FHFA Proposes Revisions to Federal Home Loan Bank Regulations

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is proposing changes to its regulations governing Federal Home Loan Bank membership, requiring institutions to hold a certain percentage of assets in home mortgage loans and clarifying standards for insurance company membership.

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