Federal Home Loan Bank
/ˈfɛdərəl hoʊm loʊn bæŋk/
Definitions
- (n.) A government-sponsored enterprise that provides liquidity to member banks and financial institutions by issuing low-cost loans secured by residential mortgages and other assets.
The Federal Home Loan Bank supports housing finance by lending to local banks.
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- federal home loan bank
- federal home loan banks
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Commentary
Often referenced in contexts involving housing finance and banking regulation; important to distinguish from similar institutions like Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
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