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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
  ____________________________________
FORM 10-Q
  ______________________________________________________
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 000-51398
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  ___________________________________________
 
Federally chartered corporation
 
94-6000630
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. employer identification number)
 
 
 
 
 
333 Bush Street, Suite 2700
 
 
 
 
San Francisco,
CA
 
94104
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
 
(415) 616-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
 
 
 
 
 
  ___________________________________________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing for the past 90 days.      Yes      No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).      Yes      No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
 

 
Accelerated filer
 
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
 
 
Smaller reporting company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.      
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).      Yes      No
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
Shares Outstanding as of October 31, 2019

Class B Stock, par value $100
30,990,794



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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Form 10-Q
Index
PART I.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
PART II.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 
 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Statements of Condition
(Unaudited)
(In millions-except par value)
September 30,
2019

 
December 31,
2018

Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
81

 
$
13

Interest-bearing deposits
2,035

 
2,555

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
7,700

 
7,300

Federal funds sold
3,871

 
3,845

Trading securities(a)
4

 
661

Available-for-sale (AFS) securities(b)
15,316

 
6,931

Held-to-maturity (HTM) securities (fair values were $8,586 and $11,047, respectively)(a)
8,564

 
11,089

Advances (includes $3,967 and $5,133 at fair value under the fair value option, respectively)
62,826

 
73,434

Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses of $0 and $0, respectively
3,382

 
3,066

Accrued interest receivable
133

 
133

Derivative assets, net
23

 
185

Other assets
218

 
114

Total Assets
$
104,153

 
$
109,326

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Deposits
$
652

 
$
262

Consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
Bonds (includes $577 and $2,019 at fair value under the fair value option, respectively)
67,431

 
72,276

Discount notes
28,605

 
29,182

Total consolidated obligations
96,036

 
101,458

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock
138

 
227

Borrowings from other FHLBanks

 
250

Accrued interest payable
178

 
155

Affordable Housing Program (AHP) payable
158

 
182

Derivative liabilities, net
1

 
10

Other liabilities
420

 
252

Total Liabilities
97,583

 
102,796

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 17)



Capital:
 
 
 
Capital stock—Class B—Putable ($100 par value) issued and outstanding:
 
 
 
29 shares and 29 shares, respectively
2,898

 
2,949

Unrestricted retained earnings
2,715

 
2,699

Restricted retained earnings
690

 
647

Total Retained Earnings
3,405

 
3,346

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (AOCI)
267

 
235

Total Capital
6,570

 
6,530

Total Liabilities and Capital
$
104,153

 
$
109,326


(a)
At September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, none of these securities were pledged as collateral that may be repledged.
(b)
At September 30, 2019, $321 of these securities were pledged as collateral that may be repledged. At December 31, 2018, none of these securities were pledged as collateral that may be repledged.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)
2019

 
2018

 
2019

 
2018

Interest Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances
$
389

 
$
389

 
$
1,343

 
$
1,138

Interest-bearing deposits
14

 
12

 
40

 
22

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
45

 
31

 
144

 
63

Federal funds sold
22

 
34

 
99

 
127

Trading securities
1

 
4

 
8

 
12

AFS securities
100

 
59

 
261

 
172

HTM securities
65

 
85

 
219

 
253

Mortgage loans held for portfolio
18

 
26

 
55

 
70

Total Interest Income
654

 
640

 
2,169

 
1,857

Interest Expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds
409

 
364

 
1,306

 
1,010

Discount notes
128

 
117

 
480

 
373

Deposits
2

 
1

 
6

 
3

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock
3

 
5

 
11

 
16

Total Interest Expense
542

 
487

 
1,803

 
1,402

Net Interest Income
112

 
153

 
366

 
455

Provision for/(reversal of) credit losses on mortgage loans

 

 

 

Net Interest Income After Mortgage Loan Loss Provision
112

 
153

 
366

 
455

Other Income/(Loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) loss
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
(8
)
 
(19
)
Net amount of OTTI loss reclassified to/(from) AOCI
1

 

 

 
10

Net OTTI loss, credit-related
(2
)
 
(3
)
 
(8
)
 
(9
)
Net gain/(loss) on trading securities

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
Net gain/(loss) on advances and consolidated obligation bonds held under fair value option
20

 
(12
)
 
111

 
(65
)
Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities
(20
)
 
18

 
(109
)
 
66

Other
5

 
5

 
18

 
14

Total Other Income/(Loss)
3

 
7

 
11

 
4

Other Expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Compensation and benefits
20

 
19

 
61

 
59

Other operating expense
17

 
16

 
50

 
46

Federal Housing Finance Agency
2

 
1

 
5

 
4

Office of Finance
2

 
1

 
5

 
4

Quality Jobs Fund expense
5

 
5

 
15

 
20

Other, net
1

 
4

 
2

 
5

Total Other Expense
47

 
46

 
138

 
138

Income/(Loss) Before Assessment
68

 
114

 
239

 
321

AHP Assessment
7

 
12

 
25

 
34

Net Income/(Loss)
$
61

 
$
102

 
$
214

 
$
287


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)
2019

 
2018

 
2019

 
2018

Net Income/(Loss)
$
61

 
$
102

 
$
214

 
$
287

Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on AFS securities
(17
)
 
1

 
30

 
1

Net change in pension and postretirement benefits

 

 

 
1

Net non-credit-related OTTI gain/(loss) on AFS securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in fair value of other-than-temporarily impaired securities
(15
)
 
5

 
1

 
25

Net amount of OTTI loss reclassified to/(from) other income/(loss)
(1
)
 

 

 
(10
)
Total net non-credit-related OTTI gain/(loss) on AFS securities
(16
)
 
5

 
1

 
15

Net non-credit-related OTTI gain/(loss) on HTM securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accretion of non-credit-related OTTI loss

 
1

 
1

 
2

Total net non-credit-related OTTI gain/(loss) on HTM securities

 
1

 
1

 
2

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)
(33
)
 
7

 
32

 
19

Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
$
28

 
$
109

 
$
246

 
$
306


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Statements of Capital Accounts
(Unaudited)
 
Capital Stock
Class B—Putable
 
Retained Earnings
 
 
 
Total
Capital

(In millions)
Shares

 
Par Value

 
Restricted

 
Unrestricted

 
Total

 
AOCI

 
Balance, June 30, 2018
29

 
$
2,850

 
$
612

 
$
2,707

 
$
3,319

 
$
330

 
$
6,499

Comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 
 
21

 
81

 
102

 
7

 
109

Issuance of capital stock
3

 
299

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
299

Repurchase of capital stock
(3
)
 
(266
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(266
)
Cash dividends paid on capital stock (7.00%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(51
)
 
(51
)
 
 
 
(51
)
Balance, September 30, 2018
29

 
$
2,883


$
633


$
2,737


$
3,370


$
337

 
$
6,590

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, June 30, 2019
30

 
$
2,967

 
$
678

 
$
2,719

 
$
3,397

 
$
300

 
$
6,664

Comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 
 
12

 
49

 
61

 
(33
)
 
28

Issuance of capital stock
1

 
141

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
141

Repurchase of capital stock
(2
)
 
(206
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(206
)
Capital stock reclassified from/(to) mandatorily redeemable capital stock, net

 
(4
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4
)
Cash dividends paid on capital stock (7.00%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(53
)
 
(53
)
 
 
 
(53
)
Balance, September 30, 2019
29

 
$
2,898


$
690


$
2,715


$
3,405


$
267

 
$
6,570


 
Capital Stock
Class B—Putable
 
Retained Earnings
 
 
 
Total
Capital

(In millions)
Shares

 
Par Value

 
Restricted

 
Unrestricted

 
Total

 
AOCI

 
Balance, December 31, 2017
32

 
$
3,243

 
$
575

 
$
2,670

 
$
3,245

 
$
318

 
$
6,806

Comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 
 
58

 
229

 
287

 
19

 
306

Issuance of capital stock
10

 
980

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
980

Repurchase of capital stock
(13
)
 
(1,338
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,338
)
Capital stock reclassified from/(to) mandatorily redeemable capital stock, net

 
(2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2
)
Cash dividends paid on capital stock (7.00%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(162
)
 
(162
)
 
 
 
(162
)
Balance, September 30, 2018
29

 
$
2,883

 
$
633

 
$
2,737

 
$
3,370

 
$
337

 
$
6,590

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2018
29

 
$
2,949

 
$
647

 
$
2,699

 
$
3,346

 
$
235

 
$
6,530

Comprehensive income/(loss)


 


 
43

 
171

 
214

 
32

 
246

Issuance of capital stock
8

 
837

 

 

 
 
 

 
837

Repurchase of capital stock
(8
)
 
(884
)
 

 

 
 
 

 
(884
)
Capital stock reclassified from/(to) mandatorily redeemable capital stock, net

 
(4
)
 


 


 
 
 


 
(4
)
Cash dividends paid on capital stock (7.00%)

 


 

 
(155
)
 
(155
)
 

 
(155
)
Balance, September 30, 2019
29

 
$
2,898

 
$
690

 
$
2,715

 
$
3,405

 
$
267

 
$
6,570


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2019

 
2018

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net Income/(Loss)
$
214

 
$
287

Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
(37
)
 
(52
)
Change in net fair value of trading securities
1

 
2

Change in net fair value adjustment on advances and consolidated obligation bonds held under the fair value option
(111
)
 
65

Change in net derivatives and hedging activities
(422
)
 
142

Net OTTI loss, credit-related
8

 
9

Other adjustments
11

 

Net change in:
 
 
 
Accrued interest receivable
1

 
(56
)
Other assets
(13
)
 

Accrued interest payable
16

 
28

Other liabilities
(20
)
 
(22
)
Total adjustments
(566
)
 
116

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
(352
)
 
403

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Net change in:
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
223

 
(1,108
)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
(400
)
 
5,450

Federal funds sold
(26
)
 
6,820

Trading securities:
 
 
 
Proceeds
656

 
500

AFS securities:
 
 
 
Proceeds
457

 
564

Purchases
(8,126
)
 
(1,542
)
HTM securities:
 
 
 
Proceeds
2,530

 
3,648

Purchases

 
(1,179
)
Advances:
 
 
 
Repaid
988,903

 
1,309,095

Originated
(977,846
)
 
(1,301,222
)
Mortgage loans held for portfolio:
 
 
 
Principal collected
556

 
205

Purchases
(910
)
 
(1,014
)
Other investing activities, net
(36
)
 

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
5,981

 
20,217


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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(Unaudited)

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2019

 
2018

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Net change in deposits and other financing activities
375

 
(30
)
Net change in borrowings from other FHLBanks
(250
)
 

Net (payments)/proceeds on derivative contracts with financing elements
70

 

Net proceeds from issuance of consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
Bonds
57,223

 
53,346

Discount notes
107,298

 
108,204

Payments for matured and retired consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
Bonds
(62,141
)
 
(66,940
)
Discount notes
(107,841
)
 
(114,612
)
Proceeds from issuance of capital stock
837

 
980

Payments for repurchase/redemption of mandatorily redeemable capital stock
(93
)
 
(84
)
Payments for repurchase of capital stock
(884
)
 
(1,338
)
Cash dividends paid
(155
)
 
(162
)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
(5,561
)
 
(20,636
)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and due from banks
68

 
(16
)
Cash and due from banks at beginning of the period
13

 
31

Cash and due from banks at end of the period
$
81

 
$
15

Supplemental Disclosures:
 
 
 
Interest paid
$
1,807

 
$
1,386

AHP payments
51

 
50

Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Transfers of mortgage loans to other assets

 
1

Transfers of other-than-temporarily impaired HTM securities to AFS securities

 
12

Transfers of capital stock to mandatorily redeemable capital stock
4

 
2

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)





(Dollars in millions except per share amounts)

Note 1 — Basis of Presentation
The information about the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (Bank) included in these unaudited financial statements reflects all adjustments that, in the opinion of the Bank, are necessary for a fair statement of results for the periods presented. These adjustments are of a recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed. The results of operations in these interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any subsequent period or for the entire year ending December 31, 2019. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (2018 Form 10‑K).
There have been no changes to the basis of presentation of the Bank’s financial instruments meeting netting requirements or of the Bank’s investments in variable interest entities disclosed in the “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” section of the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make a number of judgments, estimates, and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of income, expenses, gains, and losses during the reporting period. The most significant of these estimates include:
estimating the allowance for credit losses on the advances and mortgage loan portfolios;
accounting for derivatives;
estimating fair values of investments classified as trading and available-for-sale (AFS), derivatives and associated hedged items carried at fair value in accordance with the accounting for derivative instruments and associated hedging activities, and financial instruments carried at fair value under the fair value option;
accounting for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) for investment securities; and
estimating the prepayment speeds on mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and mortgage loans for the accounting of amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on MBS and mortgage loans.
Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.
Derivatives and Hedging Activities. All derivatives are recognized on the Statements of Condition at their fair values and are reported as either derivative assets or derivative liabilities, net of cash collateral, and accrued interest received from or pledged to clearing agents or counterparties.
Beginning January 1, 2019, the Bank prospectively adopted new hedge accounting guidance, which, among other things, affected the presentation of gains and losses on derivatives and hedging activities for qualifying hedges. Upon adoption, changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as a fair value hedge, along with changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability (hedged item) that are attributable to the hedged risk (including changes that reflect losses or gains on firm commitments), are recorded in net interest income in the same line as the earnings effect of the hedged item. Net gains and losses on derivatives and hedging activities for qualifying hedges recorded in net interest income include unrealized and realized gains and losses, which include net interest settlements. For AFS securities that have been hedged and qualify as a fair value hedge, the Bank records the portion of the change in the fair value of the investment related to the risk being hedged in interest income together with the related change in the fair value of the derivative, and records the remainder of the change in the fair value of the investment in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) as “Net unrealized gain/(loss) on AFS securities.”
Prior to January 1, 2019, for fair value hedges, any hedge ineffectiveness (which represented the amount by which the change in the fair value of the derivative differed from the change in the fair value of the hedged item) was

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)



recorded in other income as “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities.” For AFS securities that were hedged and qualified as a fair value hedge, the Bank recorded the portion of the change in the fair value of the investment related to the risk being hedged in other income as “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities” together with the related change in the fair value of the derivative, and recorded the remainder of the change in the fair value of the investment in AOCI as “Net unrealized gain/(loss) on AFS securities.”
Reclassifications of Prior Period Amounts Related to Presentation of Purchases and Proceeds of Securities on the Statements of Cash Flows. The Bank retrospectively reclassified cash flow amounts in prior periods to reflect short-term investment securities purchases and proceeds on a gross, rather than net, basis. The reclassifications made to prior periods to present gross cash flows did not have a material impact on the Statements of Cash Flows.
Descriptions of the Bank’s significant accounting policies are included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K. Other changes to these policies as of September 30, 2019, are discussed in Note 2 – Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Guidance.
Note 2 — Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Guidance
The following table provides a summary of recently issued accounting standards which may have an effect on the financial statements.
Accounting Standards Update (ASU)
 
Description
 
Effective Date
 
Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (ASU 2018-15)

 
This guidance aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license).
 
This guidance becomes effective for the Bank for the interim and annual periods beginning on January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted.
 
The Bank does not intend to adopt this guidance early. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have any effect on the Bank’s financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, or financial statement disclosures.
Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans (ASU 2018-14)
 
This guidance modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans to improve disclosure effectiveness.
 
This guidance becomes effective for the Bank for the annual period ended December 31, 2020, and the annual periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted.
 
The Bank does not intend to adopt this guidance early. The adoption of this guidance may affect the Bank’s disclosures but will not have any effect on the Bank’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (ASU 2018-13)
 
This guidance modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements to improve disclosure effectiveness.
 
This guidance becomes effective for the Bank for the interim and annual periods beginning on January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted.
 
The Bank does not intend to adopt this guidance early. The adoption of this guidance may affect the Bank’s disclosures but will not have any effect on the Bank’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.


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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)



Accounting Standards Update (ASU)
 
Description
 
Effective Date
 
Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13)
 
The guidance replaces the current incurred loss model and requires entities to measure expected credit losses based on consideration of a broad range of relevant information, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount.
 
This guidance is effective for the Bank for the interim and annual periods beginning on January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted.
 
The Bank does not intend to adopt this guidance early. Based on the Bank’s assessments, this guidance is expected to have no effect on advances or U.S. obligations and Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) investments. The adoption of this guidance is expected to have an immaterial effect on the remaining investment portfolio given the specific terms, issuer guarantees, and collateralized/securitized nature of these instruments and on mortgage loans. The ultimate effect on the Bank’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows will depend on the composition of financial assets held by the Bank at the adoption date, as well as on economic conditions and forecasts at that time.
Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (ASU 2017-12)
 
This guidance amends the accounting for derivatives and hedging activities to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements.

In October 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued amendments to the guidance that permit the use of the overnight index swap rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) as an eligible U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes to facilitate the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to SOFR transition.
 
This guidance became effective for the Bank for the interim and annual periods beginning on January 1, 2019.
 
The guidance was applied as of January 1, 2019. Upon adoption, the Bank modified the presentation of fair value hedge results on the Bank’s Statements of Income, as well as relevant disclosures, prospectively. However, the adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Bank’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (ASU 2017-08)
 
This guidance shortens the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium to be amortized to the earliest call date rather than contractual maturity. This guidance does not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount, which continue to be amortized to their contractual maturity.
 
This guidance became effective for the Bank for the interim and annual periods beginning on January 1, 2019.
 
This guidance was adopted using a modified retrospective basis as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of this guidance did not have any effect on the Bank’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.


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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)



Accounting Standards Update (ASU)
 
Description
 
Effective Date
 
Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Leases, as amended (ASU 2016-02)
 
This guidance amends the accounting for lease arrangements. In particular, it requires a lessee of operating and financing leases to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for leases on the Statements of Condition.

In July 2018, the FASB issued amendments that, among other things, provide entities with an additional transition method to adopt this guidance. The Bank elected to adopt these amendments.
 
This guidance became effective for the Bank for the interim and annual periods beginning on January 1, 2019.
 
The guidance was adopted using a modified retrospective basis as of January 1, 2019. Upon adoption, the Bank recognized right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on its existing leases on the Statements of Condition. However, the adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Bank’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Note 3 — Trading Securities
The estimated fair value of trading securities as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, was as follows:
 
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

GSEs – Federal Farm Credit Bank (FFCB) bonds
$

 
$
656

MBS – Other U.S. obligations – Ginnie Mae
4

 
5

Total
$
4

 
$
661


The net unrealized gain/(loss) on trading securities was de minimis and $(1) for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The net unrealized gain/(loss) on trading securities was $(1) and $(2) for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These amounts represent the changes in the fair value of the securities during the reported periods.
Note 4 — Available-for-Sale Securities
AFS securities by major security type as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, were as follows:
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Amortized
Cost(1)

 
OTTI
Recognized in
AOCI

 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 
Estimated Fair Value

U.S. obligations – Treasury securities
$
5,290

 
$

 
$

 
$
(3
)
 
$
5,287

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSEs – multifamily:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
797

 

 
3

 

 
800

Fannie Mae
6,476

 

 
13

 
(15
)
 
6,474

Subtotal – GSEs – multifamily
7,273

 

 
16

 
(15
)
 
7,274

PLRMBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
232

 

 
20

 

 
252

Alt-A
2,235

 
(10
)
 
279

 
(1
)
 
2,503

Subtotal PLRMBS
2,467

 
(10
)
 
299

 
(1
)
 
2,755

Total MBS
9,740

 
(10
)
 
315

 
(16
)
 
10,029

Total
$
15,030

 
$
(10
)
 
$
315

 
$
(19
)
 
$
15,316


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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)



December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortized
Cost(1)

 
OTTI
Recognized in
AOCI

 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 
Estimated Fair Value

MBS – GSEs – multifamily:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
$
409

 
$

 
$

 
$
(2
)
 
$
407

Fannie Mae
3,397

 

 

 
(30
)
 
3,367

Subtotal MBS – GSEs – multifamily
3,806

 

 

 
(32
)
 
3,774

PLRMBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
267

 

 
21

 

 
288

Alt-A
2,603

 
(20
)
 
288

 
(2
)
 
2,869

Subtotal PLRMBS
2,870

 
(20
)
 
309

 
(2
)
 
3,157

Total
$
6,676

 
$
(20
)
 
$
309

 
$
(34
)
 
$
6,931

(1)
Amortized cost includes unpaid principal balance, unamortized premiums and discounts, previous OTTI recognized in earnings, and valuation adjustments for hedging activities.
At September 30, 2019, the amortized cost of the Bank’s MBS classified as AFS included premiums of $64, discounts of $52, and credit-related OTTI of $601. At December 31, 2018, the amortized cost of the Bank’s MBS classified as AFS included premiums of $19, discounts of $53, and credit-related OTTI of $690.
The following tables summarize the AFS securities with unrealized losses as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. The unrealized losses are aggregated by major security type and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position. Total unrealized losses in the following table will not agree to total gross unrealized losses in the table above. The unrealized losses in the following table also include non-credit-related OTTI losses recognized in AOCI. For OTTI analysis of AFS securities and for information on AFS securities in unrealized loss positions that are not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired, see Note 6 – Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Analysis.
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
  
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

U.S. obligations – Treasury securities
$
4,685

 
$
3

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,685

 
$
3

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSEs – multifamily:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
246

 

 

 

 
246

 

Fannie Mae
2,619

 
11

 
628

 
4

 
3,247

 
15

Subtotal MBS – GSEs – multifamily
2,865

 
11

 
628

 
4

 
3,493

 
15

PLRMBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime

 

 
8

 

 
8

 

Alt-A
86

 
3

 
148

 
8

 
234

 
11

Subtotal PLRMBS
86

 
3

 
156

 
8

 
242

 
11

Subtotal MBS
2,951

 
14

 
784

 
12

 
3,735

 
26

Total
$
7,636

 
$
17

 
$
784

 
$
12

 
$
8,420

 
$
29



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December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

MBS – GSEs – multifamily:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
$
382

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$
382

 
$
2

Fannie Mae
3,211

 
30

 

 

 
3,211

 
30

Subtotal MBS – GSEs – multifamily
3,593

 
32

 

 

 
3,593

 
32

PLRMBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
6

 

 
8

 

 
14

 

Alt-A
204

 
3

 
343

 
19

 
547

 
22

Subtotal PLRMBS
210

 
3

 
351

 
19

 
561

 
22

Total
$
3,803

 
$
35

 
$
351

 
$
19

 
$
4,154

 
$
54


Redemption Terms. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of non-MBS investments by contractual maturity (based on contractual final principal payment) and of MBS as of September 30, 2019, are shown below. There were no non-MBS investments as of December 31, 2018. Expected maturities of MBS will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay the underlying obligations with or without call or prepayment fees.
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
Year of Contractual Maturity
Amortized
Cost(1)

 
Estimated
Fair Value

AFS securities other than MBS:
 
 
 
Due in 1 year or less
$
1,510

 
$
1,509

Due after 1 year through 5 years
3,780

 
3,778

Subtotal
5,290

 
5,287

MBS
9,740

 
10,029

Total
$
15,030

 
$
15,316

(1)
Amortized cost includes unpaid principal balance, unamortized premiums and discounts, and previous OTTI recognized in earnings.

See Note 6 – Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Analysis for information on the transfers of securities between the AFS portfolio and the held-to-maturity (HTM) portfolio.

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Note 5 — Held-to-Maturity Securities
The Bank classifies the following securities as HTM because the Bank has the positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity:
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Amortized
Cost(1)

 
OTTI
Recognized
in AOCI(1)

 
Carrying
Value(1)

 
Gross
Unrecognized
Holding
Gains

 
Gross
Unrecognized
Holding
Losses

 
Estimated
Fair Value

Housing finance agency bonds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) bonds
$
32

 
$

 
$
32

 
$

 
$

 
$
32

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other U.S. obligations – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ginnie Mae
508

 

 
508

 
5

 

 
513

GSEs – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
1,186

 

 
1,186

 
9

 
(2
)
 
1,193

Fannie Mae
2,033

 

 
2,033

 
23

 
(1
)
 
2,055

Subtotal GSEs – single-family
3,219

 

 
3,219

 
32

 
(3
)
 
3,248

GSEs – multifamily:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
2,975

 

 
2,975

 

 
(10
)
 
2,965

Fannie Mae
1,378

 

 
1,378

 

 
(3
)
 
1,375

Subtotal GSEs – multifamily
4,353

 

 
4,353

 

 
(13
)
 
4,340

Subtotal GSEs
7,572

 

 
7,572

 
32

 
(16
)
 
7,588

PLRMBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
298

 

 
298

 
1

 
(4
)
 
295

Alt-A
156

 
(2
)
 
154

 
6

 
(2
)
 
158

Subtotal PLRMBS
454

 
(2
)
 
452

 
7

 
(6
)
 
453

Total MBS
8,534

 
(2
)
 
8,532

 
44

 
(22
)
 
8,554

Total
$
8,566

 
$
(2
)
 
$
8,564

 
$
44

 
$
(22
)
 
$
8,586


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December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Amortized
Cost(1)

 
OTTI
Recognized
in AOCI(1)

 
Carrying
Value(1)

 
Gross
Unrecognized
Holding
Gains

 
Gross
Unrecognized
Holding
Losses

 
Estimated
Fair Value

Housing finance agency bonds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) bonds
$
100

 
$

 
$
100

 
$

 
$
(3
)
 
$
97

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other U.S. obligations – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ginnie Mae
609

 

 
609

 

 
(6
)
 
603

GSEs – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
1,506

 

 
1,506

 
6

 
(21
)
 
1,491

Fannie Mae
2,598

 

 
2,598

 
17

 
(16
)
 
2,599

Subtotal GSEs – single-family
4,104

 

 
4,104

 
23

 
(37
)
 
4,090

GSEs – multifamily:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
3,944

 

 
3,944

 

 
(17
)
 
3,927

Fannie Mae
1,743

 

 
1,743

 

 
(1
)
 
1,742

Subtotal GSEs – multifamily
5,687

 

 
5,687

 

 
(18
)
 
5,669

Subtotal GSEs
9,791

 

 
9,791

 
23

 
(55
)
 
9,759

PLRMBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
383

 

 
383

 
1

 
(6
)
 
378

Alt-A
209

 
(3
)
 
206

 
7

 
(3
)
 
210

Subtotal PLRMBS
592

 
(3
)
 
589

 
8

 
(9
)
 
588

Total MBS
10,992

 
(3
)
 
10,989

 
31

 
(70
)
 
10,950

Total
$
11,092


$
(3
)

$
11,089


$
31


$
(73
)

$
11,047

(1)
Amortized cost includes unpaid principal balance, unamortized premiums and discounts, and previous OTTI recognized in earnings. The carrying value of HTM securities represents amortized cost after adjustment for non-credit-related OTTI recognized in AOCI.
At September 30, 2019, the amortized cost of the Bank’s MBS classified as HTM included premiums of $9, discounts of $13, and credit-related OTTI of $7. At December 31, 2018, the amortized cost of the Bank’s MBS classified as HTM included premiums of $14, discounts of $19, and credit-related OTTI of $7.
The following tables summarize the HTM securities with unrealized losses as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. The unrealized losses are aggregated by major security type and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position. Total unrealized losses in the following tables will not agree to the total gross unrecognized holding losses in the tables above. The unrealized losses in the following tables also include non-credit-related OTTI losses recognized in AOCI. For OTTI analysis of HTM securities and for information on HTM securities in unrealized loss positions that are not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired, see Note 6 – Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Analysis.

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September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

MBS – Other U.S. obligations – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ginnie Mae
$
30

 
$

 
$
20

 
$

 
$
50

 
$

MBS – GSEs – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
132

 

 
440

 
2

 
572

 
2

Fannie Mae
69

 

 
314

 
1

 
383

 
1

Subtotal MBS – GSEs – single-family
201

 

 
754

 
3

 
955

 
3

MBS – GSEs – multifamily:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
1,499

 
4

 
1,348

 
6

 
2,847

 
10

Fannie Mae
715

 
1

 
661

 
2

 
1,376

 
3

Subtotal MBS – GSEs – multifamily
2,214

 
5

 
2,009

 
8

 
4,223

 
13

Subtotal MBS – GSEs
2,415

 
5

 
2,763

 
11

 
5,178

 
16

PLRMBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
64

 

 
115

 
4

 
179

 
4

Alt-A
70

 
1

 
72

 
3

 
142

 
4

Subtotal PLRMBS
134

 
1

 
187

 
7

 
321

 
8

Total
$
2,579

 
$
6

 
$
2,970

 
$
18

 
$
5,549

 
$
24

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unrealized
Losses

Housing finance agency bonds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CalHFA bonds
$

 
$

 
$
80

 
$
3

 
$
80

 
$
3

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other U.S. obligations – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ginnie Mae
33

 

 
529

 
6

 
562

 
6

GSEs – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
79

 

 
1,085

 
21

 
1,164

 
21

Fannie Mae
923

 
3

 
693

 
13

 
1,616

 
16

Subtotal GSEs – single-family
1,002

 
3

 
1,778

 
34

 
2,780

 
37

GSEs – multifamily:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
3,826

 
16

 
67

 
1

 
3,893

 
17

Fannie Mae
757

 
1

 
360

 

 
1,117

 
1

Subtotal GSEs – multifamily
4,583

 
17

 
427

 
1

 
5,010

 
18

Subtotal GSEs
5,585

 
20

 
2,205

 
35

 
7,790

 
55

PLRMBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
153

 
1

 
128

 
5

 
281

 
6

Alt-A
84

 

 
119

 
6

 
203

 
6

Subtotal PLRMBS
237

 
1

 
247

 
11

 
484

 
12

Total MBS
5,855

 
21

 
2,981

 
52

 
8,836

 
73

Total
$
5,855

 
$
21

 
$
3,061

 
$
55

 
$
8,916

 
$
76


Redemption Terms. The amortized cost, carrying value, and estimated fair value of non-MBS investments by contractual maturity (based on contractual final principal payment) and of MBS as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, are shown below. Expected maturities of MBS will differ from contractual maturities because

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borrowers may have the right to call or prepay the underlying obligations with or without call or prepayment fees.
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Year of Contractual Maturity
Amortized
Cost(1)

 
Carrying
Value(1)

 
Estimated
Fair Value

HTM securities other than MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
Due after 10 years
$
32

 
$
32

 
$
32

Subtotal
32

 
32

 
32

MBS
8,534

 
8,532

 
8,554

Total
$
8,566

 
$
8,564

 
$
8,586

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Year of Contractual Maturity
Amortized
Cost(1)

 
Carrying
Value(1)

 
Estimated
Fair Value

HTM securities other than MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
Due after 10 years
$
100

 
$
100

 
$
97

Subtotal
100

 
100

 
97

MBS
10,992

 
10,989

 
10,950

Total
$
11,092

 
$
11,089

 
$
11,047

(1)
Amortized cost includes unpaid principal balance, unamortized premiums and discounts, and previous OTTI recognized in earnings. The carrying value of HTM securities represents amortized cost after adjustment for non-credit-related OTTI recognized in AOCI.
See Note 6 – Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Analysis for information on the transfers of securities between the AFS portfolio and the HTM portfolio.
Note 6 — Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Analysis
On a quarterly basis, the Bank evaluates its individual AFS and HTM investment securities in an unrealized loss position for OTTI. As part of this evaluation, the Bank considers whether it intends to sell each debt security and whether it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis. If either of these conditions is met, the Bank recognizes an OTTI charge to earnings equal to the entire difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the statement of condition date. For securities in an unrealized loss position that do not meet either of these conditions, the Bank considers whether it expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security by comparing its best estimate of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. If the Bank’s best estimate of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, the difference is considered the credit loss.
Private-Label Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (PLRMBS). A significant input to the Bank’s cash flow analysis of its PLRMBS is the forecast of future housing price changes. The OTTI Governance Committee of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) developed a short-term housing price forecast with projected changes ranging from a decrease of 6.0% to an increase of 10.0% over the 12-month period beginning July 1, 2019. For the vast majority of markets, the projected short-term housing price changes range from an increase of 2.0% to an increase of 6.0%. Thereafter, a unique path is projected for each geographic area based on an internally developed framework derived from historical data.
For all the PLRMBS in its AFS and HTM portfolios, the Bank does not intend to sell any security and it is not more likely than not that the Bank will be required to sell any security before its anticipated recovery of the remaining amortized cost basis.
For securities determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2019 (securities for which the Bank determined that it does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis), the following table presents a

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summary of the significant inputs used in measuring the amount of credit loss recognized in earnings during the third quarter of 2019, and the related current credit enhancement for the Bank.
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Significant Inputs for Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired PLRMBS
 
Current
 
Prepayment Rates
 
Default Rates
 
Loss Severities
 
Credit Enhancement
Collateral Type at Origination
Weighted Average % (1)
 
Weighted Average % (1)
 
Weighted Average % (1)
 
Weighted Average % (1)
Alt-A
13.6
 
20.2
 
41.8
 
1.9

(1)
Weighted average percentage is based on unpaid principal balance.
Credit enhancement is defined as the percentage of subordinated tranches, excess spread, and over-collateralization, if any, in a security structure that will generally absorb losses before the Bank will experience a loss on the security. The calculated averages represent the dollar-weighted averages of all the PLRMBS investments in each category shown. The classification is based on the model used to run the estimated cash flows for the CUSIP, which may not necessarily be the same as the classification at the time of origination.
The following table presents the credit-related OTTI, which is recognized in earnings, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2019

 
2018

 
2019

 
2018

Balance, beginning of the period
$
1,050

 
$
1,103

 
$
1,077

 
$
1,129

Additional charges on securities for which OTTI was previously recognized(1)
2

 
3

 
8

 
9

Securities matured during the period(2)
(3
)
 

 
(5
)
 

Accretion of yield adjustments resulting from improvement of expected cash flows that are recognized over the remaining life of the securities(3)
(15
)
 
(15
)
 
(46
)
 
(47
)
Balance, end of the period
$
1,034

 
$
1,091

 
$
1,034

 
$
1,091

(1)
For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, “securities for which OTTI was previously recognized” represents all securities that were also other-than-temporarily impaired prior to July 1, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, “securities for which OTTI was previously recognized” represents all securities that were also other-than-temporarily impaired prior to January 1, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(2)
Represents reductions related to securities having reached final maturity during the period, which therefore are no longer held by the Bank at the end of the period.
(3)
The total accretion or amortization associated with other-than-temporarily impaired PLRMBS (amount recognized in interest income) totaled $21 and $20 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The total net accretion/(amortization) associated with other-than-temporarily impaired PLRMBS (amount recognized in interest income) totaled $58 and $62 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

In general, the Bank elects to transfer any PLRMBS that incurred a credit-related OTTI charge during the applicable period from the Bank’s HTM portfolio to its AFS portfolio at their fair values. The Bank recognized an OTTI credit loss on these HTM PLRMBS, which the Bank believes is evidence of a significant decline in the issuers’ creditworthiness. The decline in the issuers’ creditworthiness is the basis for the transfers to the AFS portfolio. These transfers allow the Bank the option to sell these securities prior to maturity in view of changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risk, or other factors, while recognizing the Bank’s intent to hold these securities for an indefinite period of time. The Bank does not intend to sell its other-than-temporarily impaired securities and it is not more likely than not that the Bank will be required to sell any security before its anticipated recovery of the remaining amortized cost basis.
The following table summarizes the PLRMBS transferred from the Bank’s HTM portfolio to its AFS portfolio during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. The amounts shown represent the values when the

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securities were transferred from the HTM portfolio to the AFS portfolio. The Bank did not transfer any PLRMBS from its HTM portfolio to its AFS portfolio during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
Amortized
Cost

 
OTTI
Recognized
in AOCI

 
Gross
Unrecognized
Holding
Gains (Losses)

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Amortized
Cost

 
OTTI
Recognized
in AOCI

 
Gross
Unrecognized
Holding
Gains (Losses)

 
Estimated
Fair Value

Other-than-temporarily impaired PLRMBS backed by loans classified at origination as:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alt-A
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
12

 
$

 
$

 
$
12

Total
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
12

 
$

 
$

 
$
12


The following tables present the Bank’s AFS and HTM PLRMBS that incurred OTTI losses anytime during the life of the securities at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, by loan collateral type:
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Held-to-Maturity Securities
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance

 
Amortized
Cost

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance

 
Amortized
Cost

 
Carrying
Value

 
Estimated
Fair Value

Other-than-temporarily impaired PLRMBS backed by loans classified at origination as:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
$
281

 
$
232

 
$
252

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Alt-A
2,776

 
2,235

 
2,503

 
42

 
38

 
35

 
42

Total
$
3,057

 
$
2,467

 
$
2,755

 
$
42

 
$
38

 
$
35

 
$
42

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Held-to-Maturity Securities
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance

 
Amortized
Cost

 
Estimated
Fair Value

 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance

 
Amortized
Cost

 
Carrying
Value

 
Estimated
Fair Value

Other-than-temporarily impaired PLRMBS backed by loans classified at origination as:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
$
323

 
$
267

 
$
288

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Alt-A
3,225

 
2,603

 
2,869

 
52

 
47

 
44

 
51

Total
$
3,548

 
$
2,870

 
$
3,157

 
$
52

 
$
47

 
$
44

 
$
51


For the Bank’s PLRMBS that were not other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2019, the Bank has experienced net unrealized losses primarily because of illiquidity in the PLRMBS market and market expectations of the credit performance of loan collateral underlying these securities, which caused these assets to be valued at discounts to their amortized cost. The Bank does not intend to sell these securities, it is not more likely than not that the Bank will be required to sell these securities before its anticipated recovery of the remaining amortized cost basis, and the Bank expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. As a result, the Bank determined that, as of September 30, 2019, all of the gross unrealized losses on these PLRMBS are temporary. These securities were included in the securities that the Bank reviewed and analyzed for OTTI as discussed above, and the analyses performed indicated that these securities were not other-than-temporarily impaired.
All Other Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Investments. For the Bank’s investments in housing finance agency bonds, which were issued by CalHFA, the gross unrealized losses were mainly due to an illiquid market,

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credit concerns regarding the underlying mortgage collateral, and credit concerns regarding the monoline insurance providers, causing these investments to be valued at a discount to their acquisition cost. The Bank independently modeled cash flows for the underlying collateral, using assumptions for default rates and loss severity that a market participant would deem reasonable, and concluded that the available credit support within the CalHFA structure more than offset the projected underlying collateral losses. The Bank determined that, as of September 30, 2019, all of the gross unrealized losses on the bonds are temporary because the underlying collateral and credit enhancements were sufficient to protect the Bank from losses. As a result, the Bank expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities.
For its agency MBS and U.S. Treasury obligations, the Bank expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities because the Bank determined that the strength of the issuers’ guarantees through direct obligations or support from the U.S. government is sufficient to protect the Bank from losses. As a result, the Bank determined that, as of September 30, 2019, all of the gross unrealized losses on its agency MBS and U.S. Treasury obligations are temporary.
For more information related to the Bank’s accounting policies for OTTI, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
Note 7 — Advances
The Bank offers a wide range of fixed and adjustable rate advance products with different maturities, interest rates, payment characteristics, and option features. Fixed rate advances generally have maturities ranging from one day to 30 years. Adjustable rate advances generally have maturities ranging from less than 30 days to 10 years, with the interest rates resetting periodically at a fixed spread to a specified index.
Redemption Terms. The Bank had advances outstanding, excluding overdrawn demand deposit accounts, at interest rates ranging from 1.15% to 8.57% at September 30, 2019, and 1.02% to 8.57% at December 31, 2018, as summarized below.
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Redemption Term
Amount
Outstanding

 
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

 
Amount
Outstanding

 
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

Overdrawn demand and overnight deposit accounts
$
2

 
1.55
%
 
$

 
%
Within 1 year
30,373

 
2.26

 
42,285

 
2.40

After 1 year through 2 years
18,538

 
2.33

 
13,662

 
2.57

After 2 years through 3 years
7,507

 
2.30

 
11,238

 
2.70

After 3 years through 4 years
1,947

 
2.80

 
2,409

 
2.45

After 4 years through 5 years
2,916

 
2.82

 
2,815

 
2.99

After 5 years
1,156

 
3.01

 
1,086

 
3.23

Total par value
62,439

 
2.34
%
 
73,495

 
2.51
%
Valuation adjustments for hedging activities
293

 
 
 
(32
)
 
 
Valuation adjustments under fair value option
94

 
 
 
(29
)
 
 
Total
$
62,826

 
 
 
$
73,434

 
 

Many of the Bank’s advances are prepayable at the borrower’s option. However, when advances are prepaid, the borrower is generally charged a prepayment fee intended to make the Bank financially indifferent to the prepayment. In addition, for certain advances with full or partial prepayment symmetry, the Bank may charge the borrower a prepayment fee or pay the borrower a prepayment credit depending on certain circumstances, such as movements in interest rates, when the advance is prepaid. The Bank had advances with full prepayment symmetry outstanding totaling $11,926 at September 30, 2019, and $3,405 at December 31, 2018. The Bank had advances with partial prepayment symmetry outstanding totaling $3,799 at September 30, 2019, and $4,410 at December 31,

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2018. Some advances may be repaid on pertinent call dates without prepayment fees (callable advances). The Bank had callable advances outstanding totaling $13,324 at September 30, 2019, and $13,255 at December 31, 2018.
The Bank had putable advances totaling $20 at September 30, 2019, and $20 at December 31, 2018. At the Bank’s discretion, the Bank may terminate these advances on predetermined exercise dates and offer replacement funding at prevailing market rates, subject to certain conditions. The Bank would typically exercise such termination rights when interest rates increase relative to contractual rates.
The following table summarizes advances at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, by the earlier of the year of redemption term or next call date for callable advances and by the earlier of the year of redemption term or next put date for putable advances.
 
Earlier of Redemption
Term or Next Call Date
 
Earlier of Redemption
Term or Next Put Date
 
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

 
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Overdrawn demand and overnight deposit accounts
$
2

 
$

 
$
2

 
$

Within 1 year
36,647

 
46,740

 
30,388

 
42,295

After 1 year through 2 years
12,688

 
14,762

 
18,543

 
13,672

After 2 years through 3 years
7,110

 
5,688

 
7,507

 
11,238

After 3 years through 4 years
1,933

 
2,409

 
1,947

 
2,409

After 4 years through 5 years
2,903

 
2,812

 
2,916

 
2,815

After 5 years
1,156

 
1,084

 
1,136

 
1,066

Total par value
$
62,439

 
$
73,495

 
$
62,439

 
$
73,495


Credit and Concentration Risk. The following tables present the concentration in advances to the top five borrowers and their affiliates at September 30, 2019 and 2018. The tables also present the interest income from these advances before the impact of interest rate exchange agreements associated with these advances for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
 
September 30, 2019
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Name of Borrower
Advances
Outstanding

 
Percentage of
Total
Advances
Outstanding

 
Interest
Income from
Advances
(1)

 
Percentage of
Total Interest
Income from
Advances

 
Interest
Income from
Advances
(1)

 
Percentage of
Total Interest
Income from
Advances

MUFG Union Bank, National Association
$
14,100


22
%
 
$
92

 
24
%
 
$
287


22
%
First Republic Bank
11,200


18

 
62

 
16

 
175


13

Wells Fargo & Company
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Wells Fargo Financial National Bank West(2)
8,000


13

 
49

 
13

 
150


12

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association(3)
41



 
1

 

 
2



Subtotal Wells Fargo & Company
8,041


13

 
50

 
13

 
152


12

Bank of the West
5,556


9

 
41

 
10

 
124


9

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association(3)
5,056

 
8

 
33

 
9

 
144

 
11

     Subtotal
43,953


70

 
278

 
72

 
882

 
67

Others
18,486


30

 
110

 
28

 
427


33

Total par value
$
62,439


100
%
 
$
388

 
100
%
 
$
1,309

 
100
%

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September 30, 2018
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
Name of Borrower
Advances
Outstanding

 
Percentage of
Total
Advances
Outstanding

 
Interest
Income from
Advances
(1)

 
Percentage of
Total Interest
Income from
Advances

 
Interest
Income from
Advances
(1)

 
Percentage of
Total Interest
Income from
Advances

MUFG Union Bank, National Association
$
11,900

 
17
%
 
$
66

 
18
%
 
$
170

 
15
%
First Republic Bank
9,700

 
14

 
49

 
13

 
130

 
12

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association(3)
8,360

 
12

 
57

 
15

 
161

 
15

Bank of the West
7,458

 
11

 
40

 
11

 
104

 
10

Wells Fargo & Company


 


 


 


 


 


Wells Fargo Financial National Bank(2)
4,000

 
6

 
23

 
7

 
62

 
5

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association(3)
49

 

 
1

 

 
2

 

     Subtotal Wells Fargo & Company
4,049

 
6

 
24

 
7

 
64

 
5

     Subtotal
41,467

 
60

 
236

 
64

 
629

 
57

Others
28,147

 
40

 
135

 
36

 
469

 
43

Total par value
$
69,614

 
100
%
 
$
371

 
100
%
 
$
1,098

 
100
%

(1)
Interest income amounts exclude the interest effect of interest rate exchange agreements with derivative counterparties; as a result, the total interest income amounts will not agree to the Statements of Income. The amount of interest income from advances can vary depending on the amount outstanding, terms to maturity, interest rates, and repricing characteristics.
(2)
Effective April 15, 2019, Wells Fargo Financial National Bank was renamed Wells Fargo Financial National Bank West.
(3)
Nonmember institution.
The Bank held a security interest in collateral from each of the top five advances borrowers and their affiliates sufficient to support their respective advances outstanding, and the Bank does not expect to incur any credit losses on these advances.
For information related to the Bank’s credit risk on advances and allowance methodology for credit losses, see Note 9 – Allowance for Credit Losses.
Interest Rate Payment Terms. Interest rate payment terms for advances at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, are detailed below:
  
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Par value of advances:
 
 
 
Fixed rate:
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
$
15,883

 
$
20,437

Due after 1 year
20,735

 
19,727

Total fixed rate
36,618

 
40,164

Adjustable rate:
 
 
 
Due within 1 year
14,491

 
21,848

Due after 1 year
11,330

 
11,483

Total adjustable rate
25,821

 
33,331

Total par value
$
62,439

 
$
73,495


The Bank did not have any advances with embedded features that met the requirements to separate the embedded feature from the host contract and designate the embedded feature as a stand-alone derivative at September 30, 2019, or December 31, 2018. The Bank has generally elected to account for certain advances with embedded features under the fair value option, and these advances are carried at fair value on the Statements of Condition. For more information, see Note 15 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities and Note 16 – Fair Value.

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Note 8 — Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio
The following table presents information as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, on mortgage loans, all of which are secured by one- to four-unit residential properties and single-unit second homes.
  
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Fixed rate medium-term mortgage loans
$
22

 
$
16

Fixed rate long-term mortgage loans
3,280

 
2,951

Subtotal
3,302

 
2,967

Unamortized premiums
83

 
104

Unamortized discounts
(3
)
 
(5
)
Mortgage loans held for portfolio
3,382

 
3,066

Less: Allowance for credit losses

 

Total mortgage loans held for portfolio, net
$
3,382

 
$
3,066


Medium-term loans have original contractual terms of 15 years or less, and long-term loans have contractual terms of more than 15 years.
For more information related to the Bank’s accounting policies for the Mortgage Partnership Finance® (MPF®) Program, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K. For information related to the Bank’s credit risk on mortgage loans and allowance methodology for credit losses, see Note 9 – Allowance for Credit Losses.
Note 9 — Allowance for Credit Losses
The Bank has established an allowance methodology for each of its portfolio segments: advances, letters of credit, and other extensions of credit, collectively referred to as “credit products,” mortgage loans held for portfolio, term securities purchased under agreements to resell, and term Federal funds sold. For more information on these portfolio segments, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 10 – Allowance for Credit Losses” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
Credit Products. The Bank manages its credit exposure related to credit products through an integrated approach that generally provides for a credit limit to be established for each borrower, includes an ongoing review of each borrower’s financial condition, and is coupled with conservative collateral and lending policies to limit the risk of loss while taking into account borrowers’ needs for a reliable funding source. At September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, none of the Bank’s credit products were past due, on nonaccrual status, or considered impaired. There were no troubled debt restructurings related to credit products during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, or during 2018.
Based on the collateral pledged as security for advances, the Bank’s credit analyses of borrowers’ financial condition, and the Bank’s credit extension and collateral policies as of September 30, 2019, the Bank expects to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms. Therefore, no allowance for losses on credit products was deemed necessary by the Bank. The Bank has never experienced any credit losses on its credit products.
Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio. The following table presents information on delinquent mortgage loans as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.

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September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

 
Recorded
Investment(1)

 
Recorded
Investment(1)

30 – 59 days delinquent
$
13

 
$
15

60 – 89 days delinquent
2

 
2

90 days or more delinquent
6

 
9

Total past due
21

 
26

Total current loans
3,381

 
3,058

Total mortgage loans
$
3,402

 
$
3,084

In process of foreclosure, included above(2)
$
2

 
$
3

Nonaccrual loans
$
6

 
$
9

Serious delinquencies as a percentage of total mortgage loans outstanding(3)
0.19
%
 
0.31
%
(1)
The recorded investment in a loan is the unpaid principal balance of the loan, adjusted for accrued interest, net deferred loan fees or costs, unamortized premiums or discounts, and direct write-downs. The recorded investment is not net of any valuation allowance.
(2)
Includes loans for which the servicer has reported a decision to foreclose or to pursue a similar alternative, such as deed-in-lieu. Loans in process of foreclosure are included in past due or current loans depending on their delinquency status.
(3)
Represents loans that are 90 days or more past due or in the process of foreclosure as a percentage of the recorded investment of total mortgage loans outstanding.
The amounts of charge-offs and recoveries of allowance for credit losses on the mortgage loan portfolio were de minimis during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
The recorded investment by impairment methodology for individually and collectively evaluated impaired loans is as follows:
 
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Recorded investment, end of the period:
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
5

 
$
7

Collectively evaluated for impairment
3,397

 
3,077

Total recorded investment
$
3,402

 
$
3,084


The allowance for credit losses for loans collectively evaluated for impairment totaled de minimis amounts as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. The Bank had no allowance for credit losses for loans individually evaluated for impairment as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
The recorded investment and unpaid principal balance of impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment totaled $5 and $5, respectively, at September 30, 2019. The recorded investment and unpaid principal balance of impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment totaled $7 and $7, respectively, at December 31, 2018.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (Finance Agency) acquired member asset (AMA) regulation permits the Bank to purchase and hold specified mortgage loans from its members. The Bank and any participating financial institution share in the credit risk of the loans sold by that institution as specified in a master agreement. The Bank purchased loans under the MPF Program that were credit enhanced to an AMA investment-grade level at the time of purchase, where the Bank has a high degree of confidence that it will be paid principal and interest in all material respects, even under reasonably likely adverse changes to expected economic conditions.
Troubled Debt Restructurings Troubled debt restructuring (TDR) is considered to have occurred when a concession is granted to the debtor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties and that concession would not have been considered otherwise. An MPF loan considered a TDR is individually evaluated for impairment when determining its related allowance for credit losses. Credit loss is measured by factoring in expected cash flow shortfalls incurred as of the reporting date as well as the economic loss attributable

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to delaying the original contractual principal and interest due dates, if applicable. The recorded investment of the Bank’s nonperforming MPF loans classified as TDRs totaled $2 as of September 30, 2019, and $2 as of December 31, 2018.
For more information related to the Bank’s accounting policies for collateral-dependent loans, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K. For more information related to the Bank’s allowance for credit losses methodology on MPF loans and credit risk of MPF loans, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 10 – Allowance for Credit Losses” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
Term Federal Funds Sold. The Bank invests in Federal funds sold with counterparties that are considered by the Bank to be of investment quality, and these investments are evaluated for purposes of an allowance for credit losses only if the investment is not paid when due. All investments in Federal funds sold as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, were repaid or are expected to be repaid according to the contractual terms.
Note 10 — Deposits
The Bank maintains demand deposit accounts that are directly related to the extension of credit to members and offers short-term deposit programs to members and qualifying nonmembers. In addition, a member that services mortgage loans may deposit in the Bank funds collected in connection with the mortgage loans, pending disbursement of these funds to the owners of the mortgage loans. The Bank classifies these types of deposits as non-interest-bearing deposits. Deposits classified as demand, overnight, and other pay interest based on a daily interest rate. Term deposits pay interest based on a fixed rate determined at the issuance of the deposit.
Deposits and interest rate payment terms for deposits as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, were as follows:
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Amount
Outstanding

 
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

 
Amount
Outstanding

 
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

Interest-bearing deposits – Adjustable rate
$
509

 
1.55
%
 
$
240

 
2.10
%
Non-interest-bearing deposits
143

 
 
 
22

 
 
Total
$
652

 
 
 
$
262

 
 

Note 11 — Consolidated Obligations
Consolidated obligations, consisting of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes, are jointly issued by the FHLBanks through the Office of Finance, which serves as the FHLBanks’ agent. As provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932, as amended (FHLBank Act) or by regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks, all FHLBanks have joint and several liability for all FHLBank consolidated obligations. For a discussion of the joint and several liability regulation, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 20 – Commitments and Contingencies” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K. In connection with each issuance of consolidated obligations, each FHLBank specifies the type, term, and amount of debt it requests to have issued on its behalf. The Office of Finance tracks the amount of debt issued on behalf of each FHLBank. In addition, the Bank separately tracks and records as a liability its specific portion of the consolidated obligations issued and is the primary obligor for that portion of the consolidated obligations issued. The Finance Agency and the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury have oversight over the issuance of FHLBank debt through the Office of Finance.
Redemption Terms. The following is a summary of the Bank’s participation in consolidated obligation bonds at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.

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September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Contractual Maturity
Amount
Outstanding

 
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

 
Amount
Outstanding

 
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

Within 1 year
$
46,641

 
1.94
%
 
$
56,968

 
2.29
%
After 1 year through 2 years
15,556

 
1.95

 
7,741

 
2.20

After 2 years through 3 years
1,698

 
2.21

 
2,842

 
2.08

After 3 years through 4 years
712

 
2.13

 
2,094

 
2.12

After 4 years through 5 years
797

 
2.11

 
600

 
2.56

After 5 years
2,021

 
3.04

 
2,091

 
3.03

Total par value
67,425

 
1.99
%
 
72,336

 
2.29
%
Unamortized premiums
1

 
 
 
3

 
 
Unamortized discounts
(10
)
 
 
 
(10
)
 
 
Valuation adjustments for hedging activities
13

 
 
 
(48
)
 
 
Fair value option valuation adjustments
2

 
 
 
(5
)
 
 
Total
$
67,431

 
 
 
$
72,276

 
 

The Bank’s participation in consolidated obligation bonds outstanding includes callable bonds of $8,684 at September 30, 2019, and $11,285 at December 31, 2018. When a callable bond for which the Bank is the primary obligor is issued, the Bank may simultaneously enter into an interest rate swap (in which the Bank pays a variable rate and receives a fixed rate) with a call feature that mirrors the call option embedded in the bond (a sold callable swap). The Bank had notional amounts of interest rate exchange agreements hedging callable bonds of $4,495 at September 30, 2019, and $7,660 at December 31, 2018. The combined sold callable swaps and callable bonds enable the Bank to meet its funding needs at costs not otherwise directly attainable solely through the issuance of non-callable debt, while effectively converting the Bank’s net payment to an adjustable rate.
The Bank’s participation in consolidated obligation bonds at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, was as follows: 
  
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Par value of consolidated obligation bonds:
 
 
 
Non-callable
$
58,741

 
$
61,051

Callable
8,684

 
11,285

Total par value
$
67,425

 
$
72,336


The following is a summary of the Bank’s participation in consolidated obligation bonds outstanding at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, by the earlier of the year of contractual maturity or next call date.
Earlier of Contractual
Maturity or Next Call Date
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Within 1 year
$
53,335

 
$
65,878

After 1 year through 2 years
13,511

 
5,626

After 2 years through 3 years
326

 
616

After 3 years through 4 years
125

 
85

After 4 years through 5 years
77

 
70

After 5 years
51

 
61

Total par value
$
67,425

 
$
72,336


Consolidated obligation discount notes are consolidated obligations issued to raise short-term funds. These notes are issued at less than their face value and redeemed at par value when they mature. The Bank’s participation in consolidated obligation discount notes, all of which are due within one year, was as follows:

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September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Amount
Outstanding

 
Weighted Average
Interest Rate (1)

 
Amount
Outstanding

 
Weighted Average
Interest Rate (1)

Par value
$
28,673

 
2.01
%
 
$
29,273

 
2.32
%
Unamortized discounts
(68
)
 
 
 
(91
)
 
 
Total
$
28,605

 
 
 
$
29,182

 
 

(1)
Represents yield to maturity excluding concession fees.
Interest Rate Payment Terms. Interest rate payment terms for consolidated obligations at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, are detailed in the following table. For information on the general terms and types of consolidated obligations outstanding, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 12 – Consolidated Obligations” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10K.
  
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Par value of consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
Bonds:
 
 
 
Fixed rate
$
12,438

 
$
16,735

Adjustable rate
54,487

 
53,668

Step-up
300

 
1,558

Step-down
100

 
275

Range bonds
100

 
100

Total bonds, par value
67,425

 
72,336

Discount notes, par value
28,673

 
29,273

Total consolidated obligations, par value
$
96,098

 
$
101,609


The Bank did not have any bonds with embedded features that met the requirements to separate the embedded feature from the host contract and designate the embedded feature as a stand-alone derivative at September 30, 2019, or December 31, 2018. The Bank has generally elected to account for certain bonds with embedded features under the fair value option, and these bonds are carried at fair value on the Statements of Condition. For more information, see Note 15 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities and Note 16 – Fair Value.

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Note 12 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:
 
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on AFS Securities

 
Net Non-Credit-Related OTTI Loss on AFS Securities

 
Net Non-Credit-Related OTTI Loss on HTM Securities

 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits

 
Total
AOCI

Balance, June 30, 2018
$

 
$
347

 
$
(5
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
330

Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in fair value
1

 
5

 
 
 
 
 
6

Accretion of non-credit-related OTTI loss
 
 
 
 
1

 
 
 
1

Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss)
1

 
5

 
1

 

 
7

Balance, September 30, 2018
$
1

 
$
352

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
337

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, June 30, 2019
$
15

 
$
304

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(17
)
 
$
300

Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-credit-related OTTI loss
 
 
(1
)
 

 


 
(1
)
Net change in fair value
(17
)
 
(15
)
 
 
 


 
(32
)
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss)
(17
)
 
(16
)





(33
)
Balance, September 30, 2019
$
(2
)
 
$
288

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(17
)
 
$
267

The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:
 
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on AFS Securities

 
Net Non-Credit-Related OTTI Loss on AFS Securities

 
Net Non-Credit-Related OTTI Loss on HTM Securities

 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits

 
Total
AOCI

Balance, December 31, 2017
$

 
$
337

 
$
(6
)
 
$
(13
)
 
$
318

Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
1

 
1

Non-credit-related OTTI loss
 
 
(11
)
 

 
 
 
(11
)
Net change in fair value
1

 
25

 
 
 
 
 
26

Accretion of non-credit-related OTTI loss
 
 
 
 
2

 
 
 
2

Reclassification from other comprehensive income/(loss) to net income/(loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-credit-related OTTI to credit-related OTTI
 
 
1

 

 
 
 
1

Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss)
1

 
15

 
2

 
1

 
19

Balance, September 30, 2018
$
1

 
$
352

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
337

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2018
$
(32
)
 
$
287

 
$
(3
)
 
$
(17
)
 
$
235

Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-credit-related OTTI loss
 
 
(3
)
 

 
 
 
(3
)
Net change in fair value
30

 
1

 
 
 
 
 
31

Accretion of non-credit-related OTTI loss
 
 
 
 
1

 
 
 
1

Reclassification from other comprehensive income/(loss) to net income/(loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-credit-related OTTI to credit-related OTTI
 
 
3

 

 
 
 
3

Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss)
30

 
1

 
1

 

 
32

Balance, September 30, 2019
$
(2
)
 
$
288

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(17
)
 
$
267



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Note 13 — Capital
Capital Requirements. Under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, the Director of the Finance Agency is responsible for setting the risk-based capital standards for the FHLBanks. The FHLBank Act and regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks require that the Bank’s minimum capital stock requirement for shareholders must be sufficient to enable the Bank to meet its regulatory requirements for total capital, leverage capital, and risk-based capital. The Bank must maintain: (i) total regulatory capital in an amount equal to at least 4% of its total assets, (ii) leverage capital in an amount equal to at least 5% of its total assets, and (iii) permanent capital in an amount that is greater than or equal to its risk-based capital requirement. Because the Bank issues only Class B stock, regulatory capital and permanent capital for the Bank are both composed of retained earnings and Class B stock, including mandatorily redeemable capital stock (which is classified as a liability for financial reporting purposes). Regulatory capital and permanent capital do not include AOCI. Leverage capital is defined as the sum of permanent capital, weighted by a 1.5 multiplier, plus non-permanent capital.
The risk-based capital requirement is equal to the sum of the Bank’s credit risk, market risk, and operations risk capital requirements, all of which are calculated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Finance Agency. The Finance Agency may require an FHLBank to maintain a greater amount of permanent capital than is required by the risk-based capital requirement as defined.
As of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Bank was in compliance with these capital rules and requirements as shown in the following table.
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Required

 
Actual

 
Required

 
Actual

Risk-based capital
$
1,550

 
$
6,441

 
$
1,899

 
$
6,522

Total regulatory capital
$
4,166

 
$
6,441

 
$
4,373

 
$
6,522

Total regulatory capital ratio
4.00
%
 
6.18
%
 
4.00
%
 
5.97
%
Leverage capital
$
5,208

 
$
9,660

 
$
5,466

 
$
9,783

Leverage ratio
5.00
%
 
9.28
%
 
5.00
%
 
8.95
%

Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock. The Bank had mandatorily redeemable capital stock totaling $138 outstanding to three institutions at September 30, 2019, and $227 outstanding to three institutions at December 31, 2018. The change in mandatorily redeemable capital stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

 
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

Balance at the beginning of the period
$
138

 
$
255

 
$
227

 
$
309

Reclassified from/(to) capital during the period
4

 

 
4

 
2

Repurchase of excess mandatorily redeemable capital stock
(4
)
 
(28
)
 
(93
)
 
(84
)
Balance at the end of the period
$
138

 
$
227

 
$
138

 
$
227

Cash dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock were recorded as interest expense in the amount of $3 and $5 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and in the amount of $11 and $16 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The Bank’s mandatorily redeemable capital stock is discussed more fully in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 15 – Capital” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
The following table presents mandatorily redeemable capital stock amounts by contractual redemption period at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.

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Contractual Redemption Period
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Within 1 year
$
135

 
$

After 1 year through 2 years

 
224

Past contractual redemption date because of remaining activity(1)
3

 
3

Total
$
138

 
$
227


(1)
Represents mandatorily redeemable capital stock that is past the end of the contractual redemption period because of outstanding activity.
Excess Stock Repurchase, Retained Earnings, and Dividend Framework. By Finance Agency regulation, dividends may be paid only out of current net earnings or previously retained earnings. As required by the Finance Agency, the Bank’s Excess Stock Repurchase, Retained Earnings, and Dividend Framework (Framework) summarizes the Bank’s capital management principles and objectives, as well as its policies and practices, with respect to retained earnings, dividend payments, and the repurchase of excess capital stock. The Bank may be restricted from paying dividends if the Bank is not in compliance with any of its minimum capital requirements or if payment would cause the Bank to fail to meet any of its minimum capital requirements. In addition, the Bank may not pay dividends if any principal or interest due on any consolidated obligations has not been paid in full or is not expected to be paid in full, or, under certain circumstances, if the Bank fails to satisfy certain liquidity requirements under applicable Finance Agency regulations.
The Bank’s Board of Directors reviews the Framework at least annually and may amend the Framework from time to time. The Framework includes a dividend philosophy to endeavor to pay a quarterly dividend at an annualized rate between 5% and 7%. The decision to declare any dividend and the dividend rate are at the discretion of the Bank’s Board of Directors, which may choose to follow the dividend philosophy as guidance in the dividend declaration.
The Bank’s Risk Management Policy limits the payment of dividends if the ratio of the Bank’s estimated market value of total capital to par value of capital stock falls below certain levels. If this ratio at the end of any quarter is less than 100% but greater than or equal to 70%, any dividend would be limited to an annualized rate no greater than the daily average of the Federal funds effective rate for the applicable quarter (subject to certain conditions), and if this ratio is less than 70%, the Bank would be restricted from paying a dividend. The ratio of the Bank’s estimated market value of total capital to par value of capital stock was 224% as of September 30, 2019.
In addition, the Bank monitors the condition of its PLRMBS portfolio, the ratio of the Bank’s estimated market value of total capital to par value of capital stock, its overall financial performance and retained earnings, developments in the mortgage and credit markets, and other relevant information as the basis for determining the payment of dividends and the repurchase of excess capital stock in future quarters.
Retained Earnings – The Bank’s Framework assesses the level and adequacy of retained earnings and establishes amounts to be retained in restricted retained earnings, which are not made available in the current dividend period, and maintains an amount of total retained earnings at least equal to its required retained earnings as described in the Framework. As determined using the Bank’s methodology, the required level of total retained earnings was $2,500 from January 2018 through July 2019. In July 2019, the methodology was further revised to provide a required level of retained earnings of $2,400. The Bank satisfies its retained earnings requirement with both restricted retained earnings (i.e., amounts related to the Joint Capital Enhancement Agreement) and unrestricted retained earnings. The Bank’s retained earnings requirement may be changed at any time. The Board of Directors periodically reviews the retained earnings methodology and analysis to determine whether any adjustments are appropriate.
The Bank’s restricted retained earnings totaled $690 and $647 at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. The Bank’s unrestricted retained earnings totaled $2,715 and $2,699 at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively.

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Dividend Payments – Finance Agency rules state that FHLBanks may declare and pay dividends only from previously retained earnings or current net earnings, and may not declare or pay dividends based on projected or anticipated earnings. There is no requirement that the Board of Directors declare and pay any dividend. A decision by the Board of Directors to declare or not declare a dividend is a discretionary matter and is subject to the requirements and restrictions of the FHLBank Act and applicable requirements under the regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks.
In addition, Finance Agency rules do not permit the Bank to pay dividends in the form of capital stock if its excess capital stock exceeds 1% of its total assets. Excess capital stock is defined as the aggregate of the capital stock held by each shareholder in excess of its minimum capital stock requirement, as established by the Bank’s capital plan. As of September 30, 2019, the Bank’s excess capital stock totaled $178, or 0.17% of total assets.
In the third quarter of 2019, the Bank paid dividends at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $56, including $53 in dividends on capital stock and $3 in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock. In the third quarter of 2018, the Bank paid dividends at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $56, including $51 in dividends on capital stock and $5 in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock.
In the first nine months of 2019, the Bank paid dividends at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $166, including $155 in dividends on capital stock and $11 in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock. In the first nine months of 2018, the Bank paid dividends at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $178, including $162 in dividends on capital stock and $16 in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock.
For the periods referenced above, the Bank paid dividends in cash. Dividends on capital stock are recognized as dividends on the Statements of Capital Accounts, and dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock are recognized as interest expense on the Statements of Income.
On October 24, 2019, the Bank’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on the capital stock outstanding during the third quarter of 2019 at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $54, including $51 in dividends on capital stock and $3 in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock. The Bank recorded the dividend on October 24, 2019. The Bank expects to pay the dividend on November 12, 2019. Dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock will be recognized as interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Excess Capital Stock – The Bank’s capital plan provides that the Bank may repurchase some or all of a shareholder’s excess capital stock, including any excess mandatorily redeemable capital stock, at the Bank’s discretion, subject to certain statutory and regulatory requirements. The Bank may also repurchase all of a member’s excess capital stock at a member’s request, at the Bank’s discretion, subject to certain statutory and regulatory requirements. A shareholder’s excess capital stock is defined as any capital stock holdings in excess of the shareholder’s minimum capital stock requirement, as established by the Bank’s capital plan. The Bank’s practice is to repurchase the surplus capital stock of all members and the excess capital stock of all former members on a daily schedule. Surplus capital stock is defined as any stock holdings in excess of 115% of a member’s minimum stock requirement. The Bank calculates the amount of stock to be repurchased each business day based on the shareholder’s capital stock outstanding after all stock transactions are completed for the day, ensuring that each member and former member would continue to meet its minimum capital stock requirement after the repurchase. The Bank may change this practice at any time. The Bank repurchased $210 and $294 in excess capital stock during the third quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $977 and $1,422 in excess capital stock during the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The Bank is required to redeem any mandatorily redeemable capital stock that is in excess of a former member’s minimum stock requirement on or after the expiration of the five-year redemption date. During the third quarter of 2019 and 2018, the Bank redeemed a de minimis amount in mandatorily redeemable capital stock, for which the five-year redemption period had expired, at its $100 par value. The stock was redeemed on the scheduled redemption dates or, for stock that was not excess stock on its scheduled redemption date because of outstanding

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activity with the Bank, on the first available repurchase date after the stock was no longer required to support outstanding activity with the Bank.
Excess capital stock totaled $178 and $166 as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively.
For more information on restricted retained earnings and the Bank’s Framework, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 15 – Capital” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
Concentration. The following table presents the concentration in capital stock held by institutions whose capital stock ownership represented 10% or more of the Bank’s outstanding capital stock, including mandatorily redeemable capital stock, as of September 30, 2019, or December 31, 2018.
 
September 30, 2019

December 31, 2018
Name of Institution
Capital Stock
Outstanding


Percentage
of Total
Capital Stock
Outstanding


Capital Stock
Outstanding


Percentage
of Total
Capital Stock
Outstanding

MUFG Union Bank, National Association
$
402


13
%

$
456


14
%
First Republic Bank
329


11


273


9

Subtotal
731


24


729


23

Others
2,305


76


2,447


77

Total
$
3,036


100
%

$
3,176


100
%

Note 14 — Segment Information
The Bank uses an analysis of financial results based on the financial components and adjusted net interest income of two operating segments, the advances-related business and the mortgage-related business, as well as other financial information, to review and assess financial performance and determine financial management strategies related to the operations of these two business segments. For purposes of segment reporting, adjusted net interest income includes income and expense associated with net settlements from economic hedges that are recorded in “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities” in other income and excludes interest expense that is recorded in “Mandatorily redeemable capital stock.” Other key financial information, such as any credit-related OTTI losses on the Bank’s PLRMBS, other expenses, and assessments, is not included in the segment reporting analysis, but is incorporated into the Bank’s overall assessment of financial performance.
For more information on these operating segments, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 17 – Segment Information” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
The following table presents the Bank’s adjusted net interest income by operating segment and reconciles total adjusted net interest income to income before the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) assessment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

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Advances-
Related
Business

 
Mortgage-
Related
Business(1)

 
Adjusted
Net
Interest
Income

 
Amortization of Basis
Adjustments and Gain/(Loss) on Fair Value Hedges(2)

 

Income/(Expense)
on Economic
Hedges(3)

 
Interest
Expense on
Mandatorily
Redeemable
Capital
Stock(4)

 
Net
Interest
Income After Mortgage Loan Loss Provision

 
Other
Income/
(Loss)

 
Other
Expense

 
Income
Before AHP
Assessment

Three months ended:
September 30, 2019
$
72

 
$
60

 
$
132

 
$
20

 
$
(3
)
 
$
3

 
$
112

 
$
3

 
$
47

 
$
68

September 30, 2018
82

 
71

 
153

 

 
(5
)
 
5

 
153

 
7

 
46

 
114

Nine months ended:
September 30, 2019
$
237

 
$
186

 
$
423

 
$
54

 
$
(8
)
 
$
11

 
$
366

 
$
11

 
$
138

 
$
239

September 30, 2018
239

 
219

 
458

 
(1
)
 
(12
)
 
16

 
455

 
4

 
138

 
321

(1)
The mortgage-related business includes total accretion or amortization associated with other-than-temporarily impaired PLRMBS, which are recognized in interest income, totaled $21 and $20 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively; and totaled $58 and $62 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The mortgage-related business does not include credit-related OTTI losses of $2 and $3 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, and $8 and $9 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(2)
Represents amortization of amounts deferred for adjusted net interest income purposes only and changes in fair value of the derivative hedging instrument and the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk for designated fair value hedges recorded in net interest income.
(3)
The Bank includes income and expense associated with net settlements from economic hedges in adjusted net interest income in its analysis of financial performance for its two operating segments. For financial reporting purposes, the Bank does not include these amounts in net interest income in the Statements of Income, but instead records them in other income in “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities.”
(4)
The Bank excludes interest expense on mandatorily redeemable capital stock from adjusted net interest income in its analysis of financial performance for its two operating segments.
The following table presents total assets by operating segment at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
  
Advances-
Related Business

 
Mortgage-
Related Business

 
Total
Assets

September 30, 2019
$
82,143

 
$
22,010

 
$
104,153

December 31, 2018
88,272

 
21,054

 
109,326


Note 15 — Derivatives and Hedging Activities
General. The Bank may enter into interest rate swaps (including callable, putable, and basis swaps); and cap and floor agreements (collectively, interest rate exchange agreements or derivatives). Most of the Bank’s interest rate exchange agreements are executed in conjunction with the origination of advances or the issuance of consolidated obligations to create variable rate structures. The interest rate exchange agreements are generally executed at the same time the advances and consolidated obligations are transacted and generally have the same maturity dates as the related hedged instrument. The Bank transacts most of its derivatives with large banks and major broker-dealers. Some of these banks and broker-dealers or their affiliates buy, sell, and distribute consolidated obligations. Derivatives may be either uncleared or cleared. In an uncleared derivative transaction, the Bank’s counterparty is the executing bank or broker-dealer. In a cleared derivative transaction, the Bank may execute the transaction either directly with the executing bank or broker-dealer or on a swap execution facility, but in either case, the Bank’s counterparty is a derivatives clearing organization or clearinghouse once the derivative transaction has been accepted for clearing. The Bank is not a derivatives dealer and does not trade derivatives for short-term profit.
Additional uses of interest rate exchange agreements include: (i) offsetting embedded features in assets and liabilities, (ii) hedging anticipated issuance of debt, (iii) matching against consolidated obligation discount notes to create the equivalent of callable or non-callable fixed rate debt, (iv) modifying the repricing frequency of assets and liabilities, (v) matching against certain advances and consolidated obligations for which the Bank elected the fair value option, and (vi) exactly offsetting other derivatives cleared at a derivatives clearing organization. The Bank’s use of interest rate exchange agreements results in one of the following classifications: (i) a fair value hedge of an underlying financial instrument or (ii) an economic hedge of assets, liabilities, or other derivatives.

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The Bank primarily uses the following interest rate exchange agreement instruments:
Interest Rate Swaps – An interest rate swap is an agreement between two entities to exchange cash flows in the future. The agreement sets the dates on which the cash flows will be paid and the manner in which the cash flows will be calculated. One of the simplest forms of an interest rate swap involves the promise by one party to pay cash flows equivalent to the interest on a notional principal amount at a predetermined fixed rate for a given period of time. In return for this promise, the party receives cash flows equivalent to the interest on the same notional principal amount at a variable rate for the same period of time. The variable rate received or paid by the Bank in most interest rate exchange agreements is either indexed to LIBOR or to the overnight index swap rate.
Interest Rate Caps and Floors – In a cap agreement, additional cash flow is generated if the price or interest rate of an underlying variable rate rises above a certain threshold (or cap) price. In a floor agreement, additional cash flow is generated if the price or interest rate of an underlying variable rate falls below a certain threshold (or floor) price. Caps and floors may be used in conjunction with assets or liabilities. In general, caps and floors are designed as protection against the interest rate on a variable rate asset or liability rising above or falling below a certain level.
Hedging Activities. The Bank documents at inception all relationships between derivatives designated as hedging instruments and hedged items, its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking various hedge transactions, and its method of assessing hedge effectiveness. Derivatives designated as fair value hedges may be transacted to hedge: (i) assets and liabilities on the Statement of Condition, (ii) firm commitments, or (iii) forecasted transactions. The Bank also formally assesses (both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis) whether the hedging derivatives have been effective in offsetting changes in the fair value of hedged items attributable to the hedged risk and whether those derivatives may be expected to remain effective hedges in future periods. The Bank typically uses regression analyses or other statistical analyses to assess the effectiveness of its hedges. When it is determined that a derivative has not been or is not expected to be effective as a hedge, the Bank discontinues hedge accounting prospectively.
The Bank may have the following types of hedged items:
Investments The Bank may invest in U.S. Treasury and agency obligations, agency MBS, and the taxable portion of highly rated state or local housing finance agency obligations. In the past, the Bank has also invested in PLRMBS rated AAA at the time of acquisition. The interest rate and prepayment risk associated with these investment securities is managed through a combination of debt issuance and derivatives. The Bank may manage prepayment risk and interest rate risk by funding investment securities with consolidated obligations that have call features or by hedging the prepayment risk with a combination of consolidated obligations and callable swaps. The Bank may execute callable swaps in conjunction with the issuance of certain liabilities to create funding that is economically equivalent to fixed rate callable debt. Although these derivatives are economic hedges against prepayment risk and are designated to individual liabilities, they do not receive either fair value or cash flow hedge accounting treatment. Investment securities may be classified as trading, AFS, or HTM.
The Bank may also manage the risk arising from changing market prices or cash flows of investment securities classified as trading or AFS by entering into interest rate exchange agreements that offset the changes in fair value or cash flows of the securities. Hedge relationships that involve trading securities are designated as economic hedges, while hedge relationships that involve AFS securities are designated as fair value hedges. For trading securities that have been designated as an economic hedge, the market value changes of both the trading securities and the associated interest rate exchange agreements are included in other income in the Statements of Income. Beginning January 1, 2019, the Bank adopted new hedge accounting guidance, which, among other things, affects the presentation of gains and losses on derivatives and hedging activities for qualifying hedges, including fair value hedges of AFS securities. For AFS securities that have been hedged and qualify as a fair value hedge, the Bank records the portion of the change in the fair value of the investment related to the risk being hedged in interest income together with the related change in the fair value of the derivative, and records the remainder of the change in the fair value of the investment in AOCI as “Net unrealized gain/(loss) on AFS securities.”

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Prior to January 1, 2019, for AFS securities that were hedged and qualified as a fair value hedge, the Bank recorded the portion of the change in the fair value of the investment related to the risk being hedged in non-interest income as “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities” together with the related change in the fair value of the derivative, and recorded the remainder of the change in the fair value of the investment in AOCI as “Net unrealized gain/(loss) on AFS securities.”
Advances The Bank offers a wide range of advances structures to meet members’ funding needs. These advances may have maturities up to 30 years with fixed or adjustable rates and may include early termination features or options. The Bank may use derivatives to adjust the repricing and options characteristics of advances to more closely match the characteristics of the Bank’s funding liabilities. In general, whenever a member executes a fixed rate advance, fixed rate advance with embedded options, or a variable rate advance with embedded options, the Bank will simultaneously execute an interest rate exchange agreement with terms that offset the terms and any embedded options in the advance. The combination of the advance and the interest rate exchange agreement effectively creates a variable rate asset. Fixed rate advances without options that are offset with an interest rate exchange agreement are generally treated as fair value hedges. Advances with embedded options are recorded using the fair value option and are economically hedged using interest rate exchange agreements.
Mortgage Loans The Bank’s investment portfolio includes fixed rate mortgage loans. The prepayment options embedded in mortgage loans can result in extensions or contractions in the expected repayment of these investments, depending on changes in estimated prepayment speeds. The Bank manages the interest rate risk and prepayment risk associated with fixed rate mortgage loans through a combination of debt issuance and derivatives. The Bank uses both callable and non-callable debt to achieve cash flow patterns and market value sensitivities for liabilities similar to those expected on the mortgage loans. Net income could be reduced if the Bank replaces prepaid mortgage loans with lower-yielding assets and the Bank’s higher funding costs are not reduced accordingly.
The Bank executes callable swaps in conjunction with the issuance of certain consolidated obligations to create funding that is economically equivalent to fixed rate callable bonds. Although these derivatives are economic hedges against the prepayment risk of specific loan pools and are referenced to individual liabilities, they do not receive either fair value or cash flow hedge accounting treatment.
Consolidated Obligations – Consolidated obligation bonds may be structured to meet the Bank’s or the investors’ needs. Common structures include fixed rate bonds with or without call options and adjustable rate bonds with or without embedded options. In general, when bonds are issued, the Bank simultaneously executes an interest rate exchange agreement with terms that offset the terms and embedded options, if any, of the consolidated obligation bond. This combination of the consolidated obligation bond and the interest rate exchange agreement effectively creates an adjustable rate bond. These transactions generally receive fair value hedge accounting treatment.
When the Bank issues consolidated obligation discount notes, it may also simultaneously enter into an interest rate exchange agreement to convert the fixed rate discount note to an adjustable rate discount note. This type of hedge is treated as an economic hedge.
In addition, when certain consolidated obligation bonds for which the Bank has elected the fair value option are issued, the Bank simultaneously executes an interest rate exchange agreement with terms that economically offset the terms of the consolidated obligation bond. However, this type of hedge is treated as an economic hedge because these combinations do not meet the requirements for fair value hedge accounting treatment.
Offsetting Derivatives The Bank enters into derivatives to offset the economic effect of other derivatives that are no longer designated to advances, investments, or consolidated obligations. Offsetting derivatives do not receive hedge accounting treatment and are separately marked to market through earnings. The net result of the accounting for these derivatives does not significantly affect the operating results of the Bank.

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The notional amount of an interest rate exchange agreement serves as a factor in determining periodic interest payments or cash flows received and paid. However, the notional amount of derivatives represents neither the actual amounts exchanged nor the overall exposure of the Bank to credit risk and market risk. The risks of derivatives can be measured meaningfully on a portfolio basis by taking into account the counterparties, the types of derivatives, the items being hedged, and any offsets between the derivatives and the items being hedged.
For more information related to the Bank’s accounting policies for derivatives, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
The following table summarizes the notional amount and fair value of derivative instruments, including the effect of netting adjustments and cash collateral as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. For purposes of this disclosure, the derivative values include the fair value of derivatives and related accrued interest.
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Notional
Amount of
Derivatives

 
Derivative
Assets

 
Derivative
Liabilities

 
Notional
Amount of
Derivatives

 
Derivative
Assets

 
Derivative
Liabilities

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
44,027

 
$
11

 
$
528

 
$
40,504

 
$
20

 
$
93

Total
44,027

 
11

 
528

 
40,504

 
20

 
93

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
50,955

 
14

 
21

 
59,398

 
65

 
54

Interest rate caps and floors
1,010

 

 
1

 
1,563

 
1

 

Mortgage delivery commitments
95

 

 

 
12

 

 

Total
52,060

 
14

 
22

 
60,973

 
66

 
54

Total derivatives before netting and collateral adjustments
$
96,087

 
25

 
550

 
$
101,477

 
86

 
147

Netting adjustments and cash collateral(1)
 
 
(2
)
 
(549
)
 
 
 
99

 
(137
)
Total derivative assets and total derivative liabilities
 
 
$
23

 
$
1

 
 
 
$
185

 
$
10

(1)
Amounts represent the application of the netting requirements that allow the Bank to settle positive and negative positions, and also cash collateral and related accrued interest held or placed with the same clearing agents and/or counterparty. Cash collateral posted and related accrued interest was $555 and $257 at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. Cash collateral received and related accrued interest was $7 and $22 at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Beginning on January 1, 2019, changes in fair value of the derivative hedging instrument and the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk for designated fair value hedges are recorded in net interest income in the same line as the earnings effect of the hedged item. Prior to January 1, 2019, for fair value hedges, any hedge ineffectiveness (which represented the amount by which the change in the fair value of the derivative differed from the change in the fair value of the hedged item) was recorded in other income as “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities.”
The following tables present, by type of hedged item, the gains and losses on fair value hedging relationships and the impact of those derivatives on the Bank’s Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. Beginning on January 1, 2019, the gains and losses on derivatives include unrealized changes in fair value as well as net interest settlements.

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2019(1)
 
Interest Income/(Expense)
 
Advances

 
AFS Securities

 
Consolidated Obligation Bonds

Total interest income/(expense) presented in the Statements of Income
$
389

 
$
100

 
$
(409
)
Gain/(loss) on fair value hedging relationships
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives(2)
$
(36
)
 
$
(224
)
 
$
2

Hedged items
37

 
209

 
(4
)
Net gain/(loss) on fair value hedging relationships
$
1

 
$
(15
)
 
$
(2
)
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018(1)
 
Interest Income/(Expense)
 
Other Income/(Loss)
 
Advances

 
AFS Securities

 
Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 
Net Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Total income/(expense) presented in the Statements of Income
$
389

 
$
59

 
$
(364
)
 
$
18

Gain/(loss) on fair value hedging relationships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives(2)
$
16

 
$
1

 
$
(6
)
 
$
22

Hedged items
 
 
 
 
 
 
(23
)
Net gain/(loss) on fair value hedging relationships
$
16

 
$
1

 
$
(6
)
 
$
(1
)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019(1)
 
Interest Income/(Expense)
 
Advances

 
AFS Securities

 
Consolidated Obligation Bonds

Total interest income/(expense) presented in the Statements of Income
$
1,343

 
$
261

 
$
(1,306
)
Gain/(loss) on fair value hedging relationships
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives(2)
$
(292
)
 
$
(594
)
 
$
43

Hedged items
325

 
552

 
(61
)
Net gain/(loss) on fair value hedging relationships
$
33

 
$
(42
)
 
$
(18
)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018(1)
 
Interest Income/(Expense)
 
Other Income/(Loss)
 
Advances

 
AFS Securities

 
Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 
Net Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Total income/(expense) presented in the Statements of Income
$
1,138

 
$
172

 
$
(1,010
)
 
$
66

Gain/(loss) on fair value hedging relationships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives(2)
$
36

 
$
1

 
$
(13
)
 
$
52

Hedged items
 
 
 
 
 
 
(49
)
Net gain/(loss) on fair value hedging relationships
$
36

 
$
1

 
$
(13
)
 
$
3

(1)
Upon adoption of new hedge accounting guidance applied prospectively on January 1, 2019, interest amounts reported for 2019 for advances, investment securities, and consolidated obligation bonds include the realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on hedged items and derivatives in qualifying hedge relationships. Other income amounts reported for 2018 include the realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on hedged items and derivatives in qualifying hedge relationships.
(2)
Includes net interest settlements.
The following table presents the cumulative basis adjustments on hedged items designated as fair value hedges and the related amortized cost of the hedged items as of September 30, 2019.

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September 30, 2019
Hedged Item Type
Amortized Cost of Hedged Asset/(Liability)(1)

 
Basis Adjustments for Active Hedging Relationships Included in Amortized Cost

Advances
$
27,428

 
$
293

AFS securities
12,563

 
642

Consolidated obligation bonds
(5,207
)
 
(13
)

(1)
Includes only the portion of amortized cost representing the hedged items in fair value hedging relationships.
The following table presents the components of net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities as presented in the Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. For fair value hedging relationships, the portion of net gain/(loss) representing hedge ineffectiveness is recorded in other income for periods prior to January 1, 2019.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

 
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

 
Gain/(Loss)

 
Gain/(Loss)

 
Gain/(Loss)

 
Gain/(Loss)

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
 
$
(1
)
 
 
 
$
3

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Economic hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
(17
)
 
23

 
$
(102
)
 
65

Interest rate caps and floors
(1
)
 

 
(2
)
 
1

Net settlements
(3
)
 
(5
)
 
(8
)
 
(12
)
Mortgage delivery commitments
1

 
2

 
3

 
11

Total net gain/(loss) related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
(20
)
 
20

 
(109
)
 
65

Price alignment amount(1)

 
(1
)
 

 
(2
)
Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities
$
(20
)
 
$
18

 
$
(109
)
 
$
66

(1)
This amount is for derivatives for which variation margin on cleared derivatives is characterized as a daily settled contract.
Credit Risk – The Bank is subject to credit risk from potential nonperformance by counterparties to the interest rate exchange agreements. All of the Bank’s agreements governing uncleared derivative transactions contain master netting provisions to help mitigate the credit risk exposure to each counterparty. The Bank manages counterparty credit risk through credit analyses and collateral requirements and by following the requirements of the Bank’s risk management policies, credit guidelines, and Finance Agency and other regulations. The Bank also requires credit support agreements on all uncleared derivatives.
For cleared derivatives, the clearinghouse is the Bank’s counterparty. The requirement that the Bank post initial and variation margin through a clearing agent, to the clearinghouse, exposes the Bank to institutional credit risk in the event that the clearing agent or the clearinghouse fails to meet its obligations. The use of cleared derivatives, however, mitigates the Bank’s overall credit risk exposure because a central counterparty is substituted for individual counterparties. Variation margin and initial margin are posted for changes in the value and risk profile of cleared derivatives. The Bank has analyzed the enforceability of offsetting rights applicable to its cleared derivative transactions and determined that the exercise of those offsetting rights by a non-defaulting party under these transactions should be upheld under applicable bankruptcy law and Commodity Futures Trading Commission rules in the event of a clearinghouse or clearing agent insolvency and under applicable clearinghouse rules upon a non-insolvency-based event of default of the clearinghouse or clearing agent. Based on this analysis, the Bank presents a

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net derivative receivable or payable for all of its transactions through a particular clearing agent with a particular clearinghouse.
Based on the Bank’s credit analyses and the collateral requirements, the Bank does not expect to incur any credit losses on its derivative transactions.
The Bank’s agreements for uncleared derivative transactions contain provisions that link the Bank’s credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings to various rights and obligations. Certain of these derivative agreements provide that, if the Bank’s long-term debt rating falls below a specified rating (ranging from A3/A- to Baa3/BBB-), the Bank’s counterparty would have the right, but not the obligation, to terminate all of its outstanding derivative transactions with the Bank; the Bank’s agreements with its clearing agents for cleared derivative transactions have similar provisions with respect to the debt rating of FHLBank System consolidated bonds. If this occurs, the Bank may choose to enter into replacement hedges, either by transferring the existing transactions to another counterparty or entering into new replacement transactions, based on prevailing market rates. The aggregate fair value of all uncleared derivative instruments with credit risk-related contingent features that were in a net derivative liability position (before cash collateral and related accrued interest) at September 30, 2019, was $537, for which the Bank had posted cash collateral of $542 in the ordinary course of business.
The Bank may present derivative instruments, related cash collateral received or pledged, and associated accrued interest by clearing agent or by counterparty when the netting requirements have been met.
The following table presents separately the fair value of derivative assets and derivative liabilities that have met the netting requirements, including the related collateral received from or pledged to counterparties as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
 
September 30, 2019
 
Derivative Instruments Meeting Netting Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount Recognized

 
Gross Amount of Netting Adjustments and Cash Collateral

 
Total Derivative Assets and Total Derivative Liabilities

 
Noncash Collateral Not Offset That
 Can Be Sold or Repledged

 
Net Amount

Derivative Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Uncleared
$
18

 
$
(12
)
 
$
6

 
$

 
$
6

Cleared
7

 
10

 
17

 
(321
)
 
338

Total
 
 
 
 
$
23

 
 
 
$
344

Derivative Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Uncleared
$
549

 
$
(548
)
 
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

Cleared
1

 
(1
)
 

 

 

Total
 
 
 
 
$
1

 
 
 
$
1



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December 31, 2018
 
Derivative Instruments Meeting Netting Requirements
 
 
 
Amount Recognized

 
Gross Amount of Netting Adjustments and Cash Collateral

 
Total Derivative Assets and Total Derivative Liabilities

Derivative Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Uncleared
$
83

 
$
(82
)
 
$
1

Cleared
3

 
181

 
184

Total
 
 
 
 
$
185

Derivative Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Uncleared
$
129

 
$
(119
)
 
$
10

Cleared
18

 
(18
)
 

Total
 
 
 
 
$
10


Note 16 — Fair Value
The following fair value amounts have been determined by the Bank using available market information and the Bank’s best judgment of appropriate valuation methods. These estimates are based on pertinent information available to the Bank at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. Although the Bank uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of these financial instruments, there are inherent limitations in any estimation technique or valuation methodology. For example, because an active secondary market does not exist for a portion of the Bank’s financial instruments, in certain cases fair values cannot be precisely quantified or verified and may change as economic and market factors and evaluation of those factors change. The Bank continues to refine its valuation methodologies as markets and products develop and the pricing for certain products becomes more or less transparent. While the Bank believes that its valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with those of other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a materially different estimate of fair value as of the reporting date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., an exit price). Therefore, the fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that would be realized in current market transactions, although they do reflect the Bank’s judgment as to how a market participant would estimate the fair values. The fair value summary table does not represent an estimate of the overall market value of the Bank as a going concern, which would take into account future business opportunities and the net profitability of total assets and liabilities.
The following tables present the carrying value, the estimated fair value, and the fair value hierarchy level of the Bank’s financial instruments at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. The Bank records trading securities, AFS securities, derivative assets, derivative liabilities, certain advances, certain consolidated obligations, and certain other assets at fair value on a recurring basis, and on occasion certain mortgage loans held for portfolio and certain other assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The Bank records all other financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost. Refer to the following tables for further details about the financial assets and liabilities held at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis.

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September 30, 2019
  
Carrying
Value

 
Estimated Fair Value

 
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Netting Adjustments and Cash Collateral(1)

Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
81

 
$
81


$
81


$

 
$

 
$

Interest-bearing deposits
2,035

 
2,035

 
2,035

 

 

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
7,700

 
7,700

 

 
7,700

 

 

Federal funds sold
3,871

 
3,871

 

 
3,871

 

 

Trading securities
4

 
4

 

 
4

 

 

AFS securities
15,316

 
15,316

 

 
12,561

 
2,755

 

HTM securities
8,564

 
8,586

 

 
8,101

 
485

 

Advances
62,826

 
62,880

 

 
62,880

 

 

Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses on mortgage loans
3,382

 
3,385

 

 
3,385

 

 

Accrued interest receivable
133

 
133

 

 
133

 

 

Derivative assets, net(1)
23

 
23

 

 
25

 

 
(2
)
Other assets(2)
18

 
18

 
18

 

 

 

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
652

 
652

 

 
652

 

 

Consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds
67,431

 
67,389

 

 
67,389

 

 

Discount notes
28,605

 
28,608

 

 
28,608

 

 

Total consolidated obligations
96,036

 
95,997

 

 
95,997

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock
138

 
138


138



 

 

Accrued interest payable
178


178




178

 

 

Derivative liabilities, net(1)
1

 
1

 

 
550

 

 
(549
)
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Standby letters of credit
31

 
31




31

 

 


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December 31, 2018
 
Carrying
Value

 
Estimated Fair Value

 
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Netting Adjustments and Cash Collateral(1)

Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
13

 
$
13

 
$
13

 
$

 
$

 
$

Interest-bearing deposits
2,555

 
2,555

 
2,555

 

 

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
7,300

 
7,299

 

 
7,299

 

 

Federal funds sold
3,845

 
3,846

 

 
3,846

 

 

Trading securities
661

 
661

 

 
661

 

 

AFS securities
6,931

 
6,931

 

 
3,774

 
3,157

 

HTM securities
11,089

 
11,047

 

 
10,362

 
685

 

Advances
73,434

 
73,462

 

 
73,462

 

 

Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses on mortgage loans
3,066

 
2,975

 

 
2,975

 

 

Accrued interest receivable
133

 
133

 

 
133

 

 

Derivative assets, net(1)
185

 
185

 

 
86

 

 
99

Other assets(2)
16

 
16

 
16

 

 

 

Liabilities
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
262

 
262

 

 
262

 

 

Consolidated obligations:
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds
72,276

 
72,079

 

 
72,079

 

 

Discount notes
29,182

 
29,178

 

 
29,178

 

 

Total consolidated obligations
101,458

 
101,257

 

 
101,257

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock
227

 
227

 
227

 

 

 

Borrowings from other FHLBanks
250

 
250

 

 
250

 

 

Accrued interest payable
155

 
155

 

 
155

 

 

Derivative liabilities, net(1)
10

 
10

 

 
147

 

 
(137
)
Other
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Standby letters of credit
27

 
27

 

 
27

 

 


(1)
Amounts represent the application of the netting requirements that allow the Bank to settle positive and negative positions, and also cash collateral and related accrued interest held or placed with the same clearing agents and/or counterparty.
(2)
Represents publicly traded mutual funds held in a grantor trust.
Fair Value Hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the fair value methodologies and valuation techniques as well as the inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value for assets and liabilities carried at fair value on the Statements of Condition. The inputs are evaluated and an overall level for the fair value measurement is determined. This overall level is an indication of market observability of the fair value measurement for the asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). An entity must disclose the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the measurements are classified for all financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or non-recurring basis.
The application of the fair value hierarchy to the Bank’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are carried at fair value either on a recurring or non-recurring basis is as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the reporting entity can access on the measurement date. An active market for the asset or liability is a market in which

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the transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices within Level 1 that are observable inputs for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include the following: (1) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (2) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; (3) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals, and implied volatilities); and (4) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following assets and liabilities, including those for which the Bank has elected the fair value option, are carried at fair value on the Statements of Condition as of September 30, 2019:
Trading securities
AFS securities
Certain advances
Derivative assets and liabilities
Certain consolidated obligation bonds
Certain other assets
For instruments carried at fair value, the Bank reviews the fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of the valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of certain assets or liabilities. Such reclassifications are reported as transfers in or out as of the beginning of the quarter in which the changes occur. For the periods presented, the Bank did not have any reclassifications for transfers in or out of the fair value hierarchy levels.
Summary of Valuation Methodologies and Primary Inputs.
The valuation methodologies and primary inputs used to develop the measurement of fair value for assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis in the Statements of Condition are listed below.
Investment Securities MBS – To value its MBS, the Bank obtains prices from multiple designated third-party pricing vendors when available. The pricing vendors use various proprietary models to price these securities. The inputs to those models are derived from various sources including, but not limited to: benchmark yields, reported trades, dealer estimates, issuer spreads, prices on benchmark securities, bids, offers, and other market-related data. Since many securities do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing vendors use available information as applicable, such as benchmark yield curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing, to determine the prices for individual securities. Each pricing vendor has an established challenge process in place for all security valuations, which facilitates resolution of price discrepancies identified by the Bank.
At least annually, the Bank conducts reviews of the multiple pricing vendors to update and confirm its understanding of the vendors’ pricing processes, methodologies, and control procedures.
The Bank’s valuation technique for estimating the fair values of its MBS first requires the establishment of a median vendor price for each security. If three prices are received, the middle price is the median price; if two prices are received, the average of the two prices is the median price; and if one price is received, it is the median price (and also the default fair value) subject to additional validation. All vendor prices that are within a specified

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tolerance threshold of the median price are included in the cluster of vendor prices that are averaged to establish a default fair value. All vendor prices that are outside the threshold (outliers) are subject to further analysis including, but not limited to, comparison to prices provided by an additional third-party valuation service, prices for similar securities and/or dealer estimates, or use of internal model prices, which are deemed to be reflective of all relevant facts and circumstances that a market participant would consider. Such analysis is also applied in those limited instances where no third-party vendor price or only one third-party vendor price is available in order to arrive at an estimated fair value. If an outlier (or some other price identified in the analysis) is determined to be a better estimate of fair value, then the outlier (or the other price, as appropriate) is used as the fair value rather than the default fair value. If, instead, the analysis confirms that an outlier is (or outliers are) not representative of fair value and the default fair value is the best estimate, then the default fair value is used as the fair value.
If all vendor prices received for a security are outside the tolerance threshold level of the median price, then there is no default fair value, and the fair value is determined by an evaluation of all outlier prices (or the other prices, as appropriate) as described above.
As of September 30, 2019, multiple vendor prices were received for most of the Bank’s MBS, and the fair value estimates for most of those securities were determined in accordance with the Bank’s valuation technique based on these vendor prices. Based on the Bank’s reviews of the pricing methods employed by the third-party pricing vendors and the relative lack of dispersion among the vendor prices (or, in those instances in which there were outliers, the Bank’s additional analyses), the Bank believes that its fair value estimates are reasonable and that the fair value measurements are classified appropriately in the fair value hierarchy. Based on limited market liquidity for PLRMBS, the fair value measurements for these securities were classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
Investment Securities Non-MBS To determine the estimated fair values of non-MBS investments, the Bank uses a market approach using prices from third-party pricing vendors, generally consistent with the methodologies for MBS. The Bank believes that its methodologies result in fair values that are reasonable and similar in all material respects based on the nature of the financial instruments being measured.
Advances Recorded Under the Fair Value Option Because quoted prices are not available for advances, the fair values are measured using model-based valuation techniques (such as calculating the present value of future cash flows and reducing the amount for accrued interest receivable).
The Bank’s primary inputs for measuring the fair value of advances recorded under the fair value option are market-based consolidated obligation yield curve (CO Curve) inputs obtained from the Office of Finance. The CO Curve is then adjusted to reflect the rates on replacement advances with similar terms and collateral. These spread adjustments are not market-observable and are evaluated for significance in the overall fair value measurement and the fair value hierarchy level of the advance. The Bank obtains market-observable inputs for complex advances recorded under the fair value option. These inputs may include volatility assumptions, which are market-based expectations of future interest rate volatility implied from current market prices for similar options (swaption volatility and volatility skew). The discount rates used in these calculations are the replacement advance rates for advances with similar terms. Pursuant to the Finance Agency’s advances regulation, advances with an original term to maturity or repricing period greater than six months generally require a prepayment fee sufficient to make the Bank financially indifferent to the borrower’s decision to prepay the advances. The Bank determined that no adjustment is required to the fair value measurement of advances for prepayment fees. In addition, the Bank did not adjust its fair value measurement of advances recorded under the fair value option for creditworthiness primarily because advances were fully collateralized.
Other Assets – The estimated fair value of grantor trust assets is based on quoted market prices.
Derivative Assets and Liabilities In general, derivative instruments transacted and held by the Bank for risk management activities are traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available.

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These derivatives are interest rate-related. For these derivatives, the Bank measures fair value using internally developed discounted cash flow models that use market-observable inputs, such as swap rates and volatility assumptions, which are market-based expectations of future interest rate volatility implied from current market prices for similar options (swaption volatility and volatility skew), adjusted for counterparty credit risk, as necessary.
The Bank is subject to credit risk because of the risk of potential nonperformance by its derivative counterparties. To mitigate this risk, the Bank executes uncleared derivative transactions only with highly rated derivative dealers and major banks (derivative dealer counterparties) that meet the Bank’s eligibility criteria. In addition, the Bank has entered into master netting agreements and bilateral credit support agreements with all active derivative dealer counterparties that provide for delivery of collateral at specified levels to limit the Bank’s net unsecured credit exposure to these counterparties. Under these policies and agreements, the amount of unsecured credit exposure to an individual derivative dealer counterparty is set at zero (subject to a minimum transfer amount). The Bank clears its cleared derivative transactions only through clearing agents that meet the Bank’s eligibility requirements, and the Bank’s credit exposure to the clearinghouse is secured by variation margin received from the clearinghouse. All credit exposure from derivative transactions entered into by the Bank with member counterparties that are not derivative dealers must be fully secured by eligible collateral. The Bank evaluated the potential for the fair value of the instruments to be affected by counterparty credit risk and determined that no adjustments to the overall fair value measurements were required.
The fair values of the derivative assets and liabilities include accrued interest receivable/payable and cash collateral remitted to/received from counterparties. The estimated fair values of the accrued interest receivable/payable and cash collateral approximate their carrying values because of their short-term nature. The fair values of derivatives that met the netting requirements are presented on a net basis. If these netted amounts are positive, they are classified as an asset and, if negative, they are classified as a liability.
Consolidated Obligations Recorded Under the Fair Value Option Because quoted prices in active markets are not generally available for identical liabilities, the Bank measures fair values using internally developed models that use primarily market-observable inputs. The Bank’s primary input for measuring the fair value of consolidated obligation bonds is a market-based CO Curve obtained from the Office of Finance. The Office of Finance constructs the CO Curve using the Treasury yield curve as a base curve, which is adjusted by indicative consolidated obligation spreads obtained from market-observable sources. These market indications are generally derived from pricing indications from dealers, historical pricing relationships, and market activity for similar liabilities, such as recent GSE issuances or secondary market activity. For consolidated obligation bonds with embedded options, the Bank also obtains market-observable inputs, such as volatility assumptions, which are market-based expectations of future interest rate volatility implied from current market prices for similar options (swaption volatility and volatility skew).
Adjustments may be necessary to reflect the Bank’s credit quality or the credit quality of the FHLBank System when valuing consolidated obligation bonds measured at fair value. The Bank monitors its own creditworthiness and the creditworthiness of the other FHLBanks and the FHLBank System to determine whether any adjustments are necessary for creditworthiness in its fair value measurement of consolidated obligation bonds. The credit ratings of the FHLBank System and any changes to the credit ratings are the basis for the Bank to determine whether the fair values of consolidated obligations recorded under the fair value option have been significantly affected during the reporting period by changes in the instrument-specific credit risk.
Subjectivity of Estimates Related to Fair Values of Financial Instruments. Estimates of the fair value of financial assets and liabilities using the methodologies described above are subjective and require judgments regarding significant matters, such as the amount and timing of future cash flows, prepayment speed assumptions, expected interest rate volatility, methods to determine possible distributions of future interest rates used to value options, and the selection of discount rates that appropriately reflect market and credit risks. Changes in these judgments often have a material effect on the fair value estimates.

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Fair Value Measurements. The tables below present the fair value of assets and liabilities, which are recorded on a recurring or nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, by level within the fair value hierarchy.
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement Using:
 
Netting Adjustments
 and Cash

 
 
 
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
 Collateral(1)

 
Total

Recurring fair value measurements – Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading securities – MBS – Other U.S. obligations – Ginnie Mae
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$

 
$
4

AFS securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. obligations – Treasury securities

 
5,287

 

 

 
5,287

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSEs – multifamily

 
7,274

 

 

 
7,274

PLRMBS

 

 
2,755

 

 
2,755

Subtotal MBS

 
7,274

 
2,755

 

 
10,029

Total AFS securities

 
12,561

 
2,755

 

 
15,316

Advances(2)

 
3,967

 

 

 
3,967

Derivative assets, net: interest rate-related

 
25

 

 
(2
)
 
23

Other assets
18

 

 

 

 
18

Total recurring fair value measurements – Assets
$
18

 
$
16,557

 
$
2,755

 
$
(2
)
 
$
19,328

Recurring fair value measurements – Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated obligation bonds(3)
$

 
$
577

 
$

 
$

 
$
577

Derivative liabilities, net: interest rate-related

 
550

 

 
(549
)
 
1

Total recurring fair value measurements – Liabilities
$

 
$
1,127

 
$

 
$
(549
)
 
$
578

Nonrecurring fair value measurements – Assets:(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired mortgage loans held for portfolio
$

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

Total nonrecurring fair value measurements – Assets
$

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
1


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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)



December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement Using:
 
Netting Adjustments
 and Cash

 
 
 
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
 Collateral(1)

 
Total

Recurring fair value measurements – Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSEs – FFCB bonds
$

 
$
656

 
$

 
$

 
$
656

MBS – Other U.S. obligations – Ginnie Mae

 
5

 

 

 
5

Total trading securities

 
661

 

 

 
661

AFS securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS – GSEs – multifamily

 
3,774

 

 

 
3,774

PLRMBS

 

 
3,157

 

 
3,157

Total AFS securities

 
3,774

 
3,157

 

 
6,931

Advances(2)

 
5,133

 

 

 
5,133

Derivative assets, net: interest rate-related

 
86

 

 
99

 
185

Other assets
16

 

 

 

 
16

Total recurring fair value measurements – Assets
$
16

 
$
9,654

 
$
3,157

 
$
99

 
$
12,926

Recurring fair value measurements – Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated obligation bonds(3)
$

 
$
2,019

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,019

Derivative liabilities, net: interest rate-related

 
147

 

 
(137
)
 
10

Total recurring fair value measurements – Liabilities
$

 
$
2,166

 
$

 
$
(137
)
 
$
2,029

Nonrecurring fair value measurements – Assets:(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired mortgage loans held for portfolio
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$

 
$
2

Total nonrecurring fair value measurements – Assets
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$

 
$
2

(1)
Amounts represent the application of the netting requirements that allow the Bank to settle positive and negative positions, and also cash collateral and related accrued interest held or placed by the Bank, with the same clearing agents and/or counterparty.
(2)
Represents advances recorded under the fair value option at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
(3)
Represents consolidated obligation bonds recorded under the fair value option at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
(4)
The fair value information presented is as of the date the fair value adjustment was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, and the year ended December 31, 2018.
The following tables present a reconciliation of the Bank’s AFS PLRMBS that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

Balance, beginning of the period
$
2,929

 
$
3,510

Total gain/(loss) realized and unrealized included in:
 
 
 
Interest income
20

 
19

Net OTTI loss, credit-related
(2
)
 
(3
)
Unrealized gain/(loss) of other-than-temporarily impaired securities included in AOCI
(15
)
 
5

Net amount of OTTI loss reclassified to/(from) other income/(loss)
(1
)
 

Settlements
(176
)
 
(182
)
Balance, end of the period
$
2,755

 
$
3,349

Total amount of gain/(loss) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains/losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the end of the period
$
16

 
$
16


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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)



 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

Balance, beginning of the period
$
3,157

 
$
3,833

Total gain/(loss) realized and unrealized included in:
 
 
 
Interest income
57

 
61

Net OTTI loss, credit-related
(8
)
 
(9
)
Unrealized gain/(loss) of other-than-temporarily impaired securities included in AOCI
1

 
25

Net amount of OTTI loss reclassified to/(from) other income/(loss)

 
(10
)
Settlements
(452
)
 
(563
)
Transfers of HTM securities to AFS securities

 
12

Balance, end of the period
$
2,755

 
$
3,349

Total amount of gain/(loss) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains/losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the end of the period
$
46

 
$
52


Fair Value Option. The fair value option provides an entity with an irrevocable option to elect fair value as an alternative measurement for selected financial assets, financial liabilities, unrecognized firm commitments, and written loan commitments not previously carried at fair value. It requires an entity to display the fair value of those assets and liabilities for which the entity has chosen to use fair value on the face of the Statements of Condition. Fair value is used for both the initial and subsequent measurement of the designated assets, liabilities, and commitments, with the changes in fair value recognized in net income. Interest income and interest expense on advances and consolidated bonds carried at fair value are recognized solely on the contractual amount of interest due or unpaid. Any transaction fees or costs are immediately recognized in non-interest income or non-interest expense.
For more information on the Bank’s election of the fair value option, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 19 – Fair Values” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
The Bank has elected the fair value option for certain financial instruments to assist in mitigating potential earnings volatility that can arise from economic hedging relationships in which the carrying value of the hedged item is not adjusted for changes in fair value. The potential earnings volatility associated with using fair value only for the derivative is the Bank’s primary reason for electing the fair value option for financial assets and liabilities that do not qualify for hedge accounting or that have not previously met or may be at risk for not meeting the hedge effectiveness requirements.
The following tables summarize the activity related to financial assets and liabilities for which the Bank elected the fair value option during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
 
Advances

 
Consolidated
Obligation Bonds

 
Advances

 
Consolidated
Obligation Bonds

Balance, beginning of the period
$
4,529

 
$
943

 
$
6,083

 
$
1,404

New transactions elected for fair value option

 

 
188

 
851

Maturities and terminations
(583
)
 
(365
)
 
(873
)
 
(50
)
Net gain/(loss) on advances and net (gain)/loss on consolidated obligation bonds from changes in fair value recognized in earnings
22

 
2

 
(15
)
 
(3
)
Change in accrued interest
(1
)
 
(3
)
 

 

Balance, end of the period
$
3,967

 
$
577

 
$
5,383

 
$
2,202


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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)



 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
 
Advances

 
Consolidated
Obligation Bonds

 
Advances

 
Consolidated
Obligation Bonds

Balance, beginning of the period
$
5,133

 
$
2,019

 
$
6,431

 
$
949

New transactions elected for fair value option
74

 

 
1,752

 
1,314

Maturities and terminations
(1,363
)
 
(1,448
)
 
(2,723
)
 
(50
)
Net gain/(loss) on advances and net (gain)/loss on consolidated obligation bonds from changes in fair value recognized in earnings
125

 
14

 
(78
)
 
(13
)
Change in accrued interest
(2
)
 
(8
)
 
1

 
2

Balance, end of the period
$
3,967

 
$
577

 
$
5,383

 
$
2,202


For instruments for which the fair value option has been elected, the related contractual interest income and contractual interest expense are recorded as part of net interest income on the Statements of Income. The remaining changes in fair value for instruments for which the fair value option has been elected are recorded as net gains/ (losses) on financial instruments held under the fair value option in the Statements of Income, except for changes in fair value related to instrument-specific credit risk which are recorded in AOCI on the Statements of Condition. For advances and consolidated obligations recorded under the fair value option, the Bank determined that none of the remaining changes in fair value were related to instrument-specific credit risk for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. In determining that there has been no change in instrument-specific credit risk period to period, the Bank primarily considered the following factors:
The Bank is a federally chartered GSE, and as a result of this status, the consolidated obligations have historically received the same credit ratings as the government bond credit rating of the United States, even though they are not obligations of the United States and are not guaranteed by the United States.
The Bank is jointly and severally liable with the other FHLBanks for the payment of principal and interest on all consolidated obligations of each of the FHLBanks.

The following table presents the difference between the aggregate remaining contractual principal balance outstanding and aggregate fair value of advances and consolidated obligation bonds for which the Bank elected the fair value option at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018:
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Principal Balance

 
Fair Value

 
Fair Value
Over/(Under)
Principal Balance

 
Principal Balance

 
Fair Value

 
Fair Value
Over/(Under)
Principal Balance

Advances(1)
$
3,873

 
$
3,967

 
$
94

 
$
5,162

 
$
5,133

 
$
(29
)
Consolidated obligation bonds
575

 
577

 
2

 
2,024

 
2,019

 
(5
)
(1)
At September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, none of these advances were 90 days or more past due or had been placed on nonaccrual status.
Note 17 — Commitments and Contingencies
As provided by the FHLBank Act or regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks, all FHLBanks have joint and several liability for all FHLBank consolidated obligations, which are backed only by the financial resources of the FHLBanks. The joint and several liability regulation authorizes the Finance Agency to require any FHLBank to repay all or a portion of the principal or interest on consolidated obligations for which another FHLBank is the primary obligor. The regulations provide a general framework for addressing the possibility that an FHLBank may be unable to repay the consolidated obligations for which it is the primary obligor. The Bank has never been asked or required to repay the principal or interest on any consolidated obligation on behalf of another FHLBank, and as of September 30, 2019, and through the filing date of this report, does not believe that it is probable that it will be asked to do so. The par value of the outstanding consolidated obligations of the FHLBanks

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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)



was $1,010,271 at September 30, 2019, and $1,031,617 at December 31, 2018. The par value of the Bank’s participation in consolidated obligations was $96,098 at September 30, 2019, and $101,609 at December 31, 2018. For more information on the joint and several liability regulation, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 20 – Commitments and Contingencies” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
Off-balance sheet commitments as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, were as follows:
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Expire Within
One Year

 
Expire After
One Year

 
Total

 
Expire Within
One Year

 
Expire After
One Year

 
Total

Standby letters of credit outstanding
$
16,212

 
$
4,492

 
$
20,704

 
$
13,661

 
$
4,418

 
$
18,079

Commitments to issue consolidated obligation discount notes, par

 

 

 
350

 

 
350

Commitments to issue consolidated obligation bonds, par
40

 

 
40

 

 

 

Commitments to purchase mortgage loans
95

 

 
95

 
12

 

 
12


Standby letters of credit are generally issued for a fee on behalf of members to support their obligations to third parties. If the Bank is required to make a payment for a beneficiary’s drawing under a letter of credit, the amount is immediately due and payable by the member to the Bank and is charged to the member’s demand deposit account with the Bank. The original terms of these standby letters of credit range from 7 days to 15 years, including a final expiration in 2034. The Bank monitors the creditworthiness of members that have standby letters of credit. The value of the Bank’s obligations related to standby letters of credit is recorded in other liabilities and amounted to $31 at September 30, 2019, and $27 at December 31, 2018. Standby letters of credit are fully collateralized at the time of issuance. Based on the Bank’s credit analyses of members’ financial condition and collateral requirements, the Bank deemed it unnecessary to record any additional liability on the letters of credit outstanding as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
There were no commitments to fund advances at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. Advances funded under advance commitments are fully collateralized at the time of funding (see Note 9 – Allowance for Credit Losses).
The Bank may enter into commitments that unconditionally obligate it to purchase mortgage loans from its members. Commitments are generally for periods not exceeding 60 days. Delivery commitments are recorded at fair value as derivative assets or derivative liabilities in the Statements of Condition.
We have pledged securities as collateral related to derivatives. See Note 15 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities for additional information about the Bank’s pledged collateral and other credit-risk-related contingent features. As of September 30, 2019, the Bank had pledged total collateral of $875, including securities with a carrying value of $321, all of which may be repledged, and cash collateral of $554 to counterparties and the clearinghouse that had market risk exposure to the Bank related to derivatives. As of December 31, 2018, the Bank had pledged total collateral of $257, which was comprised entirely of cash.
The Bank may be subject to various pending legal proceedings that may arise in the ordinary course of business. After consultation with legal counsel, the Bank does not anticipate that the ultimate liability, if any, arising out of these matters will have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
Note 18 — Transactions with Certain Members, Certain Nonmembers, and Other FHLBanks
Transactions with Members and Nonmembers. The following tables set forth information at the dates and for the periods indicated with respect to transactions with members that have an officer or director serving on the Bank’s Board of Directors.

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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)



  
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Assets:
 
 
 
Advances
$
3,711

 
$
4,192

Mortgage loans held for portfolio
9

 
11

Accrued interest receivable
6

 
7

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Deposits
$
30

 
$
11

Capital:
 
 
 
Capital Stock
$
130

 
$
149


 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

 
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

Interest Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances
$
22

 
$
21

 
$
66

 
$
52


All transactions with members, nonmembers, and their affiliates are entered into in the ordinary course of business. As of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, no shareholder owned more than 10% of the total voting interests in the Bank because of the statutory limit on members' voting rights. For more information on transactions with members and nonmembers, see “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 21 – Transactions with Certain Members, Certain Nonmembers, and Other FHLBanks” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
Transactions with Other FHLBanks. The Bank may occasionally enter into transactions with other FHLBanks. These transactions are summarized below.
Deposits with other FHLBanks. The Bank may, from time to time, maintain deposits with other FHLBanks. Deposits with other FHLBanks totaled a de minimis amount and $1 at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively, which were recorded in the Statements of Condition in the Cash and due from banks line item.
Overnight Funds. The Bank may borrow or lend unsecured overnight funds from or to other FHLBanks. All such transactions are at current market rates. Interest income and interest expense related to these transactions with other FHLBanks are included in interest income and interest expense in the Statements of Income. Balances outstanding at period end with other FHLBanks, if any, are identified in the Bank’s financial statements. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Bank extended overnight loans to other FHLBanks for $1,450 and $280, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Bank borrowed $1,545 and $1,520, respectively, from other FHLBanks. The impact to net interest income related to these transactions was de minimis for all periods in this report.
MPF Mortgage Loans. The Bank pays a transaction services fee to the FHLBank of Chicago for its participation in the MPF program. This fee is assessed monthly and is based on the amount of mortgage loans in which the Bank invested and which remain outstanding on its Statements of Condition. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Bank recorded $1 and $1, respectively, in MPF membership fee expense and transaction services fee expense to the FHLBank of Chicago, which were recorded in the Statements of Income as other expense. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Bank recorded $2 and $2, respectively, in MPF membership fee expense and transaction services fee expense to the FHLBank of Chicago.
In addition, the Bank receives a counterparty fee from the FHLBank of Chicago for facilitating the sale of loans under the MPF program. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Bank recorded de minimis amounts in MPF counterparty fee income from the FHLBank of Chicago, which were recorded in the Statements of Income as other income.

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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)



Consolidated Obligations. The Bank may, from time to time, transfer to or assume from another FHLBank the outstanding primary liability for FHLBank consolidated obligations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Bank did not transfer any debt to other FHLBanks or assume any debt from other FHLBanks.
Transactions with the Office of Finance. The Bank’s proportionate share of the cost of operating the Office of Finance is identified in the Statements of Income.
Note 19 — Subsequent Events
There were no material subsequent events identified, subsequent to September 30, 2019, until the time of the Form 10‑Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including statements describing the objectives, projections, estimates, or predictions of the future of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (Bank) or the Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLBank System), are “forward-looking statements.” These statements may use forward-looking terms, such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “probable,” “project,” “should,” “will,” or their negatives or other variations on these terms, and include statements related to, among others, gains and losses on derivatives, plans to pay dividends and repurchase excess capital stock, future other-than-temporary impairment losses, future classification of securities, and reform legislation. The Bank cautions that by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk or uncertainty that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements or could affect the extent to which a particular objective, projection, estimate, or prediction is realized. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the following:
changes in economic and market conditions, including conditions in the mortgage, housing, and capital markets;
the volatility of market prices, rates, and indices;
the timing and volume of market activity;
political events, including legislative, regulatory, judicial, or other developments that affect the Bank, its members, counterparties, or investors in the consolidated obligations of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks), such as the impact of any government-sponsored enterprises (GSE) legislative reforms, changes in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932, as amended (FHLBank Act), changes in applicable sections of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, or changes in other statutes or regulations applicable to the FHLBanks;
changes in the Bank’s capital structure and composition;
the ability of the Bank to pay dividends or redeem or repurchase capital stock;
membership changes, including changes resulting from mergers or changes in the principal place of business of Bank members;
the soundness of other financial institutions, including Bank members, nonmember borrowers, other counterparties, and the other FHLBanks;
changes in Bank members’ demand for Bank advances;
changes in the value or liquidity of collateral underlying advances to Bank members or nonmember borrowers or collateral pledged by the Bank’s derivative counterparties;
changes in the fair value and economic value of, impairments of, and risks associated with the Bank’s investments in mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) or other assets and the related credit enhancement protections;
changes in the Bank’s ability or intent to hold MBS and mortgage loans to maturity;
competitive forces, including the availability of other sources of funding for Bank members;
the willingness of the Bank’s members to do business with the Bank;
changes in investor demand for consolidated obligations (including the terms of consolidated obligations) and/or the terms of interest rate exchange or similar agreements;
the impact of any changes and developments in FHLBank System-wide debt issuance and governance practices;
the ability of each of the other FHLBanks to repay the principal and interest on consolidated obligations for which it is the primary obligor and with respect to which the Bank has joint and several liability;
changes in key Bank personnel;
technology changes and enhancements, and the Bank’s ability to develop and support technology and information systems sufficient to manage the risks of the Bank’s business effectively;
changes in the FHLBanks’ long-term credit ratings;
the possible discontinuance of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or any other interest rate benchmark and the adverse consequence it could have for market participants, including the Bank; and
the satisfaction of any claims and payment of administrative expenses upon the Financing Corporation’s dissolution.

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Readers of this report should not rely solely on the forward-looking statements and should consider all risks and uncertainties addressed throughout this report, as well as those discussed under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (2018 Form 10-K).
Quarterly Overview
The Bank serves eligible financial institutions in Arizona, California and Nevada, the three states that make up the Eleventh District of the FHLBank System. The Bank’s primary business is providing competitively priced, collateralized loans, known as advances, to its member institutions and certain qualifying housing associates. The Bank’s principal source of funds is debt issued in the capital markets. All 11 FHLBanks issue debt in the form of consolidated obligations through the Office of Finance as their agent, and all 11 FHLBanks are jointly and severally liable for the repayment of all consolidated obligations.
Net income for the third quarter of 2019 was $61 million, compared with net income of $102 million for the third quarter of 2018. The $41 million decrease in net income relative to the prior-year period primarily reflected an increase in net fair value losses associated with derivatives, hedged items, and financial instruments carried at fair value, which reduced both net interest income and other income.
Net interest income for the third quarter of 2019 was $112 million, compared with $153 million for the third quarter of 2018. The $41 million decrease in net interest income primarily reflected lower spreads on interest-earning assets and the impact of new hedge accounting guidance adopted on January 1, 2019, which requires changes in the fair value of a derivative that was designated as a fair value hedge, along with changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk, to be recorded in net interest income with the earnings effect of the hedged item. The guidance was applied prospectively, so the gains and losses on fair value hedges in the prior-year period are presented in other income. Net fair value losses on designated fair value hedges recorded in net interest income for the third quarter of 2019 were $11 million. The decline in net interest income was also due to a retrospective adjustment of the effective yields on mortgage loans driven by a lower interest rate environment.
Retained earnings were $3.4 billion at September 30, 2019, and $3.3 billion at December 31, 2018, resulting from net income of $214 million in the first nine months of 2019, partially offset by dividends at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $166 million, including $155 million in dividends on capital stock and $11 million in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock during the first nine months of 2019.
Total assets decreased $5.1 billion during the first nine months of 2019, to $104.2 billion at September 30, 2019, from $109.3 billion at December 31, 2018. Total advances decreased $10.6 billion, to $62.8 billion at September 30, 2019, from $73.4 billion at December 31, 2018. Investments increased $5.1 billion, to $37.5 billion at September 30, 2019, from $32.4 billion at December 31, 2018, primarily reflecting an increase in available-for-sale (AFS) securities.
Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) increased by $32 million during the first nine months of 2019, to $267 million at September 30, 2019, from $235 million at December 31, 2018, primarily as a result of improvement in the fair value of MBS classified as AFS.
On October 24, 2019, the Bank’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the capital stock outstanding during the third quarter of 2019 at an annualized rate of 7.00%. The dividend will total $54 million, including $3 million in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock that will be reflected as interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2019. The Bank recorded the dividend on October 24, 2019, and expects to pay the dividend on or about November 12, 2019.
As of September 30, 2019, the Bank was in compliance with all of its regulatory capital requirements. The Bank’s total regulatory capital ratio was 6.2%, exceeding the 4.0% requirement. The Bank had $6.4 billion in permanent capital, exceeding its risk-based capital requirement of $1.5 billion.

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The Bank will continue to monitor the condition of its balance sheet, its financial performance, its capital position, overall financial market conditions, and other relevant information as the basis for determining the payment of dividends in future quarters.
On October 2, 2019, the Financing Corporation, formed pursuant to the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation Recapitalization Act of 1987 to provide financing for the resolution of failed savings and loan associations, commenced the process of dissolution in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and the terms of a plan of dissolution approved by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (Finance Agency). Subject to the satisfaction of any claims and the payment of other administrative expenses upon the Financing Corporation’s dissolution, which is expected to occur in the first half of 2020, any surplus and remaining cash on hand of the Financing Corporation is expected to be distributed to the FHLBanks, as the Financing Corporation’s sole stockholders, in proportion to their ownership in the Financing Corporation’s nonvoting capital stock. The Bank’s ownership in the Financing Corporation’s nonvoting capital stock is 19.96%. The receipt by the FHLBanks of any such distribution from the Financing Corporation will be treated as a partial return of their prior capital contributions to the Financing Corporation and credited to their unrestricted retained earnings.

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Financial Highlights
The following table presents a summary of certain financial information for the Bank for the periods indicated.
Financial Highlights
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
September 30,
2019

 
June 30,
2019

 
March 31,
2019

 
December 31,
2018

 
September 30,
2018

Selected Balance Sheet Items at Quarter End
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Assets
$
104,153

 
$
106,762

 
$
110,577

 
$
109,326

 
$
102,973

Advances
62,826

 
67,189

 
70,262

 
73,434

 
69,359

Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio, Net
3,382

 
3,327

 
3,160

 
3,066

 
2,892

Investments(1)
37,490

 
35,180

 
36,494

 
32,381

 
30,292

Consolidated Obligations:(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds
67,431

 
73,915

 
74,094

 
72,276

 
71,405

Discount Notes
28,605

 
24,901

 
28,281

 
29,182

 
24,030

Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock
138

 
138

 
227

 
227

 
227

Capital Stock —Class B —Putable
2,898

 
2,967

 
2,959

 
2,949

 
2,883

Unrestricted Retained Earnings
2,715

 
2,719

 
2,732

 
2,699

 
2,737

Restricted Retained Earnings
690

 
678

 
668

 
647

 
633

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (AOCI)
267

 
300

 
287

 
235

 
337

Total Capital
6,570

 
6,664

 
6,646

 
6,530

 
6,590

Selected Operating Results for the Quarter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Interest Income
$
112

 
$
110

 
$
144

 
$
146

 
$
153

Provision for/(Reversal of) Credit Losses on Mortgage Loans

 

 

 

 

Other Income/(Loss)
3

 
(7
)
 
15

 
(15
)
 
7

Other Expense
47

 
48

 
43

 
49

 
46

Affordable Housing Program Assessment
7

 
6

 
12

 
9

 
12

Net Income/(Loss)
$
61

 
$
49

 
$
104

 
$
73

 
$
102

Selected Other Data for the Quarter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Interest Margin(3)
0.44
%
 
0.41
%
 
0.52
%
 
0.55
%
 
0.60
%
Operating Expenses as a Percent of Average Assets
0.15

 
0.15

 
0.12

 
0.15

 
0.14

Return on Average Assets
0.24

 
0.18

 
0.37

 
0.27

 
0.40

Return on Average Equity
3.65

 
2.91

 
6.34

 
4.40

 
6.26

Annualized Dividend Rate
7.00

 
7.00

 
7.00

 
13.44

 
7.00

Dividend Payout Ratio(4)
86.78

 
108.09

 
48.21

 
138.72

 
50.41

Average Equity to Average Assets Ratio
6.47

 
6.16

 
5.87

 
6.21

 
6.36

Selected Other Data at Quarter End
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Regulatory Capital Ratio(5)
6.18

 
6.09

 
5.96

 
5.97

 
6.29

Duration Gap (in months)
1

 
1

 
1

 
1

 
1


(1)
Investments consist of interest-bearing deposits, securities purchased under agreements to resell, Federal funds sold, trading securities, available-for-sale securities, and held-to-maturity securities.
(2)
As provided by the FHLBank Act or regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks, all of the FHLBanks have joint and several liability for FHLBank consolidated obligations, which are backed only by the financial resources of the FHLBanks. The joint and several liability regulation authorizes the Finance Agency to require any FHLBank to repay all or a portion of the principal or interest on consolidated obligations for which another FHLBank is the primary obligor. The Bank has never been asked or required to repay the principal or interest on any consolidated obligation on behalf of another FHLBank, and as of September 30, 2019, and through the filing date of this report, does not believe that it is probable that it will be asked to do so. The par value of the outstanding consolidated obligations of all FHLBanks at the dates indicated was as follows:


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Par Value
(In millions)

September 30, 2019
$
1,010,271

June 30, 2019
1,048,412

March 31, 2019
1,010,895

December 31, 2018
1,031,617

September 30, 2018
1,019,098


(3)
Net interest margin is net interest income (annualized) divided by average interest-earning assets.
(4)
This ratio is calculated as dividends per share divided by net income per share.
(5)
This ratio is calculated as regulatory capital divided by total assets. Regulatory capital includes retained earnings, Class B capital stock, and mandatorily redeemable capital stock (which is classified as a liability), but excludes AOCI.

Results of Operations
Net Interest Income. The primary source of the Bank’s earnings is net interest income, which is the interest earned on advances, mortgage loans, and investments, including net accretion of related income from improvement in expected cash flows on certain other-than-temporarily-impaired private-label residential mortgage-backed securities (PLRMBS), less interest paid on consolidated obligations, deposits, mandatorily redeemable capital stock, and other borrowings. The Average Balance Sheets tables that follow present the average balances of interest-earning asset categories and the sources that funded those interest-earning assets (liabilities and capital) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, together with the related interest income and expense. It also presents the average rates on total interest-earning assets and the average costs of total funding sources.

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Third Quarter of 2019 Compared to Third Quarter of 2018
Average Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019(1)
 
September 30, 2018
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balance

 
Interest
Income/
Expense

 
Average
Rate

 
Average
Balance

 
Interest
Income/
Expense

 
Average
Rate

Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$
2,458

 
$
14

 
2.27
%
 
$
2,249

 
$
12

 
1.97
%
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
7,712

 
45

 
2.29

 
6,254

 
31

 
1.97

Federal funds sold
3,834

 
22

 
2.28

 
6,290

 
34

 
2.15

Trading securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities (MBS)
4

 

 
3.81

 
5

 

 
3.10

Other investments
249

 
1

 
2.50

 
657

 
4

 
2.30

Available-for-sale (AFS) securities:(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS(3)(4)
9,113

 
85

 
3.68

 
3,654

 
59

 
6.46

Other investments(4)
2,533

 
15

 
2.39

 

 

 

Held-to-maturity (HTM) securities:(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS
9,014

 
65

 
2.84

 
12,582

 
84

 
2.65

Other investments
38

 

 
2.62

 
172

 
1

 
2.55

Mortgage loans held for portfolio
3,369

 
18

 
2.09

 
2,799

 
26

 
3.64

Advances(4)
62,788

 
389

 
2.46

 
66,763

 
389

 
2.31

Total interest-earning assets
101,112

 
654

 
2.57

 
101,425

 
640

 
2.50

Other assets(5)(6)
816

 

 
 
 
905

 

 
 
Total Assets
$
101,928

 
$
654

 
 
 
$
102,330

 
$
640

 
 
Liabilities and Capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds(4)
$
70,841

 
$
409

 
2.29
%
 
$
71,363

 
$
364

 
2.02
%
Discount notes
22,956

 
128

 
2.21

 
23,319

 
117

 
1.99

Deposits and other borrowings
344

 
2

 
2.18

 
258

 
1

 
1.84

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock
139

 
3

 
9.96

 
244

 
5

 
7.62

Total interest-bearing liabilities
94,280

 
542

 
2.28

 
95,184

 
487

 
2.03

Other liabilities(5)
1,056

 

 
 
 
640

 

 
 
Total Liabilities
95,336

 
542

 
 
 
95,824

 
487

 
 
Total Capital
6,592

 

 
 
 
6,506

 

 
 
Total Liabilities and Capital
$
101,928

 
$
542

 
 
 
$
102,330

 
$
487

 
 
Net Interest Income
 
 
$
112

 
 
 
 
 
$
153

 
 
Net Interest Spread(7)
 
 
 
 
0.29
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.47
%
Net Interest Margin(8)
 
 
 
 
0.44
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.60
%
Interest-earning Assets/Interest-bearing Liabilities
107.25
%
 
 
 
 
 
106.56
%
 
 
 
 
(1)
Upon adoption of new hedging guidance applied prospectively on January 1, 2019, interest amounts reported for 2019 for advances, investment securities, and consolidated obligation bonds include the realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on hedged items and derivatives in qualifying hedge relationships.
(2)
The average balances of AFS securities and HTM securities are reflected at amortized cost. As a result, the average rates do not reflect changes in fair value or non-credit-related OTTI losses.
(3)
Interest income on AFS securities includes accretion of yield adjustments on other-than-temporarily impaired PLRMBS (resulting from improvement in expected cash flows) totaling $15 million and $15 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(4)
Interest income/expense and average rates include the effect of associated interest rate exchange agreements, as follows:

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Three Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019
(In millions)
Advances

 
AFS Securities

 
Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 
Total

Gain/(loss) on designated fair value hedges
$

 
$
(11
)
 
$

 
$
(11
)
Net interest settlements on derivatives
1

 
(4
)
 
(2
)
 
(5
)
Total net interest income/(expense)
$
1

 
$
(15
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(16
)
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30, 2018
(In millions)
Advances

 
AFS Securities

 
Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 
Total

(Amortization)/accretion of hedging activities
$
1

 

 
$

 
$
1

Net interest settlements on derivatives
16

 
1

 
(6
)
 
11

Total net interest income/(expense)
$
17

 
$
1

 
$
(6
)
 
$
12

(5)
Includes forward settling transactions and valuation adjustments for certain cash items.
(6)
Includes non-credit-related OTTI losses on AFS and HTM securities.
(7)
Net interest spread is the difference between the average rate earned on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
(8)
Net interest margin is net interest income (annualized) divided by average interest-earning assets.
Net interest income in the third quarter of 2019 was $112 million, a 27% decrease from $153 million in the third quarter of 2018. The following table details the changes in interest income and interest expense for the third quarter of 2019 compared to the third quarter of 2018. Changes in both volume and interest rates influence changes in net interest income, net interest spread, and net interest margin.

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Change in Net Interest Income: Rate/Volume Analysis
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019, Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase/
(Decrease)

 
Attributable to Changes in(1)
(In millions)
 
Average Volume

 
Average Rate

Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$
2

 
$
1

 
$
1

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
14

 
8

 
6

Federal funds sold
(12
)
 
(14
)
 
2

Trading securities: Other investments
(3
)
 
(3
)
 

AFS securities:


 
 
 
 
MBS(2)
26

 
60

 
(34
)
Other investments(2)
15

 
15

 

HTM securities:
 
 
 
 
 
MBS
(19
)
 
(25
)
 
6

Other investments
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

Mortgage loans held for portfolio
(8
)
 
4

 
(12
)
Advances(2) 

 
(24
)
 
24

Total interest-earning assets
14

 
21

 
(7
)
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds(2)
45

 
(3
)
 
48

Discount notes
11

 
(2
)
 
13

Deposits and other borrowings
1

 
1

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock
(2
)
 
(3
)
 
1

Total interest-bearing liabilities
55

 
(7
)
 
62

Net interest income
$
(41
)
 
$
28

 
$
(69
)
(1)
Combined rate/volume variances, a third element of the calculation, are allocated to the rate and volume variances based on their relative sizes.
(2)
Interest income/expense and average rates include the interest effect of associated interest rate exchange agreements.
The net interest margin was 44 basis points for the third quarter of 2019, 16 basis points lower than the net interest margin for the third quarter of 2018, which was 60 basis points. The net interest spread was 29 basis points for the third quarter of 2019, 18 basis points lower than the net interest spread for the third quarter of 2018, which was 47 basis points. These decreases were primarily due to the effects of changes in market interest rates, interest rate volatility, and other market factors during the period and due to net fair value losses on hedging activities included in net interest income beginning January 1, 2019, upon implementation of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-12.
For securities previously identified as other-than-temporarily impaired, the Bank updates its estimate of future estimated cash flows on a regular basis. If there is no additional impairment on the security, the yield of the security is adjusted upward on a prospective basis and accreted into interest income when there is a significant increase in the expected cash flows. As a result of improvements in the estimated cash flows of securities previously identified as other-than-temporarily impaired, the net accretion of income is likely to continue to be a positive source of net interest income in future periods.
Member demand for wholesale funding from the Bank can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including economic and market conditions, competition from other wholesale funding sources, member deposit inflows and outflows, the activity level of the primary and secondary mortgage markets, and strategic decisions made by individual member institutions. As a result, Bank asset levels and operating results may vary significantly from period to period.

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Other Income/(Loss). The following table presents the components of “Other Income/(Loss)” for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
Other Income/(Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

Other Income/(Loss):
 
 
 
Total OTTI loss
$
(3
)
 
$
(3
)
Net amount of OTTI loss reclassified to/(from) AOCI
1

 

Net OTTI loss, credit-related
(2
)
 
(3
)
Net gain/(loss) on trading securities(1)


 
(1
)
Net gain/(loss) on advances and consolidated obligation bonds held under fair value option
20

 
(12
)
Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities(2)
(20
)
 
18

Other
5

 
5

Total Other Income/(Loss)
$
3

 
$
7

(1)
The net gain/(loss) on trading securities that were economically hedged totaled de minimis amounts for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
(2)
Upon adoption of new hedging guidance applied prospectively on January 1, 2019, amounts reported for 2019 exclude the realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on hedged items and derivatives in qualifying hedge relationships.
Net Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Loss, Credit-Related – Each quarter, the Bank updates its other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) analysis to reflect current and anticipated housing market conditions, observed and anticipated borrower behavior, and updated information on the loans supporting the Bank’s PLRMBS.
Additional information about the OTTI loss is provided in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Investments” and in “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 6 – Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Analysis.”
Net Gain/(Loss) on Advances and Consolidated Obligation Bonds Held Under Fair Value Option – The following table presents the net gain/(loss) recognized in earnings on advances and consolidated obligation bonds held under the fair value option for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
Net Gain/(Loss) on Advances and Consolidated Obligations Bonds Held Under Fair Value Option
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

Advances
$
22

 
$
(15
)
Consolidated obligation bonds
(2
)
 
3

Total
$
20

 
$
(12
)
Under the fair value option, the Bank elected to carry certain assets and liabilities at fair value. In general, transactions elected for the fair value option are in economic hedge relationships. Gains or losses on these transactions are generally offset by losses or gains on the derivatives that economically hedge these instruments.
The net gains/(losses) on advances and consolidated obligation bonds held under the fair value option were primarily driven by the effects of changes in market interest rates, interest rate spreads, interest rate volatility, and other market factors relative to the actual terms on the advances and consolidated obligation bonds during the period.

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Additional information about advances and consolidated obligation bonds held under the fair value option is provided in “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 16 – Fair Value.”
Net Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives and Hedging Activities – Prior to January 1, 2019, for fair value hedges, the amount by which the change in the fair value of the derivative differed from the change in the fair value of the hedged item was recorded in other income as “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities.” The following table shows the accounting classification of hedges and the categories of hedged items that contributed to the gains and losses on derivatives and hedged items that were recorded in “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities” in the third quarter of 2019 and 2018.
Sources of Gains/(Losses) Recorded in Net Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives and Hedging Activities
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019, Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30, 2019(1)
 
September 30, 2018
 
Gain/(Loss) on

 
Income/
(Expense) on

 
 
 
Gain/(Loss)
 
Income/
(Expense) on

 
 
Hedged Item
Economic
Hedges

 
Economic
Hedges

 
Total

 
Fair Value
Hedges, Net

 
Economic
Hedges

 
Economic
Hedges

 
Total

Advances:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elected for fair value option
$
(21
)
 
$
2

 
$
(19
)
 
$

 
$
5

 
$
5

 
$
10

Not elected for fair value option
2

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 
7

 
(3
)
 
2

Consolidated obligation bonds:
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
Elected for fair value option
1

 

 
1

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
Not elected for fair value option
4

 
(2
)
 
2

 

 
5

 
(8
)
 
(3
)
Consolidated obligation discount notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not elected for fair value option
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
(4
)
 

 
7

 
2

 
9

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not elected for fair value option
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 
1

 

 

 
1

Mortgage delivery commitment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not elected for fair value option
1

 

 
1

 

 
2

 

 
2

Price alignment amount(2)

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Total
$
(17
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(20
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
24

 
$
(5
)
 
$
18

(1)
Upon adoption of new hedge accounting guidance applied prospectively on January 1, 2019, amounts reported for 2019 exclude the realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on hedged items and derivatives in qualifying hedge relationships.
(2)
This amount is for derivatives for which variation margin is characterized as a daily settled contract.

During the third quarter of 2019, net losses on derivatives and hedging activities totaled $20 million compared to net gains of $18 million in the third quarter of 2018. These amounts included expense of $3 million and expense of $5 million resulting from net settlements on derivative instruments used in economic hedges in the third quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Excluding the impact of income or expense from net settlements on derivative instruments used in economic hedges, the net gains or losses on fair value and economic hedges were primarily associated with the effects of changes in market interest rates, interest rate spreads, interest rate volatility, and other market factors during the period.
The ongoing impact of these valuation adjustments on the Bank cannot be predicted and the effects of these valuation adjustments may lead to significant volatility in future earnings, including earnings available for dividends.
Additional information about derivatives and hedging activities is provided in “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 15 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities.”

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Other Expense. During the third quarter of 2019, other expenses totaled $47 million, compared to $46 million in the third quarter of 2018.
Quality Jobs Fund Expense and Other During the third quarter of 2019 and 2018, the Bank made voluntary charitable contributions of $5 million and $5 million, respectively, for the Quality Jobs Fund, as well as voluntary contributions of $1 million and $1 million, respectively, to the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) to offset the impact on the AHP assessment of the charitable contribution expense.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019, Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Average Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019(1)
 
September 30, 2018
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balance

 
Interest
Income/
Expense

 
Average
Rate

 
Average
Balance

 
Interest
Income/
Expense

 
Average
Rate

Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$
2,222

 
$
40

 
2.41
%
 
$
1,601

 
$
22

 
1.81
%
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
8,021

 
144

 
2.40

 
4,625

 
63

 
1.82

Federal funds sold
5,263

 
99

 
2.51

 
9,616

 
127

 
1.77

Trading securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS
4

 

 
3.77

 
6

 

 
2.90

Other investments
406

 
8

 
2.65

 
745

 
12

 
2.04

AFS securities:(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS(3)(4)
8,061

 
246

 
4.08

 
3,429

 
172

 
6.72

Other investments(4)
854

 
15

 
2.39

 

 

 

HTM securities:(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS
9,838

 
218

 
2.95

 
13,225

 
246

 
2.49

Other investments
56

 
1

 
2.81

 
430

 
7

 
2.16

Mortgage loans held for portfolio
3,247

 
55

 
2.24

 
2,539

 
70

 
3.68

Advances(4)
69,233

 
1,343

 
2.59

 
75,794

 
1,138

 
2.01

Loans to other FHLBanks
9

 

 
2.95

 
1

 

 
1.70

Total interest-earning assets
107,214

 
2,169

 
2.71

 
112,011

 
1,857

 
2.22

Other assets(5)(6)
984

 

 
 
 
856

 

 
 
Total Assets
$
108,198

 
$
2,169

 
 
 
$
112,867

 
$
1,857

 
 
Liabilities and Capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds(4)
$
73,014

 
$
1,306

 
2.39
%
 
$
75,050

 
$
1,010

 
1.80
%
Discount notes
26,993

 
480

 
2.38

 
30,001

 
373

 
1.66

Deposits and other borrowings
301

 
6

 
2.30

 
284

 
3

 
1.55

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock
188

 
11

 
8.10

 
274

 
16

 
7.70

Borrowings from other FHLBanks
7

 

 
2.43

 
6

 

 
1.66

Total interest-bearing liabilities
100,503

 
1,803

 
2.40

 
105,615

 
1,402

 
1.77

Other liabilities(5)
1,033

 

 
 
 
583

 

 
 
Total Liabilities
101,536

 
1,803

 
 
 
106,198

 
1,402

 
 
Total Capital
6,662

 

 
 
 
6,669

 

 
 
Total Liabilities and Capital
$
108,198

 
$
1,803

 
 
 
$
112,867

 
$
1,402

 
 
Net Interest Income
 
 
$
366

 
 
 
 
 
$
455

 
 
Net Interest Spread(7)
 
 
 
 
0.31
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.45
%
Net Interest Margin(8)
 
 
 
 
0.46
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.54
%
Interest-earning Assets/Interest-bearing Liabilities
106.68
%
 
 
 
 
 
106.06
%
 
 
 
 

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(1)
Upon adoption of new hedging guidance applied prospectively on January 1, 2019, interest amounts reported for 2019 for advances, investment securities, and consolidated obligation bonds include the realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on hedged items and derivatives in qualifying hedge relationships.
(2)
The average balances of AFS securities and HTM securities are reflected at amortized cost. As a result, the average rates do not reflect changes in fair value or non-credit-related OTTI losses.
(3)
Interest income on AFS securities includes accretion of yield adjustments on other-than-temporarily impaired PLRMBS (resulting from improvement in expected cash flows) totaling $46 million and $47 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(4)
Interest income/expense and average rates include the effect of associated interest rate exchange agreements, as follows:
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019
(In millions)
Advances

 
AFS Securities

 
Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 
Total

Gain/(loss) on designated fair value hedges
$
(2
)
 
$
(33
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(36
)
Net interest settlements on derivatives
35

 
(9
)
 
(17
)
 
9

Total net interest income/(expense)
$
33

 
$
(42
)
 
$
(18
)
 
$
(27
)
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2018
(In millions)
Advances

 
AFS Securities

 
Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 
Total

(Amortization)/accretion of hedging activities
$
1

 
$

 
$

 
$
1

Net interest settlements on derivatives
36

 
1

 
(13
)
 
24

Total net interest income/(expense)
$
37

 
$
1

 
$
(13
)
 
$
25

(5)
Includes forward settling transactions and valuation adjustments for certain cash items.
(6)
Includes non-credit-related OTTI losses on AFS and HTM securities.
(7)
Net interest spread is the difference between the average rate earned on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
(8)
Net interest margin is net interest income (annualized) divided by average interest-earning assets.
Net interest income in the first nine months of 2019 was $366 million, a 20% decrease from $455 million in the first nine months of 2018. The following table details the changes in interest income and interest expense for the first nine months of 2019 compared to the first nine months of 2018. Changes in both volume and interest rates influence changes in net interest income, net interest spread, and net interest margin.

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Change in Net Interest Income: Rate/Volume Analysis
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019, Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase/
(Decrease)

 
Attributable to Changes in(1)
(In millions)
 
Average Volume

 
Average Rate

Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$
18

 
$
10

 
$
8

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
81

 
56

 
25

Federal funds sold
(28
)
 
(70
)
 
42

Trading securities: Other investments
(4
)
 
(7
)
 
3

AFS securities:


 
 
 
 
MBS(2)
74

 
162

 
(88
)
Other investments(2)
15

 
15

 

HTM securities:
 
 
 
 
 
MBS
(28
)
 
(69
)
 
41

Other investments
(6
)
 
(8
)
 
2

Mortgage loans held for portfolio
(15
)
 
17

 
(32
)
Advances(2) 
205

 
(105
)
 
310

Total interest-earning assets
312

 
1

 
311

Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds(2)
296

 
(28
)
 
324

Discount notes
107

 
(40
)
 
147

Deposits and other borrowings
3

 

 
3

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock
(5
)
 
(6
)
 
1

Total interest-bearing liabilities
401

 
(74
)
 
475

Net interest income
$
(89
)
 
$
75

 
$
(164
)
(1)
Combined rate/volume variances, a third element of the calculation, are allocated to the rate and volume variances based on their relative sizes.
(2)
Interest income/expense and average rates include the interest effect of associated interest rate exchange agreements.
The net interest margin was 46 basis points for the first nine months of 2019, 8 basis points lower than the net interest margin for the first nine months of 2018, which was 54 basis points. The net interest spread was 31 basis points for the first nine months of 2019, 14 basis point lower than the net interest spread for the first nine months of 2018, which was 45 basis points. These decreases were primarily due to the effects of changes in market interest rates, interest rate volatility, and other market factors during the period and due to net fair value losses on hedging activities included in net interest income beginning January 1, 2019, upon implementation of ASU 2017-12.
Other Income/(Loss). The following table presents the components of “Other Income/(Loss)” for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

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Other Income/(Loss)
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

Other Income/(Loss):
 
 
 
Total OTTI loss
$
(8
)
 
$
(19
)
Net amount of OTTI loss reclassified to/(from) AOCI

 
10

Net OTTI loss, credit-related
(8
)
 
(9
)
Net gain/(loss) on trading securities(1)
(1
)
 
(2
)
Net gain/(loss) on advances and consolidated obligation bonds held under fair value option
111

 
(65
)
Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities(2)
(109
)
 
66

Other
18

 
14

Total Other Income/(Loss)
$
11

 
$
4

(1)
The net gain/(loss) on trading securities that were economically hedged totaled $(1) million and $1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(2)
Upon adoption of new hedge accounting guidance applied prospectively on January 1, 2019, amounts reported for 2019 exclude the realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on hedged items and derivatives in qualifying hedge relationships.
OTTI Loss, Credit-Related – Each quarter, the Bank updates its OTTI analysis to reflect current and anticipated housing market conditions, observed and anticipated borrower behavior, and updated information on the loans supporting the Bank’s PLRMBS.
Additional information about the OTTI loss is provided in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Investments” and in “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 6 – Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Analysis.”
Net Gain/(Loss) on Advances and Consolidated Obligation Bonds Held Under Fair Value Option – The following table presents the net gain/(loss) on advances and consolidated obligation bonds held under the fair value option for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
Net Gain/(Loss) on Advances and Consolidated Obligation Bonds Held Under Fair Value Option
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30, 2019

 
September 30, 2018

Advances
$
125

 
$
(78
)
Consolidated obligation bonds
(14
)
 
13

Total
$
111

 
$
(65
)
Under the fair value option, the Bank elected to carry certain assets and liabilities at fair value. In general, transactions elected for the fair value option are in economic hedge relationships. Gains or losses on these transactions are generally offset by losses or gains on the derivatives that economically hedge these instruments.
The net gains/(losses) on advances and consolidated obligation bonds held under the fair value option were primarily driven by the effects of changes in market interest rates, interest rate spreads, interest rate volatility, and other market factors relative to the actual terms on the advances and consolidated obligation bonds during the period.
Additional information about advances and consolidated obligation bonds held under the fair value option is provided in “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 16 – Fair Value.”

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Net Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives and Hedging Activities – Prior to January 1, 2019, for fair value hedges, the amount by which the change in the fair value of the derivative differed from the change in the fair value of the hedged item was recorded in other income as “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities.” The following table shows the accounting classification of hedges and the categories of hedged items that contributed to the gains and losses on derivatives and hedged items that were recorded in “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities” in the first nine months of 2019 and 2018.
Sources of Gains/(Losses) Recorded in Net Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives and Hedging Activities
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019, Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30, 2019(1)
 
September 30, 2018
 
Gain/(Loss) on

 
Income/
(Expense) on

 
 
 
Gain/(Loss)
 
Income/
(Expense) on

 
 
Hedged Item
Economic
Hedges

 
Economic
Hedges

 
Total

 
Fair Value
Hedges, Net

 
Economic
Hedges

 
Economic
Hedges

 
Total

Advances:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elected for fair value option
$
(127
)
 
$
17

 
$
(110
)
 
$

 
$
74

 
$
8

 
$
82

Not elected for fair value option
12

 
(7
)
 
5

 
3

 
(5
)
 
(4
)
 
(6
)
Consolidated obligation bonds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Elected for fair value option
12

 
(3
)
 
9

 

 
(12
)
 
(1
)
 
(13
)
Not elected for fair value option
45

 
(15
)
 
30

 
(1
)
 
(39
)
 
(11
)
 
(51
)
Consolidated obligation discount notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Not elected for fair value option
(45
)
 

 
(45
)
 

 
48

 
(4
)
 
44

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Not elected for fair value option
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 
1

 

 

 
1

Mortgage delivery commitment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not elected for fair value option
3

 

 
3

 

 
11

 

 
11

Price alignment amount(2)

 

 

 

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
Total
$
(101
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
(109
)
 
$
3

 
$
75

 
$
(12
)
 
$
66

(1)
Upon adoption of new hedge accounting guidance applied prospectively on January 1, 2019, amounts reported for 2019 exclude the realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on hedged items and derivatives in qualifying hedge relationships.
(2)
This amount is for derivatives for which variation margin on cleared derivatives is characterized as a daily settled contract.
During the first nine months of 2019, net losses on derivatives and hedging activities totaled $109 million compared to net gains of $66 million in the first nine months of 2018. These amounts included expense of $8 million and expense of $12 million resulting from net settlements on derivative instruments used in economic hedges in the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Excluding the impact of income or expense from net settlements on derivative instruments used in economic hedges, the net gains or losses on fair value and economic hedges were primarily associated with the effects of changes in market interest rates, interest rate spreads, interest rate volatility, and other market factors during the period.
Additional information about derivatives and hedging activities is provided in “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 15 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities.”
Other Expense. During the first nine months of 2019, other expenses totaled $138 million, compared to $138 million in the first nine months of 2018.
Quality Jobs Fund Expense and Other During the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, the Bank made voluntary charitable contributions of $15 million and $20 million, respectively, for the Quality Jobs Fund, as well as voluntary contributions of $2 million and $2 million, respectively, to the AHP to offset the impact on the AHP assessment of the charitable contribution expense.

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Return on Average Equity
Return on average equity (ROE) was 3.65% (annualized) for the third quarter of 2019, compared to 6.26% (annualized) for the third quarter of 2018. The decrease primarily reflected lower net income for the third quarter of 2019, which decreased 40%, from $102 million in the third quarter of 2018 to $61 million in the third quarter of 2019.
ROE was 4.29% (annualized) for the first nine months of 2019, compared to 5.76% (annualized) for the first nine months of 2018. The decrease primarily reflected lower net income for the first nine months of 2019, which decreased 25%, from $287 million in the first nine months of 2018 to $214 million in the first nine months of 2019.
Dividends and Retained Earnings
In the third quarter of 2019, the Bank paid dividends at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $56 million, including $53 million in dividends on capital stock and $3 million in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock. In the third quarter of 2018, the Bank paid dividends at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $56 million, including $51 million in dividends on capital stock and $5 million in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock.
In the first nine months of 2019, the Bank paid dividends at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $166 million, including $155 million in dividends on capital stock and $11 million in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock. In the first nine months of 2018, the Bank paid dividends at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $178 million, including $162 million in dividends on capital stock and $16 million in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock.
The Bank paid these dividends in cash. Dividends on capital stock are recognized as dividends on the Statements of Capital Accounts, and dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock are recognized as interest expense on the Statements of Income.
On October 24, 2019, the Bank’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on the capital stock outstanding during the third quarter of 2019 at an annualized rate of 7.00%, totaling $54 million, including $51 million in dividends on capital stock and $3 million in dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock. The Bank recorded the dividend on October 24, 2019. The Bank expects to pay the dividend on November 12, 2019. Dividends on mandatorily redeemable capital stock will be recognized as interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2019.
The Bank’s Excess Stock Repurchase, Retained Earnings, and Dividend Framework (Framework) assesses the level and adequacy of retained earnings and establishes amounts to be retained in restricted retained earnings, which are not made available in the current dividend period, and maintains an amount of total retained earnings at least equal to its required retained earnings as described in the Framework. As determined using the Bank’s methodology, the required level of total retained earnings was $2.5 billion from January 2018 through July 2019. In July 2019, the methodology was further revised to provide a required level of retained earnings of $2.4 billion. The Bank satisfies its retained earnings requirement with both restricted retained earnings (i.e., amounts related to the Joint Capital Enhancement Agreement) and unrestricted retained earnings. The Bank’s retained earnings requirement may be changed at any time. The Board of Directors periodically reviews the retained earnings methodology and analysis to determine whether any adjustments are appropriate. Total restricted retained earnings were $690 million and $647 million as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The Bank will continue to monitor the condition of its balance sheet, its financial performance, its capital position, overall financial market conditions, and other relevant information as the basis for determining the payment of dividends in future quarters.
For more information, see “Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 13 – Capital” in this report and see “Item 1. Business – Dividends and Retained Earnings,” “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Liquidity Risk,” and “Item 8. Financial Statements and

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Supplementary Data – Note 15 – Capital – Excess Stock Repurchase, Retained Earnings, and Dividend Framework” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10‑K.
Financial Condition
Total assets were $104.2 billion at September 30, 2019, compared to $109.3 billion at December 31, 2018. Advances decreased by $10.6 billion, or 14%, to $62.8 billion at September 30, 2019, from $73.4 billion at December 31, 2018. MBS investments increased by $0.7 billion, or 4%, to $18.6 billion at September 30, 2019, from $17.9 billion at December 31, 2018. Average total assets were $101.9 billion for the third quarter of 2019 and were $102.3 billion for the third quarter of 2018. Average total assets were $108.2 billion for the first nine months of 2019, a 4% decrease compared to $112.9 billion for the first nine months of 2018. Average advances were $62.8 billion for the third quarter of 2019, a 6% decrease from $66.8 billion for the third quarter of 2018. Average advances were $69.2 billion for the first nine months of 2019, a 9% decrease from $75.8 billion for the first nine months of 2018. Average MBS were $18.1 billion for the third quarter of 2019, a 12% increase from $16.2 billion for the third quarter of 2018. Average MBS investments were $17.9 billion for the first nine months of 2019, a 7% increase from $16.7 billion for the first nine months of 2018.
Advances outstanding at September 30, 2019, included unrealized gains of $387 million, of which $293 million represented unrealized gains on advances hedged in accordance with the accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities and $94 million represented unrealized gains on economically hedged advances that are carried at fair value in accordance with the fair value option. Advances outstanding at December 31, 2018, included unrealized losses of $61 million, of which $32 million represented unrealized losses on advances hedged in accordance with the accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities and $29 million represented unrealized losses on economically hedged advances that are carried at fair value in accordance with the fair value option. The overall increase in the unrealized gains on the hedged advances and advances carried at fair value from December 31, 2018, to September 30, 2019, was primarily attributable to the effects of changes in market interest rates, interest rate spreads, interest rate volatility, and other market factors relative to the terms on the Bank’s advances during the period.
Total liabilities were $97.6 billion at September 30, 2019, a decrease of $5.2 billion from $102.8 billion at December 31, 2018, reflecting a $5.5 billion decrease in consolidated obligations outstanding to $96.0 billion at September 30, 2019, from $101.5 billion at December 31, 2018. Average total liabilities were $95.3 billion for the third quarter of 2019 and were $95.8 billion for the third quarter of 2018. Average total liabilities were $101.5 billion for the first nine months of 2019, a 4% decrease compared to $106.2 billion for the first nine months of 2018. Average consolidated obligations were $93.8 billion for the third quarter of 2019 and $94.7 billion for the third quarter of 2018. Average consolidated obligations were $100.0 billion for the first nine months of 2019 and $105.1 billion for the first nine months of 2018.
Consolidated obligations outstanding at September 30, 2019, included unrealized losses of $13 million on consolidated obligation bonds hedged in accordance with the accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities and unrealized losses of $2 million on economically hedged consolidated obligation bonds that are carried at fair value in accordance with the fair value option. Consolidated obligations outstanding at December 31, 2018, included unrealized gains of $48 million on consolidated obligation bonds hedged in accordance with the accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities and unrealized gains of $5 million on economically hedged consolidated obligation bonds that are carried at fair value in accordance with the fair value option. The decrease in the net unrealized losses on the hedged consolidated obligation bonds and on the consolidated obligation bonds carried at fair value from December 31, 2018, to September 30, 2019, were primarily attributable to the effects of changes in market interest rates, interest rate spreads, interest rate volatility, and other market factors relative to the actual terms on the Bank’s consolidated obligation bonds during the period.
As provided by the FHLBank Act or regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks, all FHLBanks have joint and several liability for all FHLBank consolidated obligations. The joint and several liability regulation authorizes the Finance Agency to require any FHLBank to repay all or a portion of the principal or interest on consolidated obligations for which another FHLBank is the primary obligor. The Bank has never been asked or

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required to repay the principal or interest on any consolidated obligation on behalf of another FHLBank, and as of September 30, 2019, and through the filing date of this report, does not believe that it is probable that it will be asked to do so. The par value of the outstanding consolidated obligations of the FHLBanks was $1,010.3 billion at September 30, 2019, and $1,031.6 billion at December 31, 2018.
Changes in the long-term credit ratings of individual FHLBanks do not necessarily affect the credit rating of the consolidated obligations issued on behalf of the FHLBanks. Rating agencies may change or withdraw a rating from time to time because of various factors, including operating results or actions taken, business developments, or changes in their opinion regarding, among other factors, the general outlook for a particular industry or the economy.
The Bank does not believe, as of the date of this report, that it is probable that the Bank will be required to repay any principal or interest associated with consolidated obligations for which the Bank is not the primary obligor.
Certain Bank assets, liabilities, and derivatives are indexed to LIBOR. The Bank recognizes that the possible discontinuation of LIBOR presents risks and challenges that could have an impact on the Bank’s business. For information about the risks to the Bank from discontinuation of LIBOR, see “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10‑K. Accordingly, the Bank has established the LIBOR Transition Working Group, led by the Chief Financial Officer, and developed a LIBOR Phase Out Transition Plan (Transition Plan). Among other things, the Transition Plan addresses three key strategies to mitigate the risks to the Bank associated with the discontinuation of LIBOR: (i) execute hedging strategies that permit alternative reference rates, including the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), (ii) transact SOFR-indexed advances and bonds, and (iii) where practicable, implement improved fallback provisions for the discontinuation of LIBOR in new and legacy contracts. In addition, the Transition Plan limits new LIBOR transactions with maturities beyond the end of 2021 consistent with the limits set by the Finance Agency’s Supervisory Letter issued on September 27, 2019. The Transition Plan states that the Bank’s Asset and Liability Management Committee has primary responsibility for driving the transition from LIBOR to SOFR and that the Bank’s Business Development Committee is responsible for advance product development to facilitate our members’ transition from LIBOR to an alternative index.
Market activity in SOFR-indexed financial instruments continues to increase. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Bank issued $37.8 billion in SOFR-indexed consolidated obligation bonds. For more information on LIBOR-indexed advances see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Financial Condition.” For more information on LIBOR-indexed investments and derivatives, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Risk Management.”
Segment Information
The Bank uses an analysis of financial results based on the financial components and adjusted net interest income of two operating segments, the advances-related business and the mortgage-related business, as well as other financial information, to review and assess financial performance and determine financial management strategies related to the operations of these two business segments. For purposes of segment reporting, adjusted net interest income includes income and expense associated with net settlements from economic hedges that are recorded in “Net gain/(loss) on derivatives and hedging activities” in other income and excludes interest expense that is recorded in “Mandatorily redeemable capital stock.” Other key financial information, such as any credit-related OTTI losses on the Bank’s PLRMBS, other expenses, and assessments, is not included in the segment reporting analysis, but is incorporated into the Bank’s overall assessment of financial performance. For a reconciliation of the Bank’s operating segment adjusted net interest income to the Bank’s total net interest income, see “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 14 – Segment Information.”
Advances-Related Business. The advances-related business consists of advances and other credit products, related financing and hedging instruments, liquidity and other non-MBS investments associated with the Bank’s role as a liquidity provider, and capital. Assets associated with this segment decreased $6.2 billion to $82.1 billion (79% of total assets) at September 30, 2019, from $88.3 billion (81% of total assets) at December 31, 2018.

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Adjusted net interest income for this segment is derived primarily from the difference, or spread, between the yield on advances and non-MBS investments and the cost of the consolidated obligations funding these assets, including the net settlements from associated interest rate exchange agreements, and from earnings attributed to the Bank’s capital stock and retained earnings.
Adjusted net interest income for this segment was $72 million in the third quarter of 2019, a decrease of $10 million, or 12% compared with $82 million in the third quarter of 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in both spreads and balances on advances-related assets. In the first nine months of 2019, adjusted net interest income for this segment was $237 million, a decrease of $2 million, or 1%, compared to $239 million in the first nine months of 2018. This decrease was primarily due to a decline in advances balances, partially offset by an improvement in spreads in advances-related assets.
Adjusted net interest income for this segment represented 55% and 54% of total adjusted net interest income for the third quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 56% and 52% of total adjusted net interest income for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Advances – The par value of advances outstanding decreased by $11.1 billion, or 15%, to $62.4 billion at September 30, 2019, from $73.5 billion at December 31, 2018. Average advances outstanding were $62.8 billion for the third quarter of 2019, a 6% decrease from $66.8 billion for the third quarter of 2018. Average advances outstanding were $69.2 billion for the first nine months of 2019, a 9% decrease from $75.8 billion for the first nine months of 2018. Outstanding balances of advances may significantly increase and decrease from period to period because of a member’s liquidity and financial strategies.
As of September 30, 2019, advances outstanding to the Bank’s top five borrowers and their affiliates decreased by $1.8 billion, and advances outstanding to the Bank’s other borrowers decreased by $9.3 billion. Advances to the top five borrowers decreased to $44.0 billion at September 30, 2019, from $45.8 billion at December 31, 2018. (See “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 7 – Advances – Credit and Concentration Risk” for further information.)
The Bank has a significant long-term funding arrangement with a member that contributes to the level of outstanding advances. It is possible that our advances may increase or decrease to the extent our members elect to use alternative funding resources.
The $11.1 billion decrease in advances outstanding reflected a $4.1 billion decrease in adjustable rate advances, a $3.6 billion decrease in fixed rate advances, and a $3.4 billion decrease in variable rate advances.
The Bank has begun to offer SOFR-indexed advances to its members. The components of the advances portfolio at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, are presented in the following table.

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Advances Portfolio by Product Type
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(Dollar in millions)
Par Value

 
Percentage of Total Par Value

 
Par Value

 
Percentage of Total Par Value

Adjustable – LIBOR
$
8,760

 
14
%
 
$
13,532

 
18
%
Adjustable – LIBOR, callable at borrower’s option
13,250

 
21

 
12,500

 
17

Adjustable – LIBOR, with caps and/or floors and PPS(1)
30

 

 
83

 

Adjustable – SOFR
5

 

 

 

Subtotal adjustable rate advances
22,045

 
35

 
26,115

 
35

Fixed
20,606

 
33

 
31,462

 
43

Fixed – amortizing
243

 
1

 
218

 

Fixed – with PPS(1)
3,539

 
6

 
3,819

 
5

Fixed – with FPS(1)
11,926

 
19

 
3,405

 
5

Fixed – with caps and PPS(1)
210

 

 
485

 
1

Fixed – callable at borrower’s option
74

 

 
752

 
1

Fixed – callable at borrower’s option with PPS(1)

 

 
3

 

Fixed – putable at Bank’s option with PPS(1)
20

 

 
20

 

Subtotal fixed rate advances
36,618

 
59

 
40,164

 
55

Daily variable rate
3,776

 
6

 
7,216

 
10

Total par value
$
62,439

 
100
%
 
$
73,495

 
100
%
(1)
Partial prepayment symmetry (PPS) and full prepayment symmetry (FPS) are product features under which the Bank may charge the borrower a prepayment fee or pay the borrower a prepayment credit, depending on certain circumstances, such as movements in interest rates, when the advance is prepaid. Any prepayment credit on an advance with PPS would be limited to the lesser of 10% of the par value of the advance or the gain recognized on the termination of the associated interest rate swap, which may also include a similar contractual gain limitation.
The table below presents the par value of LIBOR-indexed advances by redemption term at September 30, 2019.
LIBOR-Indexed Advances by Redemption Term
 
 
(In millions)
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
(Redemption term)
Par Value

Due in 2019
$
2,200

Due in 2020
9,110

Due in 2021
10,450

Due in 2022 and thereafter(1)
280

Total LIBOR-Indexed Advances
$
22,040

(1)
For more information on the Bank’s Transition Plan, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Financial Condition.”
For a discussion of advances credit risk, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Credit Risk – Advances.”
Non-MBS Investments The Bank’s non-MBS investment portfolio consists of financial instruments that are used primarily to facilitate the Bank’s role as a cost-effective provider of credit and liquidity to members and to support the operations of the Bank. The Bank’s total non-MBS investment portfolio was $18.9 billion and $14.5 billion as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. The increase in the total size of the non-MBS investment portfolio reflects new purchases of U.S. Treasury bonds.

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Interest rate payment terms for non-MBS investments classified as trading, AFS, and held-to-maturity (HTM) at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, are detailed in the following table:
Non-MBS Investments: Interest Rate Payment Terms
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Fair value of trading securities:
 
 
 
Adjustable rate
$

 
$
656

Total trading securities
$

 
$
656

Amortized cost of AFS securities:
 
 
 
Fixed rate
$
5,290

 
$

Total AFS securities
$
5,290

 
$

Amortized cost of HTM securities other than MBS:
 
 
 
Adjustable rate
$
32


$
100

Total
$
32


$
100

Borrowings – Total liabilities (primarily consolidated obligations) funding the advances-related business decreased to $75.6 billion at September 30, 2019, from $81.7 billion at December 31, 2018. For further information and discussion of the Bank’s joint and several liability for FHLBank consolidated obligations, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Financial Condition” and “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 17 – Commitments and Contingencies.”
To meet the specific needs of certain investors, fixed and adjustable rate consolidated obligation bonds may contain embedded call options or other features that result in complex coupon payment terms. When these consolidated obligation bonds are issued on behalf of the Bank, typically the Bank simultaneously enters into interest rate exchange agreements with features that offset the complex features of the bonds and, in effect, convert the bonds to adjustable rate instruments. For example, the Bank uses fixed rate callable bonds that are typically offset with interest rate exchange agreements with call features that offset the call options embedded in the callable bonds.
At September 30, 2019, the notional amount of interest rate exchange agreements associated with the advances-related business totaled $82.9 billion, of which $43.8 billion were hedging advances, $33.9 billion were hedging consolidated obligations, and $5.2 billion were economically hedging non-MBS investments. At December 31, 2018, the notional amount of interest rate exchange agreements associated with the advances-related business totaled $89.4 billion, of which $39.3 billion were hedging advances, $49.6 billion were hedging consolidated obligations, and $0.5 billion were economically hedging trading securities. The hedges associated with advances and consolidated obligations were primarily used to convert the fixed rate cash flows of the advances and consolidated obligations to adjustable rate cash flows or to manage the interest rate sensitivity and net repricing gaps of assets, liabilities, and interest rate exchange agreements.
FHLBank System consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes, along with similar debt securities issued by other GSEs such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are generally referred to as agency debt. The costs of debt issued by the FHLBanks and the other GSEs generally rise and fall with increases and decreases in general market interest rates.
The following table presents a comparison of selected market interest rates as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. The Federal Reserve lowered the target range for overnight Federal funds for the second time since yearend. As of September 30, 2019, the SOFR, 3-month U.S. Treasury Bill, 3-month LIBOR, 2-year U.S. Treasury notes, and 5-year U.S. Treasury note rates declined relative to December 31, 2018.

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Selected Market Interest Rates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Market Instrument
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
September 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Federal Reserve target range for overnight Federal funds
1.75-2.00
%
 
2.25-2.50
%
 
2.00-2.25
%
 
1.25-1.50
%
Secured Overnight Financing Rate
2.35
 
 
3.00
 
 
N/A
 
 
N/A
 
3-month Treasury bill
1.78
 
 
2.36
 
 
2.16
 
 
1.36
 
3-month LIBOR
2.09
 
 
2.81
 
 
2.40
 
 
1.69
 
2-year Treasury note
1.62
 
 
2.49
 
 
2.82
 
 
1.89
 
5-year Treasury note
1.55
 
 
2.51
 
 
2.95
 
 
2.21
 
Mortgage-Related Business. The mortgage-related business consists of MBS investments, mortgage loans acquired through the Mortgage Partnership Finance® (MPF®) Program, and the related financing and hedging instruments. (“Mortgage Partnership Finance,” “MPF,” and “MPF Xtra” are registered trademarks of the FHLBank of Chicago.) Adjusted net interest income for this segment is derived primarily from the difference, or spread, between the yield on the MBS investments and mortgage loans and the cost of the consolidated obligations funding those assets, including the net settlements from associated interest rate exchange agreements.
At September 30, 2019, assets associated with this segment were $22.0 billion (21% of total assets), an increase of $0.9 billion from $21.1 billion at December 31, 2018 (19% of total assets).
Adjusted net interest income for this segment was $60 million in the third quarter of 2019, a decrease of $11 million, or 15%, compared with $71 million in the third quarter of 2018. In the first nine months of 2019, adjusted net interest income for this segment was $186 million, a decrease of $33 million, or 15%, compared to $219 million in the first nine months of 2018. The decrease in adjusted net interest income was due to lower spreads on mortgage-related assets, primarily caused by lower spreads on new MBS investments, higher premium amortization expense, and lower accretion-related income, which more than offset the impact of higher average balances of MBS investments and mortgage loans.
Adjusted net interest income for this segment represented 45% and 46% of total adjusted net interest income for the third quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 44% and 48% of total adjusted net interest income for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, respectively.
MBS Investments – The Bank’s MBS portfolio was $18.6 billion at September 30, 2019, compared with $17.9 billion at December 31, 2018. During the first nine months of 2019, the Bank’s MBS portfolio increased primarily because of $2.8 billion in new agency MBS investment purchases and an increase in basis adjustments for active hedging relationships of $0.6 billion, partially offset by $2.9 billion in principal repayments. Average MBS investments were $18.1 billion in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of $1.9 billion from $16.2 billion in the third quarter of 2018. Average MBS investments were $17.9 billion in the first nine months of 2019, an increase of $1.2 billion from $16.7 billion in the first nine months of 2018. For a discussion of the composition of the Bank’s MBS portfolio, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Investments.”
Interest rate payment terms for MBS investments classified as trading, AFS, and HTM at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, are shown in the following table:

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MBS Investments: Interest Rate Payment Terms
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Fair value of trading securities:
 
 
 
Adjustable rate
$
4

 
$
5

Total trading securities
$
4

 
$
5

Amortized cost of AFS securities:
 
 
 
Fixed rate
$
7,863

 
$
4,506

Adjustable rate
1,877

 
2,170

Total AFS securities
$
9,740

 
$
6,676

Amortized cost of HTM securities:
 
 
 
Fixed rate
$
2,331

 
$
2,950

Adjustable rate
6,203

 
8,042

Total HTM securities
$
8,534

 
$
10,992

MPF Program – Under the MPF Program, the Bank may purchase from members, for its own portfolio, conventional conforming fixed rate mortgage loans under the MPF Original product and mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the MPF Government product. In addition, the Bank may facilitate the purchase of conforming fixed rate mortgage loans from members for concurrent sale to Fannie Mae under the MPF Xtra product; of jumbo fixed rate mortgage loans for concurrent sale to Redwood Residential Acquisition Corporation, a subsidiary of Redwood Trust, Inc., a real estate investment trust, under the MPF Direct product; and of government-insured or government-guaranteed mortgage loans that will be packaged into securities backed by the mortgage loans and guaranteed by Ginnie Mae under the MPF Government MBS product. When members sell mortgage loans under the MPF Xtra, MPF Direct, and MPF Government MBS products, the loans are sold to a third-party investor and are not recorded on the Bank’s Statements of Condition.
As of September 30, 2019, all mortgage loans purchased by the Bank under the MPF Program were qualifying conventional conforming fixed rate, first lien mortgage loans with fully amortizing loan terms of up to 30 years. A conventional loan is one that is not insured by the federal government or any of its agencies. Conforming loan size, which is established annually as required by Finance Agency regulations, may not exceed the loan limits set by the Finance Agency each year. All MPF loans are secured by owner-occupied, one- to four-unit residential properties or single-unit second homes. The Bank purchased $910 million in eligible loans under the MPF Original product during 2019.
Mortgage loan balances increased to $3.4 billion at September 30, 2019, from $3.1 billion at December 31, 2018, an increase of $0.3 billion. Average mortgage loans were $3.4 billion in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of $0.6 billion from $2.8 billion in the third quarter of 2018. Average mortgage loans were $3.2 billion in the first nine months of 2019, an increase of $0.7 billion from $2.5 billion in the first nine months of 2018.
At September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Bank held conventional conforming fixed rate mortgage loans purchased under one of two MPF products, MPF Plus or MPF Original, which are described in greater detail in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Credit Risk – MPF Program” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K. Mortgage loan balances at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, were as follows:

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Mortgage Loan Balances by MPF Product Type
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

MPF Plus
$
186

 
$
213

MPF Original
3,116

 
2,754

Subtotal
3,302

 
2,967

Unamortized premiums
83

 
104

Unamortized discounts
(3
)
 
(5
)
Mortgage loans held for portfolio
3,382

 
3,066

Less: Allowance for credit losses

 

Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net
$
3,382

 
$
3,066

The Bank performs periodic reviews of its mortgage loan portfolio to identify probable credit losses in the portfolio and to determine the likelihood of collection on the loans in the portfolio. For more information on the Bank’s mortgage loan portfolio, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Credit Risk – MPF Program” and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates – Allowance for Credit Losses – Mortgage Loans Acquired Under the MPF Program” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10‑K.
Borrowings – Total consolidated obligations funding the mortgage-related business increased $0.9 billion to $22.0 billion at September 30, 2019, from $21.1 billion at December 31, 2018. For further information and discussion of the Bank’s joint and several liability for FHLBank consolidated obligations, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Financial Condition” and “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 17 – Commitments and Contingencies.”
The notional amount of derivative instruments associated with the mortgage-related business totaled $13.2 billion at September 30, 2019, of which $5.5 billion were hedging or were associated with consolidated obligations funding the mortgage portfolio, $7.6 billion were associated with MBS, and $0.1 billion were associated with mortgage delivery commitments. The notional amount of derivative instruments associated with the mortgage-related business totaled $12.1 billion at December 31, 2018, of which $6.9 billion were hedging or were associated with consolidated obligations funding the mortgage portfolio and $5.2 billion were associated with MBS.
For information on the Bank’s management of interest rate risk and market risk related to the mortgage-related business segment, see “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”
Interest Rate Exchange Agreements
A derivative transaction or interest rate exchange agreement is a financial contract whose fair value is generally derived from changes in the value of an underlying asset or liability. The Bank uses interest rate swaps; interest rate cap and floor agreements; and callable and putable interest rate swaps (collectively, interest rate exchange agreements) to manage its exposure to market risks inherent in its ordinary course of business, including its lending, investment, and funding activities. For more information on the primary strategies that the Bank employs for using interest rate exchange agreements and the associated market risks, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Market Risk – Interest Rate Exchange Agreements” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
The following table summarizes the Bank’s interest rate exchange agreements by type of hedged item, hedging instrument, associated hedging strategy, accounting designation as specified under the accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities, and notional amount as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.

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Interest Rate Exchange Agreements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
Notional Amount
Hedging Instrument
 
Hedging Strategy
 
Accounting Designation
 
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Hedged Item: Advances
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pay fixed, receive adjustable interest rate swap
 
Fixed rate advance converted to an adjustable rate
 
Fair Value Hedge
 
$
27,093

 
$
30,045

Pay adjustable, receive adjustable basis swap
 
Adjustable rate advance converted to another adjustable rate index
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
7,550

 

Received fixed, pay adjustable interest rate swap
 
Adjustable rate advance converted to a fixed rate
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
2,160

 
2,237

Pay fixed, receive adjustable interest rate swap
 
Fixed rate advance converted to an adjustable rate
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
3,006

 
1,815

Pay fixed, receive adjustable interest rate swap; swap may be callable at the Bank’s option or putable at the counterparty’s option
 
Fixed rate advance (with or without an embedded cap) converted to an adjustable rate; advance and swap may be callable or putable; matched to advance accounted for under the fair value option
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
3,918

 
5,079

Interest rate cap or floor
 
Interest rate cap or floor embedded in an adjustable rate advance; matched to advance accounted for under the fair value option
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
30

 
83

Subtotal Economic Hedges(1)
 
 
 
 
 
16,664

 
9,214

Total
 
 
 
 
 
43,757

 
39,259

Hedged Item: Non-Callable Bonds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Receive fixed or structured, pay adjustable interest rate swap
 
Fixed rate or structured rate non-callable bond converted to an adjustable rate
 
Fair Value Hedge
 
3,062

 
4,496

Receive fixed or structured, pay adjustable interest rate swap
 
Fixed rate or structured rate non-callable bond converted to an adjustable rate
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
525

 
1,596

Receive fixed or structured, pay adjustable interest rate swap
 
Fixed rate or structured rate non-callable bond converted to an adjustable rate; matched to non-callable bond accounted for under the fair value option
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
170

 
235

Basis swap
 
Fixed rate or adjustable rate non-callable bond previously converted to an adjustable rate index, converted to another adjustable rate index to reduce interest rate sensitivity and repricing gaps
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
4,235

 
19,710

Subtotal Economic Hedges(1)
 
 
 
 
 
4,930

 
21,541

Total
 
 
 
 
 
7,992

 
26,037



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Interest Rate Exchange Agreements (continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
Notional Amount
Hedging Instrument
 
Hedging Strategy
 
Accounting Designation
 
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Hedged Item: Callable Bonds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Receive fixed or structured, pay adjustable interest rate swap with an option to call at the counterparty’s option
 
Fixed or structured rate callable bond converted to an adjustable rate; swap is callable
 
Fair Value Hedge
 
2,013

 
2,214

Receive fixed or structured, pay adjustable interest rate swap with an option to call at the counterparty’s option
 
Fixed or structured rate callable bond converted to an adjustable rate; swap is callable
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
2,077

 
3,657

Receive fixed or structured, pay adjustable interest rate swap with an option to call at the counterparty’s option
 
Fixed or structured rate callable bond converted to an adjustable rate; swap is callable; matched to callable bond accounted for under the fair value option
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
405

 
1,789

Subtotal Economic Hedges(1)
 
 
 
 
 
2,482

 
5,446

Total
 
 
 
 
 
4,495

 
7,660

Hedged Item: Discount Notes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pay fixed, receive adjustable callable interest rate swap
 
Discount note, which may have been previously converted to an adjustable rate, converted to fixed rate callable debt that offsets the prepayment risk of mortgage assets
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
1,205

 
1,725

Basis swap or receive fixed, pay adjustable interest rate swap
 
Discount note converted to short-term adjustable rate to hedge repricing gaps
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
24,654

 
20,095

Pay fixed, receive adjustable non-callable interest rate swap
 
Discount note, which may have been previously converted to an adjustable rate, converted to fixed rate non-callable debt that offsets the interest rate risk of mortgage assets
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
1,050

 
960

Total
 
 
 
 
 
26,909

 
22,780

Hedged Item: Investment Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pay fixed, receive adjustable interest rate swap

 
Fixed rate investment securities converted to an adjustable rate
 
Fair Value Hedge
 
11,859

 
3,749

Basis swap
 
Basis swap hedging adjustable rate Federal Farm Credit Bank (FFCB) bonds
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 

 
500

Interest rate cap
 
Interest rate cap used to offset cap risk embedded in floating rate investment securities
 
Economic Hedge(1)
 
980

 
1,480

Subtotal Economic Hedges(1)
 
 
 
 
 
980

 
1,980

Total
 
 
 
 
 
12,839

 
5,729

Stand-Alone Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage delivery commitments
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
95

 
12

Total
 
 
 
 
 
95

 
12

Total Notional Amount
 
 
 
 
 
$
96,087

 
$
101,477


(1)
Economic hedges are derivatives that are matched to balance sheet instruments or other derivatives that do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting under the accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities.
The following tables categorize the notional amounts and estimated fair values of the Bank’s derivative instruments, unrealized gains and losses from the related hedged items, and estimated fair value gains and losses from financial instruments carried at fair value by type of accounting treatment and product as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.

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Derivative Instruments
Notional Amounts and Estimated Fair Values

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Notional
Amount

 
Fair Value of
Derivatives

 
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
on Hedged
Items

 
Financial
Instruments
Carried at
Fair Value

 
Difference

Fair value hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances
$
27,093

 
$
5

 
$
293

 
$

 
$
298

Non-callable bonds
3,062

 
(4
)
 
(14
)
 

 
(18
)
Callable bonds
2,013

 
(1
)
 
1

 

 

Treasury securities
5,250

 

 
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
MBS
6,609

 
(519
)
 
647

 

 
128

Subtotal
44,027

 
(519
)
 
922

 

 
403

Not qualifying for hedge accounting:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances
16,664

 
(8
)
 

 
83

 
75

Non-callable bonds
4,930

 
4

 

 
(2
)
 
2

Callable bonds
2,482

 
(1
)
 

 
1

 

Discount notes
26,909

 

 

 

 

MBS
980

 

 

 

 

Mortgage delivery commitments
95

 

 

 

 

Subtotal
52,060

 
(5
)
 

 
82

 
77

Total excluding accrued interest
96,087

 
(524
)
 
922

 
82

 
480

Accrued interest

 
(1
)
 
18

 
9

 
26

Total
$
96,087

 
$
(525
)
 
$
940

 
$
91

 
$
506

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Notional
Amount

 
Fair Value of
Derivatives

 
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
on Hedged
Items

 
Financial
Instruments
Carried at
Fair Value

 
Difference

Fair value hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances
$
30,045

 
$
(14
)
 
$
(32
)
 
$

 
$
(46
)
Non-callable bonds
4,496

 
(9
)
 
17

 

 
8

Callable bonds
2,214

 
(30
)
 
31

 

 
1

MBS
3,749

 
(42
)
 
91

 

 
49

Subtotal
40,504

 
(95
)
 
107

 

 
12

Not qualifying for hedge accounting:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances
9,214

 
11

 

 
(43
)
 
(32
)
Non-callable bonds
21,541

 
5

 

 

 
5

Callable bonds
5,446

 
(46
)
 

 
14

 
(32
)
Discount notes
22,780

 
24

 

 

 
24

FFCB bonds
500

 
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
MBS
1,480

 
1

 

 

 
1

Mortgage delivery commitments
12

 

 

 

 

Subtotal
60,973

 
(6
)
 

 
(29
)
 
(35
)
Total excluding accrued interest
101,477

 
(101
)
 
107

 
(29
)
 
(23
)
Accrued interest

 
40

 
(63
)
 
4

 
(19
)
Total
$
101,477

 
$
(61
)
 
$
44

 
$
(25
)
 
$
(42
)
Credit Risk. For a discussion of derivatives credit exposure, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Derivative Counterparties.”

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Concentration Risk. The following table presents the concentration in derivatives with derivative counterparties whose outstanding notional balances represented 10% or more of the Bank’s total notional amount of derivatives outstanding as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
Concentration of Derivative Counterparties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Derivative Counterparty
Credit  
Rating(1)  
 
Notional
Amount

 
Percentage of
Total
Notional Amount

 
Credit  
Rating(1)  
 
Notional
Amount

 
Percentage of
Total
Notional Amount

Uncleared
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Others
At least BBB
 
$
16,241

 
17
%
 
At least BBB
 
$
24,282

 
24
%
Subtotal uncleared
 
 
16,241

 
17

 
 
 
24,282

 
24

Cleared
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LCH Ltd(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
A
 
53,191

 
55

 
A
 
46,425

 
46

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
A
 
26,560

 
28

 
A
 
30,758

 
30

Subtotal cleared
 
 
79,751

 
83

 
 
 
77,183

 
76

Total(3)
 
 
$
95,992

 
100
%
 
 
 
$
101,465

 
100
%

(1)
The credit ratings used by the Bank are based on the lower of Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) or S&P Global Ratings (S&P) ratings. 
(2)
London Clearing House (LCH) Ltd is the Bank’s counterparty for all of its cleared swaps and was upgraded from A+ to AA- by S&P on May 21, 2019. On August 1, 2019, S&P placed LCH Ltd’s AA- rating on CreditWatch Negative after its ultimate parent London Stock Exchange Group PLC (LSE Group) announced a major acquisition. For purposes of clearing swaps with LCH Ltd, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are the Bank’s clearing agents.
(3)
Total notional amount at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, does not include $95 million and $12 million of mortgage delivery commitments with members, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Bank’s financial strategies are designed to enable the Bank to safely expand and contract its assets, liabilities, and capital as membership composition and member credit needs change. The Bank’s liquidity and capital resources are designed to support its financial strategies. The Bank’s primary source of liquidity is its access to the debt capital markets through consolidated obligation issuance. The maintenance of the Bank’s capital resources is governed by its capital plan.
Liquidity
The Bank strives to maintain the liquidity necessary to repay maturing consolidated obligations for which it is the primary obligor, meet other obligations and commitments, and meet expected and unexpected member credit demands. The Bank monitors its financial position to maintain ready access to available funds to meet normal transaction requirements, take advantage of appropriate investment opportunities, and manage unforeseen liquidity demands.
The Bank generally manages operational, contingent, and refinancing risks using a portfolio of cash and short-term investments and access to the debt capital markets. In addition, the Bank maintains alternate sources of funds, detailed in its contingent funding plan, which also includes an explanation of how sources of funds may be allocated under stressed market conditions, such as short-term operational disruptions at the Bank or the Office of Finance or short-term disruptions in the debt capital markets. The Bank maintains cash deposits, short-term and high-quality money market investments, and government and agency securities in amounts to satisfy these requirements and objectives.
The Bank has a regulatory contingent liquidity requirement to maintain at least 5 business days of liquidity to enable it to meet its obligations without issuance of new consolidated obligations. In addition, the Finance Agency

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has established base case liquidity guidelines that each FHLBank maintain sufficient on-balance sheet liquidity at least equal to its anticipated cash outflows, assuming no new consolidated obligation issuance, renewal of all maturing advances, a specified percentage drawdown on letters of credit balances, and certain Treasury investments as a source of funds. The Finance Agency’s guidance provides that base case liquidity should generally be maintained for 10 to 30 days. In addition, Finance Agency guidance specifies tolerance levels related to the size of each FHLBank’s funding gaps to measure the difference between assets and liabilities that are scheduled to mature during a specified period, expressed as a percentage of total assets. The guidance limits three-month and one-year funding gaps between the range of –10% to –20% and –25% to –35%, respectively. Funding gaps are measured at monthend, using the average ratio for the three most recent monthends.
In addition to the regulatory contingent liquidity requirement and the Finance Agency’s guidelines on contingent liquidity, the Bank models its cash commitments and expected cash flows on a daily basis to determine its projected liquidity position. If a market or operational disruption occurred that prevented the issuance of new consolidated obligations, the Bank could meet its obligations by: (i) allowing short-term liquid investments to mature, (ii) using eligible securities as collateral for repurchase agreement borrowings, and (iii) if necessary, allowing advances to mature without renewal. In addition, the Bank may be able to borrow on a short-term unsecured basis from other financial institutions (Federal funds purchased) or other FHLBanks (inter-FHLBank borrowings).
As of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Bank held total sources of funds in an amount that would have allowed the Bank to meet its liquidity needs for more than five consecutive business days without issuing new consolidated obligations, subject to certain conditions. The following table shows the Bank’s principal financial obligations due, estimated sources of funds available to meet those obligations, and the net difference between funds available and funds needed for the 5-business day period following September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
Principal Financial Obligations Due and Funds Available for Selected Period
 
 
 
 
 
As of September 30, 2019
 
As of December 31, 2018
(In millions)
5 Business Days
 
5 Business Days
Obligations due:
 
 
 
Demand deposits
$
659

 
$
283

Loans from other FHLBanks

 
250

Discount note and bond maturities and expected exercises of bond call options
3,832

 
4,485

Subtotal obligations due
4,491

 
5,018

Sources of available funds:
 
 
 
Maturing investments
14,497

 
11,312

Available cash
76

 
11

Proceeds from scheduled settlements of discount notes and bonds
40

 
350

Maturing advances and scheduled prepayments
4,751

 
6,946

Subtotal sources of available funds
19,364

 
18,619

Net funds available
$
14,873

 
$
13,601

For more information, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Liquidity” and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Liquidity Risk” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10‑K.

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Regulatory Capital Requirements
The FHLBank Act and Finance Agency regulations specify that each FHLBank must meet certain minimum regulatory capital standards. The Bank must maintain: (i) total regulatory capital in an amount equal to at least 4% of its total assets, (ii) leverage capital in an amount equal to at least 5% of its total assets, and (iii) permanent capital in an amount that is greater than or equal to its risk-based capital requirement. Because the Bank issues only Class B stock, regulatory capital and permanent capital for the Bank are both composed of retained earnings and Class B stock, including mandatorily redeemable capital stock (which is classified as a liability for financial reporting purposes). Regulatory capital and permanent capital do not include AOCI. Leverage capital is defined as the sum of permanent capital weighted by a 1.5 multiplier plus non-permanent capital. The risk-based capital requirement is equal to the sum of the Bank’s credit risk, market risk, and operations risk capital requirements, all of which are calculated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Finance Agency.
The following table shows the Bank’s compliance with the Finance Agency’s capital requirements at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
Regulatory Capital Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(Dollars in millions)
Required

 
Actual

 
Required

 
Actual

Risk-based capital
$
1,550

 
$
6,441

 
$
1,899

 
$
6,522

Total regulatory capital
$
4,166

 
$
6,441

 
$
4,373

 
$
6,522

Total regulatory capital ratio
4.00
%
 
6.18
%
 
4.00
%
 
5.97
%
Leverage capital
$
5,208

 
$
9,660

 
$
5,466

 
$
9,783

Leverage ratio
5.00
%
 
9.28
%
 
5.00
%
 
8.95
%
The Bank repurchased $977 million in excess capital stock during the first nine months of 2019. As a result of changes in the Bank’s capital plan, both capital stock and retained earnings are required to support regulatory capital compliance.
The Bank’s capital plan provides that the Bank may repurchase some or all of a shareholder’s excess capital stock, including any excess mandatorily redeemable capital stock, at the Bank’s discretion, subject to certain statutory and regulatory requirements. The Bank may also repurchase all of a member’s excess capital stock at a member’s request, at the Bank’s discretion, subject to certain statutory and regulatory requirements. A shareholder’s excess capital stock is defined as any capital stock holdings in excess of the shareholder’s minimum capital stock requirement, as established by the Bank’s capital plan. The Bank’s practice is to repurchase the surplus capital stock of all members and the excess capital stock of all former members on a daily schedule. Surplus capital stock is defined as any stock holdings in excess of 115% of a member’s minimum stock requirement. The Bank calculates the amount of stock to be repurchased each business day based on the shareholder’s capital stock outstanding after all stock transactions are completed for the day, ensuring that each member and former member would continue to meet its minimum capital stock requirement after the repurchase. The Bank may change this practice at any time.
The Bank’s capital requirements are more fully discussed in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 15 – Capital” in the Bank’s 2018 10-K.

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Risk Management
The Bank has an integrated corporate governance and internal control framework designed to support effective management of the Bank’s business activities and the risks inherent in these activities. As part of this framework, the Bank’s Board of Directors has adopted a Risk Governance Policy that outlines the key roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and management and sets forth how the Bank is organized to achieve its risk management objectives, including the implementation of the Bank’s strategic objectives, risk management strategies, corporate governance, and standards of conduct. The policy also establishes the Bank’s risk governance organizational structure and identifies the general roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and management in establishing risk management policies, procedures, and guidelines; in overseeing the enterprise risk profile; and in implementing enterprise risk management processes and business strategies. The policy establishes an independent risk oversight function to identify, assess, measure, monitor, and report on the enterprise risk profile and risk management capabilities of the Bank. For more information, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management” in the Bank’s 2018 10-K.
Advances. The Bank manages the credit risk of advances and other credit products by setting the credit and collateral terms available to individual members and housing associates based on their creditworthiness and on the quality and value of the assets they pledge as collateral. The Bank also has procedures to assess the mortgage loan quality and documentation standards of institutions that pledge mortgage loan collateral. In addition, the Bank has collateral policies and restricted lending procedures in place to help manage its exposure to institutions that experience difficulty in meeting their capital requirements or other standards of creditworthiness. These credit and collateral policies balance the Bank’s dual goals of meeting the needs of members and housing associates as a reliable source of liquidity and mitigating credit risk by adjusting credit and collateral terms in view of deterioration in creditworthiness. The Bank has never experienced a credit loss on an advance.
Pursuant to the Bank’s lending agreements with its borrowers, the Bank limits extensions of credit to individual borrowers to a percentage of the market value or unpaid principal balance of the borrower’s pledged collateral, known as the borrowing capacity, which the Bank can change from time to time. The borrowing capacity percentage varies according to several factors, including the charter type of the institution, the collateral type, the value assigned to the collateral, the results of the Bank’s collateral field review of the borrower’s collateral, the pledging method used for loan collateral (specific identification or blanket lien), the amount of loan data provided (detailed or summary reporting), the data reporting frequency (monthly or quarterly), the borrower’s financial strength and condition, and any institution-specific collateral risks. Under the terms of the Bank’s lending agreements, the aggregate borrowing capacity of a borrower’s pledged eligible collateral must meet or exceed the total amount of the borrower’s outstanding advances, other extensions of credit, and certain other borrower obligations and liabilities. The Bank monitors each borrower’s aggregate borrowing capacity and collateral requirements on a daily basis by comparing the institution’s borrowing capacity to its obligations to the Bank.
In addition, the total amount of advances made available to each member or housing associate may be limited by the financing availability assigned by the Bank, which is generally expressed as a percentage of the member’s or housing associate’s assets, which the Bank can change from time to time. The amount of financing availability is generally determined by the creditworthiness of the member or housing associate.
When a nonmember financial institution acquires some or all of the assets and liabilities of a member, including outstanding advances and Bank capital stock, the Bank may allow the advances to remain outstanding, at its discretion. The nonmember borrower is required to meet the Bank’s applicable credit, collateral, and capital stock requirements, including requirements regarding creditworthiness and collateral borrowing capacity.

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The following tables present a summary of the status of the credit outstanding and overall collateral borrowing capacity of the Bank’s member and nonmember borrowers as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Bank’s internal credit ratings stayed the same or improved for the majority of members and nonmember borrowers.
Member and Nonmember Credit Outstanding and Collateral Borrowing Capacity
by Credit Quality Rating
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
All Members and
Nonmembers
 
Members and Nonmembers with Credit Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateral Borrowing Capacity(2)
Member or Nonmember
Credit Quality Rating
Number

 
Number

 
Credit
Outstanding(1)

 
Total

 
Used

1-3
272

 
149

 
$
81,025

 
$
244,569

 
33
%
4-6
54

 
32

 
2,118

 
12,528

 
17

7-10
6

 
5

 
36

 
74

 
49

Subtotal
332

 
186

 
83,179

 
257,171

 
32

CDFIs
7

 
5

 
90

 
96

 
94

Housing associates
2

 

 

 

 

Total
341

 
191

 
$
83,269

 
$
257,267

 
32
%
December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All Members and
Nonmembers
 
Members and Nonmembers with Credit Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateral Borrowing Capacity(2)
Member or Nonmember
Credit Quality Rating
Number

 
Number

 
Credit
Outstanding(1)

 
Total

 
Used

1-3
267

 
161

 
$
90,322

 
$
242,351

 
37
%
4-6
56

 
35

 
1,183

 
5,576

 
21

7-10
3

 
2

 
7

 
34

 
21

Subtotal
326

 
198

 
91,512

 
247,961

 
37

CDFIs
9

 
5

 
123

 
133

 
92

Housing associates
2

 
1

 
41

 
118

 
35

Total
337

 
204

 
$
91,676

 
$
248,212

 
37
%
(1)
Includes advances, letters of credit, the market value of swaps, estimated prepayment fees for certain borrowers, and the credit enhancement obligation on MPF loans.
(2)
Collateral borrowing capacity does not represent any commitment to lend on the part of the Bank.

Member and Nonmember Credit Outstanding and Collateral Borrowing Capacity
by Unused Borrowing Capacity
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Unused Borrowing Capacity
Number of Members and Nonmembers with
Credit Outstanding

 
Credit
Outstanding(1)

 
Collateral
Borrowing
Capacity(2)

0% – 10%
5

 
$
788

 
$
858

11% – 25%
8

 
2,544

 
3,202

26% – 50%
25

 
19,879

 
35,070

More than 50%
153

 
60,058

 
218,137

Total
191

 
$
83,269

 
$
257,267


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December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Unused Borrowing Capacity
Number of Members and Nonmembers with
Credit Outstanding

 
Credit
Outstanding(1)

 
Collateral
Borrowing
Capacity(2)

0% – 10%
5

 
$
128

 
$
134

11% – 25%
6

 
554

 
690

26% – 50%
33

 
54,697

 
93,168

More than 50%
160

 
36,297

 
154,220

Total
204

 
$
91,676

 
$
248,212

 
(1)
Includes advances, letters of credit, the market value of swaps, estimated prepayment fees for certain borrowers, and the credit enhancement obligation on MPF loans.
(2)
Collateral borrowing capacity does not represent any commitment to lend on the part of the Bank.
Based on the collateral pledged as security for advances, the Bank’s credit analyses of borrowers’ financial condition, and the Bank’s credit extension and collateral policies, the Bank expects to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the advances. Therefore, no allowance for credit losses on advances is deemed necessary by the Bank. The Bank has never experienced any credit losses on advances.
Securities pledged as collateral are assigned borrowing capacities that reflect the securities’ pricing volatility and market liquidity risks. Securities are delivered to the Bank’s custodian when they are pledged. The Bank prices securities collateral on a daily basis or twice a month, depending on the availability and reliability of external pricing sources. Securities that are normally priced twice a month may be priced more frequently in volatile market conditions. The Bank benchmarks the borrowing capacities for securities collateral to the market on a periodic basis and may review and change the borrowing capacity for any security type at any time. As of September 30, 2019, the borrowing capacities assigned to U.S. Treasury and agency securities ranged from 80% to 99% of their market value. The borrowing capacities assigned to private-label MBS, which must be rated AAA or AA when initially pledged, generally ranged from 65% to 90% of their market value, depending on the underlying collateral (residential mortgage loans, home equity loans, or commercial real estate loans), the rating, and the subordination structure of the respective securities.
The following table presents the securities collateral pledged by all members and by nonmembers with credit outstanding at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
Composition of Securities Collateral Pledged
by Members and by Nonmembers with Credit Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Securities Type with Current Credit Ratings
Current Par

 
Borrowing
Capacity

 
Current Par

 
Borrowing
Capacity

U.S. Treasury (bills, notes, bonds)
$
152

 
$
153

 
$
1,966

 
$
1,899

Agency (notes, subordinated debt, structured notes, indexed amortization notes, and Small Business Administration pools)
2,962

 
2,917

 
3,276

 
3,168

Agency pools and collateralized mortgage obligations
8,270

 
8,018

 
9,245

 
8,643

Private-label commercial MBS – publicly registered investment-grade-rated senior tranches
5

 
5

 
3

 
3

PLRMBS – private placement investment-grade-rated senior tranches
50

 
38

 
58

 
43

Municipal Bonds – investment-grade-rated
2

 
2

 

 

Total
$
11,441

 
$
11,133

 
$
14,548

 
$
13,756

With respect to loan collateral, most borrowers may choose to pledge loan collateral by specific identification or under a blanket lien. Insurance companies, CDFIs, and housing associates are required to pledge loan collateral by specific identification with monthly reporting. All other borrowers pledging by specific identification must provide a detailed listing of all the loans pledged to the Bank on a monthly basis. With a blanket lien, a borrower generally

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pledges the following loan types, whether or not the individual loans are eligible to receive borrowing capacity: all loans secured by real estate; all loans made for commercial, corporate, or business purposes; and all participations in these loans. Borrowers pledging under a blanket lien may provide a detailed listing of loans or may use a summary reporting method.
The Bank may require certain borrowers to deliver pledged loan collateral to the Bank for one or more reasons, including the following: the borrower is a de novo institution (chartered within the last three years), an insurance company, a CDFI, or a housing associate; the Bank is concerned about the borrower’s creditworthiness; or the Bank is concerned about the maintenance of its collateral or the priority of its security interest. With the exception of insurance companies, CDFIs, and housing associates, borrowers required to deliver loan collateral must pledge those loans under a blanket lien with detailed reporting.
As of September 30, 2019, of the loan collateral pledged to the Bank, 24% was pledged by 27 institutions by specific identification, 50% was pledged by 115 institutions under a blanket lien with detailed reporting, and 26% was pledged by 131 institutions under a blanket lien with summary reporting.
As of September 30, 2019, the Bank’s maximum borrowing capacities as a percentage of the assigned market value of mortgage loan collateral pledged under a blanket lien with detailed reporting were as follows: 90% for first lien residential mortgage loans, 88% for multifamily mortgage loans, 88% for commercial mortgage loans, and 77% for second lien residential mortgage loans. The maximum borrowing capacity for small business, small agribusiness, and small farm loans was 50% of the unpaid principal balance, although most of these loans are pledged under blanket lien with summary reporting, with a maximum borrowing capacity of 25%. The highest borrowing capacities are available to borrowers that pledge under a blanket lien with detailed reporting because the detailed loan information allows the Bank to assess the value of the collateral more precisely and because additional collateral is pledged under the blanket lien that may not receive borrowing capacity but may be liquidated to repay advances in the event of default. The Bank may review and change the maximum borrowing capacity for any type of loan collateral at any time.
The table below presents the mortgage loan collateral pledged by all members and by nonmembers with credit outstanding at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
Composition of Loan Collateral Pledged
by Members and by Nonmembers with Credit Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Loan Type
Unpaid Principal
Balance

 
Borrowing
Capacity

 
Unpaid Principal
Balance

 
Borrowing
Capacity

First lien residential mortgage loans
$
178,746

 
$
154,741

 
$
171,487

 
$
144,748

Second lien residential mortgage loans and home equity lines of credit
17,953

 
9,723

 
19,149

 
10,539

Multifamily mortgage loans
31,808

 
24,530

 
29,200

 
22,054

Commercial mortgage loans
73,236

 
52,490

 
74,039

 
52,365

Loan participations(1)
4,825

 
3,641

 
5,207

 
3,818

Small business, small farm, and small agribusiness loans
4,091

 
1,009

 
3,774

 
932

Other
3

 

 

 

Total
$
310,662

 
$
246,134

 
$
302,856

 
$
234,456

(1)
The unpaid principal balance for loan participations is 100% of the outstanding loan amount. The borrowing capacity for loan participations is based on the participated amount pledged to the Bank.
The Bank holds a security interest in subprime residential mortgage loans pledged as collateral. Subprime loans are defined as loans with a borrower FICO score of 660 or less at origination, or if the original FICO score is not available, as loans with a current borrower FICO score of 660 or less. At September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the unpaid principal balance of these loans totaled $7 billion and $8 billion, respectively. The Bank reviews

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and assigns borrowing capacities to subprime mortgage loans as it does for all other types of loan collateral, taking into account the known credit attributes in the pricing of the loans. All advances, including those made to borrowers pledging subprime mortgage loans, are required to be fully collateralized. The Bank limits the amount of borrowing capacity that may be supported by subprime collateral.
Investments. The Bank has adopted credit policies and exposure limits for investments that promote risk limitation, diversification, and liquidity. These policies determine eligible counterparties and restrict the amounts and terms of the Bank’s investments with any given counterparty according to the Bank’s own capital position as well as the capital and creditworthiness of the counterparty.
The Bank monitors its investments for substantive changes in relevant market conditions and any declines in fair value. For securities in an unrealized loss position because of factors other than movements in interest rates, such as widening of mortgage asset spreads, the Bank considers whether it expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security by comparing the best estimate of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. If the Bank’s best estimate of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, the difference is considered the credit loss.
When the fair value of an individual investment security falls below its amortized cost, the Bank evaluates whether the decline is other than temporary. The Bank recognizes an OTTI when it determines that it will be unable to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security and the fair value of the investment security is less than its amortized cost. The Bank considers its intent to hold the security and whether it is more likely than not that the Bank will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery of the remaining cost basis, and other factors. The Bank generally views changes in the fair value of the securities caused by movements in interest rates to be temporary.
The following tables present the Bank’s investment credit exposure at the dates indicated, based on the lowest of the long-term credit ratings provided by Moody’s, S&P, or Fitch Ratings (Fitch) ratings.

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Investment Credit Exposure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Carrying Value
 
Credit Rating(1)
 
 
 
 
Investment Type
AA

 
A

 
BBB

 
Below Investment Grade

 
Unrated

 
Total

Non-MBS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Housing finance agency bonds – CalHFA bonds
$

 
$
32

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
32

U.S. obligations – Treasury securities
5,287

 

 

 

 

 
5,287

Total non-MBS
5,287

 
32

 

 

 

 
5,319

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other U.S. obligations – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ginnie Mae
512

 

 

 

 

 
512

GSEs – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
1,186

 

 

 

 

 
1,186

Fannie Mae(2)
2,025

 
5

 

 
3

 

 
2,033

Subtotal
3,211

 
5

 

 
3

 

 
3,219

GSEs – multifamily:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
3,775

 

 

 

 

 
3,775

Fannie Mae
7,852

 

 

 

 

 
7,852

Subtotal
11,627










11,627

Total GSEs
14,838

 
5

 

 
3

 

 
14,846

PLRMBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
47

 
39

 
98

 
230

 
136

 
550

Alt-A
64

 
39

 
79

 
1,768

 
707

 
2,657

Total PLRMBS
111

 
78

 
177

 
1,998

 
843

 
3,207

Total MBS
15,461

 
83

 
177

 
2,001

 
843

 
18,565

Total securities
20,748

 
115

 
177

 
2,001

 
843

 
23,884

Interest-bearing deposits

 
2,035

 

 

 

 
2,035

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
7,700

 

 

 

 

 
7,700

Federal funds sold(3)
1,571

 
2,300

 

 

 

 
3,871

Total investments
$
30,019

 
$
4,450

 
$
177

 
$
2,001

 
$
843

 
$
37,490


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(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Carrying Value
 
Credit Rating(1)
 
 
 
Investment Type
AA

 
A

 
BBB

 
Below Investment Grade

 
Unrated

 
Total

Non-MBS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Housing finance agency bonds – CalHFA bonds
$

 
$
100

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
100

GSEs – FFCB bonds
656

 

 

 

 

 
656

Total non-MBS
656

 
100

 

 

 

 
756

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other U.S. obligations – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ginnie Mae
614

 

 

 

 

 
614

GSEs – single-family:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
1,506

 

 

 

 

 
1,506

Fannie Mae(2)
2,588

 
6

 

 
4

 

 
2,598

Subtotal
4,094

 
6

 

 
4

 

 
4,104

GSEs – multifamily:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freddie Mac
4,351

 

 

 

 

 
4,351

Fannie Mae
5,110

 

 

 

 

 
5,110

Subtotal
9,461

 

 

 

 

 
9,461

Total GSEs
13,555

 
6

 

 
4

 

 
13,565

PLRMBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
57

 
31

 
127

 
309

 
147

 
671

Alt-A
101

 
36

 
95

 
2,089

 
754

 
3,075

Total PLRMBS
158

 
67

 
222

 
2,398

 
901

 
3,746

Total MBS
14,327

 
73

 
222

 
2,402

 
901

 
17,925

Total securities
14,983

 
173

 
222

 
2,402

 
901

 
18,681

Interest-bearing deposits
15

 
2,540

 

 

 

 
2,555

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
7,300

 

 

 

 

 
7,300

Federal funds sold(3)
1,421

 
2,298

 
126

 

 

 
3,845

Total investments
$
23,719

 
$
5,011

 
$
348

 
$
2,402

 
$
901

 
$
32,381


(1)
Credit ratings of BB and lower are below investment grade.
(2)
The Bank has one security guaranteed by Fannie Mae but rated D by S&P because of extraordinary expenses incurred during bankruptcy of the security's sponsor.
(3)
Includes $141 million and $141 million at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively, in Federal funds sold to a member counterparty determined by the Bank to have an internal credit rating equivalent to an AA rating.
For all securities in its AFS and HTM portfolios, for Federal funds sold, and for securities purchased under agreements to resell, the Bank does not intend to sell any security and it is not more likely than not that the Bank will be required to sell any security before its anticipated recovery of the remaining amortized cost basis.
The Bank invests in short-term unsecured interest-bearing deposits, short-term unsecured Federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell, and negotiable certificates of deposit with member and nonmember counterparties, all of which are highly rated.
The Bank actively monitors its credit exposures and the credit quality of its counterparties, including an assessment of each counterparty’s financial performance, capital adequacy, likelihood of parental or sovereign support, and the current market perceptions of the counterparties. The Bank may also consider general macroeconomic and market conditions and political stability when establishing limits on unsecured investments with U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks. As a result of deteriorating financial condition or concerns about adverse economic or market developments, the Bank may reduce limits or terms on unsecured investments or suspend a counterparty.

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Finance Agency regulations limit the amount of unsecured credit that an individual FHLBank may extend to a single counterparty. This limit is calculated with reference to a percentage of either the FHLBank’s or the counterparty’s capital and to the counterparty’s overall credit rating. Under these regulations, the lesser of the FHLBank’s total regulatory capital or the counterparty’s Tier 1 capital is multiplied by a percentage specified in the regulation. The percentages used to determine the maximum amount of term extensions of unsecured credit range from 1% to 15%, depending on the counterparty’s overall credit rating. Term extensions of unsecured credit include on-balance sheet transactions, off-balance sheet commitments, and derivative transactions, but exclude overnight Federal funds sales, even if subject to a continuing contract. (See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Derivative Counterparties” for additional information related to derivatives exposure.)
Finance Agency regulations also permit the FHLBanks to extend additional unsecured credit to the same single counterparty for overnight sales of Federal funds, even if subject to a continuing contract. However, an FHLBank’s total unsecured credit to a single counterparty (total term plus additional overnight Federal funds unsecured credit) may not exceed twice the regulatory limit for term exposures (2% to 30% of the lesser of the FHLBank’s total regulatory capital or the counterparty’s Tier 1 capital, based on the counterparty’s overall credit rating). In addition, the FHLBanks are prohibited by Finance Agency regulation from investing in financial instruments issued by non-U.S. entities other than those issued by U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks.
Under Finance Agency regulations, the total amount of unsecured credit that an FHLBank may extend to a group of affiliated counterparties for term extensions of unsecured credit and overnight Federal funds sales, combined, may not exceed 30% of the FHLBank’s total capital. These limits on affiliated counterparty groups are in addition to the limits on extensions of unsecured credit applicable to any single counterparty within the affiliated group.
The following table presents the unsecured credit exposure with counterparties by investment type at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
Unsecured Investment Credit Exposure by Investment Type
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying Value(1)

(In millions)
September 30, 2019

 
December 31, 2018

Interest-bearing deposits
$
2,035

 
$
2,555

Federal funds sold
3,871

 
3,845

Total
$
5,906

 
$
6,400


(1)
Excludes unsecured investment credit exposure to U.S. government agencies and instrumentalities, government-sponsored enterprises, and supranational entities and does not include related accrued interest as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
The following table presents the credit ratings of the unsecured investment credit exposures presented by the domicile of the counterparty or the domicile of the counterparty’s parent for U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks, based on the lowest of the credit ratings provided by Moody’s, S&P, or Fitch ratings. This table does not reflect the foreign sovereign government’s credit rating. At September 30, 2019, 27% of the carrying value of unsecured investments held by the Bank were rated AA, and 40% of the Bank’s total unsecured investments were to U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks.

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Ratings of Unsecured Investment Credit Exposure by Domicile of Counterparty
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
  
Carrying Value(1)
 
Credit Rating(2)
 
Domicile of Counterparty
AA

 
A

 
Total

Domestic(3)
$
141

 
$
3,385

 
$
3,526

U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks:
 
 
 
 
 
Australia
1,180

 

 
1,180

Canada

 
700

 
700

France

 
250

 
250

Singapore
250

 

 
250

Total U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks
1,430

 
950

 
2,380

Total unsecured credit exposure
$
1,571

 
$
4,335

 
$
5,906


(1)
Excludes unsecured investment credit exposure to U.S. government agencies and instrumentalities, government-sponsored enterprises, and supranational entities and does not include related accrued interest as of September 30, 2019.
(2)
Does not reflect changes in ratings, outlook, or watch status occurring after September 30, 2019. These ratings represent the lowest rating available for each unsecured investment owned by the Bank, based on the ratings provided by Fitch, Moody’s, or S&P. The Bank’s internal rating may differ from this rating.
(3)
Includes $141 million at September 30, 2019, in Federal funds sold to a member counterparty determined by the Bank to have an internal credit rating equivalent to an AA rating.
The following table presents the contractual maturity of the Bank’s unsecured investment credit exposure by the domicile of the counterparty or the domicile of the counterparty’s parent for U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks. At September 30, 2019, 96% of the carrying value of unsecured investments held by the Bank had overnight maturities.
Contractual Maturity of Unsecured Investment Credit Exposure by Domicile of Counterparty
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
  
Carrying Value(1)
Domicile of Counterparty
Overnight

 
Due 31 Days Through 90 Days

 
Total

Domestic
$
3,526

 
$

 
$
3,526

U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks:
 
 
 
 
 
Australia
1,180

 

 
1,180

Canada
700

 

 
700

France
250

 

 
250

Singapore

 
250

 
250

Total U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks
2,130

 
250

 
2,380

Total unsecured credit exposure
$
5,656

 
$
250

 
$
5,906


(1)
Excludes unsecured investment credit exposure to U.S. government agencies and instrumentalities, government-sponsored enterprises, and supranational entities and does not include related accrued interest as of September 30, 2019.
The Bank’s investments may also include housing finance agency bonds issued by housing finance agencies located in Arizona, California, and Nevada, the three states that make up the Bank’s district. These bonds are federally taxable mortgage revenue bonds, collateralized by pools of first lien residential mortgage loans and credit-enhanced by bond insurance. The bonds held by the Bank are issued by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) and insured by either National Public Financial Guarantee (formerly MBIA Insurance Corporation), or Assured

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Guaranty Municipal Corporation (formerly Financial Security Assurance Incorporated). At September 30, 2019, all of the bonds were rated at least A by Moody’s or S&P.
For the Bank’s investments in housing finance agency bonds, which were issued by CalHFA, the gross unrealized losses were mainly due to an illiquid market, credit concerns regarding the underlying mortgage collateral, and credit concerns regarding the monoline insurance providers, causing these investments to be valued at a discount to their acquisition cost. The Bank independently modeled cash flows for the underlying collateral, using assumptions for default rates and loss severity that a market participant would deem reasonable, and concluded that the available credit support within the CalHFA structure more than offset the projected underlying collateral losses. The Bank determined that, as of September 30, 2019, all of the gross unrealized losses on the CalHFA bonds are temporary because the underlying collateral and credit enhancements were sufficient to protect the Bank from losses. As a result, the Bank expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. If conditions in the housing and mortgage markets and general business and economic conditions deteriorate, the fair value of the CalHFA bonds may decline further and the Bank may experience OTTI in future periods.
The Bank’s MBS investments include PLRMBS, all of which were AAA-rated at the time of purchase, and agency residential MBS, which are backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae. Some of the PLRMBS were issued by and/or purchased from members, former members, or their affiliates. The Bank has investment credit limits and terms for these investments that do not differ for members and nonmembers. Regulatory policy limits total MBS investments to three times the Bank’s regulatory capital at the time of purchase. At September 30, 2019, the Bank’s MBS portfolio was 284% of Bank regulatory capital (as determined in accordance with regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks). The Bank has not purchased any PLRMBS since the first quarter of 2008.
The Bank executes all MBS investments without preference to the status of the counterparty or the issuer of the investment as a nonmember, member, or affiliate of a member. When the Bank executes non-MBS investments with members, the Bank may give consideration to their secured credit availability and the Bank’s advances price levels.
At September 30, 2019, PLRMBS representing 13% of the amortized cost of the Bank’s MBS portfolio were labeled Alt-A by the issuer. These PLRMBS are generally collateralized by mortgage loans that are considered less risky than subprime loans but more risky than prime loans. These loans are generally made to borrowers with credit scores that are high enough to qualify for a prime mortgage loan, but the loans may not meet standard underwriting guidelines for documentation requirements, property type, or loan-to-value ratios.
As of September 30, 2019, the Bank’s investment in MBS had gross unrealized losses totaling $50 million, $19 million of which were related to PLRMBS. These gross unrealized losses were primarily due to illiquidity in the MBS market and market expectations of the credit performance of loan collateral underlying these securities, which caused these assets to be valued at discounts to their amortized cost.
For its agency MBS, the Bank expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities because the Bank determined that the strength of the issuers’ guarantees through direct obligations or support from the U.S. government is sufficient to protect the Bank from losses. As a result, the Bank determined that, as of September 30, 2019, all of the gross unrealized losses on its agency MBS are temporary.
To assess whether it expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of its PLRMBS, the Bank performed a cash flow analysis for all of its PLRMBS as of September 30, 2019, using two third-party models. The FHLBanks’ OTTI Committee developed a short-term housing price forecast with projected changes ranging from a decrease of 6.0% to an increase of 10.0% over the 12-month period beginning July 1, 2019. For the vast majority of markets, the projected short-term housing price changes range from an increase of 2.0% to an increase of 6.0%. Thereafter, a unique path is projected for each geographic area based on an internally developed framework derived from historical data.
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a best-estimate scenario and includes a base case housing price forecast that reflects the expectations for near- and long-term housing price behavior.
In addition to evaluating its PLRMBS under a base case (or best estimate) scenario, the Bank performed a cash flow analysis for each of these securities under a more adverse housing price scenario. This more adverse scenario was primarily based on a short-term housing price forecast that was five percentage points below the base case forecast, followed by a recovery path with annual rates of housing price growth that were 33.0% lower than the base case.
The following table shows the base case scenario and what the credit-related OTTI loss would have been under the more adverse housing price scenario at September 30, 2019:
OTTI Analysis Under Base Case and Adverse Case Scenarios
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Housing Price Scenario
 
Base Case
 
Adverse Case
(Dollars in millions)
Number of
Securities

 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance

 
Credit-
Related
OTTI(1)

 
Number of
Securities

 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance

 
Credit-
Related
OTTI(1)

Other-than-temporarily impaired PLRMBS backed by loans classified at origination as:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
1

 
$
43

 
$

 
1

 
$
43

 
$

Alt-A
8

 
187

 
(2
)
 
9

 
197

 
(3
)
Total
9

 
$
230

 
$
(2
)
 
10

 
$
240

 
$
(3
)

(1)
Amounts are for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
For more information on the Bank’s OTTI analysis and reviews, see “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 6 – Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Analysis.”
The following table presents the ratings of the Bank’s PLRMBS as of September 30, 2019, by collateral type at origination.
Unpaid Principal Balance of PLRMBS by Credit Rating
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Credit Rating(1) 
 
 
 
Collateral Type at Origination
AA

 
A

 
BBB

 
Below Investment Grade

 
Unrated

 
Total

Prime
$
47

 
$
38

 
$
97

 
$
238

 
$
157

 
$
577

Alt-A
64

 
39

 
81

 
1,946

 
806

 
2,936

Total par value
$
111

 
$
77

 
$
178

 
$
2,184

 
$
963

 
$
3,513


(1)
The credit ratings used by the Bank are based on the lowest of Fitch, Moody’s, or S&P ratings. Credit ratings of BB and lower are below investment grade.
The following table presents the ratings of the Bank’s other-than-temporarily impaired PLRMBS at September 30, 2019, by collateral type at origination.

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Unpaid Principal Balance of Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired PLRMBS by Credit Rating
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Credit Rating(1)
 
 
 
 
Collateral Type at Origination
AA

 
A

 
BBB

 
Below Investment Grade

 
Unrated

 
Total

Prime
$
2

 
$

 
$
3

 
$
125

 
$
151

 
$
281

Alt-A
16

 
12

 
78

 
1,909

 
803

 
2,818

Total par value
$
18

 
$
12

 
$
81

 
$
2,034

 
$
954

 
$
3,099

 

(1)
The credit ratings used by the Bank are based on the lowest of Fitch, Moody’s, or S&P ratings. Credit ratings of BB and lower are below investment grade.
For the Bank’s PLRMBS, the following table shows the amortized cost, estimated fair value, credit- and non-credit-related OTTI, performance of the underlying collateral based on the classification at the time of origination, and credit enhancement statistics by type of collateral. Credit enhancement is defined as the percentage of subordinated tranches and over-collateralization, if any, in a security structure that will absorb losses before the Bank will experience a loss on the security, expressed as a percentage of the underlying collateral balance. The credit enhancement figures include the additional credit enhancement required by the Bank (above the amounts required for an AAA rating by the credit rating agencies) for selected securities starting in late 2004, and for all securities starting in late 2005. The calculated weighted averages represent the dollar-weighted averages of all the PLRMBS in each category shown. The classification (prime or Alt-A) is based on the model used to run the estimated cash flows for the security, which may not necessarily be the same as the classification at the time of origination.
PLRMBS Credit Characteristics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underlying Collateral Performance and
Credit Enhancement Statistics
Collateral Type at Origination
Amortized
Cost

 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses(2)

 
Estimated
Fair
Value

 
Total
OTTI(1)

 
Non-
Credit-
Related
OTTI(1)

 
Credit-
Related
OTTI(1)

 
Weighted
Average
60+ Days
Collateral
Delinquency
Rate

 
Original
Weighted
Average
Credit
Support

 
Current
Weighted
Average
Credit
Support

Prime
$
530

 
$
(4
)
 
$
547

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
10.31
%
 
14.96
%
 
9.66
%
Alt-A
2,391

 
(15
)
 
2,661

 
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
 
12.04

 
24.08

 
6.39

Total
$
2,921

 
$
(19
)
 
$
3,208

 
$
(8
)
 
$

 
$
(8
)
 
11.76
%
 
22.58
%
 
6.93
%

(1)
Amounts are for the year ended September 30, 2019.
(2)
Represents total gross unrealized losses, including non-credit-related other-than-temporary impairment recognized in AOCI. The unpaid principal balance of Prime and Alt-A in a gross unrealized loss position was $190 million and $421 million, respectively, at September 30, 2019, and the amortized cost of Prime and Alt-A in a gross unrealized loss position was $190 million and $386 million, respectively, at September 30, 2019.
The following table presents a summary of the significant inputs used to determine potential OTTI credit losses in the Bank’s PLRMBS portfolio at September 30, 2019.

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Significant Inputs to OTTI Credit Analysis for All PLRMBS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Significant Inputs
 
Current
 
Prepayment Rates
 
Default Rates
 
Loss Severities
 
Credit Enhancement
Collateral Type at Origination
Weighted Average %
 
Weighted Average %
 
Weighted Average %
 
Weighted Average %
Prime
20.1
 
7.4
 
26.3
 
13.4
Alt-A
14.9
 
16.0
 
39.6
 
6.2
Total
15.5
 
15.0
 
38.1
 
7.0

Credit enhancement is defined as the subordinated tranches and over-collateralization, if any, in a security structure that will generally absorb losses before the Bank will experience a loss on the security, expressed as a percentage of the underlying collateral balance. The calculated averages represent the dollar-weighted averages of all the PLRMBS investments in each category shown. The classification (prime or Alt-A) is based on the model used to run the estimated cash flows for the security, which may not necessarily be the same as the classification at the time of origination.
The following table presents the fair value of the Bank’s PLRMBS as a percentage of the unpaid principal balance by collateral type at origination.
Fair Value of PLRMBS as a Percentage of Unpaid Principal Balance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateral Type at Origination
September 30,
2019

 
June 30,
2019

 
March 31,
2019

 
December 31,
2018

 
September 30,
2018

Weighted average of all Prime
94.56
%
 
94.95
%
 
94.82
%
 
94.54
%
 
96.25
%
Weighted average of all Alt-A
90.67

 
90.82

 
90.39

 
89.56

 
91.02

Weighted average of all PLRMBS
91.31
%
 
91.50
%
 
91.13
%
 
90.41
%
 
91.92
%
The Bank determined that, as of September 30, 2019, the gross unrealized losses on the PLRMBS that have not had an OTTI loss are primarily due to illiquidity in the PLRMBS market and market expectations of the credit performance of loan collateral underlying these securities, which caused these assets to be valued at discounts to their amortized cost. The Bank does not intend to sell these securities, it is not more likely than not that the Bank will be required to sell these securities before its anticipated recovery of the remaining amortized cost basis, and the Bank expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. As a result, the Bank determined that, as of September 30, 2019, all of the gross unrealized losses on these securities are temporary. The Bank will continue to monitor and analyze the performance of these securities to assess the likelihood of the recovery of the entire amortized cost basis of these securities as of each balance sheet date.
If conditions in the housing and mortgage markets and general business and economic conditions deteriorate, the fair value of MBS may decline further and the Bank may experience OTTI of additional PLRMBS in future periods, as well as further impairment of PLRMBS that were identified as other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2019. Additional future credit-related OTTI losses could adversely affect the Bank’s earnings and retained earnings and its ability to pay dividends and repurchase capital stock. The Bank cannot predict whether it will be required to record additional credit-related OTTI losses on its PLRMBS in the future.
The Bank has exposure to investment securities with interest rates indexed to LIBOR. The tables below present the unpaid principal balance of adjustable rate investment securities by interest rate index and LIBOR-indexed investment securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 2019. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Financial Condition” for more information on the LIBOR transition and on SOFR as an alternative market benchmark.

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Adjustable Rate Investment Securities by Interest Rate Index
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Interest rate index)
Trading Securities

 
AFS Securities

 
HTM Securities

Non-MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
LIBOR
$

 
$

 
$
32

Total non-MBS
$

 
$

 
$
32

MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
LIBOR
$

 
$
2,313

 
$
6,143

Other
4

 
8

 
63

Total MBS
$
4

 
$
2,321

 
$
6,206

Total adjustable rate investment securities
$
4

 
$
2,321

 
$
6,238

LIBOR-Indexed Investment Securities by Contractual Maturity
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Contractual maturity)
AFS Securities

 
HTM Securities

Non-MBS:
 
 
 
Due in 2022 and thereafter
$

 
$
32

MBS:
 
 
 
Due in 2022 and thereafter(1)(2)
$
2,313

 
$
6,143

Total LIBOR-indexed investment securities
$
2,313

 
$
6,175

(1)
MBS are presented by contractual maturity; however, their expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment fees.
(2)
For more information on the Bank’s Transition Plan, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Financial Condition.”
Derivative Counterparties. The Bank has also adopted credit policies and exposure limits for uncleared derivatives credit exposure. Over-the-counter derivatives may be either entered into directly with a counterparty (uncleared derivatives) or executed either with an executing dealer or on a swap execution facility and then cleared through a futures commission merchant (clearing agent) with a derivatives clearing organization (cleared derivatives).
Uncleared Derivatives. The Bank selects only highly rated derivative dealers and major banks (derivative dealer counterparties) that meet the Bank’s eligibility criteria to act as counterparties for its uncleared derivative activities. In addition, for all uncleared derivative transactions, the Bank has entered into master netting agreements and bilateral credit support agreements with all active derivative dealer counterparties that provide for delivery of collateral at specified levels to limit the Bank’s net unsecured credit exposure to these counterparties. Under these policies and agreements, the amount of unsecured credit exposure to an individual derivative dealer counterparty is set at zero (subject to a minimum transfer amount).
The Bank is subject to the risk of potential nonperformance by the counterparties to derivative agreements. A counterparty generally must deliver collateral to the Bank if the total market value of the Bank’s exposure to that counterparty rises above a specific trigger point. Currently, all of the Bank’s active uncleared derivative

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counterparties have a zero threshold. As a result of these risk mitigation initiatives, the Bank does not anticipate any credit losses on its uncleared derivative transactions with counterparties as of September 30, 2019.
Cleared Derivatives. The Bank is subject to nonperformance by the derivatives clearing organizations (clearinghouses) and clearing agents. The requirement that the Bank post initial and variation margin through a clearing agent, to the clearinghouse, exposes the Bank to institutional credit risk in the event that the clearing agent or the clearinghouse fails to meet its obligations. The use of cleared derivatives, however, mitigates the Bank’s overall credit risk exposure because a central counterparty is substituted for individual counterparties. Variation margin and initial margin are posted for changes in the value and risk profile of cleared derivatives. The Bank does not anticipate any credit losses on its cleared derivatives as of September 30, 2019.
The following table presents the Bank’s credit exposure to its derivative dealer counterparties at the dates indicated.
Credit Exposure to Derivative Dealer Counterparties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Counterparty Credit Rating(1)
Notional Amount

 
Net Fair Value of Derivatives Before Collateral

 
Cash Collateral Pledged
to/ (from) Counterparty

 
Noncash Collateral Pledged
to/ (from) Counterparty

 
Net Credit
Exposure to Counterparties

Asset positions with credit exposure:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cleared derivatives(2)
$
79,752

 
$
6

 
$
11

 
$
321

 
$
338

Liability positions with credit exposure:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Uncleared derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AA
2,314

 
(68
)
 
69

 

 
1

A
10,826

 
(410
)
 
414

 

 
4

BBB
757

 
(59
)
 
60

 

 
1

Total derivative positions with credit exposure to nonmember counterparties
93,649

 
(531
)
 
554

 
321

 
344

Member institutions(3)
95

 

 

 

 

Total
93,744

 
$
(531
)
 
$
554

 
$
321

 
$
344

Derivative positions without credit exposure
2,343

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total notional
$
96,087

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Counterparty Credit Rating(1)
Notional Amount

 
Net Fair Value of Derivatives Before Collateral

 
Cash Collateral Pledged
to/ (from) Counterparty

 
Net Credit
Exposure to Counterparties

Asset positions with credit exposure:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Uncleared derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AA
$
1,020

 
$

 
$

 
$

A
2,121

 
17

 
(16
)
 
1

Liability positions with credit exposure:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Uncleared derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A
1,223

 
(2
)
 
2

 

BBB
1,915

 

 

 

Cleared derivatives(2)
77,183

 
(15
)
 
199

 
184

Total derivative positions with credit exposure to nonmember counterparties
83,462

 

 
185

 
185

Member institutions(3)
12

 

 

 

Total
83,474

 
$

 
$
185

 
$
185

Derivative positions without credit exposure
18,003

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total notional
$
101,477

 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
The credit ratings used by the Bank are based on the lower of Moody's or S&P ratings.
(2)
Represents derivative transactions cleared with LCH Ltd, the Bank’s clearinghouse, which was upgraded from A+ to AA- by S&P on May 21, 2019. On August 1, 2019, S&P placed LCH Ltd’s AA- rating on CreditWatch Negative after its ultimate parent LSE Group announced a major acquisition.
(3)
Member institutions include mortgage delivery commitments with members.
The increase or decrease in the credit exposure net of cash collateral, from one period to the next, may be affected by changes in several variables, such as the size and composition of the portfolio, market values of derivatives, and accrued interest.
Based on the master netting arrangements, its credit analyses, and the collateral requirements in place with each counterparty, the Bank does not expect to incur any credit losses on its derivative agreements.
The Bank continues to execute LIBOR-indexed derivatives to manage interest rate risk and to monitor marketwide efforts to address fallback language related to LIBOR-indexed derivative transactions. The Bank has also begun to implement the Overnight Index Swap (OIS) rate as an alternative interest rate hedging strategy for certain financial instruments, rather than using LIBOR when entering into new derivative transactions. In addition, a SOFR-based derivatives market has begun to emerge. The tables below present the notional amount of variable rate derivatives by interest rate index and termination date at September 30, 2019. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Financial Condition” for more information on the LIBOR transition and on SOFR as an alternative market benchmark.

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Variable Rate Derivatives Outstanding by Interest Rate Index
 
 
(In millions)
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
(Interest rate index)
Notional Amount(1)
LIBOR
$
41,692

SOFR
23,647

OIS
40,923

Total Notional Amount
$
106,262

(1)
The total notional amount exceeds the actual total notional amount of derivatives outstanding because the Bank has basis swaps that are indexed to both LIBOR and SOFR.
LIBOR-Indexed Derivatives by Termination Date
 
 
(In millions)
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
(Termination date)
Notional Amount
Terminates in 2019
$
8,660

Terminates in 2020
18,000

Terminates in 2021
8,524

Terminates in 2022 and thereafter(1)
6,508

Total Notional Amount
$
41,692

(1)
For more information on the Bank’s Transition Plan, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Financial Condition.”
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make a number of judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, if applicable, and the reported amounts of income, expenses, gains, and losses during the reporting period. Changes in these judgments, estimates, and assumptions could potentially affect the Bank’s financial position and results of operations significantly. Although the Bank believes these judgments, estimates, and assumptions to be reasonably accurate, actual results may differ.
In the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K, the following accounting policies and estimates were identified as critical because they require the Bank to make subjective or complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and because of the likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions. These policies and estimates are: estimating the allowance for credit losses on the advances and mortgage loan portfolios; accounting for derivatives; estimating fair values of investments classified as trading and AFS, derivatives and associated hedged items carried at fair value in accordance with the accounting for derivative instruments and associated hedging activities, and financial instruments carried at fair value under the fair value option; accounting for other-than-temporary impairment for investment securities; and estimating the prepayment speeds on MBS and mortgage loans for the accounting of amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on MBS and mortgage loans.
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assumptions are also described in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” and “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K and in “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 16 – Fair Value.”
Recently Issued Accounting Guidance and Interpretations
See “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 2 – Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Guidance” for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards and interpretations.
Recent Developments
Advisory Bulletin (AB) 2019-03 Capital Stock Management. On August 14, 2019, the Finance Agency issued a final AB providing guidance that augments existing statutory and regulatory capital requirements to require each FHLBank to maintain a ratio of at least two percent of capital stock to total assets in order to help preserve the cooperative structure incentives that encourage members to remain fully engaged in the oversight of their investment in the FHLBank. Beginning in February 2020, the Finance Agency will consider the proportion of capital stock to assets, measured on a daily average basis at monthend, when assessing each FHLBank’s capital management practices.
The Bank does not expect the AB to have a material impact on the Bank’s capital management practices, financial condition, or results of operations.
Finance Agency Supervisory Letter. On September 27, 2019, the Finance Agency issued a Supervisory Letter to the FHLBanks that the Finance Agency stated is designed to ensure the FHLBanks will be able to identify and prudently manage the risks associated with the termination of LIBOR in a safe and sound manner. The Supervisory Letter provides among other things that, by March 31, 2020, the FHLBanks should limit and cease entering into new LIBOR-indexed financial assets, liabilities, and derivatives with maturities beyond December 31, 2021, for all product types except investments. With respect to investments, the FHLBanks must, by December 31, 2019, stop purchasing investments that reference LIBOR and mature after December 31, 2021. The Supervisory Letter also directs the FHLBanks to update their pledged collateral certification reporting requirements by March 31, 2020, in an effort to encourage members to distinguish LIBOR-indexed collateral maturing after December 31, 2021. The FHLBanks are expected to cease entering into LIBOR-indexed financial instruments maturing after December 31, 2021, by the deadlines specified in the Supervisory Letter, subject to limited exceptions granted by the Finance Agency under the Supervisor Letter for LIBOR-indexed products serving compelling mission, risk mitigating, and/or hedging purposes that do not currently have readily available alternatives.
As a result of the Supervisory Letter, the Bank’s Transition Plan was revised to limit new LIBOR transactions with maturities beyond the end of 2021 consistent with the limits set by the Supervisory Letter.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Other Commitments
In accordance with regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks, each FHLBank, including the Bank, is jointly and severally liable for the FHLBank System’s consolidated obligations issued under Section 11(a) of the FHLBank Act, and in accordance with the FHLBank Act, each FHLBank, including the Bank, is jointly and severally liable for consolidated obligations issued under Section 11(c) of the FHLBank Act. The joint and several liability regulation authorizes the Finance Agency to require any FHLBank to repay all or a portion of the principal or interest on consolidated obligations for which another FHLBank is the primary obligor.
The par value of the outstanding consolidated obligations of the FHLBanks was $1,010.3 billion at September 30, 2019, and $1,031.6 billion at December 31, 2018. The par value of the Bank’s participation in consolidated obligations was $96.1 billion at September 30, 2019, and $101.6 billion at December 31, 2018. The Bank had committed to the issuance of $40 million and $350 million in consolidated obligations at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively.

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In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the Bank engages in financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, are not recorded on the Bank’s Statement of Condition or may be recorded on the Bank’s Statement of Condition in amounts that are different from the full contract or notional amount of the transactions. For example, the Bank routinely enters into commitments to extend advances and issues standby letters of credit. These commitments and standby letters of credit may represent future cash requirements of the Bank, although the standby letters of credit usually expire without being drawn upon. Standby letters of credit are subject to the same underwriting and collateral requirements as advances made by the Bank. At September 30, 2019, the Bank had no advance commitments and $20.7 billion in standby letters of credit outstanding. At December 31, 2018, the Bank had no advance commitments and $18.1 billion in standby letters of credit outstanding.
For additional information, see “Item 1. Financial StatementsNote 17 – Commitments and Contingencies.”
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is defined as the risk to the Bank’s market value of capital and future earnings (excluding the impact of any cumulative net gains or losses on derivatives and associated hedged items and on financial instruments carried at fair value) as a result of movements in market interest rates, interest rate spreads, interest rate volatility, and other market factors (market rate factors). This profile reflects the Bank’s objective of maintaining a conservative asset-liability mix and its commitment to providing value to its members through products and dividends without subjecting their investments in Bank capital stock to significant market risk.
The Bank’s Risk Management Policy includes a market risk management objective aimed at maintaining a relatively low adverse exposure of the market value of capital and future earnings (excluding the impact of any cumulative net gains or losses on derivatives and associated hedged items and on financial instruments carried at fair value) to changes in market rate factors. See “Total Bank Market Risk” below.
Market risk identification and measurement are primarily accomplished through market value of capital sensitivity analyses and projected earnings and adjusted return on capital sensitivity analyses. The Risk Management Policy approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors establishes market risk policy limits and market risk measurement standards at the total Bank level as well as at the business segment level. Additional guidelines approved by the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Committee apply to the Bank’s two business segments, the advances-related business and the mortgage-related business. These guidelines provide limits that are monitored at the segment level and are consistent with the Bank’s policy limits. Market risk is managed for each business segment on a daily basis, as discussed below in “Segment Market Risk.” Compliance with Bank policies and guidelines is reviewed by the Bank’s Board of Directors on a regular basis, along with a corrective action plan if applicable.
Total Bank Market Risk
Market Value of Capital Sensitivity
The Bank uses market value of capital sensitivity (the interest rate sensitivity of the net fair value of all assets, liabilities, and interest rate exchange agreements) as an important measure of the Bank’s exposure to changes in interest rates.
The Bank’s market value of capital sensitivity policy limits the potential adverse impact of an instantaneous parallel shift of a plus or minus 100-basis-point change in interest rates from current rates (base case) to no worse than 4.0% of the estimated market value of capital. In addition, the policy limits the potential adverse impact of an instantaneous plus or minus 100-basis-point change in interest rates measured from interest rates that are 200 basis points above or below the base case to no worse than 6.0% of the estimated market value of capital. In the case where a market risk sensitivity compliance metric cannot be estimated with a parallel shift in interest rates because of prevailing low interest rates, the sensitivity metric is not reported. The Bank’s measured market value of capital sensitivity was within the policy limits as of September 30, 2019.

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To determine the Bank’s estimated risk sensitivities to interest rates for the market value of capital sensitivity, the Bank uses a third-party proprietary asset and liability system to calculate estimated market values under alternative interest rate scenarios. The system analyzes all of the Bank’s financial instruments, including derivatives, on a transaction-level basis using sophisticated valuation models with consistent and appropriate behavioral assumptions and current position data. The system also includes a third-party mortgage prepayment model.
At least annually, the Bank reexamines the major assumptions and methodologies used in the model, including interest rate curves, spreads for discounting, and mortgage prepayment assumptions. The Bank also compares the mortgage prepayment assumptions in the third-party model to other sources, including actual mortgage prepayment history.
The table below presents the sensitivity of the market value of capital (the market value of all of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and associated interest rate exchange agreements, with mortgage assets valued using market spreads implied by current market prices) to changes in interest rates. The table presents the estimated percentage change in the Bank’s market value of capital that would be expected to result from changes in interest rates under different interest rate scenarios, using market spread assumptions. 
Market Value of Capital Sensitivity
Estimated Percentage Change in Market Value of Bank Capital
for Various Changes in Interest Rates
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Rate Scenario(1)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
+200 basis-point change above current rates
–2.9
%
–3.3
%
+100 basis-point change above current rates
–1.4
 
–1.4
 
–100 basis-point change below current rates
+1.4
 
+1.1
 
–200 basis-point change below current rates
+8.1
 
+2.6
 
(1)
Instantaneous change from actual rates at dates indicated.
The Bank’s estimates of the sensitivity of the market value of capital to changes in interest rates as of September 30, 2019, are comparable to the estimates as of December 31, 2018, with the exception of the “down 200 basis point” scenario. Given the significant decline in interest rates in the first half of 2019, interest rates on a subset of the Bank’s floating rate instruments cannot decrease to the same extent that interest rates in the rising rate scenarios can increase because of embedded interest rate floors. LIBOR interest rates as of September 30, 2019, were 92 basis points lower for the 1-year term, 107 basis points lower for the 5-year term, and 115 basis points lower for the 10-year term.
The Bank’s Risk Management Policy provides guidelines for the payment of dividends and the repurchase of excess capital stock based on the ratio of the Bank’s estimated market value of total capital to par value of capital stock. If this ratio at the end of any quarter is: (i) less than 100% but greater than or equal to 90%, any dividend would be limited to an annualized rate no greater than the daily average of the Federal funds effective rate for the applicable quarter (subject to certain conditions), and any excess capital stock repurchases would not exceed $500 million (subject to certain conditions); (ii) less than 90% but greater than or equal to 70%, any dividend and any excess capital stock repurchases would be subject to the same limitations and conditions as in (i) above, except that any excess capital stock repurchases would not exceed 4% of the Bank’s outstanding capital stock as of the repurchase date; and (iii) less than 70%, the Bank would not pay a dividend, not repurchase excess capital stock (but continue to redeem excess capital stock as provided in the Bank’s Capital Plan), limit the acquisition of certain assets, and review the Bank’s risk policies. A decision by the Board of Directors to declare or not declare any dividend or repurchase any excess capital stock is a discretionary matter and is subject to the requirements and restrictions of the FHLBank Act and applicable requirements under the regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks. The ratio of the Bank’s estimated market value of total capital to par value of capital stock was 224% as of September 30, 2019.

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Adjusted Return on Capital – The adjusted return on capital is a measure used by the Bank to assess financial performance. The adjusted return on capital is based on current period economic earnings that exclude the effects of unrealized net gains or losses resulting from the Bank’s derivatives and associated hedged items and from financial instruments carried at fair value, which will generally reverse through changes in future valuations and settlements of contractual interest cash flows over the remaining contractual terms to maturity or by the call or put date of the assets and liabilities held under the fair value option, hedged assets and liabilities, and derivatives. Economic earnings also exclude the interest expense on mandatorily redeemable capital stock and the 20% of net income allocated to the Bank’s restricted retained earnings account in accordance with the FHLBanks’ Joint Capital Enhancement Agreement. Economic earnings exclude these amounts in order to more accurately reflect the amount of earnings that may be available to be paid as dividends to shareholders.
The Bank limits the sensitivity of projected financial performance through a Board of Directors policy limit on projected adverse changes in the adjusted return on capital. The Bank’s adjusted return on capital sensitivity policy limits the potential adverse impact of an instantaneous parallel shift of a plus or minus 200-basis-point change in interest rates from current rates (base case) to no worse than –120 basis points from the base case projected adjusted return on capital. With the indicated interest rate shifts, the adjusted return on capital for the projected 12-month horizon would be expected to decrease by –52 basis points in the –200 basis points scenario, which is within the policy limit of –120 basis points.
Duration Gap – Duration gap is the difference between the estimated durations (market value sensitivity) of assets and liabilities (including the impact of interest rate exchange agreements) and reflects the extent to which estimated maturity and repricing cash flows for assets and liabilities are matched. The Bank monitors duration gap analysis at the total Bank level and does not have a policy limit.
Total Bank Duration Gap Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
  
Amount
(In millions)

 
Duration Gap(1)
(In months)

 
Amount
(In millions)

 
Duration Gap(1)
(In months) 

Assets
$
104,153

 
3

 
$
109,326

 
4

Liabilities
97,583

 
2

 
102,796

 
3

Net
$
6,570

 
1

 
$
6,530

 
1

(1)
Duration gap values include the impact of interest rate exchange agreements.
Segment Market Risk. The financial performance and interest rate risks of each business segment are managed within prescribed guidelines and policy limits.
Advances-Related Business – Interest rate risk arises from the advances-related business primarily through the use of shareholder-contributed capital and retained earnings to fund fixed rate investments of targeted amounts and maturities. In general, advances result in very little net interest rate risk for the Bank because most fixed rate advances with original maturities greater than three months and all advances with embedded options are simultaneously hedged with an interest rate swap or option with terms offsetting the advance. The interest rate swap or option generally is maintained as a hedge for the life of the advance. These hedged advances effectively create a pool of variable rate assets, which, in combination with the strategy of raising debt swapped to variable rate liabilities, creates an advances portfolio with low net interest rate risk.
Money market investments used for liquidity management generally have maturities of one month or less. In addition, to increase the Bank’s liquidity position, the Bank invests in Treasury securities, generally with terms of less than three years. These fixed rate investments are swapped to variable rate investments.
The interest rate risk in the advances-related business is primarily associated with the Bank’s strategy for investing capital (capital stock, including mandatorily redeemable capital stock, and retained earnings). The Bank’s strategy is generally to invest 50% of capital in short-term investments (maturities of three months or less) and 50% in

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intermediate-term investments (a laddered portfolio of investments with maturities of up to four years). However, this strategy may be altered from time to time depending on market conditions. The strategy to invest 50% of capital in short-term assets is intended to mitigate the market value of capital risks associated with the potential repurchase or redemption of excess capital stock. Excess capital stock usually results from a decline in a borrower’s outstanding advances or by a membership termination. Under the Bank’s capital plan, capital stock, when repurchased or redeemed, is required to be repurchased or redeemed at its par value of $100 per share, subject to certain regulatory and statutory limits. The strategy to invest 50% of capital in a laddered portfolio of investments with short to intermediate maturities is intended to take advantage of the higher earnings available from a generally positively sloped yield curve, when intermediate-term investments generally have higher yields than short-term investments.
The Bank updates the repricing and maturity gaps for actual asset, liability, and derivative transactions that occur in the advances-related segment each day. The Bank regularly compares the targeted repricing and maturity gaps to the actual repricing and maturity gaps to identify rebalancing needs for the targeted gaps. On a weekly basis, the Bank evaluates the projected impact of expected maturities and scheduled repricings of assets, liabilities, and interest rate exchange agreements on the interest rate risk of the advances-related segment. These analyses are used to measure and manage potential reinvestment risk (when the remaining term of advances is shorter than the remaining term of the financing) and potential refinancing risk (when the remaining term of advances is longer than the remaining term of the financing).
Because of the short-term and variable rate nature of the assets, liabilities, and derivatives of the advances-related business, the Bank’s interest rate risk guidelines address the amounts of net assets that are expected to mature or reprice in a given period. The market value sensitivity analyses and net interest income simulations are also used to identify and measure risk and variances to the target interest rate risk exposure in the advances-related segment.
Mortgage-Related Business – The Bank’s mortgage assets include MBS, most of which are classified as HTM or AFS, with a small amount classified as trading, and mortgage loans held for portfolio purchased under the MPF Program. The Bank is exposed to interest rate risk from the mortgage-related business because the principal cash flows of the mortgage assets and the liabilities that fund them are not exactly matched through time and across all possible interest rate scenarios, given the impact of mortgage prepayments and the existence of interest rate caps on certain adjustable rate MBS.
The Bank manages the interest rate risk and market risk of the mortgage-related segment through its investment in low risk assets and selected funding and hedging strategies. The total carrying value of MBS and mortgage loans at September 30, 2019, was $22.0 billion, including $18.6 billion in MBS and $3.4 billion in mortgage loans. The total carrying value of MBS and mortgage loans at December 31, 2018, was $21.0 billion, including $17.9 billion in MBS and $3.1 billion in mortgage loans. Floating rate securities, and fixed rate multifamily securities that have been converted to floating rate through the use of interest rate swaps, were $15.6 billion, or 71%, of MBS and mortgage loans at September 30, 2019, and $14.2 billion, or 68%, of MBS and mortgage loans at December 31, 2018. Intermediate and long-term fixed rate assets, whose interest rate and market risks have been partially offset through the use of fixed rate non-callable debt, fixed rate callable debt, and certain interest rate swaps whose characteristics mimic that of fixed rate callable debt, were $6.4 billion, or 29%, of MBS and mortgage loans, at September 30, 2019, and $6.8 billion, or 32%, of MBS and mortgage loans at December 31, 2018.
The estimated market risk of the mortgage-related business is managed both at the time an asset is purchased and on an ongoing basis for the total portfolio. At the time of purchase (for all significant mortgage asset acquisitions), the Bank analyzes the estimated earnings sensitivity and estimated market value sensitivity, taking into consideration the estimated mortgage prepayment sensitivity of the mortgage assets and anticipated funding and hedging activities under various interest rate scenarios. The related funding and hedging transactions are executed at or close to the time of purchase of a mortgage asset.
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analysis of the impacts of non-parallel shifts in the yield curve and assessments of the impacts of unanticipated mortgage prepayment behavior. Based on these analyses, the Bank may take actions to rebalance the mortgage portfolio’s market risk profile. These rebalancing strategies may include entering into new funding and hedging transactions, forgoing or modifying certain funding or hedging transactions normally executed with new mortgage purchases, or terminating certain funding and hedging transactions for the mortgage asset portfolio.
The Bank manages the estimated interest rate risk associated with mortgage assets, including mortgage prepayment risk, through a combination of debt issuance and derivatives. The Bank may obtain funding through callable and non-callable FHLBank System debt and may execute derivative transactions to achieve principal cash flow patterns and market value sensitivities for the liabilities and derivatives that provide a significant offset to the interest rate and mortgage prepayment risks associated with the mortgage assets. Debt issued to finance mortgage assets may be fixed rate debt, callable fixed rate debt, or adjustable rate debt. Derivatives may be used as temporary hedges of anticipated debt issuance or long-term hedges of debt used to finance the mortgage assets. The derivatives used to hedge the interest rate risk of fixed rate mortgage assets generally may be callable and non-callable pay-fixed interest rate swaps. Derivatives may also be used to offset the interest rate cap risk embedded in adjustable rate MBS.
As discussed above in “Total Bank Market Risk Market Value of Capital Sensitivity” the Bank uses market value of capital sensitivity as a primary market value metric for measuring the Bank’s exposure to interest rates. The Bank’s interest rate risk policies and guidelines for the mortgage-related business address the market value of capital sensitivity of the assets, liabilities, and derivatives of the mortgage-related business.
The following table presents results of the estimated market value of capital sensitivity analysis attributable to the mortgage-related business as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
Market Value of Capital Sensitivity
Estimated Percentage Change in Market Value of Bank Capital
Attributable to the Mortgage-Related Business for Various Changes in Interest Rates
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Rate Scenario(1)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
+200 basis-point change
–0.9
%
–1.2
%
+100 basis-point change
–0.4
 
–0.4
 
–100 basis-point change
+0.4
 
+0.2
 
–200 basis-point change
+3.3
 
+0.8
 

(1)
Instantaneous change from actual rates at dates indicated.
For the mortgage-related business, the Bank’s estimates of the sensitivity of the market value of capital to changes in interest rates as of September 30, 2019, are comparable to the estimates as of December 31, 2018, with the exception of the “down 200 basis point” scenario. Given the significant decline in interest rates in the first half of 2019, interest rates on a subset of the Bank’s floating rate instruments cannot decrease to the same extent that interest rates in the rising rate scenarios can increase because of embedded interest rate floors. LIBOR interest rates as of September 30, 2019, were 92 basis points lower for the 1-year term, 107 basis points lower for the 5-year term, and 115 basis points lower for the 10-year term.

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ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The senior management of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (Bank) is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Bank in the reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (1934 Act) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Bank’s disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Bank in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is accumulated and communicated to the Bank’s management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the Bank’s disclosure controls and procedures, the Bank’s management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and the Bank’s management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of controls and procedures.
Management of the Bank has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures with the participation of the president and chief executive officer and executive vice president and chief financial officer as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Bank’s president and chief executive officer and executive vice president and chief financial officer have concluded that the Bank’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the three months ended September 30, 2019, there were no changes in the Bank’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Bank’s internal control over financial reporting.
Consolidated Obligations
The Bank’s disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures for accumulating and communicating information in compliance with the Bank’s disclosure and financial reporting requirements relating to the joint and several liability for the consolidated obligations of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks). Because the FHLBanks are independently managed and operated, the Bank’s management relies on information that is provided or disseminated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (Finance Agency), the Office of Finance, and the other FHLBanks, as well as on published FHLBank credit ratings, in determining whether the joint and several liability regulation is reasonably likely to result in a direct obligation for the Bank or whether it is reasonably possible that the Bank will accrue a direct liability.
The Bank’s management also relies on the operation of the joint and several liability regulation. The joint and several liability regulation requires that each FHLBank file with the Finance Agency a quarterly certification that it will remain capable of making full and timely payment of all of its current obligations, including direct obligations, coming due during the next quarter. In addition, if an FHLBank cannot make such a certification or if it projects that it may be unable to meet its current obligations during the next quarter on a timely basis, it must file a notice with the Finance Agency. Under the joint and several liability regulation, the Finance Agency may order any FHLBank to make principal and interest payments on any consolidated obligations of any other FHLBank, or allocate the outstanding liability of an FHLBank among all remaining FHLBanks on a pro rata basis in proportion to each FHLBank’s participation in all consolidated obligations outstanding or on any other basis.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (Bank) may be subject to various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. For information regarding the lawsuit filed by former Bank officer, Lawrence H. Parks, and another former officer of the Bank, against the Bank and certain of the Bank’s current and former directors, chief executive officer, and two employees, see “Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings” in the Bank’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.
After consultation with legal counsel, the Bank is not aware of any other legal proceedings that are expected to have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations or that are otherwise material to the Bank.
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
For a discussion of risk factors, see “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” section of the Bank’s 2018 Form 10-K.
ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
 
  
Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
  
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
  
Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
  
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on November 8, 2019.
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
 
 
 
/S/ J. GREGORY SEIBLY
 
J. Gregory Seibly President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
/S/ KENNETH C. MILLER
 
Kenneth C. Miller Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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