Quantitative Tightening, Volatility, and Considerations for Funding
At the October Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the FOMC statement indicated that reduction of the Fed’s balance sheet will end December 1, 2025, earlier than many in the market expected. The end of Quantitative Tightening may have implications for interest-rate volatility. FHLBank Boston offers advances with embedded options, like the HLB-Option and Member-Option Advance, for navigating interest-rate changes.
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.
The Symmetrical Prepayment Advance is the ultimate advance option if you are seeking flexibility and diversification with the potential to supplement earnings in a rising-rate environment.
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