Bank Statements

FHLBank Topeka
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Bank Statements is a podcast for community financial institutions (CFIs) that are part of the FHLBank cooperative. This podcast offers CFIs solutions, strategies and insights for members dealing with the ebbs and flows of liquidity or affordable housing initiatives in their communities. Get more strategies and insights from FHLBank Topeka:https://www.fhlbtopeka.com/resource-center

  1. 02/04/2025

    Affordable Homeownership with Mortgage Rate Reduction

    In this episode of Bank Statements, we speak to MPF Operations Officer Erin Bramlett and MPF Account Manager Chris Endicott. Erin and Chris discuss how Participating Financial Institutions (PFI) that use Mortgage Partnership Finance program can access the new Mortgage Rate Reduction Product (MRRP). Aside from learning new acronyms, listeners will learn how this product will benefit homebuyers at or below 80% of the areas median income. https://www.fhlbtopeka.com/services-and-programs/banking-services/mortgage-rate-reduction-product www.fhlbtopeka.com

    7 min

  2. 01/24/2025

    And the winner is...TurnKey Downpayment Assistance Programs!

    In this episode of Bank Statements, we speak to TurnKey Manager Jessica Puvogel, and HCD Coordinator Trent Rash. Jessica and Trent discuss important aspects of FHLBank Topeka's popular suite of downpayment assistance programs and how authorized users are the key to making the reservation and disbursement process efficient for homebuyers. Learn about changes and updates to the 2025 TurnKey programs and how these funds are the key to unlocking affordable homeownership in your communities. https://www.fhlbtopeka.com/services-and-programs/community/turnkey www.fhlbtopeka.com

    24 min

  3. 06/21/2024

    Apply and Score with the 2024 Affordable Housing Program

    In this episode of Bank Statements we are joined by our AHP Competitive Manager, Dustie Humphreys and Community Investment Officer, Kylie Mergen. Learn about our Affordable Housing Program, a competitive grant program that addresses the housing needs of very low, low and moderate income households in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma through gap funding. Dustie takes us through the application process, scoring criteria and 2024 updates. Go to the AHP website for trainings and forms. www.fhlbtopeka.com

    24 min

  4. 06/17/2024

    A Guide to FHLBank Topeka's Director Elections

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    12 min

  5. 02/26/2024

    New Affordable Housing Programs with Kylie Mergen

    In this episode of Bank Statements, returning guest, community investment officer Kylie Mergen discusses TurnKey,  FHLBank Topeka's new suite of down payment assistance programs. Learn about about our new homeownership opportunities expanded program, or HOPE, and the homeownership set-aside plus program or HSP+.  www.fhlbtopeka.com

    33 min

  6. 11/10/2023

    Shape Shifting | A Recap and Reaction to the November FOMC Meeting

    In this episode, we are joined by Steven Townsend, CFA, and Sarah Harp, CFA, from our Capital Markets team about the November Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, While the meeting did not deliver any big surprises, the US treasury curve has delivered some rare movements. Listen as Steven and Sarah explain shape shifting of curves and what that means going into 2024. www.fhlbtopeka.com

    15 min

  7. 10/04/2023

    Higher for Longer: A Recap and Reaction to the September FOMC Meeting

    In this episode, we speak to Steven Townsend, CFA, and Sarah Harp, CFA, from our Capital Markets team about the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments and all of the factors that may contribute to another rate hike. www.fhlbtopeka.com

    16 min

  8. 05/17/2023

    FHLBank Topeka's Affordable Housing Solutions | Native American Housing Initiatives Grants Program

    In this episode of Bank Statements,  community investment officer Kylie Mergen and community programs manager Mark Ward about the new 2023 Native American Housing Initiatives Grants Program. Learn about this new, voluntary grant program offering $1 million to support housing initiatives for Native American tribes and tribally designated housing entities.  www.fhlbtopeka.com

    22 min
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Bank Statements is a podcast for community financial institutions (CFIs) that are part of the FHLBank cooperative. This podcast offers CFIs solutions, strategies and insights for members dealing with the ebbs and flows of liquidity or affordable housing initiatives in their communities. Get more strategies and insights from FHLBank Topeka:https://www.fhlbtopeka.com/resource-center

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  • Creator
    FHLBank Topeka
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Bank Statements
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