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geonewh t1_izxudcr wrote

Are there any redeeming qualities of the FHLB system that can be built on or do we need to start over?

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ProfBU OP t1_izxvdpp wrote

Great question.

FHLBs are a great business model that happens to have gone off the rails.

Redeeming qualities are its structure (not to be confused with current governance), access to funding. Its regulator has asked that its mission be reconsidered. So many parts of the economy could benefit from this funding source. Think housing SUPPLY, climate remediation, infrastructure, and more.

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