Citations with the tag: UNITED States. Federal Housing Finance Board
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- Affordable Housing Eyed in FHLB Rule.
// American Banker; 5/28/2010, Vol. 175 Issue F320, p7The article reports on a May 2010 announcement from the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency in which the agency indicated that it was considering establishing affordable housing goals similar to goals used by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
- Federal Housing Finance Board.
// United States Government Manual; 1996/1997, p536Discusses information about the United States Federal Housing Finance Board. When the Finance Board was established; The Finance Board's governing body; Functions of the Finance Board; Operation of the Finance Board; Sources of information for inquiries.
- Federal Housing Finance Board.
// United States Government Manual; 1997/1998, p536Discusses information about the United States Federal Housing Finance Board. When the Finance Board was established; The Finance Board's governing body; Functions of the Finance Board; Operation of the Finance Board; Sources of information for inquiries.
- Federal Housing Finance Board.
// United States Government Manual; 1999/2000, p538Discusses information about the United States Federal Housing Finance Board. When the Finance Board was established; The Finance Board's governing body; Functions of the Finance Board; Operation of the Finance Board; Sources of information for inquiries.
- Federal Housing Finance Board.
// United States Government Manual; 2000/2001, p416Discusses information about the United States Federal Housing Finance Board. When the Finance Board was established; The Finance Board's governing body; Functions of the Finance Board; Operation of the Finance Board; Sources of information for inquiries.
- Former congressmen said in running for slots on Housing Finance Board.
// American Banker; 5/31/94, Vol. 159 Issue 103, p2Reports on the consideration of former congressmen for a seat on the Housing Finance Board. Requirement for full-time work as a potential problem of the positions; Bruce Crain's appointment as deputy administrator of management and policy support for the Rural Electrification Administration;...
- FHFB Extends Comment Period.
// National Mortgage News; 09/25/2000, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p13Reports on the United States Federal Housing Finance Board's vote to extend the comment period on its risk-based capital rule until November 20, 2000.
- Home loan system poised for `American renewal'.
Retsinas, Nicolas P. // American Banker; 4/20/1994, Vol. 159 Issue 75, p21Opinion. Comments on the changes instituted at the Federal Housing Finance Board that oversees the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Simplification and decentralization of the Affordable Housing Program; Resolution of issues that dominated the board's agenda; Innovative financing for low- and...
- Finance board finally manages a quorum.
Retsinas, Nicolas P. // American Banker; 6/30/1995, Vol. 160 Issue 125, p2Reports that the Federal Housing Finance Board had a quorum at its meeting on June 30, 1995. Senate confirmation of former United States Representative Bruce A. Morrison as chairman and lawyer J. Timothy O'Neill as director.
- Borrowing for home loan banks curbed.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf; Anason, Dean // American Banker; 12/22/1997, Vol. 162 Issue 244, p2Focuses on the Federal Housing Finance Board's attempts to refocus the 12 Home Loan banks, on their mission of providing funding to mortgage lenders. Reference to the board's 1996 removal of annual limits, on the amount of debt issued by the system.
- Finance board is advancing $30.5 million to 203 lenders in affordable housing drive.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 12/22/1994, Vol. 159 Issue 245, p2Reports that the Federal Housing Finance Board approved affordable housing subsidies, worth a total of $30.5 million for 203 lenders. Increasing popularity of the Affordable Housing Program; Provision of direct subsidies or loans at subsidized rates.
- Membership in Home Loan Bank eased.
McConnell, Bill // American Banker; 4/13/1998, Vol. 163 Issue 68, p2Announces that the United States (US) Federal Housing Finance Board has made it easier for small banks to qualify for membership in the United States Federal Home loan Bank System. Information on the rules for membership; Requirements for membership; Comments from chairman, U.S. Federal Housing...
- In a Partisan Vote, FHFB Head Retains Key Clout .
McConnell, Bill // American Banker; 1/30/2003, Vol. 168 Issue 20, p5Reports that U.S. Federal Housing Finance Board has defeated a proposal, which would have removed some of the chairman's power as of January 30, 2003. Overview of the plan; Opposition to the proposal; Views of the board chairman John T. Korsmo on the proposal.
- FHFA Shuts Down Financing Energy Retrofits.
McConnell, Bill // Qualified Remodeler; Aug2010, Vol. 36 Issue 8, p14The article reports that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) orders the closure of the financing program Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) due to safety and soundness issues.
- FHFB Gets Favorable Opinion On Multidistrict Authority.
Collins, Brian // National Mortgage News; 12/16/2002, Vol. 27 Issue 13, p2Reports on the legal opinion received by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Board on multidistrict membership (MDM). Possibility of allowing commercial banks and thrifts to be members of more than one Federal Home Loan Bank; Authority of the Finance Board to shape membership rules; Views of...
- Two options weighed for establishing a quorum at Housing Finance Board.
Meredith, Robyn // American Banker; 6/3/1994, Vol. 159 Issue 106, p2Reports on two options being considered by President Bill Clinton's administration to give the Federal Housing Finance Board a quorum by the end of 1994. Comments from board members Nicolas Retsinas and Lawrence Costiglio; Need for a quorum by 1995; Support for legislation that overhauls the...
- FHFA Presses for Advances.
Borak, Donna // National Mortgage News; 11/29/2010, Vol. 35 Issue 10, p6The article presents the 2010 Performance and Accountability Report of the Federal Housing Finance Agency which indicates the aim of the agency of returning the concentration of the Federal Home Loan Bank System operations to offering advances to member institutions in the U.S. in 2010.
- Hearing set on Home Loan bank projects.
Anason, Dean // American Banker; 02/11/97, Vol. 162 Issue 28, p4Focuses on US Federal Housing Finance Board's plans to hold a public hearing on March 10, 1997 on pilot programs by the Federal Home Loan banks of New York, Atlanta, and Chicago. Underwriting mortgages and other development loans with member banks and thrifts.
- More Flak For Korsmo - This Time From Banks.
Garver, Rob // American Banker; 11/26/2002, Vol. 167 Issue 227, p1Reports that chairman of the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Board John T. Korsmo has been under criticism by bankers in the U.S. Reasons behind his criticism; Reaction of the chairman over the criticism; Investigation over Korsmo's appearance at a political fundraising program.
- Korsmo: Multidistrict Plan Possible by June .
Garver, Rob // American Banker; 12/12/2002, Vol. 167 Issue 237, p20Reports on plans of the chairman of the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Board John T. Korsmo about the decision for a multidistrict membership of a bank to Federal Home Loan Bank. Opposition to multidistrict membership of a bank from President George W. Bush's administration.
- Getting Respect No. 1 For Finance Board Head .
Fernandez, Tommy // American Banker; 4/22/2002, Vol. 167 Issue 76, p17Focuses on the reestablishment of the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Board. Role of the loan banks in the mortgage secondary market; Provision of liquidity to members of mortgage lending by the Home Loan Bank System; Creation of the Mortgage Partnership Finance program.
- ... and Falling.
Hochstein, Marc; Lepro, Sara // American Banker; 9/23/2010, Vol. 175 Issue 147, p10The article discusses a report by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding the decrease in home prices in the U.S.
- FHLBank Cap Rule In Place.
Collins, Brian // National Mortgage News; 01/02/2001, Vol. 25 Issue 14, p1Reports on the United States Federal Housing Finance Board's rule implementing a risk-based capital regime for the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks. Provision of Class A stock and a Class B stock; Trading of the stocks.
- Bowne Named to Chair Finance Board.
Collins, Brian // National Mortgage News; 10/1/2001, Vol. 26 Issue 2Reports the nomination of Shirlee Bowne as chairman of United States Federal Housing Finance Board. Replacement of Timothy O'Neill; Career background.
- Treasury Doubtful on Multi-FHLB Plan.
Collins, Brian // National Mortgage News; 5/20/2002, Vol. 26 Issue 34, p7Reports on issues related to the authority of the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Board to approve the multidistrict membership of Federal Home Loan Banks in Washington. Work goals of multidistrict membership; Statement regarding Federal Home Loan Bank Act by undersecretary Peter Fisher; Legal...
- Korsmo Gets Baptism of Fire.
Collins, Brian // National Mortgage News; 6/3/2002, Vol. 29 Issue 36, p1Focuses on issues faced by U.S. Federal Housing Finance Board chairman John Korsmo related to the issuance of debt by the district FHLBanks. Objections on draft proposal; Terms and agreement of draft proposal; Decision of Korsmo to drop the proposal.
- Korsmo Did Background Checks.
Collins, Brian // National Mortgage News; 11/11/2002, Vol. 27 Issue 9, p41Reports on Federal Housing Finance Board chairman John Korsmo's efforts to check into the political activities and political contributions of Federal Home Loan Bank officials. Influence of contributions or participation on decisions; Draft of standard of conduct rules for Finance Board members.
- WASHINGTON BRIEFS.
Collins, Brian // ABA Banking Journal; Nov92, Vol. 84 Issue 11, p14Reports developments related to banking law in Washington as of November 1992. Role of the Federal Housing Finance Board in improving the affordable housing funds; Improvement of the state regulatory system for state examiners; Participation of various banks in the Treasury Tax and Loan Program.
- Home Prices Post Increase for April.
Collins, Brian // American Banker; 6/23/2010, Vol. 175 Issue 96, p10The article discusses the increase of U.S. home prices in April 2010, as was reported by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- Supervisor Sought for Home Loan Banks.
Blackwell, Rob // American Banker; 1/29/2002, Vol. 167 Issue 19, p4Reports the recruitment for director of supervision at the Federal Housing Finance in the U.S. Resignation of director Mitch Berns from the supervision office; Responsibilities of the director of supervision; Selection of Korn/Ferry International for the search.
- Fund-Raiser Nets Criticism For Korsmo.
Garver, Rob // American Banker; 10/1/2002, Vol. 167 Issue 188, p1Reports on the criticism over U.S. Federal Housing Finance Board chairman John T. Korsmo's move regarding inviting several U.S. Federal Home Loan banks's presidents for a fund raising program. Beneficiary of the program; Issues related to the violation of finance board's Standard of Conduct...
- 1Q Home Prices Dropped 3.1%.
Garver, Rob // American Banker; 5/26/2010, Vol. 175 Issue 81, p7The article reports that the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that home prices fell over three percent in the first quarter of 2010 from a year earlier, as the number of foreclosures contributed to the housing market inventory.
- Ex-Congressman considered for Housing Finance Board.
Garsson, Robert M. // American Banker; 4/13/1994, Vol. 159 Issue 70, p3Reports on the consideration of former Representative Bruce A. Morrison for the position of chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Board. Resignation of Dan Evans in November 1993; Positions held by Morrison as member of Congress.
- A quick study.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 10/23/1995, Vol. 160 Issue 204, p4Focuses on US Federal Housing Finance Board chairman Bruce Morrison's aim of overhauling the agency. Initial lack of background about the board; Efforts to farm out the agency's management to the district banks; Management changes initiated by Morrison.
- Ex-congressman gets finance board nod.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 8/24/1994, Vol. 159 Issue 163, p2Reports on the appointment of former Connecticut Congressman Bruce Morrison as chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Board by President Bill Clinton. Morrison's responsibilities in the House during his term; Responsibilities of the finance board.
- HUD aide to head finance board for now.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 11/23/1993, Vol. 158 Issue 224, p2Reports on the naming of Nicolas P. Retsinas as acting chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Board. Resignation of former chairman; Position and service of Retsinas; Function of Board.
- Ex-head of Housing Finance Board rues its switch to full-time status.
McTague, Jim // American Banker; 12/1/1993, Vol. 158 Issue 228, p6Presents an interview with Daniel F. Evans, resigned chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Board. Concept of part-time board; Benefits of part-time board; Problems with full-time status; Funds management issues; Other issues.
- Home loan banks get power to set salaries of their presidents.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 1/3/1997, Vol. 162 Issue 2, p2Focuses on the Federal Housing Finance Board's decision to hand over responsibility for setting the salaries of the 12 Federal Home Loan Bank presidents to their boards of directors. Features of the rule; Comment by Bruce Morrison, chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Board; Formula proposed...
- Ideas sought on wider use of Home Loan banks.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 4/3/1997, Vol. 162 Issue 63, p2Reports on the call of the federal government of the United States through the Federal Housing Finance Board for comments and suggestions on how to improve the services of Federal Home Loan banks. Options suggested by the board; Seek for input on the effectiveness of loan services; Issuance of...
- ARMs' market share increases to 55%.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 1/31/1995, Vol. 160 Issue 20, p11Reports on the rise of the market share of adjustable-rate mortgages according to the Federal Housing Finance Board.
- Home loan banks trim share of assets going to nonhousing investments.
Harrison, David // American Banker; 1/28/1999, Vol. 164 Issue 18, p2Criticizes the participation of Home Loan banks in non-housing related investments. Knowledge of the activities by the Federal Housing Finance Board; Percent of the obligations of Home Loan banks comprised of loans and mortgage-backed securities; Contributing factors; Proposal to limit...
- Regulator grants home loan banks power to determine directors' salaries.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 7/26/1996, Vol. 161 Issue 142, p3Reports on the US Federal Housing Finance Board's approval of a compensation plan for Federal Home Loan banks' directors. Details of the compensation plan.
- GOP senator decries power grab by FHLB overseer, sets hearing.
de Senerpont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 9/2/1997, Vol. 162 Issue 168, p2Reports on the Senate Banking Committee's financial institutions subcommittee's holding of an oversight hearing on the Federal Housing Finance Board on September 24, 1997. Agency's proposed mission statement to force Federal Home Loan banks to fulfill unmet credit need in the communities they...
- Plan would ease entry into Home Loan Bank System.
de Senerfont Domis, Olaf // American Banker; 9/11/1997, Vol. 162 Issue 175, p2Reports on the US Federal Housing Finance Board's proposal to loosen restrictions on rural banks that do not hold enough housing-related assets to join the Home Loan Bank System. Percentage of assets needed for Home Loan Bank System's membership; Proposal's provision allowing community...
- D'Amato unveils bill to scrap finance board and split up its tasks.
McConnell, Bill // American Banker; 4/27/1998, Vol. 163 Issue 78, p2Reports on a bill introduced on April 24, 1998, by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Alfonse M. D'Amato, regarding the Federal Housing Finance Board. Details on the bill; Circumstances surrounding the action taken by D'Amato; Complaints made by D'Amato.
- FHA's 'H4H' Is a Bust So Far But One Vendor Believes in It.
Collins, Brian // National Mortgage News; 7/12/2010, Vol. 34 Issue 40, p2The article reports on the move of Banker's Portfolio, a vendor specializing auction with bulk real-estate owned and portfolios, to help Federal Housing Authority to manage the at-risk borrowers stay in their homes in Irvine, California.
- FHFA Sets New Rule on GSEs Portfolios.
Blackwell, Rob // American Banker; 12/23/2010, Vol. 175 Issue 197, p16The article discusses rules set by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency that will affect the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as the Federal Home Loan banks.
- Ex-lawmaker up for finance board.
Garsson, Robert M. // American Banker; 7/5/1994, Vol. 159 Issue 127, p3Reports that former Representative Doug Barnard is under consideration to become chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Board. Other candidates for the job.
- Approved: Controversial rules expanding powers of home loan banks.
Anason, Dean // American Banker; 10/29/1998, Vol. 163 Issue 208, p2Reports that the US Federal Housing Finance Board has approved two rules that is expected to spur more lending for local economic development. Regulation of the issuance of standby letters of credit to banks and thrifts; Creation of programs to promote investments in rural and urban communities...
- One Finance Board Nominee Out; 3 Others Pressed on Pay.
Blackwell, Rob // American Banker; 11/16/2001, Vol. 166 Issue 221, p4Reports the reaction of lawmakers towards the nominees for the United States Federal Housing Finance Board. Concerns over the pay scale of the agency; Objections to the Home Loan bank presidents; Withdrawal of the nomination of Shirlee Bowe.
