Legal Definitions - FHLBB

FHLBB

FHLBB stands for Federal Home Loan Bank Board. It is now known as the Federal Housing Finance Board. It is a group of five independent people who supervise the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks. They were established by the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932 and amended by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.

One example of the FHLBB's responsibilities is to ensure that the Federal Home Loan Banks are following the rules and regulationsset forth by the government. They also oversee the banks' financial stability and make sure they are providing support to their members, such as community banks and credit unions.

Another example is that the FHLBB can provide funding to the Federal Home Loan Banks in times of economic stress. This helps the banks continue to provide support to their members and keep the housing market stable.

These examples illustrate how the FHLBB works to ensure the stability of the housing market and support for community banks and credit unions. They also show how the FHLBB can step in to provide assistance when needed.