Federal Housing Finance Board


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Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB)

US government agency chartered in 1989 to assume the responsibilities formerly held by the Federal Home Loan Bank system.

Federal Housing Finance Board

An organization of the U.S. federal government that regulates the Federal Home Loan Banks. It was created in response to the savings and loan crisis and replaced the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. It consists of five members; four are appointed by the President of the United States and the fifth is the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or his/her representative.

Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB)

Regulates the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks.

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