Federal Home Loan Bank Of New York - Company Information

The federal home loan bank of new york (fhlbny) is a privately-owned wholesale bank that helps community lenders in new jersey, new york, puerto rico and the u.s. virgin islands advance housing and community growth. the fhlbny membership is comprised of commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loans, credit unions, insurance companies and community development financial institutions. the fhlbny is part of the congressionally-chartered, nationwide federal home loan bank system, which was created in 1932 to provide a flexible liquidity source for member community lenders engaged in home mortgage and neighborhood lending. the mission of the fhlbny is to advance housing opportunity and local community development by maximizing the capacity of community-based member lenders to serve their markets. since the fhlbny is a secured lender, all of its credit products require real estate related collateral. the fhlbny enables local lenders to extend affordable credit to their communities. thanks to the federal home loan bank system, communities across the country have access to more affordable housing, small business, and community development programs.

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