston offers wholesale funding, liquidity products, technical assistance, and affordable housing programs to its members.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 617-292-9600
• Website: fhlbboston.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/federal-home-loan-bank-of-boston

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Wholesale bank
• Residential mortgages
• Community development
• Liquidity solutions
• Affordable housing funding
• Rate strategies
• Interest rate buy-downs
• Advances
• Member directory
• Member services
• Risk management
• Community lending
• Community support programs
• Online banking
• Housing programs
• Commercial banking
• Construction & real estate
• Housing & economic growth programs
• Financial services
• B2B
• Correspondent services
• Asset management
• Letters of credit
• Community development advance
• Collateral review
• Collateral management
• Housing and community investment
• Adjustable rate advances
• CDFI advance
• Mortgage partnership finance
• First-time homebuyer assistance
• Secondary market access
• Policy management
• Funding options
• Financial stability
• Member resources
• CDFI partnership support
• Economic development
• Services
• Fixed rate advances
• Lift up homeownership
• Risk sharing
• Interest rate strategies
• Funding strategies
• Mortgage finance
• Collateral pledging
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing competition awards
• Government
• Liquidity management
• Operational risk
• Finance
• Government administration

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