NEWSROOM - 2008

Media Contacts
Brad Hodges 785.438.6003
SVP, Director of Corporate Services

Julie DeVader 785.438.6044
VP, Director of Public Relations & Communications

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Corporate Governance
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FHLBank Topeka's Independent Director Election Results

December 30, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is pleased to announce the results of the 2008 board of directors' independent director election. Read more.

Changes to FHLBank Topeka's Member Products Policy

December 22, 2008 - The FHLBank Topeka board of directors, at its December 18, 2008, meeting, approved changes to the Member Products Policy. Read more.

FHLBank Topeka Declares 4th Quarter Dividend

December 19, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka’s board of directors approved the following dividends for the fourth quarter of 2008 at its December 18, 2008, meeting: Class A Common Stock: 0.75 percent (per annum); and Class B Common Stock: 2.50 percent (per annum). Read more.

FHLBank Holiday Transaction Guidelines

December 17, 2008 Please take notice of the following holiday guidelines. Read more.

Office of Finance Publishes the FHLBanks' Third Quarter 2008 Combined Financial Report

December 5, 2008 FHLBanks' Third Quarter 2008 Combined Financial Report Read more.

FHLBank Topeka Board Election Results for Member Directors

December 2, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is pleased to announce the results of the 2008 board of directors' election. Read more.

Office of Finance Announces Third Quarter 2008 Combined Operating Highlights

November 21, 2008 - Third Quarter Operating Highlights for the Federal Home Loan Banks Read more.

FHLBank Thanksgiving Day Transaction Guidelines

November 21, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is closed Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Please note the following transaction guidelines for Wednesday and Friday afternoon. Read more.

FHLBank Topeka Files Third Quarter 10-Q with SEC

November 13, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka filed its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today. Read more.

FHLBank Line of Credit Paydowns Now Available Online

November 7, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is pleased to release a new automated transaction on our Members Only site, line of credit paydowns. Read more.

FDIC Proposed Increase to Deposit Insurance Premiums

Information about the Proposal, including FHLBank's comment letter to the FDIC. Read more.

Secondary Mortgage Operations Conference Wrap Up

October 27, 2008 - Attendees from member institutions gained valuable insight into various mortgage topics at the FHLBank Topeka Secondary Mortgage Operations Conference at the Capitol Plaza Hotel on October 23, 2008. Read more.

Changes to FHLBank Topeka's Member Products Policy

Sept. 29, 2008 - The FHLBank Topeka board of directors, at its September 25, 2008, meeting, approved changes to the Member Products Policy. Read more.

FHLBank Topeka Declares 3rd Quarter Dividend

September 25, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka’s board of directors approved the following dividends for the third quarter of 2008 at its September 25, 2008, meeting: Class A Common Stock: 1.75 percent (per annum); and Class B Common Stock: 4.75 percent (per annum). Read more.

Letter to FHLBank Members Regarding U.S. Treasury Announcement

Sept. 8, 2008 - Yesterday, the United States Treasury and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been put into conservatorship. The FHFA, the new regulator of the Federal Home Loan Banks, will now manage Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as their conservator to stabilize their financial condition and ability to support the secondary mortgage market. Read more.

FHLBank Topeka Files Second Quarter 2008 10-Q with the SEC

August 13, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka filed its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today. Read more.

Issuance of Second Quarter Preliminary FHLBanks Combined Operating Highlights

July 29, 2008 - The FHLBanks' Office of Finance issued preliminary second quarter operating highlights for the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks. These highlights include FHLBank Topeka’s second quarter results. Read more.

FHLBank Offering Disaster Relief to Kansas and Oklahoma Members

July 10, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is offering its Housing and Community Development Emergency Loan Program (HELP) and Rural First-time Homebuyer Program (RFHP) to Kansas and Oklahoma members who are financing the repair or reconstruction of residences or businesses that were damaged by severe storms. Read more.

Changes to FHLBank Topeka's Member Products Policy

June 27, 2008 The FHLBank Topeka board of directors, at its June 24 meeting, approved changes to the Member Products Policy. The changes are effective July 1, 2008. Read more.

FHLBank Offering Disaster Relief Advances to Nebraska Members

June 25, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is offering its Housing and Community Development Emergency Loan Program (HELP) and Rural First-time Homebuyer Program (RFHP) to Nebraska members who are financing the repair or reconstruction of residences or businesses that were damaged by severe storms, tornados and flooding that began May 22, 2008. Read more.

FHLBank Topeka Declares 2nd Quarter Dividend

June 25, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka’s board of directors approved the following dividends for the second quarter of 2008 at its June 24, 2008, meeting: Class A Common Stock: 1.75 percent (per annum); and Class B Common Stock: 4.75 percent (per annum). Read more.

FHLBank Offering Disaster Relief Advances to Nebraska Members

June 3, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is offering its Housing and Community Development Emergency Loan Program (HELP) and Rural First-time Homebuyer Program (RFHP) to Nebraska members who are financing the repair or reconstruction of residences or businesses that were damaged by severe storms, tornados and flooding that occurred April 23-26, 2008. Read more.

FHLBank Offering Disaster Relief Advances to Colorado Members

May 27, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is offering its Housing and Community Development Emergency Loan Program (HELP) to Colorado members who are financing the repair or reconstruction of residences or businesses that were damaged by severe storms and tornados that occurred May 22, 2008. Read more.

FHLBank Topeka Announces First Quarter Results and Files First Quarter 10-Q

May 16, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka filed its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008. The FHLBanks Office of Finance also published its first quarter 2008 Combined Financial Report. Read more.

FHLBank Offering Disaster Relief Advances to Oklahoma Members

May 12, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is offering its Housing and Community Development Emergency Loan Program (HELP) to Oklahoma members who are financing the repair or reconstruction of residences or businesses that were damaged by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred March 17-23, 2008 and April 9-28, 2008. Read more.

FHLBank Topeka Maintains Commitment to the MPF^® Program

April 24, 2008 - Yesterday afternoon the FHLBank Chicago announced that it will no longer enter into new master commitments or renew existing master commitments to purchase mortgage loans from their Participating Financial Institutions under the Mortgage Partnership Finance^® Program. FHLBank Chicago will continue maintaining operational support for the MPF^® Program. FHLBank Topeka's commitment to the MPF Program is unaffected by FHLBank Chicago’s announcement. Read more.

FHLBanks Chicago and Dallas Announce Cessation of Merger Discussions

April 7, 2008 - Today, the Federal Home Loan Banks of Chicago and Dallas announced the termination of merger discussions. Read more.

FHLBank Announces 2007 Financial Results

April 1, 2008 - After filing its Form 10-K with the SEC last week, FHLBank Topeka has summarized its financial results for 2007 in a two-page document. The FHLBank System also has announced its 2007 financial results. Read more.

Changes to FHLBank Topeka's Member Products Policy

March 31, 2008 - The FHLBank Topeka board of directors, at its March 26 meeting, approved changes to the Member Products Policy. The changes are effective April 1, 2008. Read more.

FHLBank Topeka Files 2007 Form 10-K

March 27, 2008- FHLBank Topeka filed its 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission today. Read more.

FHLBank Topeka Declares 1st Quarter Dividend

March 27, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka’s board of directors approved the following dividends for the first quarter of 2008 at its March 27, 2008, meeting: Class A Common Stock: 2.75 percent (per annum); and Class B Common Stock: 5.75 percent (per annum). Read more.

Good Friday Advance and MPF Guidelines

March 20, 2008 - The Office of Finance and bond markets are closed Friday, March 21, in observance of Good Friday. As a result, FHLBank Topeka will limit advance maturities to terms of three months or less. MPF services are limited after 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20. Read more.

FHLBank Offering Disaster Relief Advances to Nebraska Members

Jan. 16, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is offering its Housing and Community Development Emergency Loan Program (HELP) advances to Nebraska members who are financing the repair or reconstruction of residences or businesses that were damaged by a severe winter storm that occurred Dec. 10-12, 2007. Read more.

FHLBank Rural First-time Homebuyer and Targeted Ownership Programs

Jan. 14, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka's Rural First-time Homebuyer Program (RFHP) will provide more than $3.8 million in down payment assistance this year to help first-time homebuyers in rural areas. RFHP funds will be available March 1. FHLBank's Targeted Ownership Program (TOP) will provide $200,000 to help FHLBank members assist disabled first-time homebuyers purchase a home. TOP funding will be available Feb. 1. Read more.

FHLBank Offering Disaster Relief Advances to 60 Kansas Counties

Feb. 7, 2008 - FHLBank Topeka is offering its Housing and Community Development Emergency Loan Program (HELP) advances to Kansas members who are financing the repair or reconstruction of residences or businesses that were damaged by the severe winter storms that occurred Dec. 6-19, 2007. Read more.