• Federal Home Loan Bank advances are strongly associated with higher lending across banks and credit unions, especially post-2008 financial crisis.
• The research by the Urban Institute suggests that these advances play a significant role in community lending.
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The article does not specifically mention Texas or any Texas-specific entities. It discusses a general trend observed across banks and credit unions post-2008 financial crisis.
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Federal Home Loan Bank advances are “strongly associated” with higher lending across banks and credit unions, particularly following the 2008 financial crisis, according to new research by the Urban Institute. The post Study: FHLBank advances boost community lending appeared first on ABA Banking Journal .