Implementation of FHLBank System at 100: Focusing on the Future

Core Mission RFI (Comments due July 15)AHP RFI (Comments due Aug. 19)Read 2023 FHFA Report

As a valued stakeholder, we appreciate your engagement in the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) review of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

The FHFA started this review in October 2022 hosting listening sessions and two comment periods. Thank you to those of you who participated in the process. FHFA released their report in November 2023 with rulemaking, supervisory actions and Congressional asks expected.

Two Requests for Input (RFIs) are currently outstanding and linked above. The Core Mission RFI has the greatest possibility of impact on all members.

Below find articles and other resources about the review.

In the News

FHFA Focusing on the Future Landing Page American Banker Op-Ed from Julieann Thurlow | May 19, 2022 Wisconsin School of Business | Federal Home Loan Bank may save borrowers money, level the playing field for small banks | Feb. 2021 The Hill | FHLBanks promote stability during liquidity challenges by Ryan Donovan | Jan. 29, 2023 Council of FHLBanks | How the FHLBank System provides stability in times of market instability | April 27, 2023 The Hill | No, Federal Home Loan Banks didn't cause the SVB collapse | May 1, 2023 S&P Global Ratings | Federal Home Loan Banks | July 31, 2023 American Banker | The Home Loan Banks' mission is vital. They must stay the course. | Aug. 3, 2023 American Banker | An Insidious plan in Washington would put small lenders at risk | Sept. 15, 2023 Urban Institute | The Federal Home Loan Banks Support Systemic Stability | Nov. 3, 2023 Council of FHLBanks | Statement by Ryan Donovan, President and CEO on FHFA's FHLBanks at 100 Report | Nov. 7, 2023 Council of FHLBanks | Letter for the Record on Lender of Last Resort Congressional Hearing | Feb. 15, 2024 Council of FHLBanks | Statement by Ryan Donovan, President and CEO, Council of Federal Home Loan Banks on FHFA’s Request for Input on Mission of FHLBanks | May 16, 2024 Brownstein | FHFA Asks for Input on FHLBanks | June 14, 2024 Council of FHLBanks | Council of Federal Home Loan Banks Supports Streamlining AHP Application Process | June 20, 2024 The Hill | Don’t blame home loan banks for the Fed’s lending problems | June 21, 2024

Comment Letters

FHLBank System Mission RFI Comment Letter | July 15, 2024 ACLI Mission RFI Comment Letter | July 15, 2024 American Bankers Association Mission RFI Comment Letter | July 15, 2024 America's Credit Unions Mission RFI Comment Letter | July 15, 2024 CSBS and NASCUS Mission RFI Comment Letter | July 15, 2024 ICBA Mission RFI Comment Letter | July 15, 2024

Contact Us

We encourage you to engage and help shape the discussion. If you have questions or would like more assistance in participating, please contact our government relations officer or your regional account manager at 800.933.2988. 

Ryan GillilandDirector of Government and Industry Relations785.478.8082 ryan.gilliland@fhlbtopeka.com

Rusty DavisRegional Account Manager - Colorado, Western Kansas and Western Nebraska720.212.9873 rusty.davis@fhlbtopeka.com

David HarrisKey Accounts Director785.438.8167 david.harris@fhlbtopeka.com

Drew SimmonsRegional Account Manager - Oklahoma785.478.1116 drew.simmons@fhlbtopeka.com

Jeff SteinerRegional Account Manager - Kansas785.478.8170 jeff.steiner@fhlbtopeka.com

Tony VenditteRegional Account Manager - Central and Eastern Nebraska, Northeast Kansas402.890.6838 tony.venditte@fhlbtopeka.com

Resources and Latest News

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News January 12, 2024 Introducing TurnKey FHLBank’s new suite of products

News December 18, 2023 FHLBank Topeka Declares 2023 Fourth Quarter Dividends 2023 Fourth Quarter Dividends

Video / Podcast 14:49 play_arrow November 10, 2023 Shape Shifting | A Recap and Reaction to the November FOMC Meeting Bank Statements Season 3 Episode 7

News April 24, 2023 New Putable Advance Debuts Today Today’s the day! When rates are released later this morning, you’ll see a new option – the putable advance.

News March 30, 2023 FHLBank Topeka Announces Native American Housing Initiatives Grants Program FHLBank Topeka is excited to announce a 50 percent increase in our annual contribution to affordable housing and community development initiatives throughout Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

Financial Intelligence April 13, 2023 How Loan Balance Pricing Works On April 10, 2023, FHLBank Topeka activated loan balance pricing via the MPF Traditional Product.