Advance Solutions for Funding Construction Lending
Utilizing advances for construction loans can keep interest-rate and liquidity risks manageable and align funding with the characteristics of the loans.
February 2026 Peer Analysis and Balance Sheet Strategies Update
FHLBank Boston’s strategies team discusses what is occurring on depository member balance sheets and reviews important trends in the capital markets, economy, and banking industry.
Funding Spread Lending Opportunities for Insurance Companies
As asset spreads become volatile and widen, insurance company members have several funding solutions to take advantage of spread lending opportunities. Whether the target assets are fixed-rate or floating-rate, with prepayable principal or in bullet structures, FHLBank Boston advances enable members to mitigate interest-rate risk and align asset and liability cash flows.
The Forward Starting Advance allows members to lock in a rate today for an advance that settles at a future date. It provides the ability to delay taking down funding while hedging against rising rates, preparing for future loan growth and protecting against potential deposit runoff.
Our Annual and Advisory Council Reports highlight how the Bank innovated to help our members with their liquidity and housing and community development needs throughout 2024.
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