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Kevin Martin, vice president / manager of member financial strategies at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, provides members with customized funding strategies.

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Linking Funders with Developers The Bank's new Project Listing Service links members with developers seeking funding for their initiatives.

Hold Fixed-Rate Loans Now? Absolutely. Mortgage rates are approaching last year's lows, but so are rates for long-term advances that support fixed-rate portfolios.

Customized Funding Models Let our financial strategists demonstrate how the cash flows of your mortgage assets mesh with those of your advances.

A Versatile Funding Tool The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston's Community Development advance has become a critical tool for supporting small businesses, creating multifamily housing, and expanding Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiatives in member communities.

Is It Time to Extend Maturities? Recent gains in the bond market provide an excellent opportunity to extend liability maturities using advances of four years or longer.

Online Asset/LiabilityTraining Want to learn more about managing the assets and liabilities of your financial institution? Register now for the A/L 101: Modern Asset/Liability Management Webinar.


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Advances Spur Growth
Shortly after opening its doors in 2002, Leader Bank of Arlington, Massachusetts, was faced with a funding gap. In this audio story, hear President and CEO Sushil K. Tuli tell how his bank used advances to help close the gap and grow at a critical stage in its development.

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Soft Loan Demand?
With loan demand soft in many New England communities, members with the ability to grow and the need for earnings are increasingly looking to the wholesale markets to generate additional earnings.

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