IN THIS ISSUE

ROAD NOTES In this audio report from the road, hear an update on what relationship manager John Baity has been finding in his meetings with members in northern New England.


Mortgage Partnership Finance Webinars In 2006, participants in the Bank's MPF program can attend online workshops on underwriting, self-employer borrowing, delinquency management, and MPF servicing.


WINTER 2006

First Person: How One Member Successfully Used MPF Community National Bank in Vermont has successfully used the Bank's Mortgage Partnership Finance program to become more competitive in its market.

Business-Friendly Collateral As community banks increase their business lending, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston has responded with adjustments to its collateral policy.



A Tool to Compete in the Mortgage Market Bank staff have developed a simple Excel-based model that allows members to identify the most profitable bid for their fixed-rate mortgage business and improve their profitability.

A Member-Centric Approach The Bank is currently undertaking a companywide effort to expand its understanding of the products and services members want from the Bank.



Symmetrical Prepayment Advance: A Primer The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston's Symmetrical Prepayment advance offers members a significant advantage over its Classic advance.


First Person: A Credit Union Joins the Bank In 2005, The Brotherhood Credit Union of Lynn used an advance to close a liquidity gap shortly after becoming a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.

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CDA Provides a Solution
When Bristol County Savings Bank of Taunton, Massachusetts, found loan demand rapidly outpacing deposits, the bank's officers had to choose between reducing new loans or seeking alternative funding.

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Borrowing Smart Need a strategy for minimizing funding costs? Relationship manager David Birkins has compiled an easy-to-use list of must-know Bank funding sources.

Stock Reduction for Overnight Advances The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston has adjusted to three percent the activity-based stock-investment requirement for all overnight advances.

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