The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will hold a series of roundtable discussions along with a listening session as part of its review of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System.
“I am pleased with the continued interest in this initiative and the diverse perspectives represented in the public input,” FHFA Director Sandra Thompson said. “These events provide opportunities for FHFA to expand its reach across the industry—and the country—to stakeholders and potential stakeholders from whom we have not previously heard.”
The initiative, called FHLBank System at 100: Focusing on the Future, is designed to ensure that the FHLBanks continue to be well-positioned to serve the needs of homeowners, renters, and their communities in the years ahead. The FHLBanks provide a source of liquidity for their members while also supporting affordable housing and community development.
The first roundtable discussion was held on Feb. 27, in Athens, Ohio, on the subject of affordable housing and community development in rural and underserved communities. Upcoming sessions will be held March 1 in Detroit, Mich.; March 3 in Washington, DC; March 6 in Wilmington, N.C.; March 8 in San Juan, Puerto Rico; March 13 in Boston, Mass.; March 17 in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands (virtual); March 17 in Hawaii and American Samoa (virtual); and March 20 in Alaska (virtual).
After that, there will be a three-day listening session from March 22 through 24 at FHFA’s headquarters in Washington, DC, but it will also be held virtually. Registration will open soon for interested participants to request a speaking slot or to attend in listening mode. Go to the FHFA website for more information.