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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

 

o         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number: 000-51397

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Federal

 

13-6400946

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

 

101 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y.

 

10178

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(212) 681-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  x No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files)  Yes x No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer o

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer x

 

Smaller reporting company o

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)  Yes  o No x

 

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of October 31, 2013 was 55,489,697.

 

 

 



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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited):

 

 

Statements of Condition (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012

 

3

Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

4

Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

5

Statements of Capital (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

6

Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

7

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

9

 

 

 

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

 

49

 

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

96

 

 

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

99

 

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

100

 

 

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

100

 

 

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

100

 

 

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

100

 

 

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

100

 

 

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

100

 

 

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

100

 

 

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

101

 

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

 



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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Condition — Unaudited (in thousands, except par value of capital stock)

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks (Note 3)

 

$

11,520,885

 

$

7,553,188

 

Federal funds sold (Note 4)

 

4,878,000

 

4,091,000

 

Available-for-sale securities, net of unrealized gains of $13,963 at September 30, 2013 and $22,506 at December 31, 2012 (Note 6)

 

1,689,241

 

2,308,774

 

Held-to-maturity securities (Note 5)

 

12,002,497

 

11,058,764

 

Advances (Note 7) (Includes $17,707,659 at September 30, 2013 and $500,502 at December 31, 2012 at fair value under the fair value option)

 

89,121,435

 

75,888,001

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses of $6,326 at September 30, 2013 and $6,982 at December 31, 2012 (Note 8)

 

1,932,855

 

1,842,816

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

171,895

 

179,044

 

Premises, software, and equipment

 

12,031

 

11,576

 

Derivative assets (Note 16)

 

43,536

 

41,894

 

Other assets

 

13,764

 

13,743

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

121,386,139

 

$

102,988,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand

 

$

1,522,886

 

$

1,994,974

 

Non-interest-bearing demand

 

13,047

 

19,537

 

Term

 

55,000

 

40,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deposits

 

1,590,933

 

2,054,511

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations, net (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds (Includes $21,919,327 at September 30, 2013 and $12,740,883 at December 31, 2012 at fair value under the fair value option)

 

70,361,388

 

64,784,321

 

Discount notes (Includes $599,719 at September 30, 2013 and $1,948,987 at December 31, 2012 at fair value under the fair value option)

 

42,262,116

 

29,779,947

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total consolidated obligations

 

112,623,504

 

94,564,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock (Note 12)

 

23,618

 

23,143

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest payable

 

143,900

 

127,664

 

Affordable Housing Program (Note 11)

 

119,786

 

134,942

 

Derivative liabilities (Note 16)

 

388,320

 

426,788

 

Other liabilities

 

170,954

 

165,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

115,061,015

 

97,496,971

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 12, 16 and 18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock ($100 par value), putable, issued and outstanding shares: 54,827 at September 30, 2013 and 47,975 at December 31, 2012

 

5,482,651

 

4,797,457

 

Retained earnings

 

 

 

 

 

Unrestricted

 

823,875

 

797,567

 

Restricted (Note 12)

 

139,503

 

96,185

 

Total retained earnings

 

963,378

 

893,752

 

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 13)

 

(120,905

)

(199,380

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital

 

6,325,124

 

5,491,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and capital

 

$

121,386,139

 

$

102,988,800

 

 

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

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Income — Unaudited (in thousands, except per share data)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances (Note 7)

 

$

113,623

 

$

133,412

 

$

324,396

 

$

405,069

 

Interest-bearing deposits (Note 3)

 

313

 

971

 

1,712

 

2,593

 

Federal funds sold (Note 4)

 

2,335

 

4,272

 

9,731

 

11,075

 

Available-for-sale securities (Note 6)

 

3,887

 

5,731

 

12,998

 

18,503

 

Held-to-maturity securities (Note 5)

 

60,335

 

68,309

 

178,509

 

207,244

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio (Note 8)

 

17,026

 

16,461

 

50,832

 

48,626

 

Loans to other FHLBanks (Note 19)

 

5

 

1

 

23

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

197,524

 

229,157

 

578,201

 

693,113

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds (Note 10)

 

73,557

 

94,110

 

221,129

 

291,344

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (Note 10)

 

17,620

 

16,999

 

51,708

 

39,938

 

Deposits (Note 9)

 

134

 

150

 

445

 

572

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock (Note 12)

 

250

 

398

 

732

 

1,572

 

Cash collateral held and other borrowings (Note 19)

 

 

4

 

4

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

91,561

 

111,661

 

274,018

 

333,454

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

 

105,963

 

117,496

 

304,183

 

359,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Reversal)/Provision for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

(151

)

234

 

54

 

893

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

106,114

 

117,262

 

304,129

 

358,766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees and other

 

2,514

 

2,633

 

7,453

 

6,688

 

Instruments held at fair value - Unrealized (losses) gains (Note 17)

 

(5,468

)

(9,399

)

5,454

 

(95

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total OTTI losses

 

 

(81

)

 

(451

)

Net amount of impairment losses reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(534

)

 

(1,490

)

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings

 

 

(615

)

 

(1,941

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives and hedging activities (Note 16)

 

(12,092

)

14,955

 

2,167

 

38,790

 

Net realized gains from sale of available-for-sale securities and redemption of held-to-maturity securities (Notes 5 and 6)

 

 

 

 

256

 

Losses from extinguishment of debt

 

 

(4,476

)

(8,913

)

(24,106

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other (loss) income

 

(15,046

)

3,098

 

6,161

 

19,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating

 

6,729

 

6,022

 

20,751

 

20,485

 

Compensation and benefits

 

13,172

 

12,726

 

40,579

 

40,133

 

Finance Agency and Office of Finance

 

2,911

 

3,301

 

9,002

 

9,946

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other expenses

 

22,812

 

22,049

 

70,332

 

70,564

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before assessments

 

68,256

 

98,311

 

239,958

 

307,794

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affordable Housing Program Assessments (Note 11)

 

6,920

 

9,870

 

24,138

 

30,936

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

61,336

 

$

88,441

 

$

215,820

 

$

276,858

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share (Note 14)

 

$

1.15

 

$

1.81

 

$

4.43

 

$

5.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends paid per share

 

$

0.99

 

$

1.12

 

$

3.11

 

$

3.50

 

 

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

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Comprehensive Income — Unaudited (in thousands)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

61,336

 

$

88,441

 

$

215,820

 

$

276,858

 

Other Comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains/losses on available-for-sale securities Unrealized (losses) gains

 

(5,501

)

1,742

 

(8,543

)

6,887

 

Net non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses on held-to-maturity securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses

 

 

 

 

(132

)

Reclassification of non-credit portion included in net income

 

 

534

 

 

1,622

 

Accretion of non-credit portion

 

2,511

 

2,908

 

7,760

 

8,154

 

Total net non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairment gains on held-to-maturity securities

 

2,511

 

3,442

 

7,760

 

9,644

 

Net unrealized gains/losses relating to hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses)

 

1,436

 

(10,698

)

75,474

 

(38,171

)

Reclassification of losses included in net income

 

780

 

1,058

 

2,642

 

3,272

 

Total net unrealized gains (losses) relating to hedging activities

 

2,216

 

(9,640

)

78,116

 

(34,899

)

Pension and postretirement benefits

 

381

 

344

 

1,142

 

1,031

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(393

)

(4,112

)

78,475

 

(17,337

)

Total comprehensive income

 

$

60,943

 

$

84,329

 

$

294,295

 

$

259,521

 

 

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

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Capital - Unaudited (in thousands, except per share data)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Stock (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

Retained Earnings

 

Comprehensive

 

Total

 

 

 

Shares

 

Par Value

 

Unrestricted

 

Restricted

 

Total

 

Income (Loss)

 

Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

 

44,906

 

$

4,490,601

 

$

722,198

 

$

24,039

 

$

746,237

 

$

(190,427

)

$

5,046,411

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of capital stock

 

29,406

 

2,940,626

 

 

 

 

 

2,940,626

 

Repurchase/redemption of capital stock

 

(25,609

)

(2,560,909

)

 

 

 

 

(2,560,909

)

Shares reclassified to mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

 

(45

)

 

 

 

 

(45

)

Cash dividends ($3.50 per share) on capital stock

 

 

 

(158,264

)

 

(158,264

)

 

(158,264

)

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

221,486

 

55,372

 

276,858

 

(17,337

)

259,521

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2012

 

48,703

 

$

4,870,273

 

$

785,420

 

$

79,411

 

$

864,831

 

$

(207,764

)

$

5,527,340

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

 

47,975

 

$

4,797,457

 

$

797,567

 

$

96,185

 

$

893,752

 

$

(199,380

)

$

5,491,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of capital stock

 

31,925

 

3,192,451

 

 

 

 

 

3,192,451

 

Repurchase/redemption of capital stock

 

(25,028

)

(2,502,805

)

 

 

 

 

(2,502,805

)

Shares reclassified to mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

(45

)

(4,452

)

 

 

 

 

(4,452

)

Cash dividends ($3.11 per share) on capital stock

 

 

 

(146,194

)

 

(146,194

)

 

(146,194

)

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

172,502

 

43,318

 

215,820

 

78,475

 

294,295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2013

 

54,827

 

$

5,482,651

 

$

823,875

 

$

139,503

 

$

963,378

 

$

(120,905

)

$

6,325,124

 

 


(a)   Putable stock

 

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

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Cash Flows — Unaudited (in thousands)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

215,820

 

$

276,858

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

Net premiums and discounts on consolidated obligations, investments, mortgage loans and other adjustments

 

55,500

 

(13,674

)

Concessions on consolidated obligations

 

3,120

 

3,387

 

Premises, software, and equipment

 

2,778

 

3,276

 

Provision for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

54

 

893

 

Net realized gains from redemption of held-to-maturity securities

 

 

(256

)

Credit impairment losses on held-to-maturity securities

 

 

1,941

 

Change in net fair value adjustments on derivatives and hedging activities

 

99,455

 

198,666

 

Change in fair value adjustments on financial instruments held at fair value

 

(5,454

)

95

 

Losses from extinguishment of debt

 

8,913

 

24,106

 

Net change in:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

2,386

 

(11,006

)

Derivative assets due to accrued interest

 

16,256

 

2,033

 

Derivative liabilities due to accrued interest

 

(10,118

)

5,981

 

Other assets

 

3,840

 

3,750

 

Affordable Housing Program liability

 

(15,156

)

8,301

 

Accrued interest payable

 

15,897

 

25,109

 

Other liabilities

 

(3,251

)

782

 

Total adjustments

 

174,220

 

253,384

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

390,040

 

530,242

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

843,540

 

(143,319

)

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

 

(200,000

)

Federal funds sold

 

(787,000

)

(8,976,000

)

Deposits with other FHLBanks

 

(289

)

(90

)

Premises, software, and equipment

 

(3,234

)

(2,166

)

Held-to-maturity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchased

 

(2,520,273

)

(3,409,692

)

Repayments

 

1,581,182

 

1,863,441

 

In-substance maturities

 

 

4,998

 

Available-for-sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

Repayments

 

612,928

 

631,231

 

Proceeds from sales

 

600

 

563

 

Advances:

 

 

 

 

 

Principal collected

 

416,091,032

 

347,466,634

 

Made

 

(430,560,383

)

(354,378,811

)

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio:

 

 

 

 

 

Principal collected

 

262,917

 

245,744

 

Purchased

 

(361,866

)

(587,845

)

Proceeds from sales of REO

 

1,139

 

993

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(14,839,707

)

(17,484,319

)

 

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

 

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Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in:

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits and other borrowings

 

$

(461,710

)

$

(315,930

)

Derivative contracts with financing element

 

(176,368

)

(201,268

)

Consolidated obligation bonds:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance

 

49,700,218

 

40,830,519

 

Payments for maturing and early retirement

 

(43,641,524

)

(43,115,814

)

Net payments on bonds transferred to other FHLBanks (a)

 

(28,943

)

 

Consolidated obligation discount notes:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance

 

128,770,058

 

120,033,136

 

Payments for maturing

 

(116,283,842

)

(108,440,816

)

Capital stock:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of capital stock

 

3,192,451

 

2,940,626

 

Payments for repurchase/redemption of capital stock

 

(2,502,805

)

(2,560,909

)

Redemption of mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

(3,977

)

(34,378

)

Cash dividends paid (b)

 

(146,194

)

(158,264

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

18,417,364

 

8,976,902

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks

 

3,967,697

 

(7,977,175

)

Cash and due from banks at beginning of the period

 

7,553,188

 

10,877,790

 

Cash and due from banks at end of the period

 

$

11,520,885

 

$

2,900,615

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures: 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

283,199

 

$

324,489

 

Affordable Housing Program payments (c)

 

$

39,294

 

$

22,635

 

Transfers of mortgage loans to real estate owned

 

$

2,317

 

$

1,191

 

Portion of non-credit OTTI gains on held-to-maturity securities

 

$

 

$

(1,490

)

 


(a)   For information about bonds transferred to other FHLBanks, see Note 19. Related Party Transactions.

(b)   Does not include payments to holders of mandatorily redeemable capital stock. Such payments are reported as interest expense.

(c)    AHP payments = (beginning accrual - ending accrual) + AHP assessment for the period; payments represent funds released to the Affordable Housing Program.

 

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

 

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Background

 

The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY” or “the Bank”) is a federally chartered corporation, and is one of twelve district Federal Home Loan Banks (“FHLBanks”).  The FHLBanks are U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”), organized under the authority of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932, as amended (“FHLBank Act”).  Each FHLBank is a cooperative owned by member institutions located within a defined geographic district.  The FHLBNY’s defined geographic district is New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

 

Tax Status

 

The FHLBanks, including the FHLBNY, are exempt from ordinary federal, state, and local taxation except for real property taxes.

 

Assessments

 

Affordable Housing Program (“AHP”) Assessments. — Each FHLBank, including the FHLBNY, provides subsidies in the form of direct grants and below-market interest rate advances to members, who use the funds to assist in the purchase, construction or rehabilitation of housing for very low-, low- and moderate-income households.  Annually, the 12 FHLBanks must set aside the greater of $100 million or 10 percent of their regulatory defined net income for the Affordable Housing Program.  For more information about the AHP, see the FHLBNY’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. 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 and expense during the reported periods.  Although management believes these judgments, estimates and assumptions to be appropriate, actual results may differ.  The information contained in these financial statements is unaudited.  In the opinion of management, normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the interim period results have been made.  These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the FHLBNY’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 included in Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

Note   1.                                                   Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates.

 

Change in Accounting Principle

 

During the period ended December 31, 2012, the FHLBNY changed its presentation of the amortization of fair value hedge basis adjustments of modified advances.  From time to time, the FHLBNY will enter into an agreement with a member to modify the terms of an existing advance.  If the FHLBNY determines the modification is minor, the subsequent advance is considered a modification of the original advance.  If the modified advance is also hedged under a qualifying fair value hedge, the fair value basis adjustment at the modification date will be amortized over the life of the modified advance on a level-yield basis even if the modified advance was designated after modification in a fair value hedge relationship.  Prior to the change, the FHLBNY had previously made an accounting policy election to present the amortization of the hedge basis adjustment as a component of Interest income from advances.  Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2012, the FHLBNY began presenting the amortization of fair value basis of the modified hedged advance in Other income (loss) as a Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities.  The change in presentation is preferable as the Interest income from advances would not be impacted by the amortization if the advance is continuously hedged, and the total Interest income and Net interest income would more closely reflect the economics of the FHLBNY’s interest margin.  The preferability of one acceptable method of accounting over another for hedge adjustments to an hedged item, which continues to be hedged when simultaneously dedesignated from one hedge relationship and redesignated into another hedge relationship, has not been addressed in any authoritative accounting literature.  The FHLBNY reclassified the appropriate line items in the Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, which reflects an increase in reported Interest income from Advances within Net interest income by $30.1 million and $88.3 million and corresponding decreases in Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from derivatives and hedging activities in Other income (loss).  The change in presentation had no impact on Net income for any periods in this report since the change impacted only the presentation of the amortization of the hedge basis adjustment.

 

The following table summarizes the reclassifications (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2012

 

2012

 

2012

 

 

 

Adjusted

 

As Previously
Reported

 

Adjusted

 

As Previously
Reported

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

133,412

 

$

103,274

 

$

405,069

 

$

316,774

 

Total interest income

 

229,157

 

199,019

 

693,113

 

604,818

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

 

117,496

 

87,358

 

359,659

 

271,364

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

117,262

 

87,124

 

358,766

 

270,471

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains on derivatives and hedging activities

 

14,955

 

45,093

 

38,790

 

127,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other income

 

3,098

 

33,236

 

19,592

 

107,887

 

 

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Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The FHLBNY has identified certain accounting policies that it believes are significant because they require management to make subjective judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and because of the likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or by using different assumptions.  These policies include estimating the allowance for credit losses on the advance and mortgage loan portfolios, evaluating the impairment of the Bank’s securities portfolios, and estimating fair values of certain assets and liabilities.  There have been no significant changes to accounting policies from those identified in Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates in Notes to the Financial Statements in the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013, which contains a summary of the Bank’s significant accounting policies and estimates.

 

Recently Adopted Significant Accounting Policies

 

Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. — In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.  The ASU requires new footnote disclosures of items reclassified from accumulated OCI to net income.  The requirements became effective in the first quarter of 2013.  For the FHLBNY, the expanded disclosures include reclassifications from AOCI for previously recorded non-credit losses due to OTTI, realized gains and losses due to cash flow hedges, gains and losses due to changes in assumptions of supplemental pension and postretirement benefit plans, and reclassifications of gains and losses on available-for-sale securities.  The application of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures and had no impact on the FHLBNY’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.  See Note 13.  Total Comprehensive Income.

 

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. — In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210):  Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.  The standard requires enhanced disclosures about certain financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either offset in the balance sheet (presented on a net basis) or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar arrangement.  In January 2013, the FASB clarified that the scope of this guidance is limited to derivatives, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and lending transactions.

 

The new disclosures requirements should enhance comparability between those companies that prepare their financial statements on the basis of U.S. GAAP and those financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).  On adoption, this guidance will require the FHLBNY to disclose both gross and net information about certain financial instruments and derivative instruments, which are either offset on the statement of condition or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement.  This guidance became effective for interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2013 and was applied retrospectively for all comparative periods presented.  The application of this guidance resulted in additional disclosures and had no impact on the FHLBNY’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.  See Note 16.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

Note   2.                                                         Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Interpretations.

 

Joint and Several Liability Arrangements.  In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405):  Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date.  This guidance requires an entity to measure these obligations as the sum of (1) the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and (2) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors.  In addition, this guidance requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations.  This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013 and should be applied retrospectively for obligations with joint and several liabilities existing at the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year of adoption.

 

The FHLBanks issue Consolidated Obligation debt for which each FHLBank, including the FHLBNY, is jointly and severally liable.  If a FHLBank defaulted on its payment, the non-defaulting FHLBanks may be required to make a payment on behalf of the defaulting FHLBank.  The amount of the payment would be based on the allocation determined by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) under its regulatory authority.  When a Consolidated obligation debt is issued, a FHLBank records a liability for its direct obligation.  No FHLBank receives a fee for assuming its joint and several liability.  Historically, the FHLBanks have accounted for its joint and several liability using the accounting guidance for a related-party guarantee, and each FHLBank discloses its obligation of Consolidated obligations (other than Consolidated obligation Discount Notes with a maturity of one year or less) for which it is the primary obligor in a Form 8-K filing.  In each periodic filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the FHLBanks also disclose their joint and several obligations.  The FHLBanks record their liability for debt issuances for which it is the direct obligor, and no amounts are recorded for the joint and several obligations.

 

Upon adoption of ASU No. 2013-04 on January 1, 2014, the FHLBanks will continue to recognize the Consolidated obligations for which it is the direct obligor as a liability, and will recognize $0 as the amount it expects to pay on behalf of the other FHLBanks, unless a default occurs and the FHFA mandates an allocation of a shortfall.  Adoption of ASU No. 2013-04 will have no impact on the FHLBNY’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

See Note 10. Consolidated Obligations, and Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for disclosures specific to the FHLBNY’s joint and several obligations.

 

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Framework For Adversely Classifying Loans, Other Real Estate Owned, and Other Assets and Listing Assets for Special Mention.  On April 9, 2012, the FHFA, the FHLBank’s regulator, issued Advisory Bulletin 2012-02 (“Advisory Bulletin”) that establishes adverse classification, identification of Special Mention assets and off-balance sheet credit exposures.  The guidance is expected to be applied prospectively, and was effective at issuance.  However, the FHFA issued additional guidance that extends the effective date of the classification guidelines in the Advisory Bulletin to January 1, 2014.

 

The guidance also prescribes the timing of asset charge-offs if an asset is at 180 days or more past due, subject to certain conditions.  The FHFA has extended the effective date of the charge-off guidelines to January 1, 2015.

 

The FHLBNY is continuing to review the guidance, and its preliminary conclusion is that adoption of the Advisory Bulletin would change the FHLBNY’s existing charge-off policy, but would not impact the Bank’s credit classification practices or the credit loss measurement methodologies in any significant manner.  Under existing policies, the FHLBNY records a charge-off on MPF loans based upon the occurrence of a confirming event, which is typically the occurrence of an in-substance foreclosure (which occurs when the PFI takes physical possession of real estate without having to go through formal foreclosure procedures) or actual foreclosure.  Adoption of the Advisory Bulletin may accelerate the timing of charge-offs, and the FHLBNY is reviewing the operational aspects of implementing the guidance.  The FHLBNY’s current practice is to record credit loss allowance on a loan level basis on all MPF loans delinquent 90 days or more (for loans in bankruptcy status, an allowance is recorded regardless of delinquency status), and to measure the allowance based on the shortfall of the value of collateral (less estimated selling costs) to the recorded investment in the impaired loan.  Therefore, the FHLBNY does not expect an acceleration of the charge-offs to have a material impact on the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Note   3.                                                         Cash and Due from Banks.

 

Cash on hand, cash items in the process of collection, and amounts due from correspondent banks and the Federal Reserve Banks are included in Cash and due from banks.

 

Pass-through Deposit Reserves

 

The FHLBNY acts as a pass-through correspondent for member institutions required to deposit reserves with the Federal Reserve Banks.  Pass-through reserves deposited with Federal Reserve Banks were $93.0 million and $85.1 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The FHLBNY includes member reserve balances in Other liabilities in the Statements of Condition.

 

Cash Collateral Pledged to Derivative Counterparties

 

The FHLBNY executes derivatives with major swap dealers and financial institutions (“derivative counterparties” or “counterparties”), and enters into bilateral collateral agreements.  Beginning June 10, 2013, certain of the FHLBNY’s derivatives are cleared and settled through one or several Derivative Clearing Organizations (“DCO”) as mandated under the Dodd-Frank Act.  The FHLBNY considers the DCO as a derivative counterparty.  For both bilaterally executed derivatives and derivatives cleared through a DCO, when derivative counterparties are exposed, the FHLBNY would post cash as pledged collateral to mitigate the counterparty’s credit exposure.

 

At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the FHLBNY had deposited $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion with counterparties and these amounts earned interest generally at the overnight Federal funds rate.  The cash posted was recorded as a deduction to Derivative liabilities, as provided under master netting agreements or under a legal netting opinion.  Excess cash posted was classified as a Derivative asset.

 

See Credit Risk due to nonperformance by counterparties in Note 16. Derivatives and Hedging activities.

 

Note   4.                                                         Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell.

 

Federal funds sold — Federal funds sold were unsecured overnight advances to financial institution counterparties.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, amounts outstanding were $4.9 billion and $4.1 billion.  The daily average Federal funds sold in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $14.9 billion and $13.9 billion.  The daily averages in the comparable periods in 2012 were $12.2 billion and $11.6 billion.  In the 12 months ended December 31, 2012, the daily average was $11.4 billion.

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell — As part of the FHLBNY’s banking activities, the FHLBNY may enter into secured financing transactions that mature overnight, and can be extended only at the discretion of the FHLBNY.   These transactions involve the lending of cash, against which marketable securities are taken as collateral.   The amount of cash loaned against the securities collateral is a function of the liquidity and quality of the collateral.   The collateral is typically in the form of highly-rated marketable securities, and the FHLBNY has the ability to call for additional collateral if the value of the securities falls below a pre-defined haircut.   The FHLBNY can terminate the transaction and liquidate the collateral if the counterparty fails to post the additional margin.  Under these agreements, the FHLBNY would not have the right to repledge the securities received.   Securities purchased under agreements to resell (reverse repos) generally do not constitute a sale for accounting purposes of the underlying securities and so are treated as collateralized financing transactions.  There were no balances outstanding at September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.   Transaction balances averaged $106.5 million and $35.8 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and $42.1 million in the twelve months ended December 31, 2012.

 

The impact to Net interest income from securities purchased under agreements to resell was not significant in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and was included in Interest income from Federal funds sold in the Statements of Income.

 

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Note 5.                                                         Held-to-Maturity Securities.

 

Major Security Types (in thousands)

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

OTTI

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Recognized

 

Carrying

 

Unrecognized

 

Unrecognized

 

Fair

 

Issued, guaranteed or insured:

 

Cost

 

in AOCI

 

Value

 

Holding Gains (a)

 

Holding Losses (a)

 

Value

 

Pools of Mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

$

333,158

 

$

 

$

333,158

 

$

25,139

 

$

 

$

358,297

 

Freddie Mac

 

99,297

 

 

99,297

 

6,218

 

 

105,515

 

Total pools of mortgages

 

432,455

 

 

432,455

 

31,357

 

 

463,812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations/Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

2,834,077

 

 

2,834,077

 

16,512

 

(425

)

2,850,164

 

Freddie Mac

 

2,209,175

 

 

2,209,175

 

12,884

 

(1,072

)

2,220,987

 

Ginnie Mae

 

47,621

 

 

47,621

 

575

 

 

48,196

 

Total CMOs/REMICs

 

5,090,873

 

 

5,090,873

 

29,971

 

(1,497

)

5,119,347

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

1,486,687

 

 

1,486,687

 

7,938

 

(27,690

)

1,466,935

 

Freddie Mac

 

3,844,516

 

 

3,844,516

 

112,668

 

(45,956

)

3,911,228

 

Total commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

5,331,203

 

 

5,331,203

 

120,606

 

(73,646

)

5,378,163

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GSE MBS (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOs/REMICs

 

54,260

 

(678

)

53,582

 

2,001

 

(723

)

54,860

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset-Backed Securities (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured housing (insured) (c)

 

117,340

 

 

117,340

 

2,778

 

 

120,118

 

Home equity loans (insured) (c)

 

184,030

 

(40,400

)

143,630

 

59,566

 

(875

)

202,321

 

Home equity loans (uninsured)

 

120,136

 

(14,632

)

105,504

 

14,936

 

(6,403

)

114,037

 

Total asset-backed securities

 

421,506

 

(55,032

)

366,474

 

77,280

 

(7,278

)

436,476

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total MBS

 

11,330,297

 

(55,710

)

11,274,587

 

261,215

 

(83,144

)

11,452,658

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

727,910

 

 

727,910

 

1,059

 

(55,391

)

673,578

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Held-to-maturity securities

 

$

12,058,207

 

$

(55,710

)

$

12,002,497

 

$

262,274

 

$

(138,535

)

$

12,126,236

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

OTTI

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Recognized

 

Carrying

 

Unrecognized

 

Unrecognized

 

Fair

 

Issued, guaranteed or insured:

 

Cost

 

in AOCI

 

Value

 

Holding Gains (a)

 

Holding Losses (a)

 

Value

 

Pools of Mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

$

459,114

 

$

 

$

459,114

 

$

37,312

 

$

 

$

496,426

 

Freddie Mac

 

133,347

 

 

133,347

 

9,462

 

 

142,809

 

Total pools of mortgages

 

592,461

 

 

592,461

 

46,774

 

 

639,235

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations/Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

2,602,017

 

 

2,602,017

 

24,940

 

 

2,626,957

 

Freddie Mac

 

2,484,560

 

 

2,484,560

 

27,058

 

(1

)

2,511,617

 

Ginnie Mae

 

64,681

 

 

64,681

 

854

 

 

65,535

 

Total CMOs/REMICs

 

5,151,258

 

 

5,151,258

 

52,852

 

(1

)

5,204,109

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

930,982

 

 

930,982

 

30,272

 

(593

)

960,661

 

Freddie Mac

 

3,128,561

 

 

3,128,561

 

266,562

 

 

3,395,123

 

Ginnie Mae

 

2,969

 

 

2,969

 

27

 

 

2,996

 

Total commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

4,062,512

 

 

4,062,512

 

296,861

 

(593

)

4,358,780

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GSE MBS (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOs/REMICs

 

106,063

 

(1,006

)

105,057

 

3,336

 

(537

)

107,856

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset-Backed Securities (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured housing (insured) (c)

 

132,551

 

 

132,551

 

1,531

 

(1,810

)

132,272

 

Home equity loans (insured) (c)

 

204,500

 

(45,676

)

158,824

 

49,531

 

(944

)

207,411

 

Home equity loans (uninsured)

 

135,290

 

(16,789

)

118,501

 

15,354

 

(10,634

)

123,221

 

Total asset-backed securities

 

472,341

 

(62,465

)

409,876

 

66,416

 

(13,388

)

462,904

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total MBS

 

10,384,635

 

(63,471

)

10,321,164

 

466,239

 

(14,519

)

10,772,884

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

737,600

 

 

737,600

 

2,097

 

(56,025

)

683,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Held-to-maturity securities

 

$

11,122,235

 

$

(63,471

)

$

11,058,764

 

$

468,336

 

$

(70,544

)

$

11,456,556

 

 


(a)

 

Unrecognized gross holding gains and losses represent the difference between fair value and carrying value of a held-to-maturity security. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the FHLBNY had pledged MBS with an amortized cost basis of $2.0 million and $2.8 million to the FDIC in connection with deposits maintained by the FDIC at the FHLBNY.

(b)

 

The amounts represent private-label mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(c)

 

Amortized cost — Bonds collateralized by manufactured housing are insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (“AGM”); they totaled $117.3 million and $132.6 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Asset-backed securities (supported by home equity loans) insured by AGM were $66.5 million and $69.8 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Asset-backed securities (supported by home equity loans) insured by Ambac and MBIA, together, were $117.5 million and $134.7 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Based on analysis performed, the FHLBNY has determined that for bond insurer AGM, insurance guarantees can be relied upon to cover any projected shortfalls. The reliance period for MBIA has been extended from 3 months to a 12 month horizon (to September 30, 2014) due to recent legal settlements and an improvement in the company’s liquidity since the second quarter of 2013. For bond insurer Ambac, the reliance period is probable until December 31, 2013.

 

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Unrealized Losses

 

The fair values and gross unrealized holding losses are aggregated by major security type and by the length of time individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.  Unrealized losses represent the difference between fair value and amortized cost.  The baseline measure of unrealized loss is amortized cost, which is not adjusted for non-credit OTTI.  Total unrealized losses in this table will not equal unrecognized losses by Major security type disclosed in the previous table.  Unrealized losses are calculated after adjusting for credit OTTI.  In the previous table, unrecognized losses are adjusted for credit and non-credit OTTI.  The following tables summarize held-to-maturity securities with fair values below their amortized cost basis (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

 

 

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Non-MBS Investment Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

$

54,999

 

$

(1

)

$

288,409

 

$

(55,390

)

$

343,408

 

$

(55,391

)

MBS Investment Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBS-GSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

1,219,452

 

(28,115

)

 

 

1,219,452

 

(28,115

)

Freddie Mac

 

1,961,980

 

(47,028

)

 

 

1,961,980

 

(47,028

)

Total MBS-GSE

 

3,181,432

 

(75,143

)

 

 

3,181,432

 

(75,143

)

MBS-Private-Label

 

59,190

 

(624

)

227,693

 

(8,074

)

286,883

 

(8,698

)

Total MBS

 

3,240,622

 

(75,767

)

227,693

 

(8,074

)

3,468,315

 

(83,841

)

Total

 

$

3,295,621

 

$

(75,768

)

$

516,102

 

$

(63,464

)

$

3,811,723

 

$

(139,232

)

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

 

 

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Non-MBS Investment Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

$

 

$

 

$

309,295

 

$

(56,025

)

$

309,295

 

$

(56,025

)

MBS Investment Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBS-GSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

192,268

 

(593

)

 

 

192,268

 

(593

)

Freddie Mac

 

453

 

(1

)

 

 

453

 

(1

)

Total MBS-GSE

 

192,721

 

(594

)

 

 

192,721

 

(594

)

MBS-Private-Label

 

61,742

 

(595

)

297,585

 

(19,207

)

359,327

 

(19,802

)

Total MBS

 

254,463

 

(1,189

)

297,585

 

(19,207

)

552,048

 

(20,396

)

Total

 

$

254,463

 

$

(1,189

)

$

606,880

 

$

(75,232

)

$

861,343

 

$

(76,421

)

 

Investments in housing finance agency obligations had gross unrealized losses totaling $55.4 million and $56.0 million for continuous periods of 12 months or longer at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Management has analyzed the fair values of the bonds, and has concluded that the gross unrealized losses were due to an illiquid market for such securities, causing these investments to be valued at a discount to their acquisition cost.  Management has also reviewed the portfolio and has observed that the bonds are performing to their contractual terms, and has concluded that, as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all of the gross unrealized losses on its housing finance agency bonds are temporary because the underlying collateral and credit enhancements were sufficient to protect the Bank from losses based on current expectations.  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 remain stressed or deteriorate further, the fair value of the bonds may decline further and the Bank may experience OTTI in future periods.

 

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Redemption Terms

 

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment features.  The amortized cost and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity securities, arranged by contractual maturity, were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Cost (a)

 

Fair Value

 

Cost (a)

 

Fair Value

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due after one year through five years

 

$

13,655

 

$

14,096

 

$

15,040

 

$

15,853

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

95,815

 

92,271

 

60,885

 

59,531

 

Due after ten years

 

618,440

 

567,211

 

661,675

 

608,288

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

727,910

 

673,578

 

737,600

 

683,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

71

 

72

 

 

 

Due after one year through five years

 

1,051,850

 

1,075,297

 

156,317

 

166,810

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

4,474,503

 

4,506,193

 

4,219,907

 

4,521,574

 

Due after ten years

 

5,803,873

 

5,871,096

 

6,008,411

 

6,084,500

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

11,330,297

 

11,452,658

 

10,384,635

 

10,772,884

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Held-to-maturity securities

 

$

12,058,207

 

$

12,126,236

 

$

11,122,235

 

$

11,456,556

 

 


(a)         Amortized cost is net of unamortized discounts and premiums of $41.6 million and $28.0 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

Interest Rate Payment Terms

 

The following table summarizes interest rate payment terms of securities classified as held-to-maturity (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Carrying

 

Amortized

 

Carrying

 

 

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed

 

$

1,282,403

 

$

1,281,142

 

$

453,907

 

$

452,034

 

Floating

 

3,840,509

 

3,840,509

 

4,740,385

 

4,740,385

 

Total CMO

 

5,122,912

 

5,121,651

 

5,194,292

 

5,192,419

 

CMBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed

 

4,762,596

 

4,762,596

 

3,625,505

 

3,625,505

 

Floating

 

568,607

 

568,607

 

437,007

 

437,007

 

Total CMBS

 

5,331,203

 

5,331,203

 

4,062,512

 

4,062,512

 

Pass Thru (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed

 

783,112

 

729,660

 

1,018,578

 

958,014

 

Floating

 

93,070

 

92,073

 

109,253

 

108,219

 

Total Pass Thru

 

876,182

 

821,733

 

1,127,831

 

1,066,233

 

Total MBS

 

11,330,297

 

11,274,587

 

10,384,635

 

10,321,164

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed

 

37,445

 

37,445

 

76,375

 

76,375

 

Floating

 

690,465

 

690,465

 

661,225

 

661,225

 

Total State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

727,910

 

727,910

 

737,600

 

737,600

 

Total Held-to-maturity securities

 

$

12,058,207

 

$

12,002,497

 

$

11,122,235

 

$

11,058,764

 

 


(a) Includes MBS supported by pools of mortgages.

 

Impairment Analysis (OTTI) of GSE-issued and Private Label Mortgage-backed Securities

 

The FHLBNY evaluates its individual securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and U.S. government agency by considering the creditworthiness and performance of the debt securities and the strength of the GSE’s guarantees of the securities.  Based on analysis, GSE- and agency-issued securities are performing in accordance with their contractual agreements.  The FHLBNY believes that it will recover its investments in GSE- and agency-issued securities given the current levels of collateral, credit enhancements and guarantees that exist to protect the investments.  Management evaluates its investments in private-label MBS (“PLMBS”) for OTTI on a quarterly basis by analyzing cash flows on 100 percent of PLMBS.  All PLMBS were designated as held-to-maturity.  For more information about cash flow impairment assessment methodology, see Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates in the most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

Monoline insurance — Certain PLMBS owned by the FHLBNY are insured by third-party bond insurers (“monoline insurers”).  The bond insurance on these investments guarantees the timely payments of principal and interest if these payments cannot be satisfied from the cash flows of the underlying mortgage pool.  The FHLBNY performs cash flow credit impairment tests on all of its private-label insured securities, and the analysis of the MBS protected by such third-party insurance looks first to the performance of the underlying security, and considers its embedded credit enhancements in the form of excess spread, overcollateralization, and credit subordination, to determine the collectability of all amounts due.  If the embedded credit enhancement protections are deemed insufficient to make timely payment of all amounts due, then the FHLBNY considers the capacity of the third-party bond insurer to cover any shortfalls.  Certain monoline insurers have been subject to adverse ratings, rating downgrades, and weakening financial performance measures.  In estimating the insurers’ capacity to provide credit protection in the future to cover any shortfall in cash flows expected to be collected for securities deemed to be OTTI, the FHLBNY has developed a methodology to analyze and assess the ability of the monoline insurers to meet future insurance obligations.  Based on analysis performed, the Bank has determined that for bond insurer Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp., insurance guarantees can be relied upon to cover projected shortfalls.  The reliance period for MBIA has been extended from a 3 month to a 12 month horizon (to September 30, 2014) due to recent legal settlements and an improvement in the company’s liquidity since the second quarter of 2013.  For bond insurer Ambac, the reliance period is probable until December 31, 2013.

 

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No credit OTTI was recorded in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

The table below presents the key characteristics of securities determined to be OTTI in the three months ended September 30, 2012, and cumulative OTTI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2012 (a)

 

September 30, 2012

 

September 30, 2012

 

 

 

Insurer MBIA

 

Insurer Ambac

 

Uninsured

 

OTTI (b)(d)

 

OTTI (b)(d)

 

Security

 

 

 

Fair

 

 

 

Fair

 

 

 

Fair

 

Credit

 

Non-credit

 

Credit

 

Non-credit

 

Classification

 

UPB

 

Value

 

UPB

 

Value

 

UPB

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Loss

 

Loss

 

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS-Prime

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,987

 

$

7,432

 

$

(195

)

$

114

 

$

(195

)

$

114

 

HEL Subprime (c)

 

 

 

42,948

 

30,193

 

2,943

 

2,931

 

(420

)

420

 

(1,746

)

1,376

 

Total Securities

 

$

 

$

 

$

42,948

 

$

30,193

 

$

10,930

 

$

10,363

 

$

(615

)

$

534

 

$

(1,941

)

$

1,490

 

 


(a)         Unpaid principal balances and fair values on securities deemed to be OTTI at September 30, 2012.

(b)        Represent OTTI recorded at the quarter end date.  If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected (discounted at the security’s initial effective yield) is less than the amortized cost basis of the security, an OTTI is considered to have occurred because the entire amortized cost basis of the security will not be recovered.  The credit-related OTTI is recognized in earnings.  The non-credit portion of OTTI, which represents fair value losses of OTTI securities (excluding the amount of credit losses), is recognized in AOCI. Positive non-credit losses represent the net amount of non-credit losses reclassified from AOCI to increase the carrying value of securities previously deemed OTTI.

(c)         HEL Subprime securities are supported by home equity loans.

(d)         Securities deemed to be OTTI at the quarter end date(s) had been previously determined to be OTTI, and the additional impairment, or re-impairment, was due to further deterioration in the credit performance metrics of the securities.

 

The following table provides roll-forward information about the cumulative credit component of OTTI recognized as a charge to earnings (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Beginning balance

 

$

36,782

 

$

36,057

 

$

36,782

 

$

34,731

 

Additional credit losses for which an OTTI charge was previously recognized

 

 

615

 

 

1,941

 

Ending balance

 

$

36,782

 

$

36,672

 

$

36,782

 

$

36,672

 

 

Key Base Assumptions

 

The tables below summarize the weighted average and range of Key Base Assumptions for all private-label MBS at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, including those deemed OTTI:

 

 

 

Key Base Assumptions - All PLMBS at September 30, 2013

 

 

 

CDR % (a)

 

CPR % (b)

 

Loss Severity % (c)

 

Security Classification

 

Range

 

Average

 

Range

 

Average

 

Range

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS Prime (d)

 

0.1-3.7

 

1.1

 

9.8-32.9

 

17.4

 

30.0-54.5

 

46.1

 

RMBS Alt-A (d)

 

0.0-1.0

 

1.0

 

2.0-10.6

 

5.2

 

0.0-30.0

 

29.6

 

HEL Subprime (e)

 

1.0-8.7

 

4.2

 

2.0-14.9

 

4.7

 

21.0-100

 

66.5

 

Manufactured Housing Loans

 

3.1-5.5

 

4.5

 

2.1-3.23

 

2.6

 

77.3-81.6

 

79.9

 

 

 

 

Key Base Assumptions - All PLMBS at December 31, 2012

 

 

 

CDR % (a)

 

CPR % (b)

 

Loss Severity % (c)

 

Security Classification

 

Range

 

Average

 

Range

 

Average

 

Range

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS Prime (d)

 

1.0-6.1

 

2.1

 

4.4-33.4

 

23.3

 

30.0-63.2

 

35.9

 

RMBS Alt-A (d)

 

1.0-1.1

 

1.0

 

2.0-14.0

 

3.7

 

30.0-30.0

 

30.0

 

HEL Subprime (e)

 

1.5-8.6

 

4.6

 

2.0-10.1

 

3.7

 

30.0-100.0

 

71.0

 

Manufactured Housing Loans

 

3.6-5.9

 

4.9

 

2.0-3.8

 

2.5

 

75.1-81.0

 

78.5

 

 


(a)        Conditional Default Rate (CDR): 1— ((1-MDR)^12) where, MDR is defined as the “Monthly Default Rate (MDR)” = (Beginning Principal Balance of Liquidated Loans)/(Total Beginning Principal Balance).

(b)        Conditional Prepayment Rate (CPR): 1— ((1-SMM)^12) where, SMM is defined as the “Single Monthly Mortality (SMM)” = (Voluntary Partial and Full Prepayments + Repurchases + Liquidated Balances)/(Beginning Principal Balance - Scheduled Principal). Voluntary prepayment excludes the liquidated balances mentioned above.

(c)         Loss Severity (Principal and Interest in the current period) = Sum (Total Realized Loss Amount)/Sum (Beginning Principal and Interest Balance of Liquidated Loans).

(d)        CMOs/REMICS private-label MBS.

(e)         Residential asset-backed MBS.

 

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Significant Inputs

 

For determining the fair values of all MBS, the FHLBNY has obtained pricing from four pricing services; the prices were clustered, averaged, and then assessed qualitatively before adopting the “final price”.

 

The tables below provide the distribution of the prices, and the final price adopted for securities with cash flow shortfalls at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands except for price):

 

 

 

Significant Inputs

 

 

 

Securities deemed OTTI at September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Fair

 

Fair Value Recorded on

 

 

 

Price

 

Final

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

Value

 

a Non-recurring basis

 

Level

 

Range

 

Price

 

Rating

 

Subprime -Home equity loan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond 1

 

$

3,103

 

$

4,207

 

$

 

3

 

$

65.91-89.88

 

$

65.91

 

D

 

Bond 2

 

1,779

 

2,632

 

 

3

 

65.34-86.82

 

65.80

 

D

 

Total OTTI PLMBS

 

$

4,882

 

$

6,839

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTTI was not recognized as fair values of the two bonds exceeded their amortized cost basis.

 

 

 

Significant Inputs

 

 

 

Securities deemed OTTI at December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Fair

 

Fair Value Recorded on

 

 

 

Price

 

Final

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

Value

 

a Non-recurring basis

 

Level

 

Range

 

Price

 

Rating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prime -RMBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond 1

 

$

7,045

 

$

7,045

 

$

7,045

 

3

 

$

90.47 - 96.85

 

$

90.47

 

C

 

Total OTTI PLMBS

 

$

7,045

 

$

7,045

 

$

7,045

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 6.                                                         Available-for-Sale Securities.

 

The carrying value of an AFS security equals its fair value.  No AFS security was Other-than-temporarily impaired.  There were de minimis unrealized losses for MBS at September 30, 2013 and none at December 31, 2012.  The following tables provide major security types (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

OTTI

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Recognized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

 

 

Cost

 

in AOCI

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents (a)

 

$

157

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

157

 

Equity funds (a)

 

4,960

 

 

1,465

 

 

6,425

 

Fixed income funds (a)

 

3,352

 

 

141

 

(36

)

3,457

 

GSE and U.S. Obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMO-Floating

 

1,623,586

 

 

12,141

 

(142

)

1,635,585

 

CMBS-Floating

 

43,223

 

 

394

 

 

43,617

 

Total Available-for-sale securities

 

$

1,675,278

 

$

 

$

14,141

 

$

(178

)

$

1,689,241

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

OTTI

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Recognized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

 

 

Cost

 

in AOCI

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents (a)

 

$

215

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

215

 

Equity funds (a)

 

5,172

 

 

540

 

 

5,712

 

Fixed income funds (a)

 

3,382

 

 

324

 

 

3,706

 

GSE and U.S. Obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMO-Floating

 

2,230,813

 

 

21,448

 

 

2,252,261

 

CMBS-Floating

 

46,686

 

 

194

 

 

46,880

 

Total Available-for-sale securities

 

$

2,286,268

 

$

 

$

22,506

 

$

 

$

2,308,774

 

 


(a)        The Bank has a grantor trust to fund current and future payments for its employee supplemental pension plan.  Investments in the trust are classified as AFS.  The grantor trust invests in money market, equity and fixed income and bond funds.  Daily net asset values are readily available and investments are redeemable at short notice.  Realized gains and losses from investments in the funds were not significant.

 

Unrealized Losses

 

Tables reporting unrealized losses have been omitted as there were de minimis unrealized losses at September 30, 2013, and no unrealized losses at December 31, 2012.

 

Impairment Analysis (OTTI) of AFS Securities

 

The Bank’s portfolio of MBS classified as AFS is comprised primarily of GSE-issued collateralized mortgage obligations, which are “pass through” securities.  The FHLBNY evaluates its individual securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and a U.S. agency by considering the creditworthiness and performance of the debt securities and the strength of the government-sponsored enterprises’ guarantees of the securities.  Based on the analysis, GSE-issued securities are performing in accordance with their contractual agreements.  The FHLBNY believes that it will

 

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recover its investments in GSE-issued securities given the current levels of collateral, credit enhancements and guarantees that exist to protect the investments.

 

Redemption Terms

 

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment fees.  The amortized cost and estimated fair values (a) of investments classified as AFS, by contractual maturity, were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amortized Cost (c)

 

Fair Value

 

Amortized Cost (c)

 

Fair Value

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

$

43,223

 

$

43,617

 

$

46,686

 

$

46,880

 

Due after ten years

 

1,623,586

 

1,635,585

 

2,230,813

 

2,252,261

 

Fixed income funds, equity funds and cash equivalents (b)

 

8,469

 

10,039

 

8,769

 

9,633

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Available-for-sale securities

 

$

1,675,278

 

$

1,689,241

 

$

2,286,268

 

$

2,308,774

 

 


(a)         The carrying value of AFS securities equals fair value.

(b)         Determined to be redeemable at short notice.

(c)          Amortized cost is net of unamortized discounts and premiums of $5.7 million and $8.0 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

Interest Rate Payment Terms

 

The following table summarizes interest rate payment terms of investments in mortgage-backed securities classified as AFS securities (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMO floating - LIBOR

 

$

1,623,586

 

$

1,635,585

 

$

2,230,813

 

$

2,252,261

 

CMBS floating - LIBOR

 

43,223

 

43,617

 

46,686

 

46,880

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-backed securities (a)

 

$

1,666,809

 

$

1,679,202

 

$

2,277,499

 

$

2,299,141

 

 


(a)         Total will not agree to total AFS portfolio because bond and equity funds in a grantor trust have been excluded.

 

Note 7.                                                         Advances.

 

The Bank offers to its members a wide range of fixed- and adjustable-rate advance loan products with different maturities, interest rates, payment characteristics, and optionality.

 

Redemption Terms

 

Contractual redemption terms and yields of advances were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted (a)

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overdrawn demand deposit accounts

 

$

6

 

1.08

%

%

$

 

%

%

Due in one year or less

 

36,930,607

 

0.68

 

42.57

 

26,956,874

 

0.90

 

37.29

 

Due after one year through two years

 

11,807,883

 

1.22

 

13.61

 

7,798,776

 

1.96

 

10.79

 

Due after two years through three years

 

11,976,271

 

2.81

 

13.80

 

7,234,380

 

2.38

 

10.00

 

Due after three years through four years

 

7,618,334

 

2.91

 

8.78

 

9,658,689

 

3.64

 

13.36

 

Due after four years through five years

 

6,746,635

 

2.83

 

7.78

 

10,255,616

 

3.35

 

14.19

 

Thereafter

 

11,681,718

 

2.79

 

13.46

 

10,387,768

 

2.77

 

14.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

86,761,454

 

1.69

%

100.00

%

72,292,103

 

2.15

%

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge value basis adjustments

 

2,352,322

 

 

 

 

 

3,595,396

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

7,659

 

 

 

 

 

502

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

89,121,435

 

 

 

 

 

$

75,888,001

 

 

 

 

 

 


(a)        The weighted average yield is the weighted average coupon rates for advances, unadjusted for swaps.  For floating-rate advances, the weighted average rate is the rate at the reporting dates.

 

Monitoring and Evaluating Credit Losses on Advances — Summarized below are the FHLBNY’s assessment methodologies for evaluating credit losses on advances.

 

The FHLBNY closely monitors the creditworthiness of the institutions to which it lends.  The FHLBNY also closely monitors the quality and value of the assets that are pledged as collateral by its members.  The FHLBNY’s members are required to pledge collateral to secure advances.  Eligible collateral includes: (1) one-to-four-family and multi-family mortgages; (2) U.S. Treasury and government-agency securities; (3) mortgage-backed securities; and (4) certain other collateral which is real estate related and has a readily ascertainable value, and in which the FHLBNY can perfect a security interest.  The FHLBNY has the right to take such steps, as it deems necessary to protect its secured position on outstanding advances, including requiring additional collateral (whether or not such additional collateral would otherwise be eligible to secure a loan; this provision would benefit the FHLBNY in a scenario when a member defaults).  The FHLBNY also has a statutory lien under the FHLBank Act on members’ capital stock, which serves as further collateral for members’ indebtedness to the FHLBNY.

 

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Credit Risk.  The Bank has policies and procedures in place to manage credit risk.  There were no past due advances and all advances were current for all periods in this report.  Management does not anticipate any credit losses, and accordingly, the Bank has not provided an allowance for credit losses on advances.  The Bank’s potential credit risk from advances is concentrated in commercial banks, savings institutions, and insurance companies.

 

Concentration of Advances Outstanding.  Advances to the FHLBNY’s top ten borrowing member institutions are reported in Note 20. Segment Information and Concentration.  The FHLBNY held sufficient collateral to cover the advances to all institutions and it does not expect to incur any credit losses.

 

Security TermsThe FHLBNY lends to financial institutions involved in housing finance within its district.  Borrowing members pledge their capital stock of the FHLBNY as additional collateral for advances.  As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the FHLBNY had rights to collateral with an estimated value greater than outstanding advances.  Based upon the financial condition of the member, the FHLBNY:

 

(1)                 Allows a member to retain possession of the mortgage collateral pledged to the FHLBNY if the member executes a written security agreement, provides periodic listings and agrees to hold such collateral for the benefit of the FHLBNY; however, securities and cash collateral are always in physical possession; or

(2)                 Requires the member specifically to assign or place physical possession of such mortgage collateral with the FHLBNY or its custodial agent.

 

Beyond these provisions, Section 10(e) of the FHLBank Act affords any security interest granted by a member to the FHLBNY priority over the claims or rights of any other party.  The two exceptions are claims that would be entitled to priority under otherwise applicable law or perfected security interests.  All member obligations with the Bank were fully collateralized throughout their entire term.  The total of collateral pledged to the Bank includes excess collateral pledged above the Bank’s minimum collateral requirements.  However, a maximum lendable value is established to ensure that the Bank has sufficient eligible collateral securing credit extensions.  There have been no significant changes to collateral policies from those existing at December 31, 2012.  For more information about collateral ratios and location of collateral held, see Item 1. Business in the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

Note 8.                                                         Mortgage Loans Held-for-Portfolio.

 

Mortgage loans were Mortgage Partnership Finance® program loans, or (“MPF”®).  The MPF program involves investment by the FHLBNY in mortgage loans that are purchased from its participating financial institutions (“PFIs”).  The members retain servicing rights and may credit enhance the portion of the loans participated to the FHLBNY.  No intermediary trust is involved.

 

The following table presents information on mortgage loans held-for-portfolio (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Real Estate(a):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed medium-term single-family mortgages

 

$

379,281

 

19.93

%

$

400,309

 

22.09

%

Fixed long-term single-family mortgages

 

1,523,731

 

80.07

 

1,412,061

 

77.90

 

Multi-family mortgages

 

92

 

 

156

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

1,903,104

 

100.00

%

1,812,526

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unamortized premiums

 

37,358

 

 

 

35,760

 

 

 

Unamortized discounts

 

(3,102

)

 

 

(2,580

)

 

 

Basis adjustment (b)

 

1,821

 

 

 

4,092

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total mortgage loans held-for-portfolio

 

1,939,181

 

 

 

1,849,798

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses

 

(6,326

)

 

 

(6,982

)

 

 

Total mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses

 

$

1,932,855

 

 

 

$

1,842,816

 

 

 

 


(a) Conventional mortgages represent the majority of mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, with the remainder invested in FHA and VA insured loans.

(b) Represents fair value basis of closed delivery commitments.

 

No loans were transferred to a “loan-for-sale” category.  From time to time, the Bank may request a PFI to repurchase loans if the loan failed to comply with the MPF loan standards.  Loans repurchased from PFIs in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $1.7 million and $7.7 million of loans; $1.4 million of such loans were repurchased in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

The FHLBNY and its members share the credit risk of MPF loans by structuring potential credit losses into layers.  The first layer is typically 100 basis points, but this varies with the particular MPF product.  The amount of the first layer, or the First Loss Account (“FLA”), was estimated at $19.4 million and $18.4 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The FLA is not recorded or reported as a reserve for loan losses, as it serves as a memorandum or information account.  The FHLBNY is responsible for absorbing the first layer.  The second layer is that amount of credit obligations that the PFI has taken on which will equate the loan to a double-A rating.  The FHLBNY pays a Credit Enhancement fee to the PFI for taking on this obligation.  The FHLBNY assumes all

 

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residual risk.  Credit Enhancement fees accrued were $0.5 million and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and $0.4 million and $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.  These fees were reported as a reduction to mortgage loan interest income.

 

In terms of the credit enhancement waterfall, the MPF program structures potential credit losses on conventional MPF loans into layers on each loan pool as follows:

 

·                  The first layer of protection against loss is the liquidation value of the real property securing the loan.

·                  The next layer of protection comes from the primary mortgage insurance (“PMI”) that is required for loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80% at origination.

·                  Losses that exceed the liquidation value of the real property and any PMI, up to an agreed upon amount, the FLA for each Master Commitment, will be absorbed by the FHLBNY.

·                  Losses in excess of the FLA, up to an agreed-upon amount, the credit enhancement amount, will be covered by the PFI’s credit enhancement obligation.

·                  Losses in excess of the FLA and the PFI’s remaining credit enhancement for the Master Commitment, if any, will be absorbed by the FHLBNY.

 

Allowance Methodology for Loan Losses

 

Mortgage loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the FHLBNY will be unable to collect all principal and interest amounts due according to the contractual terms of the mortgage loan agreements.  The Bank performs periodic reviews of individual impaired mortgage loans within the MPF loan portfolio to identify the potential for losses inherent in the portfolio and to determine the likelihood of collection of the principal and interest.  Conventional mortgage loans that are past due 90 days or more, or classified under regulatory criteria (Sub-standard, Doubtful or Loss), and, beginning in the third quarter of 2012, loans that are in bankruptcy regardless of their delinquency status, are evaluated separately on a loan level basis for impairment.  The FHLBNY bases its provision for credit losses on its estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the impaired MPF loan.  The FHLBNY computes the provision for credit losses without considering the private mortgage insurance and other accompanying credit enhancement features, which provide additional credit assurance to the FHLBNY.  Conventional mortgage loans, except FHA- and VA-insured loans, are analyzed under liquidation scenarios on a loan level basis, and identified losses are fully reserved.  Management determines the liquidation value of the real property collateral supporting the impaired loan after deducting costs to liquidate.  That value is compared to the carrying value of the impaired mortgage loan, and a shortfall is recorded as an allowance for credit losses.  This methodology is applied on a loan level basis.  When a loan is foreclosed and the Bank takes possession of real estate, the Bank will charge any excess carrying value over the net realizable value of the foreclosed loan to the allowance for credit losses.

 

Only FHA- and VA-insured MPF loans are evaluated collectively.  FHA- and VA-insured mortgage loans have minimal inherent credit risk, and credit risk of such loans generally arises from servicers defaulting on their obligations.  If adversely classified, the FHLBNY will have reserves established only in the event of a default of a PFI, and reserves would be based on the estimated costs to recover any uninsured portion of the MPF loan.

 

Classes of the MPF loan portfolio would be subject to disaggregation to the extent that it is needed to understand the exposure to credit risk arising from these loans.  The FHLBNY has determined that no further disaggregation of portfolio segments is needed, other than the methodology discussed above.

 

Credit Enhancement Fees

 

The credit enhancement fee (“CE fees”) due to the PFI for taking on a credit enhancement obligation is accrued based on the master commitments outstanding, and for certain MPF products the CE fees are held back for 12 months and then paid monthly to the PFIs.  Under the MPF agreements with PFIs, the FHLBNY may recover credit losses from future CE fees.  The FHLBNY does not consider CE fees when computing the allowance for credit losses.  It is assumed that repayment is expected to be provided solely by the sale of the underlying property, and that there is no other available and reliable source of repayment.  Any incurred losses that would be recovered from the credit enhancements are also not reserved as part of the allowance for credit loan losses.  In such cases, the FHLBNY would withhold CE fee payments to PFIs.

 

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Allowance for Credit Losses

 

Allowances for credit losses have been recorded against the uninsured MPF loans.  All other types of mortgage loans were insignificant and no allowances were necessary.  The following provides a roll-forward analysis of the allowance for credit losses (a) (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Allowance for credit losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

6,414

 

$

6,878

 

$

6,982

 

$

6,786

 

Charge-offs

 

(140

)

(228

)

(1,556

)

(930

)

Recoveries

 

203

 

36

 

846

 

171

 

Provision/(Reversal) for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

(151

)

234

 

54

 

893

 

Ending balance

 

$

6,326

 

$

6,920

 

$

6,326

 

$

6,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

6,326

 

$

6,920

 

$

6,326

 

$

6,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Recorded investment, end of period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired, with or without a related allowance (b)

 

 

 

 

 

$

30,619

 

$

31,596

 

Not impaired, no related allowance

 

 

 

 

 

1,804,690

 

1,754,852

 

Total uninsured mortgage loans

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,835,309

 

$

1,786,448

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment (c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired, with or without a related allowance

 

 

 

 

 

$

595

 

$

413

 

Not impaired, no related allowance

 

 

 

 

 

112,276

 

71,741

 

Total insured mortgage loans

 

 

 

 

 

$

112,871

 

$

72,154

 

 


(a) Allowance for credit losses has been stable, in line with declining nonperforming loans, which is consistent with the stability in housing prices/liquidation values of real property securing impaired loans.

(b) Loans considered impaired have remained almost unchanged as delinquency rates have stabilized.

(c) FHA- and VA loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.  Loans past due 90 days or more were considered for impairment but credit analysis indicated funds would be collected and no allowance was necessary.

 

Non-performing Loans

 

The FHLBNY’s impaired mortgage loans are reported in the table below (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Mortgage loans, net of allowance for credit losses (a)

 

$

1,932,855

 

$

1,842,816

 

Non-performing mortgage loans - Conventional (b)

 

$

27,749

 

$

28,458

 

Insured MPF loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest (b)

 

$

577

 

$

410

 

 


(a) Includes loans classified as sub-standard, doubtful or loss under FHFA regulatory criteria, reported at carrying value.

(b) Data in this table represents unpaid principal balance, and would not agree to data reported in table below at “recorded investment,” which includes interest receivable.  Loans in bankruptcy status and past due 90 days or more (nonaccrual status) are included.

 

The following table summarizes the recorded investment in impaired loans, the unpaid principal balance, and related allowance (individually assessed for impairment), and the average recorded investment of impaired loans (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

Three months ended
September 30, 2013

 

Nine months ended
September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid

 

 

 

Average

 

Interest

 

Average

 

Interest

 

 

 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Income

 

Recorded

 

Income

 

Impaired Loans

 

Investment

 

Balance

 

Allowance

 

Investment

 

Recognized (c)

 

Investment

 

Recognized (c)

 

With no related allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional MPF Loans (a)(b)

 

$

9,770

 

$

9,754

 

$

 

$

10,056

 

$

 

$

10,474

 

$

 

With an allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional MPF Loans (a)

 

20,849

 

20,886

 

6,326

 

20,657

 

 

20,674

 

 

Total Conventional MPF Loans (a)

 

$

30,619

 

$

30,640

 

$

6,326

 

$

30,713

 

$

 

$

31,148

 

$

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid

 

 

 

Average

 

Interest

 

 

 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Income

 

Impaired Loans

 

Investment

 

Balance

 

Allowance

 

Investment

 

Recognized (c)

 

With no related allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional MPF Loans (a)(b)

 

$

8,118

 

$

8,134

 

$

 

$

6,768

 

$

 

With an allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional MPF Loans (a)

 

23,478

 

23,507

 

6,982

 

22,798

 

 

Total Conventional MPF Loans (a)

 

$

31,596

 

$

31,641

 

$

6,982

 

$

29,566

 

$

 

 


(a) Based on analysis of the nature of risks of the Bank’s investments in MPF loans, including its methodologies for identifying and measuring impairment, the management of the FHLBNY has determined that presenting such loans as a single class is appropriate.

(b) Collateral values, net of estimated costs to sell, exceeded the recorded investments in impaired loans and no allowances were deemed necessary.

(c) The Bank does not record interest received as Interest income if an uninsured loan is past due 90 days or more.

 

Loans discharged from bankruptcy are classified as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”), and are measured for impairment if the loan is past due 90 days or more.  Loans currently in bankruptcy status, regardless of their delinquency status, are considered impaired and measured for impairment.  The allowance for credit losses in the table above includes allowances recorded for all impaired loans.  Prior to the third quarter of 2012, loans in bankruptcy were considered impaired if past due 90 days or more.

 

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Mortgage Loans Interest on Non-performing Loans

 

The FHLBNY’s interest contractually due and actually received for non-performing loans were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest contractually due (a)

 

$

425

 

$

482

 

$

1,222

 

$

1,444

 

Interest actually received

 

387

 

379

 

1,115

 

1,169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shortfall

 

$

38

 

$

103

 

$

107

 

$

275

 

 


(a) The Bank does not accrue interest income on conventional loans past due 90 days or more.  If cash is received as settlement of interest on loans past due 90 days or more, it is considered as an advance from the PFI or the servicer and cash received is subject to reversal if the loan goes into foreclosure.  Cash received is recorded as a liability until the impaired loan is performing again.  The table summarizes interest income that was not recognized in earnings.  It also summarizes the actual cash that was received against interest due, but not recognized.

 

Recorded investments in MPF loans that were past due, and real estate owned are summarized below.  Recorded investments, which includes accrued interest receivable, would not equal carrying values reported elsewhere (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Conventional

 

Insured

 

Other

 

Conventional

 

Insured

 

Other

 

 

 

MPF Loans

 

Loans

 

Loans

 

MPF Loans

 

Loans

 

Loans

 

Mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past due 30 - 59 days

 

$

17,156

 

$

2,258

 

$

 

$

22,899

 

$

884

 

$

 

Past due 60 - 89 days

 

5,479

 

226

 

 

6,027

 

407

 

 

Past due 90 - 179 days

 

3,049

 

142

 

 

4,202

 

184

 

 

Past due 180 days or more

 

24,678

 

453

 

 

24,221

 

229

 

 

Total past due

 

50,362

 

3,079

 

 

57,349

 

1,704

 

 

Total current loans

 

1,784,855

 

109,792

 

92

 

1,728,942

 

70,450

 

157

 

Total mortgage loans

 

$

1,835,217

 

$

112,871

 

$

92

 

$

1,786,291

 

$

72,154

 

$

157

 

Other delinquency statistics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans in process of foreclosure, included above

 

$

16,611

 

$

307

 

$

 

$

21,464

 

$

187

 

$

 

Number of foreclosures outstanding at period end

 

119

 

8

 

 

140

 

6

 

 

Serious delinquency rate (a)

 

1.51

%

0.53

%

%

1.62

%

0.57

%

%

Serious delinquent loans total used in calculation of serious delinquency rate

 

$

27,792

 

$

595

 

$

 

$

28,947

 

$

413

 

$

 

Past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest

 

$

 

$

595

 

$

 

$

 

$

413

 

$

 

Loans on non-accrual status

 

$

27,727

 

$

 

$

 

$

28,423

 

$

 

$

 

Troubled debt restructurings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans discharged from bankruptcy

 

$

9,248

 

$

520

 

$

 

$

8,818

 

$

638

 

$

 

Modified loans under MPF® program

 

$

820

 

$

 

$

 

$

681

 

$

 

$

 

Real estate owned

 

$

1,112

 

 

 

 

 

$

169

 

 

 

 

 

 


(a)         Serious delinquency rate is recorded investments in loans that are 90 days or more past due or in the process of foreclosure expressed as a percentage of total loan class.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) and MPF modification — As described more fully in Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates in the Bank’s most recent Form 10K filed on March 25, 2013, the MPF Program introduced a temporary modification plan that is available to PFIs.  MPF restructurings primarily involve modifying the borrower’s monthly payment for a period of up to 36 months, with a cap based on a ratio of the borrower’s housing expense to monthly income.  The outstanding principal balance is re-amortized to reflect a principal and interest payment for a term not to exceed 40 years.  This would result in a balloon payment at the original maturity date of the loan as the maturity date and number of remaining monthly payments is unchanged.  If the housing expense ratio is still not met, the interest rate is reduced for up to 36 months in 0.125% increments below the original loan rate, to a floor rate of 3.00%, resulting in reduced principal and interest payments until the target housing expense ratio is met.  No loans were modified in any periods in this report.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, outstanding balances of MPF loans include four loans that had been modified in 2011.  Due to the temporary nature of the modification provisions allowed under the MPF Plan (up to 36 months), loans modified are considered impaired only if they are past due 90 days or more or in bankruptcy.  One of the four modified loans was in bankruptcy status at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Another loan was in foreclosure status at September 30, 2013.  The allowance for credit losses on those impaired loans were evaluated individually and insignificant amounts of credit losses were recorded at September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012.

 

Beginning with the fourth quarter of 2012, the FHLBNY includes MPF loans discharged from bankruptcy as TDRs, and $9.2 million of such loans were outstanding at September 30, 2013, and $8.8 million at December 31, 2012.  The FHLBNY has determined that the discharge of mortgage debt in bankruptcy is a concession as defined under existing accounting literature for TDRs.  A loan discharged from bankruptcy is assessed individually for credit impairment only if past due 90 days or more.  Of the $9.2 million of loans that were discharged from bankruptcy, $0.8 million were impaired because they were past due 90 days or more, and the recorded allowance for credit losses associated with those loans were not significant at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Prior to the fourth quarter of 2012, the FHLBNY’s policy did not consider loans discharged from bankruptcy as TDR.

 

Forgiveness information that would be required under the disclosure standards for loans deemed TDR has been omitted as the MPF modification program limits loan terms that can be modified for up to 36 months, after which period the borrower is required to adhere to the original terms of the loan.  Other than being released from bankruptcy, the borrowers were not allowed any other concessions.

 

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The following table summarizes performing and non-performing troubled debt restructurings balances (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Recorded Investment Outstanding

 

Performing

 

Non- performing

 

Total TDR

 

Performing

 

Non- performing

 

Total TDR

 

Troubled debt restructurings (TDR) (a):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans discharged from bankruptcy

 

$

8,497

 

$

751

 

$

9,248

 

$

8,189

 

$

629

 

$

8,818

 

Modified loans under MPF® program

 

601

 

219

 

820

 

459

 

222

 

681

 

Total troubled debt restructurings

 

$

9,098

 

$

970

 

$

10,068

 

$

8,648

 

$

851

 

$

9,499

 

Related Allowance

 

 

 

 

 

$

612

 

 

 

 

 

$

317

 

 


(a)         Insured loans were not included in the calculation for troubled debt restructuring.

 

Note 9.                                                         Deposits.

 

The FHLBNY accepts demand, overnight and term deposits from its members.  Also, a member that services mortgage loans may deposit funds collected in connection with the mortgage loans as a pending disbursement to the owners of the mortgage loans.  The following table summarizes deposits (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand

 

$

1,522,886

 

$

1,994,974

 

Term

 

55,000

 

40,000

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

1,577,886

 

2,034,974

 

Non-interest-bearing demand

 

13,047

 

19,537

 

Total deposits

 

$

1,590,933

 

$

2,054,511

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amount
Outstanding

 

Weighted
Average Interest
Rate

 

Amount
Outstanding

 

Weighted
Average Interest
Rate

 

Due in one year or less

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits - adjustable rate

 

$

1,577,886

 

0.04

%

$

2,034,974

 

0.03

%

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 

13,047

 

 

 

19,537

 

 

 

Total deposits

 

$

1,590,933

 

 

 

$

2,054,511

 

 

 

 

The aggregate amount of term deposits due in one year or less was $55.0 million and $40.0 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

Note 10.                                                  Consolidated Obligations.

 

Consolidated obligations (or consolidated bonds; or consolidated discount notes) are the joint and several obligations of the FHLBanks, and consist of bonds and discount notes.  The FHLBanks issue consolidated obligations through the Office of Finance as their fiscal agent.  In connection with each debt issuance, a FHLBank specifies the amount of debt it wants issued on its behalf.  The Office of Finance tracks the amount of debt issued on behalf of each FHLBank.  Each FHLBank separately tracks and records as a liability for its specific portion of consolidated obligations for which it is the primary obligor.  Consolidated bonds are issued primarily to raise intermediate- and long-term funds for the FHLBanks and are not subject to any statutory or regulatory limits on maturity.  Consolidated discount notes are issued primarily to raise short-term funds.  Discount notes sell at less than their face amount and are redeemed at par value when they mature.

 

The Finance Agency, at its discretion, may require any FHLBank to make principal or interest payments due on any consolidated obligations.  Although it has never occurred, to the extent that a FHLBank would make a payment on a consolidated obligation on behalf of another FHLBank, the paying FHLBank would be entitled to reimbursement from the non-complying FHLBank.  However, if the Finance Agency determines that the non-complying FHLBank is unable to satisfy its obligations, then the Finance Agency may allocate the outstanding liability among the remaining FHLBanks on a pro rata basis in proportion to each FHLBank’s participation in all consolidated obligations outstanding, or on any other basis the Finance Agency may determine.  Based on Management’s review, the FHLBNY has no reason to record actual or contingent liabilities with respect to the occurrence of events or circumstances that would require the FHLBNY to assume an obligation on behalf of other FHLBanks.  The par amounts of the FHLBanks’ outstanding consolidated obligations, including consolidated obligations held by other FHLBanks, were approximately $0.7 trillion as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

Finance Agency regulations require the FHLBanks to maintain, in the aggregate, unpledged qualifying assets equal to the consolidated obligations outstanding.  Qualifying assets are defined as cash; secured advances; assets with an assessment or rating at least equivalent to the current assessment or rating of the consolidated obligations; obligations, participations, mortgages, or other securities of or issued by the United States or an agency of the United States; and securities in which fiduciary and trust funds may invest under the laws of the state in which the FHLBank is located.  The FHLBNY met the qualifying unpledged asset requirements as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Percentage of unpledged qualifying assets to consolidated obligations

 

108

%

109

%

 

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The following table summarizes consolidated obligations issued by the FHLBNY and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligation bonds-amortized cost

 

$

69,909,024

 

$

63,903,744

 

Hedge value basis adjustments

 

366,963

 

804,174

 

Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges

 

76,074

 

63,520

 

FVO (a)-valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

9,327

 

12,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated obligation-bonds

 

$

70,361,388

 

$

64,784,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount notes-amortized cost

 

$

42,261,308

 

$

29,776,704

 

FVO (a) - valuation adjustments and remaining accretion

 

808

 

3,243

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated obligation-discount notes

 

$

42,262,116

 

$

29,779,947

 

 


(a) Accounted for under the Fair Value Option rules.

 

Redemption Terms of Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

The following is a summary of consolidated obligation bonds outstanding by year of maturity (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

Maturity

 

Amount

 

Rate (a)

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

Rate (a)

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One year or less

 

$

42,867,425

 

0.45

%

61.36

%

$

42,284,800

 

0.71

%

66.25

%

Over one year through two years

 

11,215,195

 

1.06

 

16.05

 

8,003,630

 

1.47

 

12.54

 

Over two years through three years

 

3,235,835

 

1.38

 

4.63

 

5,746,280

 

1.62

 

9.00

 

Over three years through four years

 

1,401,505

 

1.14

 

2.01

 

1,115,010

 

2.29

 

1.75

 

Over four years through five years

 

3,064,355

 

2.01

 

4.39

 

1,515,570

 

2.56

 

2.38

 

Thereafter

 

8,073,135

 

2.27

 

11.56

 

5,159,795

 

2.54

 

8.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

69,857,450

 

0.88

%

100.00

%

63,825,085

 

1.11

%

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond premiums (b)

 

77,274

 

 

 

 

 

102,225

 

 

 

 

 

Bond discounts (b)

 

(25,700

)

 

 

 

 

(23,566

)

 

 

 

 

Hedge value basis adjustments

 

366,963

 

 

 

 

 

804,174

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges

 

76,074

 

 

 

 

 

63,520

 

 

 

 

 

FVO (c) - valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

9,327

 

 

 

 

 

12,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated obligation-bonds

 

$

70,361,388

 

 

 

 

 

$

64,784,321

 

 

 

 

 

 


(a)         Weighted average rate represents the weighted average contractual coupons of bonds, unadjusted for swaps.

(b)         Amortization of bond premiums and discounts resulted in net reduction of interest expense of $13.4 million and $42.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $15.2 million and $44.3 million for the same periods in 2012.  Amortization of basis adjustments from terminated hedges was $0.9 million and $2.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and $1.1 million and $3.3 million for the same periods in 2012.

(c)          Accounted for under the Fair Value Option rules.

 

Interest rate Payment Terms

 

The following summarizes types of bonds issued and outstanding (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate, non-callable

 

$

53,301,950

 

76.30

%

$

48,184,085

 

75.49

%

Fixed-rate, callable

 

6,449,500

 

9.23

 

2,685,000

 

4.21

 

Step Up, callable

 

2,126,000

 

3.04

 

1,221,000

 

1.91

 

Step Down, callable

 

25,000

 

0.04

 

 

 

Single-index floating rate

 

7,955,000

 

11.39

 

11,735,000

 

18.39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

69,857,450

 

100.00

%

63,825,085

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond premiums

 

77,274

 

 

 

102,225

 

 

 

Bond discounts

 

(25,700

)

 

 

(23,566

)

 

 

Hedge value basis adjustments

 

366,963

 

 

 

804,174

 

 

 

Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges

 

76,074

 

 

 

63,520

 

 

 

FVO - valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

9,327

 

 

 

12,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated obligation-bonds

 

$

70,361,388

 

 

 

$

64,784,321

 

 

 

 

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Discount Notes

 

Consolidated obligation-discount notes are issued to raise short-term funds.  Discount notes are consolidated obligations with original maturities of up to one year.  These notes are issued at less than their face amount and redeemed at par when they mature.

 

The FHLBNY’s outstanding consolidated obligation-discount notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par value

 

$

42,266,370

 

$

29,785,543

 

Amortized cost

 

$

42,261,308

 

$

29,776,704

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments

 

808

 

3,243

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total discount notes

 

$

42,262,116

 

$

29,779,947

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average interest rate

 

0.06

%

0.13

%

 

Note 11.                                                  Affordable Housing Program.

 

For more information about the Affordable Housing Program and the Bank’s liability set aside for the AHP, see the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

The following provides roll-forward information with respect to changes in Affordable Housing Program liabilities (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

122,251

 

$

131,960

 

$

134,942

 

$

127,454

 

Additions from current period’s assessments

 

6,920

 

9,870

 

24,138

 

30,936

 

Net disbursements for grants and programs

 

(9,385

)

(6,075

)

(39,294

)

(22,635

)

Ending balance

 

$

119,786

 

$

135,755

 

$

119,786

 

$

135,755

 

 

Note 12.                                                  Capital Stock, Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock and Restricted Retained Earnings.

 

The FHLBanks, including the FHLBNY, have a cooperative structure.  To access the FHLBNY’s products and services, a financial institution must be approved for membership and purchase capital stock in the FHLBNY.  A member’s stock requirement is generally based on its use of FHLBNY products, subject to a minimum membership requirement as prescribed by the FHLBank Act and the FHLBNY’s Capital Plan.  FHLBNY stock can be issued, exchanged, redeemed and repurchased only at its stated par value of $100 per share.  It is not publicly traded.  An option to redeem capital stock that is greater than a member’s minimum requirement is held by both the member and the FHLBNY.

 

The FHLBNY’s Capital Plan offers two sub-classes of Class B capital stock, Class B1 and Class B2.  Class B1 stock is issued to meet membership stock purchase requirements.  Class B2 stock is issued to meet activity-based stock requirements.  The FHLBNY requires member institutions to maintain Class B1 stock based on a percentage of the member’s mortgage-related assets and Class B2 stock based on a percentage of advances and acquired member assets, mainly MPF loans, outstanding with the FHLBank and certain commitments outstanding with the FHLBank.  Class B1 and Class B2 stockholders have the same voting rights and dividend rates.  Members can redeem Class B stock by giving five years notice.  The Bank’s capital plan does not provide for the issuance of Class A capital stock.

 

The FHLBNY is subject to risk-based capital rules.  Specifically, the FHLBNY is subject to three capital requirements under its capital plan.  First, the FHLBNY must maintain at all times permanent capital in an amount at least equal to the sum of its credit risk, market risk, and operations risk capital requirements as calculated in accordance with the FHLBNY policy, and rules and regulations of the Finance Agency.  Only permanent capital, defined as Class B stock and retained earnings, satisfies this risk-based capital requirement.  The Finance Agency may require the FHLBNY to maintain an amount of permanent capital greater than what is required by the risk-based capital requirements.  In addition, the FHLBNY is required to maintain at least a 4.0% total capital-to-asset ratio and at least a 5.0% leverage ratio at all times.  The leverage ratio is defined as the sum of permanent capital weighted 1.5 times and nonpermanent capital weighted 1.0 times divided by total assets.

 

The FHLBNY was in compliance with the aforementioned capital rules and requirements for all periods presented.  The FHLBNY met the “adequately capitalized” classification, which is the highest rating, under the capital rule.  However, the Finance Agency has discretion to reclassify a FHLBank and to modify or add to the corrective action requirements for a particular capital classification.  For more information about the capital rules under the Finance Agency regulations and a discussion of corrective actions, if any, see Note 12. Capital Stock, Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock and Restricted Retained Earnings in the audited financial statements included in the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

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Risk-based Capital — The following table summarizes the Bank’s risk-based capital ratios (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Required (d)

 

Actual

 

Required (d)

 

Actual

 

Regulatory capital requirements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk-based capital (a) (e)

 

$

632,097

 

$

6,469,647

 

$

489,133

 

$

5,714,352

 

Total capital-to-asset ratio

 

4.00

%

5.33

%

4.00

%

5.55

%

Total capital (b)

 

$

4,855,446

 

$

6,469,647

 

$

4,119,552

 

$

5,714,352

 

Leverage ratio

 

5.00

%

7.99

%

5.00

%

8.32

%

Leverage capital (c)

 

$

6,069,307

 

$

9,704,471

 

$

5,149,440

 

$

8,571,529

 

 


(a)         Actual “Risk-based capital” is capital stock and retained earnings plus mandatorily redeemable capital stock. Section 932.2 of the Finance Agency’s regulations also refers to this amount as “Permanent Capital.”

(b)         Required “Total capital” is 4.0% of total assets.

(c)          Actual “Leverage capital” is actual Risk-based capital times 1.5.

(d)         Required minimum.

(e)          Under regulatory guidelines issued by the Finance Agency concurrently with the rating action in 2011 by S&P lowered the rating of long-term securities issued by the U.S. government, federal agencies, and other entities, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the FHLBanks from AAA to AA+ with regard to this action, consistent with guidance provided by the banking regulators with respect to capital rules, the Finance Agency provided guidance to not change the risk weights for Treasury securities and other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, government agencies, and government-sponsored entities for purposes of calculating risk-based capital.

 

Restricted Retained Earnings

 

The FHLBNY allocates 20% of its net income to a separate restricted retained earnings account, which has grown to $139.5 million at September 30, 2013, up from $96.2 million at December 31, 2012.  The 12 FHLBanks have a Joint Capital Enhancement Agreement (“Capital Agreement”) that requires each FHLBank to contribute 20% of its Net income each quarter to a restricted retained earnings account until the balance of that account equals at least one percent of that FHLBank’s average balance of outstanding consolidated obligations for the previous quarter.  These restricted retained earnings will not be available to pay dividends.  For more information about the Capital Agreement, see Note 12.  Capital Stock, Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock and Restricted Retained Earnings, in the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock

 

Generally, the FHLBNY’s capital stock is redeemable at the option of either the member or the FHLBNY subject to certain conditions, including the provisions under the accounting guidance for certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.  In accordance with the accounting guidance, the FHLBNY generally reclassifies the stock subject to redemption from equity to a liability once a member irrevocably exercises a written redemption right, gives notice of intent to withdraw from membership, or attains non-member status by merger or acquisition, charter termination, or involuntary termination from membership.  Under such circumstances, the member shares will then meet the definition of a mandatorily redeemable financial instrument and are reclassified to a liability at fair value.

 

Anticipated redemptions of mandatorily redeemable capital stock in the following table assume the FHLBNY will follow its current practice of daily redemption of capital in excess of the amount required to support advances and MPF loans (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redemption less than one year

 

$

4,081

 

$

2,582

 

Redemption from one year to less than three years

 

226

 

698

 

Redemption from three years to less than five years

 

16,528

 

5,210

 

Redemption from five years or greater

 

2,783

 

14,653

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

23,618

 

$

23,143

 

 

The following table provides roll-forward information with respect to changes in mandatorily redeemable capital stock liabilities (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

25,437

 

$

42,035

 

$

23,143

 

$

54,827

 

Capital stock subject to mandatory redemption reclassified from equity

 

390

 

 

4,452

 

45

 

Redemption of mandatorily redeemable capital stock (a)

 

(2,209

)

(21,541

)

(3,977

)

(34,378

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance

 

$

23,618

 

$

20,494

 

$

23,618

 

$

20,494

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest payable (b)

 

$

250

 

$

398

 

$

250

 

$

398

 

 


(a)         Redemption includes repayment of excess stock.

(b)         The annualized accrual rates were 4.00% for September 30, 2013 and 4.50% for September 30, 2012 on mandatorily redeemable capital stock.

 

Voluntary and Involuntary Withdrawal and Changes in Membership — Changes in membership due to mergers were not significant in any periods in this report.  When a member is acquired by a non-member, the FHLBNY reclassifies stock of the member to a liability on the day the member’s charter is dissolved.  Under existing practice, the FHLBNY repurchases Class B2 capital stock held by former members if such stock is considered “excess” and is no longer required to support outstanding advances.  Class B1 membership stock held by former members is re-calculated and repurchased annually.

 

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The following table provides withdrawals and terminations in membership:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voluntary Termination/Notices Received and Pending

 

1

 

1

 

2

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Involuntary Termination (a)

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-member due to merger

 

1

 

 

2

 

 

 


(a)         The Board of Directors of FHLBank may terminate the membership of any institution that: (1) fails to comply with any requirement of the FHLBank Act, any regulation adopted by the Finance Agency, or any requirement of the Bank’s capital plan; (2) becomes insolvent or otherwise subject to the appointment of a conservator, receiver, or other legal custodian under federal or state law; or (3) would jeopardize the safety or soundness of the FHLBank if it was to remain a member.

 

Note 13.                                                 Total Comprehensive Income

 

The following table provides rollforward information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Net unrealized

 

 

 

Net unrealized

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

gains (losses)

 

Non-credit

 

gains (losses)

 

Pension and

 

Other

 

 

 

on AFS

 

OTTI on HTM

 

relating to

 

postretirement

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

Securities

 

Securities

 

Hedging activities

 

benefits

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, June 30, 2012

 

$

21,564

 

$

(69,647

)

$

(137,244

)

$

(18,325

)

$

(203,652

)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains (losses)

 

1,742

 

 

(10,698

)

 

(8,956

)

Accretion of non-credit loss

 

 

2,908

 

 

 

2,908

 

Reclassifications from OCI to net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-credit OTTI to credit OTTI (a)

 

 

534

 

 

 

534

 

Amortization- hedging activities (b)

 

 

 

1,058

 

 

1,058

 

Amortization- pension and postretirement (c)

 

 

 

 

344

 

344

 

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

 

1,742

 

3,442

 

(9,640

)

344

 

(4,112

)

Balance, September 30, 2012

 

$

23,306

 

$

(66,205

)

$

(146,884

)

$

(17,981

)

$

(207,764

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, June 30, 2013

 

$

19,464

 

$

(58,222

)

$

(61,214

)

$

(20,540

)

$

(120,512

)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized (losses) gains

 

(5,501

)

 

1,436

 

 

(4,065

)

Accretion of non-credit loss

 

 

2,511

 

 

 

2,511

 

Reclassifications from OCI to net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization- hedging activities (b)

 

 

 

780

 

 

780

 

Amortization- pension and postretirement (c)

 

 

 

 

381

 

381

 

Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(5,501

)

2,511

 

2,216

 

381

 

(393

)

Balance, September 30, 2013

 

$

13,963

 

$

(55,711

)

$

(58,998

)

$

(20,159

)

$

(120,905

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized

 

 

 

Net unrealized

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

gains (losses)

 

Non-credit

 

gains (losses)

 

Pension and

 

Other

 

 

 

on AFS

 

OTTI on HTM

 

relating to

 

postretirement

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

Securities

 

Securities

 

Hedging activities

 

benefits

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

 

$

16,419

 

$

(75,849

)

$

(111,985

)

$

(19,012

)

$

(190,427

)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains (losses)

 

6,887

 

 

(38,171

)

 

(31,284

)

Non-credit OTTI loss

 

 

(132

)

 

 

(132

)

Accretion of non-credit loss

 

 

8,154

 

 

 

8,154

 

Reclassifications from OCI to net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-credit OTTI to credit OTTI (a)

 

 

1,622

 

 

 

1,622

 

Amortization- hedging activities (b)

 

 

 

3,272

 

 

3,272

 

Amortization- pension and postretirement (c)

 

 

 

 

1,031

 

1,031

 

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

 

6,887

 

9,644

 

(34,899

)

1,031

 

(17,337

)

Balance, September 30, 2012

 

$

23,306

 

$

(66,205

)

$

(146,884

)

$

(17,981

)

$

(207,764

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

 

$

22,506

 

$

(63,471

)

$

(137,114

)

$

(21,301

)

$

(199,380

)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized (losses) gains

 

(8,543

)

 

75,474

 

 

66,931

 

Accretion of non-credit loss

 

 

7,760

 

 

 

7,760

 

Reclassifications from OCI to net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization- hedging activities (b)

 

 

 

2,642

 

 

2,642

 

Amortization- pension and postretirement (c)

 

 

 

 

1,142

 

1,142

 

Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(8,543

)

7,760

 

78,116

 

1,142

 

78,475

 

Balance, September 30, 2013

 

$

13,963

 

$

(55,711

)

$

(58,998

)

$

(20,159

)

$

(120,905

)

 


(a)               Offsetting amounts recorded in Other income (loss) as a component of OTTI losses.

(b)               Offsetting amounts recorded in Interest expense on consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes.

(c)                Offsetting amounts recorded in Compensation and benefits expenses.

 

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Note 14.                          Earnings Per Share of Capital.

 

The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per share.  Basic and diluted earnings per share of capital are the same.  The FHLBNY has no dilutive potential common shares or other common stock equivalents (dollars in thousands except per share amounts):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

61,336

 

$

88,441

 

$

215,820

 

$

276,858

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to stockholders

 

$

61,336

 

$

88,441

 

$

215,820

 

$

276,858

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of capital

 

53,484

 

48,934

 

48,929

 

46,677

 

Less: Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

(248

)

(352

)

(243

)

(423

)

Average number of shares of capital used to calculate earnings per share

 

53,236

 

48,582

 

48,686

 

46,254

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

1.15

 

$

1.81

 

$

4.43

 

$

5.99

 

 

Note 15.                          Employee Retirement Plans.

 

The Bank participates in the Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions (“Pentegra DB Plan”), a tax-qualified, defined-benefit multiemployer pension plan that covers all officers and employees of the Bank.  The Bank also participates in the Pentegra Defined Contribution Plan for Financial Institutions, a tax-qualified defined contribution plan.  In addition, the Bank maintains a Benefit Equalization Plan (“BEP”) that restores defined benefits for those employees who have had their qualified defined benefits limited by IRS regulations.  The BEP is an unfunded plan.  The Bank also offers a Retiree Medical Benefit Plan, which is a postretirement health benefit plan.  There are no funded plan assets that have been designated to provide postretirement health benefits.

 

Retirement Plan Expenses Summary

 

The following table presents employee retirement plan expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the same periods in 2012 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Defined Benefit Plan (a)

 

$

189

 

$

175

 

$

567

 

$

1,485

 

Benefit Equalization Plan (defined benefit)

 

989

 

908

 

2,967

 

2,725

 

Defined Contribution Plan

 

387

 

379

 

1,176

 

1,144

 

Postretirement Health Benefit Plan

 

383

 

372

 

1,151

 

1,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total retirement plan expenses

 

$

1,948

 

$

1,834

 

$

5,861

 

$

6,473

 

 


(a)         In July 2012, Congress enacted a bill under the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 — Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (“MAP-21”), which includes pension plan provisions intended to ease the negative effect of historically low interest rates. Previously, a plan sponsor could elect to calculate future pension obligations based on either the “yield curve” of corporate investment-grade bonds for the preceding month, or three “segment rates” that are drawn from the average yield curves over the most recent 24-month period. The primary change under the relief bill is to allow calculation of discount rates based over a 25 year period — a much longer period than the two-year period previously used to determine segment rates. The FHLBNY’s Defined Benefit Plan participates in the Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan pension, which has adopted the relief provisions noted above, and adoption resulted in a significant reduction in plan expenses.  The FHLBNY paid in $0.7 million for the plan period July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. The amount recorded represents the minimum amount payable under the relief provided by MAP-21.  For the plan year ended June 30, 2014, the pension expense was accrued at an annual rate of $0.7 million.  The Pentegra DB Plan operates with a fiscal year that ends on June 30, and pension plan expenses paid are prorated and recorded over the FHLBNY’s calendar year.

 

Components of the net periodic pension cost for the defined benefit component of the BEP were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Service cost

 

$

216

 

$

191

 

$

648

 

$

574

 

Interest cost

 

338

 

325

 

1,014

 

975

 

Amortization of unrecognized net loss

 

448

 

406

 

1,345

 

1,216

 

Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost

 

(13

)

(14

)

(40

)

(40

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

989

 

$

908

 

$

2,967

 

$

2,725

 

 

Key assumptions and other information for the actuarial calculations to determine benefit obligations for the BEP plan were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate (a)

 

3.80

%

3.80

%

Salary increases

 

5.50

%

5.50

%

Amortization period (years)

 

7

 

7

 

Benefits paid during the period

 

$

(1,321

)(b)

$

(759

)

 


(a)                        The discount rates were based on the Citigroup Pension Liability Index at December 31, 2012 adjusted for duration.

(b)                        Amounts based on forecast for the period ended December 31, 2013.

 

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Postretirement Health Benefit Plan

 

Components of the net periodic benefit cost for the postretirement health benefit plan were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost (benefits attributed to service during the period)

 

$

236

 

$

209

 

$

709

 

$

629

 

Interest cost on accumulated postretirement health benefit obligation

 

202

 

212

 

605

 

636

 

Amortization of loss

 

106

 

134

 

319

 

402

 

Amortization of prior service credit

 

(161

)

(183

)

(482

)

(548

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net periodic postretirement health benefit cost

 

$

383

 

$

372

 

$

1,151

 

$

1,119

 

 

Key assumptions (a) and other information to determine current year’s obligation for the FHLBNY’s postretirement health benefit plan were as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average discount rate

 

3.80%

 

3.80%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health care cost trend rates:

 

 

 

 

 

Assumed for next year

 

 

 

 

 

Pre 65

 

7.50%

 

7.50%

 

Post 65

 

7.50%

 

7.50%

 

Pre 65 Ultimate rate

 

5.00%

 

5.00%

 

Pre 65 Year that ultimate rate is reached

 

2018

 

2018

 

Post 65 Ultimate rate

 

5.50%

 

5.50%

 

Post 65 Year that ultimate rate is reached

 

2018

 

2018

 

Alternative amortization methods used to amortize

 

 

 

 

 

Prior service cost

 

Straight - line

 

Straight - line

 

Unrecognized net (gain) or loss

 

Straight - line

 

Straight - line

 

 


(a)                   The discount rates were based on the Citigroup Pension Liability Index adjusted for duration at December 31, 2012.

 

Note 16.                          Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

General — The FHLBNY may enter into interest-rate swaps, swaptions, and interest-rate cap and floor agreements to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates.  The FHLBNY may also use callable swaps to potentially adjust the effective maturity, repricing frequency, or option characteristics of financial instruments to achieve risk management objectives.  The FHLBNY, consistent with the Finance Agency’s regulations, enters into derivatives to manage the market risk exposures inherent in otherwise unhedged assets and funding positions.  The FHLBNY is not a derivatives dealer and does not trade derivatives for short-term profit.  The FHLBNY uses derivatives in three ways:  by designating them as a fair value or cash flow hedge of an underlying financial instrument or a forecasted transaction that qualifies for hedge accounting treatment; by acting as an intermediary; or by designating the derivative as an asset-liability management hedge (i.e., an “economic hedge”).  The FHLBNY may execute an interest rate swap to match the terms of an asset or liability that is elected under the FVO, and the swap is also considered as an economic hedge that is designed to mitigate the volatility of the FVO designated asset or liability due to change in the full fair value of the designated asset or liability.  The FHLBNY uses derivatives in its overall interest-rate risk management to adjust the interest-rate sensitivity of consolidated obligations to approximate more closely the interest-rate sensitivity of assets (both advances and investments), and/or to adjust the interest-rate sensitivity of advances, investments or mortgage loans to approximate more closely the interest-rate sensitivity of liabilities.  In addition to using derivatives to manage mismatches of interest rates between assets and liabilities, the FHLBNY also uses derivatives - to manage embedded options in assets and liabilities; to hedge the market value of existing assets and liabilities and anticipated transactions; to hedge the duration risk of prepayable instruments; and to reduce funding costs where possible.

 

When the FHLBNY designates a derivative as an economic hedge, the choice represents the most cost effective manner of hedging a risk, and is after considering the operational costs and benefits of executing a hedge that would qualify for hedge accounting.  When entering into such non-qualified hedges, the FHLBNY recognizes only the change in fair value of these derivatives in Other income (loss) as a Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and hedging activities with no offsetting fair value adjustments for the hedged asset, liability, or firm commitment.  As a result, an economic hedge introduces the potential for earnings variability.  Economic hedges are an acceptable hedging strategy under the FHLBNY’s risk management program, and the strategies comply with the Finance Agency’s regulatory requirements prohibiting speculative use of derivatives.

 

Types of Hedging Activities and Hedged Items

 

Consolidated Obligations — The FHLBNY manages the risk arising from changing market prices and volatility of a consolidated obligation by matching the cash inflows on the derivative with the cash outflow on the consolidated obligation.  While consolidated obligations are the joint and several obligations of the FHLBanks, one or more FHLBanks may individually serve as counterparties to derivative agreements associated with specific debt issues.  For instance, in a typical transaction, fixed-rate consolidated obligations are issued for one or more FHLBanks, and each of those FHLBanks could simultaneously enter into a matching derivative in which the counterparty pays to the FHLBank fixed cash flows designed to mirror in timing and amount the cash outflows the FHLBank pays on the consolidated obligations.  When such transactions qualify for hedge accounting, they are treated as fair value hedges under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging.  The FHLBNY has also elected the FVO for certain consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes.  To mitigate the volatility resulting from changes in fair values of bonds and notes designated under the FVO, the Bank may execute interest rate swaps as economic hedges.

 

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When the FHLBNY issues variable-rate consolidated obligations bonds indexed to 1-month LIBOR, the U.S. Prime rate, or Federal funds rate, it will simultaneously execute interest-rate swaps (“basis swaps”) to hedge the basis risk of the variable rate debt to 3-month LIBOR, the FHLBNY’s preferred funding base.  The basis swaps are designated as economic hedges of the floating-rate bonds because the FHLBNY deems that the operational cost of designating the hedges under accounting standards for derivatives and hedge accounting would outweigh the accounting benefits.

 

Advances — The Bank offers a wide array 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/or options characteristics of advances to more closely match the characteristics of the Bank’s funding liabilities.  In general, whenever a member executes a longer-term fixed rate advance, or a fixed or variable-rate advance with call or put or other embedded options, the Bank will simultaneously execute a derivative transaction with terms that offset the terms of the fixed rate advance, or terms of the advance with embedded options.  The combination of the fixed rate advance and the derivative transaction effectively creates a variable rate asset.  This type of hedge is treated as a fair value hedge.  With a putable advance borrowed by a member, the FHLBNY would purchase from the member a put option.  The FHLBNY may hedge a putable advance by entering into a cancelable interest rate swap in which the FHLBNY pays to the swap counterparty fixed-rate cash flows and receives variable-rate cash flows.  This type of hedge is also treated as a fair value hedge.  The swap counterparty can cancel the swap on the put date, which would normally occur in a rising rate environment, and the FHLBNY can terminate the advance and extend additional credit to the member on new terms.  The FHLBNY also offers callable advances to members, which is a fixed-rate advance borrowed by a member.  With the advance, the FHLBNY sells to the member a call option that enables the member to terminate the advance at pre-determined exercise dates.  The FHLBNY hedges such advances by executing interest rate swaps with cancellable option features that would allow the FHLBNY to terminate the swaps also at pre-determined option exercise dates.  The FHLBNY offers variable rate advances with an option that caps the interest rate payable by the borrower.  The FHLBNY would typically offset the risk presented by the embedded cap by executing a matching cap.

 

In the 2013 third quarter, the FHLBNY introduced the Fixed-rate advance with a LIBOR cap.  The coupon of the fixed-rate advance would float inversely with the increase in the 3-month LIBOR rate, at a multiple of 1 (not levered).  The coupon has a floor of zero.  The FHLBNY hedges the advance with an interest rate swap with identical terms, converting fixed-rate cash flows to a LIBOR indexed cash flows through the term to maturity.  The FHLBNY has reviewed and analyzed the terms of the cap and floor and the inverse payout, and has concluded that the advance does not meet the bifurcation tests under hedge accounting standards, specifically ASC 815-15 and ASC 815-10-25.  Accordingly, it was not necessary to bifurcate and account for the options separately.

 

An embedded derivative shall be separated from the host contract and accounted for as a derivative instrument pursuant to Subtopic 815-10 if and only if all of the following criteria are met:

 

·                  The economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract.

·                  The hybrid instrument is not remeasured at fair value under otherwise applicable generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) with changes in fair value reported in earnings as they occur.

·                  A separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would, pursuant to Section 815-10-15, be a derivative instrument subject to the requirements of this Subtopic. The initial net investment for the hybrid instrument shall not be considered to be the initial net investment for the embedded derivative.

 

Mortgage Loans — The Bank’s investment portfolio includes fixed rate mortgage loans.  The FHLBNY manages the interest rate and prepayment risk associated with mortgages through debt issuance.  Firm commitments to purchase or “delivery commitments” are considered derivatives.  Also see “Firm Commitment Strategies” described below.

 

Firm Commitment Strategies — Mortgage delivery commitments are considered derivatives under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging.  The FHLBNY accounts for them as freestanding derivatives, and records the fair values of mortgage loan delivery commitments on the balance sheet with an offset to Other income as a Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities.  Fair values were not significant for all periods in this report.  The FHLBNY may also hedge a firm commitment for a forward starting advance with an interest-rate swap.  In this case, the swap will function as the hedging instrument for both the firm commitment and the subsequent advance.  The fair value adjustments associated with the firm commitment will be added to the basis of the advance at the time the commitment is terminated and the advance is issued.  If a hedged firm commitment no longer qualified as a fair value hedge, the hedge would be terminated and net gains and losses would be recognized in current period earnings.  There were no material amounts of gains and losses recognized due to disqualification of firm commitment hedges in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

Forward Settlements — There were no forward settled securities at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 that would settle outside the shortest period of time for the settlement of such securities.  When the FHLBNY purchases a security that forward settles within the shortest period of time for the settlement of such a security, the Bank records the purchase on trade date.  When a security forward settles outside the shortest period of time, a derivative is recorded in addition to the purchased security.

 

Cash Flow Hedges of Anticipated Consolidated Bond Issuance — The FHLBNY enters into interest-rate swaps on the anticipated issuance of debt to “lock in” the interest to be paid for the cost of funding.  The swap is terminated upon issuance of the debt instrument, and amounts recorded in AOCI are reclassified to earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the variability of the cash flows of the debt that was issued.

 

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Cash Flow Hedges of Rolling Issuance of Discount Notes — The FHLBNY hedges the rolling issuance of discount notes as a cash flow hedge.  In these hedges, the Bank enters into derivative transactions with unrelated swap dealers and designates the swaps as hedges of the variable quarterly interest payments on the discount note borrowing program.  In this program, the Bank issues a series of discount notes with 91-day terms over periods, that are generally up to 15 years.  The FHLBNY will continue issuing new 91-day discount notes over the terms of the swaps as each outstanding discount note matures.  The interest rate swaps require a settlement every 91 days, and the variable rate, which is based on the 3-month LIBOR, is reset immediately following each payment.  The swaps are expected to eliminate the risk of variability of cash flows for each forecasted discount note issuance every 91 days.  The FHLBNY documents at hedge origination, and on an ongoing basis, that the forecasted issuances of discount notes are probable.  The FHLBNY performs a prospective hedge effectiveness analysis at inception of the hedges, and also performs an ongoing retrospective hedge effectiveness analysis at least every quarter to provide assurance that the hedges will remain highly effective.  The fair values of the interest rate swaps are recorded in AOCI and ineffectiveness, if any, is measured using the “hypothetical derivative method” and recorded in earnings.  The effective portion remains in AOCI.  The Bank monitors the credit standing of the derivative counterparty each quarter.

 

Intermediation — To meet the hedging needs of its members, the FHLBNY acts as an intermediary between the members and the other counterparties.  This intermediation allows smaller members access to the derivatives market.  The derivatives used in intermediary activities do not qualify for hedge accounting, and are separately marked-to-market through earnings.  The net impact of the accounting for these derivatives does not significantly affect the operating results of the FHLBNY.  The notional principal of interest rate swaps outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, in which the FHLBNY was an intermediary, was $205.0 million and $265.0 million, with offsetting purchased positions from unrelated swap dealers.  Fair values of the swaps sold to members net of the fair values of swaps purchased from derivative counterparties were not material at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Collateral with respect to derivatives with member institutions includes collateral assigned to the FHLBNY as evidenced by a written security agreement and held by the member institution for the benefit of the FHLBNY.

 

Economic Hedges

 

Economic hedges comprised primarily of:  (1) short- and medium-term interest rate swaps that hedged the basis risk (primarily the Federal funds rate, and the 1-month LIBOR index) of variable-rate bonds issued by the FHLBNY.  The FHLBNY believes the operational cost of designating the basis hedges in a qualifying hedge would outweigh the benefits of applying hedge accounting.  (2) interest rate caps to hedge balance sheet risk, specifically interest rate risk from certain capped floating rate investment securities.  (3) interest rate swaps that had previously qualified as hedges under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging, but had been subsequently de-designated from hedge accounting as they were assessed as being not highly effective hedges.  (4) interest rate swaps executed to offset the fair value changes of bonds and discount notes designated under the FVO.  These swaps in economic hedges were considered freestanding and changes in the fair values of the swaps were recorded through income.

 

Credit Risk due to nonperformance by counterparties

 

The contractual or notional amount of derivatives reflects the involvement of the FHLBNY in the various classes of financial instruments, and serves as a basis for calculating periodic interest payments or cash flow.  Notional amount of a derivative does not measure the credit risk exposure, and the maximum credit exposure is substantially less than the notional amount.  The maximum credit risk is the estimated cost of replacing interest-rate swaps, forward agreements, mandatory delivery contracts for mortgage loans and purchased caps and floors (“derivatives”) in a gain position if the counterparty defaults and the related collateral, if any, is of insufficient value to the FHLBNY.

 

Derivatives are instruments that derive their value from underlying asset prices, indices, reference rates and other inputs, or a combination of these factors.  The FHLBNY executes derivatives with swap dealers and financial institution swap counterparties as negotiated contracts, which are usually referred to as over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives.  For the FHLBNY, OTC derivative contracts are primarily bilateral contracts between the FHLBNY and the swap counterparties that are executed and settled bilaterally with counterparties without the use of a derivative clearing house (“DCO”).  Beginning on June 10, 2013, certain of the FHLBNY’s OTC derivatives are executed bilaterally with executing swap counterparties, and cleared and settled through one or more DCO as mandated under the Dodd-Frank Act.  When transacting a derivative for clearing, the FHLBNY utilizes a designated clearing agent that acts on behalf of the FHLBNY to clear and settle the interest rate exchange contract through the DCO.  Once the contract is accepted for clearing by the clearing agent, which acts in the capacity of an intermediary between the FHLBNY and the DCO, the original contract between the FHLBNY and the executing counterparty is extinguished, and is replaced by an identical contract between the FHLBNY and the DCO.  The DCO becomes the counterparty to the FHLBNY.  However, the clearing agent interacts with the DCO on behalf of the FHLBNY.

 

Bilateral OTC derivative contracts — For derivatives that are not eligible for clearing with a DCO, the FHLBNY is subject to credit risk as a result of nonperformance by swap counterparties to the derivative agreements.  The FHLBNY enters into master netting arrangements and bilateral security agreements with all active derivative counterparties, which provide for delivery of collateral at specified levels to limit the net unsecured credit exposure to these counterparties.  The FHLBNY makes judgments on each counterparty’s creditworthiness and estimates of collateral values in analyzing counterparty nonperformance credit risk.  Bilateral agreements consider the credit risks and the agreement specifies thresholds to post or receive collateral with changes in credit ratings.  When the FHLBNY has more than one derivative transaction outstanding with a counterparty, and a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists with the counterparty, the exposure (less collateral held) represents the appropriate measure of credit risk.  The FHLBNY conducts all its derivative transactions under ISDA master netting agreements.

 

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OTC cleared contracts — Beginning on June 10, 2013, the FHLBNY became subject to mandatory clearing rules under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (“CFTC”) clearing rules as provided under the Dodd-Frank Act.  The FHLBNY’s cleared derivatives are also initially executed bilaterally with a swap dealer, the executing swap counterparty, in the OTC market, and the clearing process requires the FHLBNY to novate the contracts to a DCO, which then becomes the counterparty to the FHLBNY.

 

The enforceability of offsetting rights incorporated in the agreements for the cleared derivative transactions has been analyzed by the FHLBNY to establish the extent to which supportive legal opinion, obtained from counsel of recognized standing, provides the requisite level of certainty regarding the enforceability of these agreements.  Further analysis was performed to reach a view that the exercise of rights by the non-defaulting party under these agreements would not be stayed, or avoided under applicable law upon an event of default including bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding involving the DCO or the FHLBNY’s clearing agents or both.  Based on the analysis of the rules, and legal analysis obtained, the FHLBNY has made a determination that it has the right of setoff that is enforceable under applicable law that would allow it to: (1) net individual derivative contracts executed through a specific clearing agent (also referred to as a Futures Clearing Merchant, or “FCM”) to a designated DCO, so that a net derivative receivable or payable will be recorded for the DCO; the exposure (less margin held) would be represented by a single amount receivable from the DCO, and that amount would represent the appropriate measure of credit risk.  This policy election for netting cleared derivatives is consistent with the policy election for netting bilaterally settled derivative transactions under master netting agreements; and (2) net all derivative contracts novated to the DCO with cash margins posted by the FHLBNY or received against the derivative contracts through a specified FCM or clearing agent.  Typically, margins consist of Initial Margin (“initial margin”) and Variation Margin (“variation margin”).  Variation margin fluctuates with the fair values of the open contracts. Initial margin fluctuates with the value of the open contracts and changes in market interest volatility, and amounts paid by the FHLBNY are in addition to the fair values of the open derivative contracts. The FHLBNY treats excess margins posted on cleared and uncleared trades as Derivative Assets.

 

Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities — Net Presentation

 

The following table presents the gross and net derivatives receivables by contract type and amount for those derivatives contracts for which netting is permissible under U.S. GAAP (“Derivative instruments — Nettable”).  Derivatives receivables have been netted with respect to those receivables as to which the netting requirements have been met, including obtaining a legal analysis with respect to the enforceability of the netting.  Where such a legal analysis has not been either sought or obtained, the receivables were not netted, and were reported as Derivative instruments - Not Nettable (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative
Liabilities

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative
Liabilities

 

Derivative instruments -Nettable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross recognized amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

$

664,733

 

$

2,651,656

 

$

966,523

 

$

3,890,253

 

Cleared derivatives

 

8,553

 

68,007

 

 

 

Total gross recognized amount

 

673,286

 

2,719,663

 

966,523

 

3,890,253

 

Gross amounts of netting adjustments and cash collateral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

(655,777

)

(2,263,336

)

(924,638

)

(3,463,506

)

Cleared derivatives

 

25,863

 

(68,007

)

 

 

Total gross amounts of netting adjustments and cash collateral

 

(629,914

)

(2,331,343

)

(924,638

)

(3,463,506

)

Net amounts after offsetting adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

8,956

 

388,320

 

41,885

 

426,747

 

Cleared derivatives

 

34,416

 

 

 

 

Total net amounts after offsetting adjustments

 

43,372

 

388,320

 

41,885

 

426,747

 

Derivative instruments -Not Nettable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delivery Commitments (a)

 

164

 

 

9

 

41

 

Total derivative assets and total derivative liabilities presented in the Statements of Condition

 

$

43,536

 

$

388,320

 

$

41,894

 

$

426,788

 

Non-cash collateral received or pledged not offset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot be sold or repledged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral OTC

 

$

3,905

 

$

 

$

7,368

 

$

 

Delivery Commitments

 

164

 

 

9

 

 

Total cannot be sold or repledged

 

4,069

 

 

7,377

 

 

Net unsecured amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral OTC

 

5,051

 

388,320

 

34,517

 

426,788

 

Cleared derivatives

 

34,416

 

 

 

 

Total Net unsecured amount (b)

 

$

39,467

 

$

388,320

 

$

34,517

 

$

426,788

 

 


(a)        Derivative instruments without legal right of offset were synthetic derivatives representing forward mortgage delivery commitments of 45 days or less.  It was operationally not practical to separate receivable from payables, and net presentation was adopted.  No collateral was netted against the receivable or payable.

(b)        Unsecured amounts represent Derivative assets and liabilities recorded in the Statements of Condition at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The amounts primarily represent aggregate credit support thresholds that were waived under credit support agreements between the FHLBNY and derivative counterparties.

 

The gross derivative exposures as represented by derivatives in fair values in gain positions before netting and offsetting cash collateral were $673.3 million and $966.5 million due at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Fair values amounts that were netted as a result of master netting agreements, or as a result of a determination that netting requirements had been met (including obtaining a legal analysis supporting the enforceability of the netting for cleared OTC derivatives), totaled $629.9 million and $924.6 million at those dates.  These adjustments included $1.6 million and $7.7 million in cash posted by counterparties to mitigate the FHLBNY’s exposures at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The net exposures after offsetting adjustments were $43.5 million and $41.9 million at those dates.

 

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Derivative counterparties are also exposed to credit losses resulting from potential nonperformance risk of the FHLBNY with respect to derivative contracts, and their exposure due to a default by the FHLBNY is measured by derivatives in a fair value loss position from the FHLBNY’s perspective (and a gain position from the counterparty’s perspective).  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, derivatives in a net unrealized loss positions, which represented the counterparties’ exposure to the potential non-performance risk of the FHLBNY, were $388.3 million and $426.8 million after deducting $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion of cash collateral posted by the FHLBNY at those dates to the exposed counterparties.  With respect to cleared derivatives, the DCO is also exposed to the failure of the FHLBNY to deliver cash margin, which is typically paid one day following the execution of a cleared derivative, and those amounts were not significant.  The exposure of the DCO to FHLBNY is included with the exposure totals provided above.

 

The FHLBNY is also exposed to the risk of derivative counterparties failing to return cash collateral deposited with counterparties due to counterparty bankruptcy or other similar scenarios.  If such an event were to occur, the FHLBNY would be forced to replace derivatives by executing similar derivative contracts with other counterparties.  To the extent that the FHLBNY receives cash from the replacement trades that is less than the amount of cash deposited with the defaulting counterparty, the FHLBNY’s cash pledged as a deposit is exposed to credit risk of the defaulting counterparty.  Derivative counterparties, including DCOs, holding the FHLBNY’s cash as posted collateral, were analyzed from credit performance perspective, and based on credit analyses and collateral requirements, the management of the FHLBNY does not anticipate any credit losses on its derivative agreements.

 

The following tables represent outstanding notional balances and estimated fair values of the derivatives outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Notional Amount of
Derivatives

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of derivative instruments (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated in hedging relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps-fair value hedges

 

$

74,711,711

 

$

620,486

 

$

2,648,132

 

Interest rate swaps-cash flow hedges

 

1,287,500

 

12,044

 

62,823

 

Total derivatives in hedging instruments

 

75,999,211

 

632,530

 

2,710,955

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

28,524,270

 

11,120

 

4,631

 

Interest rate caps or floors

 

2,700,000

 

25,364

 

11

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

11,989

 

164

 

 

Other (b)

 

410,000

 

4,272

 

4,065

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

31,646,259

 

40,920

 

8,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives before netting and collateral adjustments

 

$

107,645,470

 

673,450

 

2,719,662

 

Netting adjustments

 

 

 

(628,314

)

(628,314

)

Net before cash collateral

 

 

 

45,136

 

2,091,348

 

Cash collateral and related accrued interest

 

 

 

(1,600

)

(1,703,028

)

Net after cash collateral reported on the Statements of Condition

 

 

 

$

43,536

 

$

388,320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Notional Amount of
Derivatives

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of derivative instruments (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated in hedging relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps-fair value hedges

 

$

76,844,534

 

$

925,635

 

$

3,753,684

 

Interest rate swaps-cash flow hedges

 

1,106,000

 

1,647

 

126,426

 

Total derivatives in hedging instruments

 

77,950,534

 

927,282

 

3,880,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

23,099,757

 

27,486

 

2,939

 

Interest rate caps or floors

 

1,900,000

 

4,221

 

12

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

25,217

 

9

 

41

 

Other (b)

 

530,000

 

7,534

 

7,192

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

25,554,974

 

39,250

 

10,184

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives before netting and collateral adjustments

 

$

103,505,508

 

966,532

 

3,890,294

 

Netting adjustments

 

 

 

(916,938

)

(916,938

)

Net before cash collateral

 

 

 

49,594

 

2,973,356

 

Cash collateral and related accrued interest

 

 

 

(7,700

)

(2,546,568

)

Net after cash collateral reported on the Statements of Condition

 

 

 

$

41,894

 

$

426,788

 

 


(a)         All derivative assets and liabilities with swap dealers and counterparties are collateralized by cash; derivative instruments are subject to legal right of offset under master netting agreements, or in the absence of an agreement, the FHLBNY has been able to receive legal opinion that is has the rights to offset.

(b)         Other:  Comprised of swaps intermediated for members.  Notional amounts represent purchases from dealers and sales to members.

 

Earnings Impact of Derivatives and Hedging Activities

 

The FHLBNY carries all derivative instruments on the Statements of Condition at fair value as Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities.  In the case of fair value hedges, if derivatives meet the hedging criteria under hedge accounting rules, and meeting the effectiveness measures, changes in fair value of the associated hedged financial instrument attributable to the risk being hedged may also be recorded through earnings.  In the hedge, some or all of the unrealized fair value gains or losses recognized on the derivatives are offset by corresponding unrealized gains or losses on the associated hedged financial assets and liabilities.  The net differential between fair value changes of the derivatives and the hedged items represents hedge ineffectiveness.  Hedge ineffectiveness represents the amounts by which the changes in the fair value of the derivatives differ from the changes in the fair values of the hedged items or the variability in the cash flows of forecasted transactions.  The net ineffectiveness from hedges that qualify under hedge accounting rules are recorded as a Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and hedging activities in Other income (loss) in the Statements of Income.  If derivatives do not qualify for the hedging criteria under hedge accounting rules, but are executed as economic hedges of financial assets or liabilities under a

 

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FHLBNY - approved hedge strategy, only the fair value changes of the derivatives are recorded as a Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and hedging activities in Other income (loss) in the Statements of Income.

 

When the FHLBNY elects to measure certain debt under the accounting designation for FVO, the Bank will typically execute a derivative as an economic hedge of the debt.  Fair value changes of the derivatives are recorded as a Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and hedging activities in Other income (loss).  Fair value changes of the debt designated under the FVO are recorded in as an unrealized (loss) or gain from Instruments held at fair value, also in Other income (loss).

 

Components of net gains/ (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities as presented in the Statements of Income are summarized below (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Gains (Losses) on
Derivative

 

Gains (Losses) on
Hedged Item

 

Earnings Impact

 

Effect of Derivatives on
Net Interest Income 
(a)

 

Gains (Losses) on
Derivative

 

Gains (Losses) on
Hedged Item

 

Earnings Impact

 

Effect of Derivatives on
Net Interest Income 
(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances (a)

 

$

36,195

 

$

(51,692

)

$

(15,497

)

$

(255,141

)

$

(109,280

)

$

110,150

 

$

870

 

$

(297,789

)

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

(27,435

)

27,233

 

(202

)

71,329

 

(8,821

)

8,963

 

142

 

78,561

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

 

 

 

 

(26

)

6

 

(20

)

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) related to fair value hedges (c)

 

8,760

 

(24,459

)

(15,699

)

$

(183,812

)

(118,127

)

119,119

 

992

 

$

(219,204

)

Cash flow hedges

 

46

 

 

 

46

 

$

(8,293

)

 

 

 

 

$

(6,913

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

125

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

(465

)

 

 

(465

)

 

 

2,252

 

 

 

2,252

 

 

 

Member intermediation

 

(44

)

 

 

(44

)

 

 

(24

)

 

 

(24

)

 

 

Accrued interest-swaps (b)

 

412

 

 

 

412

 

 

 

535

 

 

 

535

 

 

 

Accrued interest-intermediation (b)

 

43

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

Caps or floors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

(19

)

 

 

(19

)

 

 

(19

)

 

 

(19

)

 

 

Balance sheet hedges

 

(3,962

)

 

 

(3,962

)

 

 

(4,584

)

 

 

(4,584

)

 

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

258

 

 

 

258

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

Swaps economically hedging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

instruments designated under FVO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

3,864

 

 

 

3,864

 

 

 

11,276

 

 

 

11,276

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

134

 

 

 

134

 

 

 

1,574

 

 

 

1,574

 

 

 

Accrued interest-swaps (b)

 

3,215

 

 

 

3,215

 

 

 

2,751

 

 

 

2,751

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

3,561

 

 

 

3,561

 

 

 

13,963

 

 

 

13,963

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

$

12,367

 

$

(24,459

)

$

(12,092

)

 

 

$

(104,164

)

$

119,119

 

$

14,955

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Gains (Losses) on
Derivative

 

Gains (Losses) on
Hedged Item

 

Earnings Impact

 

Effect of Derivatives on
Net Interest Income 
(a)

 

Gains (Losses) on
Derivative

 

Gains (Losses) on
Hedged Item

 

Earnings Impact

 

Effect of Derivatives on
Net Interest Income 
(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances (a)

 

$

1,161,401

 

$

(1,162,494

)

$

(1,093

)

$

(784,460

)

$

(113,036

)

$

114,841

 

$

1,805

 

$

(912,868

)

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

(417,307

)

417,883

 

576

 

244,572

 

(6,060

)

7,258

 

1,198

 

249,106

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

 

 

 

 

67

 

(1,467

)

(1,400

)

1,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) related to fair value hedges (c)

 

744,094

 

(744,611

)

(517

)

$

(539,888

)

(119,029

)

120,632

 

1,603

 

$

(662,525

)

Cash flow hedges

 

(1

)

 

 

(1

)

$

(23,142

)

(214

)

 

 

(214

)

$

(19,356

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

808

 

 

 

808

 

 

 

922

 

 

 

922

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

(6,492

)

 

 

(6,492

)

 

 

24,627

 

 

 

24,627

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6

)

 

 

(6

)

 

 

Member intermediation

 

(134

)

 

 

(134

)

 

 

(112

)

 

 

(112

)

 

 

Accrued interest-swaps (b)

 

4,157

 

 

 

4,157

 

 

 

(4,061

)

 

 

(4,061

)

 

 

Accrued interest-intermediation (b)

 

134

 

 

 

134

 

 

 

138

 

 

 

138

 

 

 

Caps or floors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

(56

)

 

 

(56

)

 

 

(56

)

 

 

(56

)

 

 

Balance sheet hedges

 

976

 

 

 

976

 

 

 

(11,772

)

 

 

(11,772

)

 

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

(1,651

)

 

 

(1,651

)

 

 

1,428

 

 

 

1,428

 

 

 

Swaps economically hedging instruments designated under FVO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

(8,806

)

 

 

(8,806

)

 

 

20,313

 

 

 

20,313

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

(1,372

)

 

 

(1,372

)

 

 

2,772

 

 

 

2,772

 

 

 

Accrued interest-swaps (b)

 

15,121

 

 

 

15,121

 

 

 

3,208

 

 

 

3,208

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

2,685

 

 

 

2,685

 

 

 

37,401

 

 

 

37,401

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

$

746,778

 

$

(744,611

)

$

2,167

 

 

 

$

(81,842

)

$

120,632

 

$

38,790

 

 

 

 


(a)

As discussed in Note 1. reported amortization expenses of fair value basis of hedged advance that were modified have been reclassified in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 to conform to the classification adopted commencing in the fourth quarter of 2012. Prior to the fourth quarter of 2012, the amortization were reclassified as charges to Interest income from advances. The preferred reporting policy is to not reclassify the amortization to Interest income, rather to record the amortization as a Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities.

(b)

Represents interest expense and income associated with swaps that did not qualify under hedge accounting rules and were included with derivatives gains and losses.

(c)

Out-of-period adjustments — Fair value net hedging losses of $12.1 million in the 3rd quarter 2013 were after recording a cumulative out-of-period negative adjustment of $17.2 million to correct overstated hedging gains in prior periods in 2013 and 2012. Fair value hedging gain of $2.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 includes an out-of-period negative adjustment of $5.0 million from 2012. A flaw in the design of a swap transaction input template introduced in late 2011 mapped a specific non-standard transaction term incorrectly to the Bank’s valuation system, causing erroneous valuation of call and put options in an interest rate swap with options. Net gains related to fair value hedges were over stated as follows - $0.3 million for the 3rd quarter of 2012; $4.7 million for the 4th quarter of 2012; $4.1 million for the 1st quarter of 2013, and $8.1 million for the 2nd quarter of 2013.

 

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Cash Flow Hedges

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

AOCI

 

AOCI

 

 

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

 

 

Recognized in
AOCI
(c)(d)

 

Location:
Reclassified to
Earnings
(c)

 

Amount
Reclassified to
Earnings
(c)

 

Ineffectiveness
Recognized in
Earnings

 

Recognized in
AOCI
(c)(d)

 

Location:
Reclassified to
Earnings
(c)

 

Amount
Reclassified to
Earnings
(c)

 

Ineffectiveness
Recognized in
Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds (a)

 

$

261

 

Interest Expense

 

$

780

 

$

46

 

$

(113

)

Interest Expense

 

$

1,058

 

$

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (b)

 

1,175

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

(10,585

)

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,436

 

 

 

$

780

 

$

46

 

$

(10,698

)

 

 

$

1,058

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

AOCI

 

AOCI

 

 

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

 

 

Recognized in
AOCI
(c)(d)

 

Location:
Reclassified to
Earnings
(c)

 

Amount
Reclassified to
Earnings
(c)

 

Ineffectiveness
Recognized in
Earnings

 

Recognized in
AOCI
(c)(d)

 

Location:
Reclassified to
Earnings
(c)

 

Amount
Reclassified to
Earnings
(c)

 

Ineffectiveness
Recognized in
Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds (a)

 

$

600

 

Interest Expense

 

$

2,642

 

$

(1

)

$

(2,095

)

Interest Expense

 

$

3,272

 

$

(214

)

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (b)

 

74,874

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

(36,076

)

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

$

75,474

 

 

 

$

2,642

 

$

(1

)

$

(38,171

)

 

 

$

3,272

 

$

(214

)

 


(a) Hedges of anticipated issuance of debt - The maximum period of time that the Bank typically hedges its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions in this program is between three and nine months.  At September 30, 2013 the Bank had open contracts of $31.5 millions of swaps to hedge the anticipated issuances of debt.  The fair values of the open contracts recorded in AOCI was an unrealized loss of $0.9 million at September 30, 2013.  There were no open contracts at December 31, 2012.  The amounts in AOCI from closed cash flow hedges representing net unrecognized losses were $9.1 million and $12.3 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  At September 30, 2013, it is expected that over the next 12 months, $2.9 million of the unrecognized losses in AOCI will be recognized as a yield adjustment (expenses) to consolidated bond interest expense.

(b) Hedges of discount notes in rolling issuances — At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $1.3 billion and $1.1 billion of notional amounts of the interest rate swaps were outstanding under this program.  Net unrealized fair values losses of $49.9 million and $124.8 million were recorded in AOCI at those dates.  The cash flow hedges mitigated exposure to the variability in future cash flows for a maximum period of 15 years.  Rising long-term swap rates at September 30, 2013, relative to December 31, 2012, caused fair value losses to decline.  The FHLBNY’s cash payments are fixed, and in return it receives LIBOR-indexed floating rate cash flows; in a rising rate environment, the amount of forecasted cash flows that it would potentially receive grow larger effectively reducing unrealized losses.

(c) Effective portion was recorded in AOCI.  Ineffectiveness was immaterial and was recorded within Net income.

(d) Represents unrecognized loss from cash flow hedges recorded in AOCI.

 

There were no material amounts that were reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges because it became probable that the original forecasted transactions would not occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within a two-month period thereafter.

 

Note 17.                                                  Fair Values of Financial Instruments.

 

The fair value amounts recorded on the Statements of Condition or presented in the note disclosures have been determined by the FHLBNY using available market information and best judgment of appropriate valuation methods.  These values do not represent an estimate of the overall market value of the FHLBNY as a going concern, which would take into account future business opportunities and the net profitability of assets and liabilities.

 

Estimated Fair Values — Summary Tables

 

The carrying values, estimated fair values and the levels within the fair value hierarchy were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Financial Instruments

 

Carrying Value

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3 (a)

 

Netting
Adjustment and
Cash Collateral

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

11,520,885

 

$

11,520,885

 

$

11,520,885

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Federal funds sold

 

4,878,000

 

4,877,996

 

 

4,877,996

 

 

 

Available-for-sale-securities

 

1,689,241

 

1,689,241

 

10,039

 

1,679,202

 

 

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

12,002,497

 

12,126,236

 

 

10,961,322

 

1,164,914

 

 

Advances

 

89,121,435

 

89,030,966

 

 

89,030,966

 

 

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net

 

1,932,855

 

1,939,187

 

 

1,939,187

 

 

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

171,895

 

171,895

 

 

171,895

 

 

 

Derivative assets

 

43,536

 

43,536

 

 

673,450

 

 

(629,914

)

Other financial assets

 

1,621

 

1,621

 

 

510

 

1,111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

1,590,933

 

1,590,950

 

 

1,590,950

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds

 

70,361,388

 

70,062,162

 

 

70,062,162

 

 

 

Discount notes

 

42,262,116

 

42,264,081

 

 

42,264,081

 

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,618

 

23,618

 

23,618

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest payable

 

143,900

 

143,900

 

 

143,900

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

388,320

 

388,320

 

 

2,719,663

 

 

(2,331,343

)

Other financial liabilities

 

93,046

 

93,046

 

93,046

 

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Financial Instruments

 

Carrying Value

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3 (a)

 

Netting
Adjustment and
Cash Collateral

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

7,553,188

 

$

7,553,188

 

$

7,553,188

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Federal funds sold

 

4,091,000

 

4,091,010

 

 

4,091,010

 

 

 

Available-for-sale-securities

 

2,308,774

 

2,308,774

 

9,633

 

2,299,141

 

 

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

11,058,764

 

11,456,556

 

 

10,202,124

 

1,254,432

 

 

Advances

 

75,888,001

 

75,880,070

 

 

75,880,070

 

 

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net

 

1,842,816

 

1,931,437

 

 

1,931,437

 

 

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

179,044

 

179,044

 

 

179,044

 

 

 

Derivative assets

 

41,894

 

41,894

 

 

966,532

 

 

(924,638

)

Other financial assets

 

533

 

533

 

 

364

 

169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

2,054,511

 

2,054,523

 

 

2,054,523

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds

 

64,784,321

 

64,942,869

 

 

64,942,869

 

 

 

Discount notes

 

29,779,947

 

29,781,720

 

 

29,781,720

 

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,143

 

23,143

 

23,143

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest payable

 

127,664

 

127,664

 

 

127,664

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

426,788

 

426,788

 

 

3,890,295

 

 

(3,463,507

)

Other financial liabilities

 

85,079

 

85,079

 

85,079

 

 

 

 

 


(a)         Level 3 Instruments — The fair values of private-label MBS and housing finance agency bonds were estimated by management based on pricing services.  Valuations may have required pricing services to use significant inputs that were subjective because of the current lack of significant market activity so that the inputs may not be market based and observable.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

The FHLBNY records available-for-sale securities, derivative assets, derivative liabilities, certain consolidated obligations and advances elected under the FVO, and certain other liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis.  On a non-recurring basis, certain held-to-maturity securities determined to be OTTI are also measured and recorded at their fair values.  The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  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.  An entity must disclose the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the measurements are classified for all assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or non-recurring basis.

 

The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels:

 

·                  Level 1 Inputs — Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the reporting entity can access on the measurement date.

·                 Level 2 Inputs — 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 volatilities).

·                  Level 3 Inputs — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

The FHLBNY reviews its 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.  These reclassifications are reported as transfers in/out as of the beginning of the quarter in which the changes occur.  There were no such transfers in any periods in this report.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from product to product and is affected by a wide variety of factors including, for example, the characteristics peculiar to the transaction.  To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment.  Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the FHLBNY in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized as Level 3.  In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.  In such cases, for disclosure purposes the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

Summary of Valuation Techniques and Primary Inputs

 

The fair value of a financial instrument that is an asset is defined as the price the FHLBNY would receive to sell the asset in an orderly transaction with market participants.  A financial liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor.  Where available, fair values are based on observable market prices or parameters, or derived from such prices or parameters.  Where observable prices are not available, valuation models and inputs are utilized.  These valuation techniques involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency for the instruments or markets and the instruments’ complexity.

 

Because an active secondary market does not exist for a portion of the FHLBNY’s financial instruments, in certain cases, fair values are not subject to precise quantification or verification and may change as economic and market factors and evaluation of those factors change.  The fair values of financial assets and liabilities reported in the tables above are discussed below.

 

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Cash and Due from Banks — The estimated fair value approximates the recorded book balance.

 

Interest-bearing Deposits and Federal Funds Sold The FHLBNY determines estimated fair values of short-term investments by calculating the present value of expected future cash flows from the investments, a methodology also referred to as the Income approach under the Fair value measurement standards.  The discount rates used in these calculations are the current coupons of investments with similar terms.  Inputs into the cash flow models employed by the Bank are the yields on the instruments and are market based and observable and are considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Investment Securities — The fair value of investment securities is estimated by the FHLBNY using information primarily from pricing services.  This methodology is also referred to as the Market approach under the Fair value measurement standards.  Carrying value of a security is the same as its amortized cost, unless the security is determined to be OTTI.  In the period the security is determined to be OTTI, its carrying value is generally adjusted down to its fair value.

 

Mortgage-backed securities — The FHLBNY’s valuation technique incorporates prices from up to four designated third-party pricing services, when available.  The FHLBNY’s base investment pricing methodology establishes a median price for each security using a formula that is based on the number of prices received.  If four prices are received from the four pricing vendors, the average of the two middle prices is used; if three prices are received, the middle price is used; if two prices are received, the average of the two prices is used; and if one price is received, it is used subject to further validation.  Vendor prices that are outside of a defined tolerance threshold of the median price are identified as outliers and subject to additional review, including, but not limited to, comparison to prices provided by an additional third-party valuation service, prices for similar securities, and/or non-binding 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.  In its analysis, the FHLBNY has also introduced the concept of clustering pricing, and to predefine cluster tolerances.  Once the median prices are computed from the four pricing vendors, the second step is to determine which of the sourced prices fall within the required tolerance level interval to the median price, which forms the “cluster” of prices to be averaged.  This average will determine a “default” price for the security.  To be included among the cluster, each price must fall within 10 points of the median price for residential PLMBS and within 3 points of the median price for GSE issued MBS.  The cluster tolerance guidelines shall be reviewed annually and may be revised as necessary.  The final step is to determine the final price of the security based on the cluster average and an evaluation of any outlier prices.  If the analysis confirms that an outlier is not representative of fair value and that the average of the vendor prices within the tolerance threshold of the median price is the best estimate, then the average of the vendor prices within the tolerance threshold of the median price is used as the final price.  If, on the other hand, 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 final price.  In all cases, the final price is used to determine the fair value of the security.

 

The FHLBNY has also established that the pricing vendors use methods that generally employ, but are not limited to, benchmark yields, recent trades, dealer estimates, valuation models, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and/or matrix pricing.  To validate vendor prices of PLMBS, the FHLBNY has also adopted a formal process to examine yields as an additional validation method.  The FHLBNY calculates an implied yield for each of its PLMBS using estimated fair values derived from cash flows on a bond-by-bond basis.  This yield is then compared to the implied yield for comparable securities according to price information from third-party MBS “market surveillance reports”.  Significant variances or inconsistencies are evaluated in conjunction with all of the other available pricing information.  The objective is to determine whether an adjustment to the fair value estimate is appropriate.

 

Based on the FHLBNY’s review processes, management has concluded that inputs into the pricing models employed by pricing services for the Bank’s investments in GSE securities are market based and observable and are considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.  The valuation of the FHLBNY’s private-label securities, all designated as held-to-maturity, may require pricing services to use significant inputs that are subjective and are considered to be within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  This determination was made based on management’s view that the private-label instruments may not have an active market because of the specific vintage of the securities as well as inherent conditions surrounding the trading of private-label MBS, so that the inputs may not be market based and observable.  Certain held-to-maturity private-label MBS were deemed OTTI at December 31, 2012 (none at September 30, 2013, or at any time in 2013) and were written down to their fair values, so that their carrying values recorded in the balance sheet equaled their fair values, which were classified on a nonrecurring basis as Level 3 financial instruments under the valuation hierarchy.

 

Housing finance agency bonds - The fair value of housing finance agency bonds is estimated by management using information primarily from pricing services.  Because of the current lack of significant market activity, their fair values were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as inputs into vendor pricing models may not be market based and observable.

 

Advances — The fair values of advances are computed using standard option valuation models.  The most significant inputs to the valuation model are (1) consolidated obligation debt curve (“CO Curve”), published by the Office of Finance and available to the public, and (2) LIBOR swap curves and volatilities.  The Bank considers both these inputs to be market based and observable as they can be directly corroborated by market participants.

 

The FHLBNY determines the fair values of its advances by calculating the present value of expected future cash flows from the advances, a methodology also referred to as the Income approach under the Fair value measurement standards.  The discount rates used in these calculations are equivalent to the replacement advance rates for

 

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advances with similar terms.  In accordance with the Finance Agency’s advances regulations, an advance with a maturity or repricing period greater than six months requires a prepayment fee sufficient to make a FHLBank financially indifferent to the borrower’s decision to prepay the advance.  Therefore, the fair value of an advance does not assume prepayment risk.

 

The inputs used to determine fair value of advances are as follows:

 

·                  CO Curve.  The FHLBNY uses the CO Curve, which represents its cost of funds, as an input to estimate the fair value of advances, and to determine current advance rates.  This input is considered market observable and therefore a Level 2 input.

·                 Volatility assumption.  To estimate the fair value of advances with optionality, the FHLBNY uses market-based expectations of future interest rate volatility implied from current market prices for similar options. This input is considered a Level 2 input as it is market based and market observable.

·                  Spread adjustment.  Adjustments represent the FHLBNY’s mark-up based on its pricing strategy.  The input is considered as unobservable, and is classified as a Level 3 input.  The spread adjustment is not a significant input to the overall fair value of an advance.

 

The FHLBNY creates an internal curve, which is interpolated from its advance rates.  Advance rates are calculated by applying a spread to an underlying “base curve” derived from the FHLBNY’s cost of funds, which is based on the CO Curve, inputs to which have been determined to be market observable and classified as Level 2.  The spreads applied to the base advance pricing curve typically represent the FHLBNY’s mark-ups over the FHLBNY’s cost of funds, and are not market observable inputs, but are based on the FHLBNY’s advance pricing strategy.  Such inputs have been classified as a Level 3.  For the FHLBNY, Level 3 inputs were considered not significant.

 

To determine the appropriate classification of the overall measurement in the fair value hierarchy of an advance, an analysis of the inputs to the entire fair value measurement was performed at September 30, 2013 and at December 31, 2012.  If the unobservable spread to the FHLBNY’s cost of funds was not significant to the overall fair value, then the measurement was classified as Level 2.  Conversely, if the unobservable spread was significant to the overall fair value, then the measurement would be classified as Level 3.  The impact of the unobservable input was calculated as the difference in the value determined by discounting an advance’s cash flows using the FHLBNY’s advance curve and the value determined by discounting an advance’s cash flows using the FHLBNY’s cost of funds curve.  Given the relatively small mark-ups over the FHLBNY’s cost of funds, the results of the FHLBNY’s quantitative analysis confirmed the FHLBNY’s expectations that the measurement of the FHLBNY’s advances was Level 2.  The unobservable mark-up spreads were not significant to the overall fair value of the instrument.  A quantitative threshold for significance factor was established at 10 percent, with additional qualitative factors to be considered if the ratio exceeded the threshold.

 

The FHLBNY has elected the FVO designation for certain advances and recorded their fair values in the Statements of Conditions for such advances.  The CO Curve was the primary input, which is market based and observable.  Inputs to apply spreads, which are FHLBNY specific, were not material.  Fair values were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

 

Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets — The estimated fair values approximate the recorded book value because of the relatively short period of time between their origination and expected realization.

 

Mortgage Loans (MPF Loans)

 

A.  Principal and/or Most Advantageous Market and Market Participants

 

The FHLBNY may sell mortgage loans to another FHLBank or in the secondary mortgage market.  Because transactions between FHLBanks occur infrequently, the FHLBNY has identified the secondary mortgage market as the principal market for mortgage loans under the MPF programs.  Also, based on the nature of the supporting collateral to the MPF loans held by FHLBNY, the presentation of a single class for all products within the MPF product types is considered appropriate.  As described below, the FHLBNY believes that the market participants within the secondary mortgage market for the MPF portfolio would differ primarily whether qualifying or non-qualifying loans are being sold.

 

Qualifying Loans — The FHLBNY believes that a market participant is an entity that would buy qualifying mortgage loans for the purpose of securitization and subsequent resale as a security.  Other government-sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”), specifically Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), conduct the majority of such activity in the United States, but there are other commercial banks and financial institutions that periodically conduct business in this market.  Therefore, the FHLBNY has identified market participants for qualifying loans to include (1) all GSEs, and (2) other commercial banks and financial institutions that are independent of the FHLBank System.

 

Non-qualifying Loans — For the FHLBNY, non-qualifying loans are primarily impaired loans.  The FHLBNY believes that it is unlikely the GSE market participants would willingly buy loans that did not meet their normal criteria or underwriting standards.  However, a market exists with commercial banks and financial institutions other than GSEs where such market participants buy non-qualifying loans in order to securitize them as they become current, resell them in the secondary market, or hold them in their portfolios.  Therefore, the FHLBNY has identified the market participants for non-qualifying loans to include other commercial banks and financial institutions that are independent of the FHLBank System.

 

B.  Fair Value at Initial Recognition — MPF Loans

 

The FHLBNY believes that the transaction price (entry price) may differ from the fair value (exit price) at initial recognition because it is determined using a different method than subsequent fair value measurements.  However, because mortgage loans are not measured at fair value in the balance sheet, day one gains and losses would not be applicable.  Additionally, all mortgage loans were performing at the time of origination.

 

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The FHLBNY receives an entry price from the FHLBank of Chicago, the MPF Provider, at the time of acquisition. This entry price is based on the TBA rates, as well as exit prices received from market participants, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  The price is adjusted for specific MPF program characteristics and may be further adjusted by the FHLBNY to accommodate changing market conditions.  Because of the adjustments, in many cases, the entry price would not equal the exit price at the time of acquisition.

 

C. Valuation Technique, Inputs and Hierarchy

 

The FHLBNY calculates the fair value of the entire mortgage loan portfolio using a valuation technique referred to as the “market approach”.  Loans are aggregated into synthetic pass-through securities based on product type, loan origination year, gross coupon and loan term.  The fair values are based on TBA rates (or agency commitment rates), as discussed above, adjusted primarily for seasonality.  The fair values of impaired MPF are also based on TBA rates and are adjusted for a haircut value on the underlying collateral value.  The FHLBNY validates the impairment adjustment made to TBA rates by “back-testing” against incurred losses.

 

TBA and agency commitment rates are market observable and therefore classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.  Any inputs derived from observable market data also result in a Level 2 classification.  Any inputs based on unobservable assumptions would be classified as Level 3 inputs.  Since most of the FHLBNY mortgage loans are currently performing and no credit losses are expected, any Level 3 inputs are generally insignificant to the total measurement and therefore the measurement of most loans may be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. However, many of the credit and default risk related inputs involved with the valuation techniques described above may be considered unobservable due to variety of reasons (e.g., lack of market activity for a particular loan, inherent judgment involved in property estimates).  If unobservable inputs are considered significant, the loans would be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.  Therefore, loans with expected credit losses may result in Level 2 or Level 3 classifications depending upon the significance of unobservable inputs used.

 

Consolidated Obligations — The FHLBNY estimates the fair values of consolidated obligations based on the present values of expected future cash flows due on the debt obligations.  Calculations are performed by using the FHLBNY’s industry standard option adjusted valuation models.  Inputs are based on the cost of raising comparable term debt.

 

The FHLBNY’s internal valuation models use standard valuation techniques and estimate fair values based on the following inputs:

 

·                  CO Curve and LIBOR Swap Curve.  The Office of Finance constructs an internal curve, referred to as the CO Curve, using the U.S. Treasury Curve as a base curve that is then adjusted by adding indicative spreads obtained from market observable sources.  These market indications are generally derived from pricing indications from dealers, historical pricing relationships, recent GSE trades and secondary market activity.  The FHLBNY considers the inputs as Level 2 inputs as they are market observable.

·                  Volatility assumption.  To estimate the fair values of consolidated obligations with optionality, the FHLBNY uses market-based expectations of future interest rate volatility implied from current market prices for similar options.  These inputs are also considered Level 2 as they are market based and observable.

 

The FHLBNY has elected the FVO designation for certain consolidated obligation debt and recorded their fair values in the Statements of Conditions.  The CO Curve and volatility assumptions (for debt with call options) were primary inputs, which are market based and observable.  Fair values were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

 

Derivative Assets and Liabilities — The FHLBNY’s derivatives are traded in the over-the-counter market.  Discounted cash flow analysis is the primary methodology employed by the FHLBNY’s valuation models to measure the fair values of interest rate swaps.  The valuation technique is considered as an “Income approach”.  Interest rate caps and floors are valued under the “Market approach”.  Interest rate swaps and interest rate caps and floors, collectively “derivatives”, were valued in industry-standard option adjusted valuation models, which generated fair values.  The valuation models employed multiple market inputs including interest rates, prices and indices to create continuous yield or pricing curves and volatility factors.  These multiple market inputs were corroborated by management to independent market data, and to relevant benchmark indices.  In addition, derivative valuations were compared by management to counterparty valuations received as part of the collateral exchange process.  These derivative positions were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

The Bank’s valuation model utilizes a modified Black-Karasinski model that assumes that rates are distributed log normally.  The log-normal model precludes interest rates turning negative in the model computations.  Significant market based and observable inputs into the valuation model include volatilities and interest rates.  The Bank’s valuation model employs industry standard market-observable inputs (inputs that are actively quoted and can be validated to external sources).  Inputs by class of derivative were as follows:

 

Interest-rate related:

 

·                 LIBOR Swap Curve.

·                  Volatility assumption.  Market-based expectations of future interest rate volatility implied from current market prices for similar options.

·                  Prepayment assumption (if applicable).

·                  Federal funds curve (OIS curve).

 

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Mortgage delivery commitments (considered a derivative):

 

·                  TBA security prices are adjusted for differences in coupon, average loan rate and seasoning.

 

OIS adoption — Beginning with December 31, 2012 and at September 30, 2013, the FHLBNY has incorporated overnight indexed swap (“OIS”) curves as fair value measurement inputs for the valuation of its derivatives, as the OIS curves reflect the interest rates paid on cash collateral provided against the fair value of these derivatives.  The FHLBNY believes using relevant OIS curves as inputs to determine fair value measurements provides a more representative reflection of the fair values of these collateralized interest-rate related derivatives.  The OIS curve (Federal funds curve) was an additional input incorporated into the valuation model.  The input for the federal funds curve is obtained from industry standard pricing vendors and the input is available and observable over its entire term structure.  Management considers the federal funds curve to be a Level 2 input.  The FHLBNY’s valuation model utilizes industry standard OIS methodology.  The model generates forecasted cash flows using the OIS calibrated 3-month LIBOR curve.  The model then discounts the cash flows by the OIS curve to generate fair values.  Previously, the FHLBNY used the 3-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) curve as the relevant benchmark curve for its derivatives and as the discounting rate for these collateralized interest-rate related derivatives.  The impact of the adoption of OIS on the FHLBNY’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows was not material.

 

Credit risk and credit valuation adjustments — The FHLBNY is subject to credit risk in derivatives transactions due to the potential nonperformance of its derivatives counterparties, which are generally highly rated institutions.  To mitigate this risk, the FHLBNY has entered into master netting agreements with its derivative counterparties.  To further limit the FHLBNY’s net unsecured credit exposure to those counterparties, the FHLBNY has entered into bilateral security agreements with all of its derivatives counterparties that provide for the delivery of collateral at specified levels.

 

The valuation of derivative assets and liabilities reflect the value of the instrument including the values associated with counterparty risk and would also take into account the FHLBNY’s own credit standing and non-performance risk.  The Bank has collateral agreements with all its derivative counterparties and enforces collateral exchanges at least weekly.  The computed fair values of the FHLBNY’s derivatives took into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements that allow the FHLBNY to settle positive and negative positions and offset cash collateral with the same counterparty on a net basis.  The Bank and each of its derivative counterparties have bilateral collateral thresholds that take into account both the Bank and counterparty’s credit ratings.  As a result of these practices and agreements and the FHLBNY’s assessment of any change in its own credit spread, the Bank has concluded that the impact of the credit differential between the Bank and its derivative counterparties was sufficiently mitigated to an immaterial level that no credit adjustments were deemed necessary to the recorded fair value of Derivative assets and Derivative liabilities in the Statements of Condition at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

Control processes — The FHLBNY employs control processes to validate the fair value of its financial instruments, including those derived from valuation models.  These control processes are designed to ensure that the values used for financial reporting are based on observable inputs wherever possible.  In the event that observable inputs are not available, the control processes are designed to ensure that the valuation approach utilized is appropriate and consistently applied and that the assumptions are reasonable.  These control processes include reviews of the pricing model’s theoretical soundness and appropriateness by specialists with relevant expertise who are independent from the trading desks or personnel who were involved in the design and selection of model inputs.  Additionally, groups that are independent from the trading desk, or personnel involved in the design and selection of model inputs participate in the review and validation of the fair values generated from the valuation model.  The FHLBNY maintains an ongoing review of its valuation models and has a formal model validation policy in addition to procedures for the approval and control of data inputs.  As discussed in Note 16. Derivatives and Hedging Activities, the FHLBNY identified an error in the valuation of put and call options in certain cancellable swaps.  The FHLBNY has traced the error to a flaw in the design of a template that was created in 2012 to make swap data input to be more efficient, in preparation of the roll-out of cleared derivatives under the Dodd-Frank Act.  The FHLBNY has concluded that the valuation model is performing to industry standards and its valuation capabilities remain robust and dependable.  The FHLBNY assessed the materiality of the errors and has concluded that the errors were not material to its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Deposits — The FHLBNY determines estimated fair values of deposits by calculating the present value of expected future cash flows from the deposits.  The discount rates used in these calculations are the current cost of deposits with similar terms.

 

Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock — The fair value of capital stock subject to mandatory redemption is generally equal to its par value as indicated by contemporaneous member purchases and sales at par value.  Fair value also includes an estimated dividend earned at the time of reclassification from equity to liabilities, until such amount is paid, and any subsequently declared dividend.  FHLBank stock can only be acquired and redeemed at par value.  FHLBank stock is not traded and no market mechanism exists for the exchange of stock outside the FHLBank System’s cooperative structure.

 

Accrued Interest Payable and Other Liabilities — The estimated fair values approximate the recorded book value because of the relatively short period of time between their origination and expected realization.

 

Fair Value Measurement

 

The tables below present the fair value of those assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, by level within the fair value hierarchy.  The

 

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FHLBNY measures certain held-to-maturity securities and mortgage loans at fair value on a non-recurring basis due to the recognition of a credit loss.  Real estate owned is measured at fair value when the asset’s fair value less costs to sell is lower than its carrying amount.

 

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Netting
Adjustment and Cash
Collateral

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSE/U.S. agency issued MBS

 

$

1,679,202

 

$

 

$

1,679,202

 

$

 

$

 

Equity and bond funds

 

10,039

 

10,039

 

 

 

 

Advances (to the extent FVO is elected)

 

17,707,659

 

 

17,707,659

 

 

 

Derivative assets(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-rate derivatives

 

43,372

 

 

673,286

 

 

(629,914

)

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

164

 

 

164

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total recurring fair value measurement - assets

 

$

19,440,436

 

$

10,039

 

$

20,060,311

 

$

 

$

(629,914

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount notes (to the extent FVO is elected)

 

$

(599,719

)

$

 

$

(599,719

)

$

 

$

 

Bonds (to the extent FVO is elected) (b)

 

(21,919,327

)

 

(21,919,327

)

 

 

Derivative liabilities(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-rate derivatives

 

(388,320

)

 

(2,719,663

)

 

2,331,343

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total recurring fair value measurement - liabilities

 

$

(22,907,366

)

$

 

$

(25,238,709

)

$

 

$

2,331,343

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Netting
Adjustment and Cash
Collateral

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSE/U.S. agency issued MBS

 

$

2,299,141

 

$

 

$

2,299,141

 

$

 

$

 

Equity and bond funds

 

9,633

 

9,633

 

 

 

 

Advances (to the extent FVO is elected)

 

500,502

 

 

500,502

 

 

 

Derivative assets(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-rate derivatives

 

41,885

 

 

966,523

 

 

(924,638

)

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

9

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total recurring fair value measurement - assets

 

$

2,851,170

 

$

9,633

 

$

3,766,175

 

$

 

$

(924,638

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount notes (to the extent FVO is elected)

 

$

(1,948,987

)

$

 

$

(1,948,987

)

$

 

$

 

Bonds (to the extent FVO is elected) (b)

 

(12,740,883

)

 

(12,740,883

)

 

 

Derivative liabilities(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-rate derivatives

 

(426,747

)

 

(3,890,254

)

 

3,463,507

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

(41

)

 

(41

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total recurring fair value measurement - liabilities

 

$

(15,116,658

)

$

 

$

(18,580,165

)

$

 

$

3,463,507

 

 


(a)

Based on analysis of the nature of the risk, the presentation of derivatives as a single class is appropriate.

(b)

Based on analysis of the nature of risks of consolidated obligation bonds measured at fair value, the FHLBNY has determined that presenting the bonds as a single class is appropriate.

 

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (in thousands):

 

Fair values of Held-to-Maturity Securities on a Nonrecurring Basis — Certain held-to-maturity investment securities were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, they are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments when there is evidence of other-than-temporary impairment.  In accordance with the guidance on recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairment, held-to-maturity mortgage-backed securities that were determined to be credit impaired at December 31, 2012 (none at September 30, 2013), were recorded at their fair values in the Statements of Condition at that date.  For more information, see Note 5. Held-to-Maturity Securities.

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Fair Value (a)

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3 (b)

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS-Prime

 

$

7,045

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,045

 

Total non-recurring assets at fair value

 

$

7,045

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,045

 

 


(a)

Fair values were developed by pricing vendors and reviewed by the FHLBNY.

(b)

Level 3 Instruments — The fair values of private-label MBS determined OTTI at December 31, 2012 (and all private-label MBS) were based on pricing services. In management’s view, valuations may have required pricing services to use significant inputs that were subjective because of the current lack of significant market activity so that the inputs may not be market based and observable.

 

Fair Value Option Disclosures

 

The fair value option (“FVO”) provides 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 entities 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 statement 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 obligations at fair value are recognized solely on the contractual amount of interest due or unpaid.  Any transaction fees or costs are immediately recognized into non-interest income or non-interest expense.

 

The FHLBNY has elected the FVO for certain advances and certain consolidated obligations that either do not qualify for hedge accounting or may be at risk for not meeting hedge effectiveness requirements, primarily in an

 

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effort to mitigate the potential income statement 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.  Additionally, advances will be considered by the FHLBNY for FVO if analysis indicates that changes in the fair values of the advance would be an offset to fair value volatility of debt elected under the FVO.

 

For instruments for which the fair value option has been elected, the related contractual interest income, contractual interest expense and the discount amortization on fair value option discount notes are recorded as part of net interest income in 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 fair value option in the Statements of Income.  The change in fair value does not include changes in instrument-specific credit risk.  The FHLBNY has determined that no adjustments to the fair values of its instruments recorded under the fair value option for instrument-specific credit risk were necessary during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

The following tables summarize the activity related to financial instruments for which the Bank elected the fair value option (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Advances (a)

 

Consolidated Bonds

 

Consolidated Discount Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of the period

 

$

11,702,541

 

$

(19,310,729

)

$

(20,233,312

)

$

(963,072

)

$

(1,595,484

)

New transactions elected for fair value option

 

6,000,000

 

(6,850,000

)

 

 

(300,507

)

Maturities and terminations

 

 

4,250,000

 

6,000,000

 

363,092

 

199,874

 

Net gains (losses) on financial instruments held

 

2,142

 

(7,276

)

(8,331

)

(334

)

(1,068

)

under fair value option

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in accrued interest/unaccreted balance

 

2,976

 

(1,322

)

(1,566

)

595

 

(937

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of the period

 

$

17,707,659

 

$

(21,919,327

)

$

(14,243,209

)

$

(599,719

)

$

(1,698,122

)

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Advances (a)

 

Consolidated Bonds

 

Consolidated Discount Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of the period

 

$

500,502

 

$

(12,740,883

)

$

(12,542,603

)

$

(1,948,987

)

$

(4,920,855

)

New transactions elected for fair value option

 

17,200,000

 

(21,910,000

)

(18,793,000

)

(598,910

)

(1,895,772

)

Maturities and terminations

 

 

 

12,728,000

 

17,095,000

 

1,945,744

 

5,117,046

 

Net gains (losses) on financial instruments held

 

1,811

 

3,217

 

(63

)

426

 

(32

)

under fair value option

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in accrued interest/unaccreted balance

 

5,346

 

339

 

(2,543

)

2,008

 

1,491

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of the period

 

$

17,707,659

 

$

(21,919,327

)

$

(14,243,209

)

$

(599,719

)

$

(1,698,122

)

 


(a)         No Advances were designated under the FVO for three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

The following tables present the change in fair value included in the Statements of Income for financial instruments for which the fair value option has been elected (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2013

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

Net Gains Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

Interest Income

 

Net Gains Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances (a)

 

$

14,334

 

$

2,142

 

$

16,476

 

$

18,077

 

$

1,811

 

$

19,888

 

 


(a)             No Advances were designated under the FVO for three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

Net Losses Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair Value
Included in Current Period
Earnings

 

Interest Expense

 

Net Losses Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair Value
Included in Current Period
Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

$

(7,335

)

$

(7,276

)

$

(14,611

)

$

(9,818

)

$

(8,331

)

$

(18,149

)

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

(314

)

(334

)

(648

)

(1,061

)

(1,068

)

(2,129

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(7,649

)

$

(7,610

)

$

(15,259

)

$

(10,879

)

$

(9,399

)

$

(20,278

)

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

Net Losses Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair Value
Included in Current Period
Earnings

 

Interest Expense

 

Net Losses Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair Value
Included in Current Period
Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

$

(20,047

)

$

3,217

 

$

(16,830

)

$

(24,424

)

$

(63

)

$

(24,487

)

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

(2,251

)

426

 

(1,825

)

(2,404

)

(32

)

(2,436

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(22,298

)

$

3,643

 

$

(18,655

)

$

(26,828

)

$

(95

)

$

(26,923

)

 

The following table compares the aggregate fair value and aggregate remaining contractual principal balance outstanding of financial instruments for which the fair value option has been elected (in thousands):

 

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September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

Aggregate Fair
Value

 

Fair Value
Over/(Under)
Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

Aggregate Fair
Value

 

Fair Value
Over/(Under)
Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

17,700,000

 

$

17,707,659

 

$

7,659

 

$

500,000

 

$

500,502

 

$

502

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

$

21,910,000

 

$

21,919,327

 

$

9,327

 

$

12,728,000

 

$

12,740,883

 

$

12,883

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

598,910

 

599,719

 

809

 

1,945,744

 

1,948,987

 

3,243

 

 

 

$

22,508,910

 

$

22,519,046

 

$

10,136

 

$

14,673,744

 

$

14,689,870

 

$

16,126

 

 

Note 18.                                                  Commitments and Contingencies.

 

The FHLBanks have joint and several liability for all the consolidated obligations issued on their behalf.  Accordingly, should one or more of the FHLBanks be unable to repay their participation in the consolidated obligations, each of the other FHLBanks could be called upon to repay all or part of such obligations, as determined or approved by the Finance Agency.  Neither the FHLBNY nor any other FHLBank has ever had to assume or pay the consolidated obligations of another FHLBank.  The FHLBNY does not believe that it will be called upon to pay the consolidated obligations of another FHLBank in the future.  Under the provisions of accounting standards for guarantees, the Bank would have been required to recognize the fair value of the FHLBNY’s joint and several liability for all the consolidated obligations, as discussed above.  However, the FHLBNY considers the joint and several liabilities as similar to a related party guarantee, which meets the scope exception under the accounting standard for guarantees.  Accordingly, the FHLBNY has not recognized the fair value of a liability for its joint and several obligations related to other FHLBanks’ consolidated obligations, which in aggregate was $0.7 trillion at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

Standby letters of credit are executed for a fee on behalf of members to facilitate residential housing, community lending, and members’ asset/liability management or to provide liquidity.  A standby letter of credit is a financing arrangement between the FHLBNY and its member.  Members assume an unconditional obligation to reimburse the FHLBNY for value given by the FHLBNY to the beneficiary under the terms of the standby letter of credit.  The FHLBNY may, in its discretion, permit the member to finance repayment of their obligation by receiving a collateralized advance.  Outstanding standby letters of credit were $8.0 billion and $6.6 billion as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, with original terms of up to 15 years, with a final expiration in 2019.  Standby letters of credit are fully collateralized.  Unearned fees on standby letters of credit were recorded in Other liabilities, and were not significant as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

MPF Program — Under the MPF program, the FHLBNY was unconditionally obligated to purchase $12.0 million and $25.2 million of mortgage loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Commitments were generally for periods not to exceed 45 business days.  Such commitments were recorded as derivatives at their fair value under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging.  In addition, the FHLBNY had entered into conditional agreements under “Master Commitments” with its members in the MPF program to purchase mortgage loans in aggregate of $1.2 billion and $0.9 billion as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

Future benefit payments — Pension stabilization in a bill passed in 2012, known as Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (“MAP-21”) allows companies to set their pension plan contributions using a rate based on high-quality bond yields averaged over 25 years.  Before MAP-21, the rule was two years using current rates.  Allowing plan sponsors to use the higher of the two averages under MAP-21 resulted in a lower pension liability, and lower minimum required contributions for plan years 2012 and 2013.  MAP-21 it is not a permanent relief as lower contributions are likely to mean higher contributions in the future.  Over time, the pension funding stabilization will result in higher contributions starting in 2014 as projected rates under the MAP-21 relief continue to decrease.

 

The FHLBNY expects to contribute an estimated $2.7 million over the next 12 months towards its Defined Benefit Plan, a multiemployer pension plan.  Pentegra Retirement Services, which operates the multiemployer pension plan has advised the FHLBNY that it projects the minimum required contribution for the FHLBNY will increase to $7.8 million with the plan period beginning July 1, 2014.  The projection is based on a number of assumptions, principally that the FHLBNY’s plan provisions will remain substantially unchanged, there will be no significant increase in underlying real interest rates and MAP-21 interest rates will decline next year by approximately 60 basis points.  As with all projections, actual minimum required contributions in future periods might differ from those projected at this time.

 

Derivative contracts — The FHLBNY executes derivatives with major financial institutions and enters into bilateral collateral agreements.  When counterparties are exposed, the Bank would typically pledge cash collateral to mitigate the counterparty’s credit exposure.  To mitigate the counterparties’ exposures, the FHLBNY deposited $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion in cash with derivative counterparties as pledged collateral at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and these amounts were reported as a deduction to Derivative liabilities.

 

Issuance of discount notes - The FHLBNY had committed to the issuance of $1.3 billion and $1.1 billion in consolidated obligation discount notes at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, as part of cash flow hedging strategy, described as “Cash flow hedges of rolling issuances of discount notes”.  Further information is provided in Note 16. Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

Lease contracts — Lease agreements for FHLBNY premises generally provide for inflationary increases in the basic rentals resulting from increases in property taxes and maintenance expenses, and these expenses were not material.  There has been no material change with respect to lease obligations that was previously disclosed in the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

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The following table summarizes contractual obligations and contingencies as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Payments Due or Expiration Terms by Period

 

 

 

 

 

Greater Than

 

Greater Than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less Than

 

One Year

 

Three Years

 

Greater Than

 

 

 

 

 

One Year

 

to Three Years

 

to Five Years

 

Five Years

 

Total

 

Contractual Obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds at par (a)

 

$

42,867,425

 

$

14,451,030

 

$

4,465,860

 

$

8,073,135

 

$

69,857,450

 

Long-term debt obligations-interest payments (a)

 

192,090

 

163,827

 

77,498

 

183,315

 

616,730

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock (a)

 

4,081

 

226

 

16,528

 

2,783

 

23,618

 

Other liabilities (b)

 

111,133

 

4,235

 

4,727

 

50,859

 

170,954

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

 

43,174,729

 

14,619,318

 

4,564,613

 

8,310,092

 

70,668,752

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standby letters of credit

 

7,775,821

 

183,847

 

18,684

 

3,861

 

7,982,213

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds/discount notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

traded not settled

 

859,000

 

 

 

 

859,000

 

Open delivery commitments (MPF)

 

11,989

 

 

 

 

11,989

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other commitments

 

8,646,810

 

183,847

 

18,684

 

3,861

 

8,853,202

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total obligations and commitments

 

$

51,821,539

 

$

14,803,165

 

$

4,583,297

 

$

8,313,953

 

$

79,521,954

 

 


(a) Contractual obligations related to interest payments on long-term debt are calculated by applying the weighted average interest rate on the FHLBNY’s outstanding long-term debt as of September 30, 2013 to the contractual payment obligations on long-term debt for each of the periods disclosed in the table.  At September 30, 2013, the FHLBNY’s overall weighted average contractual interest rate for long-term debt was 0.88%.  Callable bonds contain an exercise date or a series of exercise dates that may result in a shorter redemption period. Mandatorily redeemable capital stock is categorized by the dates at which the corresponding member obligations mature. Excess capital stock is redeemed at that time, and hence, these dates better represent the related commitments than the put dates associated with capital stock, under which stock may not be redeemed until the later of five years from the date the member becomes a nonmember or the related advance matures.

(b) Includes accounts payable and accrued expenses, Pass-through reserves at the FRB on behalf of certain members of the FHLBNY recorded in Other liabilities on the Statements of Condition.  Also includes projected payment obligations for the Postretirement Health Benefit Plan and Benefit Equalization Plan.  For more information about these employee retirement plans, see Note 15.  Employee Retirement Plans.

 

The FHLBNY does not anticipate any credit losses from its off-balance sheet commitments and accordingly no provision for losses was required.

 

Impact of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers

 

From time to time, the Bank is involved in disputes or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of business. At the present time, except as noted below, there are no pending claims against the Bank that, if established, are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Bank’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (“LBHI”), the parent company of Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc. (“LBSF”) and a guarantor of LBSF’s obligations, filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York. LBSF filed for protection under Chapter 11 in the same court on October 3, 2008.  A Chapter 11 plan was confirmed in their bankruptcy cases by order of the Bankruptcy Court dated December 6, 2011 (the “Plan”).  The Plan became effective on March 6, 2012.

 

LBSF was a counterparty to FHLBNY on multiple derivative transactions under an International Swap Dealers Association, Inc. master agreement with a total notional amount of $16.5 billion at the time of termination of the Bank’s derivative transactions with LBSF.  The net amount that was due to the Bank after giving effect to obligations that were due LBSF was approximately $65 million.  The Bank filed timely proofs of claim in the amount of approximately $65 million as creditors of LBSF and LBHI in connection with the bankruptcy proceedings.  The Bank fully reserved the LBSF and LBHI receivables as the dispute with LBSF described below make the timing and the amount of any recoveries uncertain.

 

As previously reported, the Bank received a Derivatives ADR Notice from LBSF dated July 23, 2010 claiming that the Bank was liable to LBSF under the master agreement.  Subsequently, in accordance with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure Order entered by the Bankruptcy Court dated September 17, 2009 (“Order”), the Bank responded to LBSF on August 23, 2010, denying LBSF’s Demand. LBSF served a reply on September 7, 2010, effectively reiterating its position.  A mediation conducted pursuant to the Order commenced on December 8, 2010 and concluded without settlement on March 17, 2011. LBSF claims that the Bank is liable to it in the principal amount of approximately $198 million plus interest on such principal amount from the Early Termination Date to December 1, 2008 at an interest rate equal to the average of the cost of funds of the Bank and LBSF on the Early Termination Date, and after December 1, 2008 at a default interest rate of LIBOR plus 13.5%. LBSF’s asserted claim as of December 6, 2010, including principal and interest, was approximately $268 million.  Pursuant to the Order, positions taken by the parties in the ADR process are confidential.  While the Bank believes that LBSF’s position is without merit, and therefore no payment to LBSF or LBHI is probable, the amount the Bank actually recovers or pays will ultimately be decided in the course of the bankruptcy proceedings.

 

Note 19.                                                  Related Party Transactions.

 

The FHLBNY is a cooperative and the members own almost all of the stock of the Bank.  Stock issued and outstanding that is not owned by members is held by former members.  The majority of the members of the Board of

 

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Directors of the FHLBNY are elected by and from the membership.  The FHLBNY conducts its advances business almost exclusively with members.  The Bank considers its transactions with its members and non-member stockholders as related party transactions in addition to transactions with other FHLBanks, the Office of Finance, and the Finance Agency.  The FHLBNY conducts all transactions with members and non-members in the ordinary course of business.  All transactions with all members, including those whose officers may serve as directors of the FHLBNY, are at terms that are no more favorable than comparable transactions with other members.  The FHLBNY may from time to time borrow or sell overnight and term Federal funds at market rates to members.

 

Debt Assumptions and Transfers

 

Debt assumptions — The Bank did not assume debt from another FHLBank in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

Debt transfers — In the first quarter of 2013, the Bank transferred $25.0 million to another FHLBank at negotiated market rates that exceeded amortized cost by $3.9 million, which was charged to earnings in that period.  No debt was transferred to another FHLbank in the second and the third quarter of 2013, or in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.  When debt is transferred, the transferring bank notifies the Office of Finance on trade date of the change in primary obligor for the transferred debt.

 

Advances Sold or Transferred

 

No advances were transferred/sold to the FHLBNY or from the FHLBNY to another FHLBank in any periods in this report.

 

MPF Program

 

In the MPF program, the FHLBNY may participate out certain portions of its purchases of mortgage loans from its members.  Transactions are at market rates.  The FHLBank of Chicago, the MPF provider’s cumulative share of interest in the FHLBNY’s MPF loans at September 30, 2013 was $37.1 million from inception of the program from mid-2004.  At December 31, 2012, the comparable number was $47.5 million.  Since 2004, the FHLBNY has not shared its purchases with the FHLBank of Chicago.  Fees paid to the FHLBank of Chicago were $0.2 million and $0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and $0.2 million and $0.6 million for the same periods in 2012.

 

Mortgage-backed Securities

 

No mortgage-backed securities were acquired from other FHLBanks during the periods in this report.

 

Intermediation

 

Notional amounts of $205.0 million and $265.0 million of interest rate swaps were outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and represented derivative contracts in which the FHLBNY acted as an intermediary to sell derivatives to members with an offsetting purchased contracts with unrelated derivatives dealers.  Net fair value exposures of these transactions were not significant.  The intermediated derivative transactions with members were fully collateralized.

 

Loans to Other Federal Home Loan Banks

 

In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the FHLBNY extended overnight loans for a total of $2.8 billion and $6.9 billion.  In the same periods in 2012, the FHLBNY extended overnight loans for a total of $0.3 billion and $1.0 billion to other FHLBanks.  Generally, loans made to other FHLBanks are uncollateralized.  The impact to Net interest income from such loans was not significant in any period in this report.

 

Borrowings from Other Federal Home Loan Banks

 

The FHLBNY borrows from other FHLBanks, generally for a period of one day.  In the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, there was no borrowing from other FHLBanks.  There was no borrowing from other FHLBanks for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  In the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the FHLBNY borrowed one overnight loan for a total of $50.0 million from a FHLBank.

 

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The following tables summarize outstanding balances with related parties at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and transactions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

 

Related Party: Outstanding Assets, Liabilities and Capital

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

 

$

11,520,885

 

$

 

$

7,553,188

 

Federal funds sold

 

 

4,878,000

 

 

4,091,000

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

1,689,241

 

 

2,308,774

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

 

12,002,497

 

 

11,058,764

 

Advances

 

89,121,435

 

 

75,888,001

 

 

Mortgage loans (a)

 

 

1,932,855

 

 

1,842,816

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

141,295

 

30,600

 

150,907

 

28,137

 

Premises, software, and equipment

 

 

12,031

 

 

11,576

 

Derivative assets (b)

 

 

43,536

 

 

41,894

 

Other assets (c)

 

438

 

13,326

 

150

 

13,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

 89,263,168

 

$

32,122,971

 

$

 76,039,058

 

$

 26,949,742

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$

1,590,933

 

$

 

$

2,054,511

 

$

 

Consolidated obligations

 

 

112,623,504

 

 

94,564,268

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,618

 

 

23,143

 

 

Accrued interest payable

 

31

 

143,869

 

25

 

127,639

 

Affordable Housing Program (d)

 

119,786

 

 

134,942

 

 

Derivative liabilities (b)

 

 

388,320

 

 

426,788

 

Other liabilities (e)

 

93,046

 

77,908

 

85,079

 

80,576

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

1,827,414

 

113,233,601

 

2,297,700

 

95,199,271

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital

 

6,325,124

 

 

5,491,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and capital

 

$

8,152,538

 

$

 113,233,601

 

$

7,789,529

 

$

 95,199,271

 

 


(a)

Includes insignificant amounts of mortgage loans purchased from members of another FHLBank.

(b)

Derivative transactions with Citibank, N.A., a member that is a derivatives dealer counterparty, were at market terms and in the ordinary course of the FHLBNY’s business — At September 30, 2013, notional amounts outstanding were $5.6 billion, net fair value after posting $93.0 million cash collateral was a net derivative liability of $26.6 million.  At December 31, 2012, notional amounts outstanding were $3.5 billion; net fair value after posting $124.7 million cash collateral was a net derivative liability of $25.2 million. The derivative transaction with Citibank, N.A. resulted in interest expense of $9.9 million and $28.8 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. Also, includes insignificant fair values due to intermediation activities on behalf of other members with derivative dealers.

(c)

Includes insignificant amounts of miscellaneous assets that are considered related party.

(d)

Represents funds not yet disbursed to eligible programs.

(e)

Related column includes member pass-through reserves at the Federal Reserve Bank.

 

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Related Party:  Income and Expense transactions

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

September 30, 2012

 

 

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

113,623

 

$

 

$

133,412

 

$

 

Interest-bearing deposits (a)

 

 

313

 

 

971

 

Federal funds sold

 

 

2,335

 

 

4,272

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

3,887

 

 

5,731

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

 

60,335

 

 

68,309

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio (b)

 

 

17,026

 

 

16,461

 

Loans to other FHLBanks

 

5

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

$

113,628

 

$

83,896

 

$

133,413

 

$

95,744

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations

 

$

 

$

91,177

 

$

 

$

111,109

 

Deposits

 

134

 

 

150

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

250

 

 

398

 

 

Cash collateral held and other borrowings

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

$

384

 

$

91,177

 

$

548

 

$

111,113

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees and other

 

$

2,101

 

$

413

 

$

2,050

 

$

583

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

September 30, 2012

 

 

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

324,396

 

$

 

$

405,069

 

$

 

Interest-bearing deposits (a)

 

 

1,712

 

 

2,593

 

Federal funds sold

 

 

9,731

 

 

11,075

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

12,998

 

 

18,503

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

 

178,509

 

 

207,244

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio (b)

 

 

50,832

 

 

48,626

 

Loans to other FHLBanks

 

23

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

$

324,419

 

$

253,782

 

$

405,072

 

$

288,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations

 

$

 

$

272,837

 

$

 

$

331,282

 

Deposits

 

445

 

 

572

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

732

 

 

1,572

 

 

Cash collateral held and other borrowings

 

 

4

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

$

1,177

 

$

272,841

 

$

2,144

 

$

331,310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees and other

 

$

6,789

 

$

664

 

$

5,867

 

$

821

 

 


(a)

Includes insignificant amounts of interest income from MPF service provider (FHLBank of Chicago); includes insignificant amounts of derivative transaction with Citibank, N.A. (a member of the FHLBNY) due to posting of cash collateral with respect to derivative contracts in which Citibank acted as a swap dealer.

(b)

Includes immaterial amounts of mortgage interest income from loans purchased from members of another FHLBank.

 

Note 20.                                                  Segment Information and Concentration.

 

The FHLBNY manages its operations as a single business segment.  Management and the FHLBNY’s Board of Directors review enterprise-wide financial information in order to make operating decisions and assess performance.  Advances to large members constitute a significant percentage of FHLBNY’s advance portfolio and its source of revenues.

 

The FHLBNY’s total assets and capital could significantly decrease if one or more large members were to withdraw from membership or decrease business with the Bank.  Members might withdraw or reduce their business as a result of consolidating with an institution that was a member of another FHLBank, or for other reasons.  The FHLBNY has considered the impact of losing one or more large members.  In general, a withdrawing member would be required to repay all indebtedness prior to the redemption of its capital stock.  Under current conditions, the FHLBNY does not expect the loss of a large member to impair its operations, since the FHLBank Act of 1999 does not allow the FHLBNY to redeem the capital of an existing member if the redemption would cause the FHLBNY to fall below its capital requirements.  Consequently, the loss of a large member should not result in an inadequate capital position for the FHLBNY.  However, such an event could reduce the amount of capital that the FHLBNY has available for continued growth.  This could have various ramifications for the FHLBNY, including a possible reduction in net income and dividends, and a lower return on capital stock for remaining members.

 

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The top ten advance holders at September 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012 and associated interest income for the periods then ended are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par

 

Total Par Value

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

City

 

State

 

Advances

 

of Advances

 

Three Months

 

Nine Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

New York

 

NY

 

$

21,700,000

 

25.01

%

$

21,619

 

$

42,344

 

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

 

New York

 

NY

 

12,770,000

 

14.72

 

55,970

 

184,500

 

New York Community Bank*

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

10,193,134

 

11.75

 

61,535

 

181,218

 

Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB*

 

Paramus

 

NJ

 

6,025,000

 

6.94

 

72,988

 

216,585

 

First Niagara Bank, National Association

 

Buffalo

 

NY

 

3,600,000

 

4.15

 

3,858

 

9,908

 

Investors Bank

 

Short Hills

 

NJ

 

3,591,000

 

4.14

 

14,535

 

43,851

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Assn.

 

Lake Success

 

NY

 

2,476,000

 

2.85

 

11,849

 

39,196

 

The Prudential Insurance Co. of America

 

Newark

 

NJ

 

2,325,000

 

2.68

 

11,653

 

34,992

 

Valley National Bank

 

Wayne

 

NJ

 

2,074,500

 

2.39

 

20,480

 

60,777

 

Signature Bank

 

New York

 

NY

 

1,820,313

 

2.10

 

2,153

 

4,803

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

66,574,947

 

76.73

%

$

276,640

 

$

818,174

 

 


* At September 30, 2013, officer of member bank also served on the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY.

 

Pending merger In the second quarter of 2012, Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. had entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”) with M&T Bank Corporation and Wilmington Trust Corporation (“WTC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of M&T Bank Corporation.   The Merger Agreement provided that FHLBNY member Hudson City Savings Bank (“Hudson City”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hudson City Bancorp, will merge with and into FHLBNY member Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (“M&T”), a wholly owned subsidiary of M&T Bank Corporation, with M&T Bank continuing as the surviving bank.   The Merger Agreement was subject to, among other items, shareholder and regulatory approvals.

 

On April 12, 2013, Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. and M&T Bank Corporation announced that they expect additional time will be required to obtain a regulatory determination on the applications necessary to complete their proposed merger.  M&T and Hudson City intend to extend the date to January 31, 2014, after which either party may elect to terminate the merger agreement, but there can be no assurances that the merger will be completed by that date.  The consideration and exchange ratio as provided in the merger agreement will remain the same.  M&T and Hudson City intend to close the merger as soon as possible following the receipt of all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals and satisfaction of all other conditions to closing.

 

The parties had indicated in 2012 their intention to pay off FHLBNY advances upon the closing of the merger transactions.   We do not expect the merger to have a significant adverse impact on our financial position, cash flows or earnings.   When advances are early terminated by Hudson City, we expect to receive prepayment fees that will make us economically whole.   However, prepayments may cause a decline in our book of business if the terminated advances are not replaced by new borrowings by other members.   A lower volume of advances, which is the primary focus of our business, could result in lower net interest income and impact earnings in future periods.

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par

 

Total Par Value

 

Twelve Months

 

 

 

City

 

State

 

Advances

 

of Advances

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

 

New York

 

NY

 

$

13,512,000

 

18.69

%

$

290,223

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

New York

 

NY

 

12,070,000

 

16.70

 

31,422

 

New York Community Bank*

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

8,293,143

 

11.47

 

302,229

 

Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB*

 

Paramus

 

NJ

 

6,025,000

 

8.33

 

302,559

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Assn.

 

Lake Success

 

NY

 

2,897,000

 

4.01

 

62,676

 

Investors Bank

 

Short Hills

 

NJ

 

2,700,500

 

3.74

 

57,780

 

First Niagara Bank, National Association

 

Buffalo

 

NY

 

2,438,500

 

3.37

 

10,851

 

The Prudential Insurance Co. of America

 

Newark

 

NJ

 

2,325,000

 

3.22

 

50,142

 

Valley National Bank

 

Wayne

 

NJ

 

2,075,500

 

2.87

 

83,143

 

New York Life Insurance Company

 

New York

 

NY

 

1,350,000

 

1.87

 

13,764

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

53,686,643

 

74.27

%

$

1,204,789

 

 


* At December 31, 2012, officer of member bank also served on the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY.

 

 

 

September 30, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par

 

Total Par Value

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

City

 

State

 

Advances

 

of Advances

 

Three Months

 

Nine Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

 

New York

 

NY

 

$

13,547,000

 

18.33

%

$

75,420

 

$

217,271

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

New York

 

NY

 

13,245,000

 

17.92

 

16,343

 

20,165

 

New York Community Bank*

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

8,243,146

 

11.15

 

75,830

 

227,135

 

Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB*

 

Paramus

 

NJ

 

6,775,000

 

9.17

 

75,280

 

228,924

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Assn.

 

Lake Success

 

NY

 

3,133,000

 

4.24

 

15,979

 

47,148

 

The Prudential Insurance Co. of America

 

Newark

 

NJ

 

2,424,000

 

3.28

 

12,397

 

37,812

 

Investors Bank

 

Short Hills

 

NJ

 

2,311,000

 

3.13

 

14,576

 

43,415

 

Valley National Bank

 

Wayne

 

NJ

 

2,226,500

 

3.01

 

20,983

 

62,622

 

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

 

San Juan

 

PR

 

1,707,500

 

2.31

 

5,834

 

16,500

 

First Niagara Bank, National Association

 

Buffalo

 

NY

 

1,380,800

 

1.87

 

1,020

 

9,057

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

54,992,946

 

74.41

%

$

313,662

 

$

910,049

 

 


* At September 30, 2012, officer of member bank also served on the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY.

 

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The following tables summarize capital stock held by members who were beneficial owners of more than 5 percent of the FHLBNY’s outstanding capital stock as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (shares in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Number

 

Percent

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

of Shares

 

of Total

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

 

Principal Executive Office Address

 

Owned

 

Capital Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10043

 

13,627

 

24.75

 

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

 

200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166

 

6,997

 

12.71

 

New York Community Bank*

 

615 Merrick Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590

 

5,201

 

9.45

 

Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB*

 

West 80 Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652

 

3,471

 

6.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,296

 

53.21

%

 

 

 

 

 

Number

 

Percent

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

of Shares

 

of Total

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

 

Principal Executive Office Address

 

Owned

 

Capital Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10043

 

9,166

 

19.02

%

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

 

200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166

 

7,347

 

15.24

 

New York Community Bank*

 

615 Merrick Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590

 

4,337

 

9.00

 

Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB*

 

West 80 Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652

 

3,565

 

7.39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,415

 

50.65

%

 


* At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, officer of member bank also served on the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY.

 

Note 21.                          Subsequent Events.

 

Subsequent events for the FHLBNY are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued.  The FHLBNY has evaluated subsequent events through the filing date of this report and no significant subsequent events were identified.

 

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ITEM 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements contained in this report, including statements describing the objectives, projections, estimates, or predictions of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“we,” “us,” “our,”“the Bank” or the “FHLBNY”), may be “forward-looking statements.”  All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could potentially be forward-looking statements.  These statements may use forward-looking terminology, such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “may,” “should,” “will,” or other variations on these terms or their negatives, 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 charges, future classification of securities, and housing reform legislation.  These statements may involve matters pertaining to, but not limited to: projections regarding revenue, income, earnings, capital expenditures, dividends, the capital structure and other financial items; statements of plans or objectives for future operations; expectations of future economic performance; and statements of assumptions underlying certain of the foregoing types of statements.

 

The Bank cautions that, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks or uncertainties, and actual results could 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.  As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which are current only as of the date thereof.  The Bank will not undertake to update any forward-looking statement herein or that may be made from time to time on behalf of the Bank.

 

These forward-looking statements may not be realized due to a variety of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to risks and uncertainties relating to economic, competitive, governmental, technological and marketing factors, as well as other factors identified in the Bank’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about the forward-looking statements, see the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

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Organization of Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”).

 

This MD&A is designed to provide information that will assist the readers in better understanding the FHLBNY’s financial statements, the changes in key items in the Bank’s financial statements from period to period and the primary factors driving those changes as well as how accounting principles affect the FHLBNY’s financial statements.  The MD&A is organized as follows:

 

 

Page

 

 

Executive Overview

51

Financial performance of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

51

Business Outlook

53

Results of Operations

56

Net Income

56

Interest Income

58

Interest Expense

59

Net Interest Income

60

Earnings Impact of Derivatives and Hedging Activities

64

Operating Expense, Compensation and benefits, and Other Expenses

67

Financial Condition

68

Advances

70

Investments

75

Mortgage Loans Held-for-Portfolio

80

Debt Financing Activity and Consolidated Obligations

83

Stockholders’ Capital, Retained Earnings, AOCI, and Dividend

86

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

87

Liquidity, Cash Flows, Short-Term Borrowings and Short-Term Debt

92

Legislative and Regulatory Developments

95

 

MD&A TABLE REFERENCE

 

Table(s)

 

Description

 

Page(s)

1.1 - 1.15

 

Result of Operations

 

56 - 68

2.1

 

Assessments

 

68

3.1 - 3.3

 

Financial Condition

 

69 - 70

4.1 - 4.11

 

Advances

 

71 - 75

5.1 - 5.11

 

Investments

 

76 - 81

6.1 - 6.6

 

Mortgage Loans

 

82 - 84

7.1 - 7.10

 

Consolidated Obligations

 

85 - 87

7.11

 

FHLBNY Ratings

 

88

8.1 - 8.3

 

Capital

 

88 - 89

9.1 - 9.7

 

Derivatives

 

90 - 93

10.1 - 10.4

 

Liquidity

 

94 - 96

 

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Executive Overview

 

This overview of management’s discussion and analysis highlights and selected information may not contain all of the information that is important to readers of this Form 10-Q.  For a more complete understanding of events, trends and uncertainties, as well as the liquidity, capital, credit and market risks, and critical accounting estimates, affecting the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY” or “Bank”), this Form 10-Q should be read in its entirety and in conjunction with the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

Cooperative business model.  As a cooperative, we seek to maintain a balance between our public policy mission and our ability to provide adequate returns on the capital supplied by our members.  We achieve this balance by delivering low-cost financing to members to help them meet the credit needs of their communities and also by paying a dividend on members’ capital stock.  Our financial strategies are designed to enable us to expand and contract in response to member credit needs.  By investing capital in high quality, short- and medium-term financial instruments, we maintain sufficient liquidity to satisfy member demand for short- and long-term funds, repay maturing consolidated obligations, and meet other obligations.  The dividends we pay are largely the result of earnings on invested member capital, net earnings on advances to members, mortgage loans and investments, offset in part by operating expenses and assessments.  Our Board of Directors and Management determine the pricing of member credit and dividend policies based on the needs of our members and the cooperative.

 

Business segment.  We manage our operations as a single business segment.  Advances to members are our primary focus and the principal factor that impacts our operating results.  We are exempt from ordinary federal, state and local taxation (except for local real property tax).  We are required to set aside a percentage of our income towards an Affordable Housing Program (“AHP”).

 

Explanation of the use of certain non-GAAP measures of Interest Income and Expense, Net Interest income and margin.  The results of our operations are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  We have also presented certain information regarding our spread between Interest Income and Expense, Net Interest income spread and Return on Earning assets.  This spread combines interest expense on debt with net interest exchanged with swap dealers on interest rate swaps associated with debt hedged on an economic basis.  We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and members seeking to understand our operational performance and business and performance trends.  Although we believe these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investor and members’ understanding of the Bank’s business and performance, they should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.  We have provided GAAP measures in parallel whenever discussing non-GAAP measures.

 

Financial performance of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

 

2013

 

2012

 

Change

 

2013

 

2012

 

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

 

$

106

 

$

117

 

$

(11

)

$

304

 

$

360

 

$

(56

)

Provision for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net OTTI impairment losses

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

2

 

Other non-interest (loss) income

 

(15

)

3

 

(18

)

6

 

22

 

(16

)

Total other (loss) income

 

(15

)

3

 

(18

)

6

 

20

 

(14

)

Operating expenses

 

7

 

6

 

1

 

21

 

20

 

1

 

Compensation and benefits

 

13

 

13

 

 

40

 

40

 

 

Net income

 

$

61

 

$

88

 

$

(27

)

$

216

 

$

277

 

$

(61

)

Earnings per share

 

$

1.15

 

$

1.81

 

$

(0.66

)

$

4.43

 

$

5.99

 

$

(1.56

)

Dividend per share

 

$

0.99

 

$

1.12

 

$

(0.13

)

$

3.11

 

$

3.50

 

$

(0.39

)

 

2013 Third Quarter Highlights

 

Results of Operations

 

We reported 2013 third quarter Net income of $61.3 million, or $1.15 per share, compared with 2012 third quarter Net income of $88.4 million, or $1.81 per share.  The return on average equity, which is Net income divided by average Capital stock, Retained earnings and AOCI, was 3.95% in the current year period, compared with 6.42% in the same period in the prior year.  The third quarter results include a negative adjustment of $17.2 million to correct overstated net gains on derivatives and hedging activities in the third and fourth quarter of 2012 and the first and second quarter of 2013.  The correction had a negative impact of $15.5 million (net after AHP Assessments) on Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and had no impact on Net interest income or net interest margin.  The FHLBNY has assessed the correction due to valuations error on certain derivatives in the periods discussed above, and has concluded the adjustments to be not material to its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.  For more information, see Components of net gains/(losses) on derivatives and hedging activities, in Note 16.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

Net income for the first nine months of 2013 was $215.8 million, or $4.43 per share, compared with $276.9 million, or $5.99 per share, in the same period in 2012.  The return on average equity was 5.12% in the first nine months of 2013, compared with 7.09% in the same period in 2012.  Net income as reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, included an out-of- period adjustment of $5.0 million to correct for overstated hedging gains in

 

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2012.  The adjustment had a negative impact of $4.5 million (net after AHP Assessments) on Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

The following summarizes the primary changes to Net Income 2013 third quarter versus 2012 third quarter:

 

·                  Net interest income (before provision for credit losses) in the current year quarter was $106.0 million, compared to $117.5 million in the prior year quarter.  Lower yields from interest earning assets in the current year quarter had a negative impact of $18.7 million.  Average earning assets grew $8.8 billion in the current year quarter, making a favorable contribution of $7.2 million.  For more information, see Table 1.8 Spread and Yield Analysis, and Table 1.10 Rate and Volume Analysis.

 

·                  The decline was primarily due to lower yields from advances and lower volume and yields from investments.  Advance yields were lower as higher yielding advances have been prepaid, and were either not replaced or replaced by floating-rate advances that reset at intervals of 3-months or less at the prevailing short-term LIBOR that has continued to decline in 2013.  Higher yielding advances, which are generally long-term fixed rate advances are typically swapped to the 3-month LIBOR, and as a result of the low LIBOR, the effective “after swap yields” have also declined.

·                  Higher-yielding investments in MBS have been paying down.  Fixed-rate MBS acquired to replace pay downs were at lower coupons.  The U.S. Treasury has continued to purchase GSE-issued MBS, putting upward pressure on pricing and causing yields to fall.  Floating-rate MBS, primarily indexed to short-term LIBOR, have yielded lower coupons as the 3-month LIBOR continues to hover at very low levels.

·                  Funding costs have also declined as would be expected in a declining interest rate environment, but have not paralleled the lower yields from interest earning assets.  The low 3-month LIBOR has left little room for hedging fixed rate debt to a sub-LIBOR spread, and the effective “swapped out” cost of funds have not declined as would be expected to reflect the credit standing of FHLBank debt.  In instances, we have chosen to synthetically create relatively more expensive long-term fixed rate funds to hedge long term investments in securities and long-term mortgage loans.

 

·                  Other income (loss) was a net loss of $15.0 million in the 2013 third quarter versus a net gain of $3.1 million in the same period in 2012.  As discussed previously, the loss in the 2013 period was primarily due to a negative adjustment of $17.2 million made in the 2013 third quarter to correct for hedging gains that had been overstated in prior periods.

·                  Compensation and benefits expenses were $13.2 million in the 2013 third quarter, slightly up from $12.7 million from the prior year period.  Operating expenses were $6.7 million in the 2013 third quarter, slightly higher than $6.0 million in the prior year period due to higher expenses related to computer service agreements and contractual services.

·                  Assessments set aside from Net income towards the Affordable Housing Program (“AHP”) were $6.9 million in the 2013 third quarter, compared to $9.9 million in the prior year period.  AHP assessments are a fixed percentage of income before such assessments.

 

Three cash dividends totaling $3.11 per share of capital stock were paid to stockholders in the first nine months of 2013.  Three cash dividends totaling $3.50 per share of capital stock were paid in the prior year period.

 

Financial Condition

 

Total assets have been steadily growing in the second and third quarters of 2013, after a decline in the first quarter of 2013.  Total assets grew to $121.4 billion at September 30, 2013, up from $117.1 billion at June 30, 2013, $101.9 billion at March 31, 2013 and $103.0 billion at December 31, 2012.   Our mission is to support the liquidity needs of our members.  To meet this mission, our strategy is to keep our balance sheet generally in line with the rise and fall of amounts borrowed by members in the form of advances.  At September 30, 2013, total Advances to members as a percentage of total assets was 73.4%, relatively in the same range as 72.3% at June 30, 2013, 70.4% at March 31, 2013, and 73.7% at December 31, 2012.

 

One member’s outstanding borrowing stood at $21.7 billion at September 30, 2013; $8.5 billion is expected to mature within six months; $6.5 billion within one year, and $5.8 billion within two years.  We are unable to predict with certainty if the borrowings will be rolled-over at their maturities.  The aggregate amount borrowed by the member was $20.2 billion at June 30, 2013, up from $10.7 billion at March 31, 2013 and $12.1 billion at December 31, 2012.  Amounts outstanding are floating rate LIBOR-indexed advances.

 

Primarily due to the borrowing activities of the large member, advance balances increased to $89.1 billion at September 30, 2013, significantly up from $75.9 billion at December 31, 2012.  Also, see concentration information presented in Note 20.  Segment Information and Concentration, including a discussion of a pending merger between two member institutions, which is expected to result in the prepayment of advances borrowed by Hudson City, a member and the potential merged institution.  The amount outstanding to Hudson City was $6.0 billion at September 30, 2013.  The timing of the prepayment is uncertain.  The merger is expected in the first quarter of 2014.

 

Our liquidity position remained in compliance with all regulatory requirements and we do not foresee any changes to that position.  Net cash generated from operating activities was in excess of Net income.  We also believe our cash flows from operations, available cash balances and our ability to generate cash through the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes are sufficient to fund our operating liquidity needs.

 

Liquidity in the form of overnight Federal funds sold has continued to be significant, allowing us to warehouse and provide balance sheet liquidity to meet unexpected member borrowing demands.   Federal funds sold averaged

 

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$14.9 billion and $13.9 billion in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.  See Table 5.10 for more information.

 

Our capital remains strong.  At September 30, 2013, actual risk-based capital was $6.5 billion, compared to required risk-based capital of $0.6 billion.  To support $121.4 billion of total assets at September 30, 2013, the required minimum regulatory capital was $4.9 billion, or 4.0% of assets.  Our actual regulatory capital was $6.5 billion, exceeding required capital by $1.6 billion.  To strengthen our financial position, we are continuing to increase retained earnings.  Unrestricted Retained earnings have grown to $823.9 million as of September 30, 2013, up from $797.6 million at December 31, 2012.  Restricted retained earnings have grown to $139.5 million at September 30, 2013, up from $96.2 million at December 31, 2012.  Shareholder’s equity has also benefited from the decline in losses in AOCI, which was a loss of $120.9 million at September 30, 2013, compared to a loss of $199.4 million at December 31, 2012.  The AOCI losses are unrealized, and largely represent adverse changes in the fair values of interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges of several discount note issuance programs that create long-term fixed-rate funding.  Losses in AOCI also include liabilities not recognized for unfunded employee benefit retirement plans.  AOCI losses were partly offset by unrealized fair value gains on GSE issued mortgage-backed securities designated as available-for-sale.  For more information, see Note 13. Total Comprehensive Income.

 

Our primary long-term investment portfolios are comprised primarily of GSE issued mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”), a small portfolio of private-label MBS, bonds issued by state and local government housing agencies, and the MPF portfolio of mortgage loans.  Investment securities were classified as either held-to-maturity or as available-for-sale.  We had no securities designated for trading.  Mortgage loans under the MPF program were classified as held-for-portfolio.

 

·                  Investments in the held-to-maturity portfolio at September 30, 2013 totaled $12.0 billion, comprised of $10.9 billion of GSE and agency issued MBS, $420.1 million of private-label MBS, and $727.9 million of bonds issued by housing finance agencies.  We have not acquired any private-label mortgage-backed security since 2006.  At December 31, 2012, investments designated as held-to-maturity totaled $11.1 billion and the composition of the portfolio was almost the same as of September 30, 2013.

 

·                  Investments designated as available-for-sale securities totaling $1.7 billion at September 30, 2013 were almost exclusively comprised of GSE issued securities.  The comparable balance was $2.3 billion at December 31, 2012.  No acquisitions were made in the three quarters in 2013, as market pricing did not meet our risk/reward preferences, and the portfolio declined in line with contractual paydowns.

 

·                  Market pricing of GSE-issued investment securities has continued to improve as liquidity has gradually returned to the market and fair values generally generated unrealized gains in each of the three quarters in 2013, and at December 31, 2012.  Fair values of private-label MBS has also improved, and only a small percentage of the portfolio was exhibiting fair value losses.  Our view continues to be that the private-label instruments may not have an active market because of the specific vintage of the securities as well as inherent conditions surrounding the trading of private-label MBS, so that the inputs to the pricing may not be market based and observable.

 

·                  Investments in housing finance agency obligations had gross unrealized losses totaling $55.4 million and $56.0 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The unrealized losses were in a continuous loss position for periods of 12 months or longer at those dates.  We have analyzed the fair values of the bonds, and have concluded that the gross unrealized losses were due to an illiquid market for such securities, causing these investments to be valued at a discount to their acquisition cost, and we expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities.

 

·                  Mortgage loans were investments in Mortgage Partnership Finance loans (“MPF” or “MPF Program”).  We provide this product to members as another alternative for them to sell their mortgage production.  Growth has been steady and moderate.  Outstanding balances of loans under this program increased by $98.9 million to $1.9 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

Business Outlook

 

The following forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the FHLBNY’s management and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those set forth in such forward-looking statements.

 

Earnings Outlook is for lower earnings in 2013 relative to 2012, as we believe interest margin will continue to be under pressure.  Balance sheet growth due to growth in advance balances is likely to be positive for our earnings, but we still expect 2013 earnings to remain below net income for 2012.

 

We do not expect short-term rates, including LIBOR, to rise significantly, and if the low LIBOR continues, it will create pressure on our interest income and interest margins.  Higher yielding advances, which are generally long-term fixed rate advances are typically swapped to the 3-month LIBOR, and as a result of the low LIBOR, the effective “after swap yields” have also declined.  A low LIBOR also tends to cause FHLBank issued debt to be issued at narrow spreads to LIBOR, effectively driving up the cost of funds for FHLBanks, including the FHLBNY.  In a swap of the FHLBank debt, the swap counterparty is paid a LIBOR minus a spread; in return, the swap dealer is paid the fixed rate associated with the debt.  When the 3-month LIBOR is very low, there is very little room for the sub-LIBOR spread to widen in line with the credit quality differential between LIBOR and FHLBank issued debt.

 

The FRB’s recent signal for the continuation of an accommodative policy has caused short-term rates to decline further, and as discussed previously, it could negatively impact our funding costs.  In addition, if the FRB continues its policy to purchase additional GSE issued mortgage-backed securities “until the outlook for the labor market improves”, that could result in MBS pricing that may not meet our risk-reward MBS acquisition criteria, and would

 

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impact future earnings, as investments in MBS, while being mission consistent, also supplement our earnings from advances.

 

Advances One large member’s increased borrowings in 2013 have kept advance balances from declining as borrowing activity from the membership in general has remained weak.  We are unable to predict the timing and extent of the expected recovery in the U.S. economy, particularly the recovery in the housing market, or whether to expect continued stability in the financial markets.   Against that backdrop, we believe it is also difficult to predict member demand for advances, which is the primary focus of our operations and the principal factor that impacts our operating results.  We expect limited demand for large intermediate-term advances because many members have adequate liquidity, and other members may be reluctant to borrow intermediate and long-term advances because of the expectation of an extended period of very low interest rates.

 

Generally, the growth or decline in advances is reflective of demand by members for both short-term liquidity and long-term funding driven by economic factors such as availability of alternative funding sources that are more attractive (e.g. consumer deposits), the interest rate environment and the outlook for the economy.   Members may choose to prepay advances, based on their expectations of interest rate changes and demand for liquidity.  Demand for advances may also be influenced by the dividend payout rate to members on their investment in our stock.  Members are required to invest in our capital stock in the form of membership stock.   Members are also required to purchase activity stock in order to borrow advances.   Advance volume is also influenced by merger activity where members are either acquired by non-members, or acquired by members of another FHLBank.   When our members are acquired by members of another FHLBank or by a non-member, the former member no longer qualifies for membership in the FHLBNY.   We cannot renew outstanding advances or provide new advances to non-members.  Subsequent to the merger, maturing advances may not be replaced, which has an immediate impact on short-term and overnight advance lending if the former member borrowed such advances.  Also, see Item 1A. Risk Factors in the most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013 for a discussion on concentration risk.

 

Pending merger of FHLBNY member banks — Hudson City Savings Bank and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company — For more information, see Note 20. Segment Information and Concentration.

 

Credit impairment of investment securities — No OTTI was recorded thus far in 2013, and when cash flow shortfalls were observed for a few bonds, market pricing of those bonds were greater than the carrying values of the bonds, making it unnecessary to record OTTI losses.  Without continued recovery in the near term such that liquidity continues to expand in the mortgage-backed securities market, or if the credit losses of the underlying collateral within the mortgage-backed securities perform worse than expected, we could face additional credit losses.

 

Demand for FHLBank debt — Our primary source of funds is the sale of consolidated obligations in the capital markets, and our ability to obtain funds through the sale of consolidated obligations depends in part on prevailing conditions in the capital markets, which are beyond our control.  If we cannot access funding when needed on acceptable terms, our ability to support and continue operations could be adversely affected, which could negatively affect financial condition and results of operations.   The pricing of our longer-term debt remains at levels that are still higher than historical levels, relative to LIBOR.   To the extent we receive sub-optimal funding, our member institutions in turn may experience higher costs for advance borrowings.   To the extent the FHLBanks may not be able to issue long-term debt at economical spreads relative to the 3-month LIBOR, borrowing choices may also be limited for our members.

 

Rating Actions — In July 2013, as a result of affirming the U.S. Government’s Aaa debt rating with the outlook updated to stable from negative, Moody’s affirmed the Aaa long-term deposit ratings of all of the FHLBanks as well as the Aaa long-term bond rating of the FHLBank System and updated the outlook to stable from negative.  At the same time, Moody’s affirmed the Prime-1 short-term deposit ratings of all of the FHLBanks and the Prime-1 short-term bond rating of the FHLBank System.  Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) has also updated its outlook on the U.S. and the FHLBanks debt to stable from negative, but continues to rate the US. Government and the FHLBanks debt as AA+.  Any rating actions on the US Government would likely result in all individual FHLBanks’ long-term deposit ratings and the FHLBank System long-term bond rating moving in lock step with any US sovereign rating action.  See FHLBNY Ratings Table 7.11 for more details about ratings and recent rating actions by Moody’s and S&P.

 

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

 

Statements of Condition

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

(dollars in millions)

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

2012

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments (a)

 

$

18,569

 

$

24,275

 

$

23,386

 

$

17,459

 

$

24,340

 

Advances

 

89,121

 

84,702

 

71,723

 

75,888

 

77,864

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses (b) 

 

1,933

 

1,928

 

1,885

 

1,843

 

1,748

 

Total assets

 

121,386

 

117,073

 

101,923

 

102,989

 

107,130

 

Deposits and borrowings

 

1,591

 

1,696

 

2,118

 

2,054

 

1,806

 

Consolidated obligations, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds

 

70,361

 

64,538

 

61,014

 

64,784

 

65,136

 

Discount notes

 

42,262

 

43,887

 

32,555

 

29,780

 

33,718

 

Total consolidated obligations

 

112,623

 

108,425

 

93,569

 

94,564

 

98,854

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

24

 

25

 

26

 

23

 

20

 

AHP liability

 

120

 

122

 

129

 

135

 

136

 

Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock

 

5,483

 

5,279

 

4,627

 

4,797

 

4,870

 

Retained earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrestricted

 

824

 

822

 

801

 

798

 

786

 

Restricted

 

139

 

127

 

110

 

96

 

79

 

Total retained earnings

 

963

 

949

 

911

 

894

 

865

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(121

)

(120

)

(180

)

(199

)

(208

)

Total capital

 

6,325

 

6,108

 

5,358

 

5,492

 

5,527

 

Equity to asset ratio (c)

 

5.21

%

5.22

%

5.26

%

5.33

%

5.16

%

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Statements of Condition

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

Averages (See note below; dollars in millions)

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

2012

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments (a)

 

$

28,146

 

$

26,589

 

$

26,653

 

$

24,550

 

$

26,733

 

$

27,135

 

$

25,505

 

Advances

 

85,552

 

73,789

 

72,850

 

73,148

 

77,309

 

77,443

 

72,576

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses

 

1,938

 

1,913

 

1,864

 

1,802

 

1,690

 

1,905

 

1,564

 

Total assets

 

118,559

 

105,222

 

104,489

 

103,046

 

108,839

 

109,475

 

102,745

 

Interest-bearing deposits and other borrowings

 

1,534

 

1,680

 

1,851

 

1,960

 

1,745

 

1,687

 

2,342

 

Consolidated obligations, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds

 

66,275

 

61,067

 

64,101

 

65,135

 

68,472

 

63,823

 

65,754

 

Discount notes

 

42,058

 

33,867

 

29,869

 

26,978

 

29,474

 

35,309

 

25,822

 

Total consolidated obligations

 

108,333

 

94,934

 

93,970

 

92,113

 

97,946

 

99,132

 

91,576

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

25

 

26

 

23

 

24

 

35

 

24

 

42

 

AHP liability

 

121

 

125

 

131

 

134

 

133

 

126

 

130

 

Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock

 

5,324

 

4,754

 

4,671

 

4,661

 

4,858

 

4,869

 

4,625

 

Retained earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrestricted

 

821

 

794

 

794

 

781

 

766

 

803

 

742

 

Restricted

 

133

 

115

 

101

 

85

 

68

 

117

 

49

 

Total retained earnings

 

954

 

909

 

895

 

866

 

834

 

920

 

791

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(112

)

(175

)

(188

)

(207

)

(212

)

(158

)

(198

)

Total capital

 

6,166

 

5,488

 

5,378

 

5,320

 

5,480

 

5,631

 

5,218

 

 

Note — Average balance calculation.  For most components of the average balances, a daily weighted average balance is calculated for the period.  When daily weighted average balance information is not available, a simple monthly average balance is calculated.

 

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Operating Results and Other Data 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in millions) 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

(except earnings and dividends per 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

share, and headcount)

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

2012

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Net income

 

$

61

 

$

85

 

$

70

 

$

85

 

$

88

 

$

216

 

$

277

 

Net interest income (d)

 

106

 

95

 

103

 

108

 

117

 

304

 

360

 

Dividends paid in cash (e)

 

47

 

46

 

53

 

55

 

51

 

146

 

158

 

AHP expense

 

7

 

9

 

8

 

9

 

10

 

24

 

31

 

Return on average equity (f)(g)

 

3.95

%

6.18

%

5.28

%

6.27

%

6.42

%

5.12

%

7.09

%

Return on average assets (g)

 

0.21

%

0.32

%

0.27

%

0.32

%

0.32

%

0.26

%

0.36

%

Net OTTI impairment losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

Other non-interest (loss) income

 

(15

)

22

 

(1

)

12

 

3

 

6

 

22

 

Total other (loss) income

 

(15

)

22

 

(1

)

12

 

3

 

6

 

20

 

Operating expenses (h)

 

20

 

20

 

21

 

22

 

19

 

61

 

60

 

Finance Agency and Office of Finance expenses

 

3

 

3

 

3

 

4

 

3

 

9

 

10

 

Total other expenses

 

23

 

23

 

24

 

26

 

22

 

70

 

70

 

Operating expenses ratio (i)(g)

 

0.07

%

0.08

%

0.08

%

0.08

%

0.07

%

0.07

%

0.08

%

Earnings per share

 

$

1.15

 

$

1.78

 

$

1.50

 

$

1.79

 

$

1.81

 

$

4.43

 

$

5.99

 

Dividend per share

 

$

0.99

 

$

0.99

 

$

1.13

 

$

1.13

 

$

1.12

 

$

3.11

 

$

3.50

 

Headcount (Full/part time)

 

266

 

271

 

272

 

272

 

276

 

266

 

276

 

 


(a)

Investments include held-to-maturity securities, available-for-sale securities, securities purchased under agreements to resell, Federal funds, loans to other FHLBanks, and other interest-bearing deposits.

(b)

Allowances for credit losses were $6.3 million, $6.4 million, $6.7 million, $7.0 million, and $6.9 million at the periods ended September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013, March 31, 2013, December 31, 2012, and September 30, 2012.

(c)

Equity to asset ratio is capital stock plus retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss as a percentage of total assets.

(d)

Net interest income is net interest income before the provision for credit losses on mortgage loans.

(e)

Excludes dividends accrued to non-members classified as interest expense under the accounting standards for certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.

(f)

Return on average equity is net income as a percentage of average capital stock plus average retained earnings and average accumulated other comprehensive loss.

(g)

Annualized.

(h)

Operating expenses include compensation and benefits.

(i)

Operating expenses as a percentage of total average assets.

 

Results of Operations

 

The following section provides a comparative discussion of the FHLBNY’s results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  For a discussion of the significant accounting estimates used by the FHLBNY that affect the results of operations, see Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates in Note 1 in the audited financial statements included in our most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

Net Income

 

Interest income from advances is the principal source of revenue.  Other sources of revenue are interest income from investment securities, mortgage loans in the MPF portfolio, and short-term funds invested in Federal funds sold. The primary expense is interest paid on consolidated obligations debt.  Other expenses are Compensation and benefits, Operating expenses, and Assessments on Net income.  Other significant factors affecting our Net income include the volume and timing of investments in mortgage-backed securities, prepayments of advances, charges due to debt repurchases, gains and losses from derivatives and hedging activities, and earnings from investing our shareholders’ capital.

 

Summarized below are the principal components of Net income (in thousands):

 

Table 1.1:               Principal Components of Net Income

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

$

197,524

 

$

229,157

 

$

578,201

 

$

693,113

 

Total interest expense

 

91,561

 

111,661

 

274,018

 

333,454

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

 

105,963

 

117,496

 

304,183

 

359,659

 

(Reversal)/Provision for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

(151

)

234

 

54

 

893

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

106,114

 

117,262

 

304,129

 

358,766

 

Total other (loss) income

 

(15,046

)

3,098

 

6,161

 

19,592

 

Total other expenses

 

22,812

 

22,049

 

70,332

 

70,564

 

Income before assessments

 

68,256

 

98,311

 

239,958

 

307,794

 

Total assessments

 

6,920

 

9,870

 

24,138

 

30,936

 

Net income

 

$

61,336

 

$

88,441

 

$

215,820

 

$

276,858

 

 

Net Income — Third quarter 2013 vs. Third quarter 2012

 

In the 2013 third quarter, a correcting adjustment of $17.2 million was made for overstatement of Net gains on derivatives and hedging activities gains in the third and fourth quarter of 2012 and the first and second quarter of 2013.  The correction had a negative impact of $15.5 million (after AHP Assessments) on Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2013.

 

·                  2013 third quarter Net income was also lower than the same quarter in the prior year primarily due to lower Net interest income.  Primary drivers were change in advance product mix, and the low LIBOR, which

 

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negatively impacted margins.  The mix of advances borrowed by members has changed and a greater percentage is comprised of variable-rate advances which reset at intervals of 3-months or less at the then prevailing LIBOR.  As that rate has declined, the yields from those advances have declined.  The low LIBOR has also driven down the effective after swap yields for longer term fixed-rate advances which are typically hedged to create synthetic LIBOR indexed interest income.

 

·                  Other income (loss) was a net loss of $15.0 million in the 2013 third quarter versus a net gain of $3.1 million for same period in 2012.

 

·                  The impact of fair value changes from derivatives and hedging activities was a loss of $12.1 million in the 2013 third quarter, after recording negative adjustments of $17.2 million to correct prior period derivative valuation errors, as discussed previously.  In the same quarter in 2012, derivatives and hedging activities reported a gain of $15.0 million, which included $0.3 million of overstated gains.

·                  Financial instruments elected under the FVO reported a net loss of $5.5 million in the current year period, compared to a net loss of $9.4 million in the prior year period.  Fair value losses were driven primarily by declining market observable yields of equivalent tenor FHLBank debt.   Fair values of balance sheet debt move inversely to market observed yields.

·                  No debt was retired in the current year period, as we did not experience significant advance prepayments in the period; debt retired in the prior year period resulted in a charge of $4.5 million.  Typically debt retirement follows asset prepayment, and debt retirement re-aligns asset/liability mix.

·                  No OTTI was recorded in the 2013 third quarter versus an insignificant charge recorded in the 2012 third quarter.

·                  Service fee income was substantially unchanged period-over-period.

 

·                  Operating expenses, Compensation and benefits, and shared expenses paid for the Finance Agency and the Office of Finance were substantially unchanged quarter-over-quarter.

 

Net Income — Nine months ended September 30, 2013 vs. Nine months ended September 30, 2012

 

Net income (after AHP Assessments) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was reduced by $4.5 million (after AHP Assessments) due to the out-of-period adjustment for overstated hedging gains reported in 2012.

 

·                  2013 Net income was also lower compared to the same period in 2012 due to lower Net interest income.  Net interest margin from advances declined period-over-period.

 

·                  Other income (loss) was a net gain of $6.2 million in the 2013 period, compared to a net gain of $19.6 million in the 2012 period.

 

·                  The impact of fair value changes from derivatives and hedging activities in the 2013 period was a gain of $2.2 million, net of the negative out-of-period adjustment of $5.0 million to correct overstated hedging gains in 2012.

·                  The impact of fair value changes from derivatives and hedging activities in the 2012 period was a gain of $38.8 million, driven primarily by favorable fair value changes of standalone derivatives in economic hedges of debt.  Interest rate basis swaps were structured to pay 3-month LIBOR cash flows to swap dealers, and to receive federal funds indexed cash flows, and the 1-month LIBOR cash flows.  The swaps were economic hedges of floating rate debt with coupons other than the 3-month LIBOR.  Due to the narrowing of the spreads between the 3-month LIBOR and the two other indices, the swaps gained value.  Economic hedges also included pay floating rate (primarily 3-month LIBOR) and receive fixed-rate interest rate swaps in economic hedges of short and intermediate-term consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes, elected under the FVO.  The forward swap curve declined at September 30, 2012 for the short tenors of the swaps, resulting in favorable fair value gains on swaps in economic hedges.

·                  Instruments elected under the FVO reported a net gain of $5.5 million in the current year period, versus a net loss of $0.1 million in the prior year period.

·                  Debt retirement expenses were $8.9 million in the current year period, compared to $24.1 million in the prior year period.

·                  Service fee income was substantially unchanged period-over-period.

 

·                  Operating expenses, Compensation and benefits, and shared expenses paid for the Finance Agency and the Office of Finance were substantially unchanged period-over-period.

 

Analysis of Allowance for Credit Losses

 

·                  Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio — Charge-offs and allowances and changes period-over-period have not been material.  We evaluated impaired conventional mortgage loans on an individual loan-by-loan basis and compared the fair values of collateral (net of liquidation costs) to recorded investment values in order to measure credit losses on impaired loans.   Collateral values of loans deemed to be impaired have stabilized in the New York and New Jersey sectors, and the low loan loss reserves are reflective of the stability in home prices in our residential loan markets.  FHA/VA (Insured mortgage loans) guaranteed loans were evaluated collectively for impairment, and no allowance was deemed necessary.

·                  Advances — Our credit risk from advances in all periods in this report was concentrated in commercial banks, savings institutions and insurance companies.   All advances were fully collateralized during their entire term.   In addition, borrowing members pledged their stock in the FHLBNY as additional collateral

 

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for advances.  We have not experienced any losses on credit extended to any member since the FHLBNY’s inception.  Based on the collateral held as security and prior repayment history, no allowance for losses was currently deemed necessary.

 

For discussions and analysis of principal components of Other Income, Other Expense and AHP Assessments for the 2013 periods vs. 2012 periods, see:

 

·                  Total Other income (loss) - See Table 1.11

·                  Total Other Expenses - See Table 1.15

·                  Assessments - See Table 2.1

 

Interest Income

 

Interest income from advances, investments in mortgage-backed securities and MPF loans are our principal sources of income.  Changes in both rate and intermediation volume (average interest-yielding assets) explain the change in the current year periods from the prior year periods. Reported interest income is net of the impact of cash flows associated with interest rate swaps hedging fixed rate advances that were converted to floating rate generally indexed to short-term LIBOR.

 

The principal categories of Interest Income are summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 1.2:               Interest Income — Principal Sources

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Change

 

2013

 

2012

 

Change

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances (a)

 

$

113,623

 

$

133,412

 

(14.83

)%

$

324,396

 

$

405,069

 

(19.92

)%

Interest-bearing deposits (b)

 

313

 

971

 

(67.77

)

1,712

 

2,593

 

(33.98

)

Federal funds sold (c)

 

2,335

 

4,272

 

(45.34

)

9,731

 

11,075

 

(12.14

)

Available-for-sale securities (d)

 

3,887

 

5,731

 

(32.18

)

12,998

 

18,503

 

(29.75

)

Held-to-maturity securities (d)

 

60,335

 

68,309

 

(11.67

)

178,509

 

207,244

 

(13.87

)

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio (e)

17,026

 

16,461

 

3.43

 

50,832

 

48,626

 

4.54

 

Loans to other FHLBanks (e)

 

5

 

1

 

NM

 

23

 

3

 

NM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

$

197,524

 

$

229,157

 

(13.80

)%

$

578,201

 

$

693,113

 

(16.58

)%

 

Accounting Changes (See Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates in Note 1 in the most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.)  Beginning with the fourth quarter of 2012, the FHLBNY changed the method of presenting amortization of fair value hedge basis adjustments of modified advances.  The presentation of Interest Income from advances in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was reclassified to conform to the classification adopted commencing in the fourth quarter of 2012.  The change in presentation increased Interest Income in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 by $30.1 million and $88.3 million, with a corresponding decrease in Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from derivatives and hedging activities in Other income for the same period.  As this was a reclassification change in accounting presentation, Net income was not impacted in any periods.

 


(a)

Interest income from advances — Despite higher average advance balances in the current year periods, Interest income from advances was lower in the 2013 periods compared to the same periods in 2012 primarily due to lower coupons in the 2013 periods. Net yields from advances were 53 bps and 56 bps in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, lower by 16 bps and 19 bps period-over-period compared to 2012. As the portfolios of floating-rate advances or shorter term advances have grown, their coupons have re-priced to lower yields in parallel with declining short-term interest rates, specifically the 3-month and 1-month LIBOR. The low LIBOR has also had an adverse impact on yields from fixed-rate medium and long-term advances, which are typically swapped to the 3-month LIBOR, and as a result of the low LIBOR, the effective “after swap yields” have also declined. See Table 1.3 for a summary of the impact of fair value hedges on Interest income from advances.

(b)

Represents interest income from collateral posted to derivative counterparties — The overnight federal funds effective rate, which is the contractual coupon from cash collateral, has declined in line with the general decline in overnight and short-term rates.

(c)

Interest income from investments in overnight Federal funds - The overnight federal funds rate has declined in line with the general decline in overnight and short-term rates.

(d)

Interest income from investments — Overall yields from investments, primarily GSE issued mortgage-backed securities were 193 bps and 194 bps in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, well below yields earned in the same periods in 2012 (see Table 1.9 Spread and Yield Analysis). Yields earned from investments in MBS have been declining as vintage fixed-rate MBS, with higher coupons, have paid down; they have been replaced by lower yielding fixed-rate bonds. Floating rate MBS generally indexed to a spread over LIBOR have yielded lower interest income in parallel with declining LIBOR. The Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing programs have pushed yields down and prices up for new acquisitions, as the FRB is committed to purchasing large quantities of agency MBS at a time when supply is stable to lower.

(e)

Interest income from mortgage loans — Interest income from MPF loans have increased due to increased volume of loans, although yields were lower in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, relative to the same periods in 2012.

 

Impact of hedging advances

 

We have executed interest rate swaps to modify the effective interest rate terms of many of our fixed-rate advance products and typically all of our putable advances, effectively converting a fixed-rate stream of cash flows from fixed-rate advances to a floating-rate stream of cash flows, typically indexed to LIBOR.   The cash flow patterns achieved our interest rate risk management practices of synthetically converting much of our fixed-rate interest exposures to a LIBOR exposure.

 

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The table below summarizes interest income earned from advances and the impact of interest rate derivatives (in thousands):

 

Table 1.3:               Impact of Interest Rate Swaps on Interest Income Earned from Advances

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Advance Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advance interest income before adjustment for interest rate swaps

 

$

368,764

 

$

431,201

 

$

1,108,856

 

$

1,317,937

 

Net interest adjustment from interest rate swaps (a)

 

(255,141

)

(297,789

)

(784,460

)

(912,868

)

Total Advance interest income reported

 

$

113,623

 

$

133,412

 

$

324,396

 

$

405,069

 

 


(a)

Two primary factors have contributed to lower amounts of net interest paid to swap counterparties in the derivative hedging transactions. In the low interest rate environment, the spread between the fixed-rate payments made to swap counterparties and the 3-month LIBOR received from swap counterparties, has narrowed, effectively driving down the net payments to swap counterparties.

 

Interest Expense

 

Our primary source of funding is through the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes in the global debt markets. Consolidated obligation bonds are medium- and long-term bonds, while discount notes are short-term instruments.   To fund our assets, our management considers our interest rate risk and liquidity requirements in conjunction with consolidated obligation buyers’ preferences and capital market conditions when determining the characteristics of debt to be issued.   Typically, we have used fixed-rate callable and non-callable bonds to fund mortgage-related assets and advances.   Discount notes are generally issued to fund advances and investments with shorter interest rate reset characteristics.

 

Changes in rate and intermediation volume (average interest-costing liabilities), the mix of debt issuances between bonds and discount notes, and the impact of hedging strategies explain the changes in interest expense.  Reported Interest Expense is net of the impact of hedge strategies, the primary strategy being Fair Value hedge strategy that creates LIBOR-indexed funding, and to a lesser extent the Cash Flow hedge strategy that creates long-term fixed-rate funding to lock in future net interest margin. The principal categories of Interest expense are summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 1.4:               Interest Expenses — Principal Categories

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Change

 

2013

 

2012

 

Change

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds (a)

 

$

73,557

 

$

94,110

 

21.84

%

$

221,129

 

$

291,344

 

24.10

%

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (a)

 

17,620

 

16,999

 

(3.65

)

51,708

 

39,938

 

(29.47

)

Deposits

 

134

 

150

 

10.67

 

445

 

572

 

22.20

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock (b)

 

250

 

398

 

37.19

 

732

 

1,572

 

53.44

 

Cash collateral held and other borrowings

 

 

4

 

NM

 

4

 

28

 

85.71

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

$

91,561

 

$

111,661

 

18.00

%

$

274,018

 

$

333,454

 

17.82

%

 


(a)         Cost of funds have declined in parallel with lower interest rates (specifically LIBOR) in the 2013 periods.  We make extensive use of interest rate swaps to restructure fixed rate payments on consolidated bonds to sub-LIBOR floating rate payments, and the low 3-month LIBOR has continued to narrow FHLBank debt yields relative to LIBOR, and specifically for our short-term debt.  This has effectively driving up the cost of debt.  When the 3-month LIBOR is very low, there is very little “room” for the sub-LIBOR spread to widen to reflect the credit quality differential between the double-A rated LIBOR and triple-A rated FHLBank debt.

 

Additionally, interest expense from bonds was also lower in the 2013 periods due to lower usage, as represented by lower average outstanding balances.  The funding mix changed in the 2013 periods relative to same periods in 2012.  To fund the balance sheet, discount notes were utilized with greater emphasis in the 2013 periods compared to 2012.  On average, bonds made up 61.2% and 64.4% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, down from 69.9% and 71.8% in the same periods in 2012.

 

(b)         Interest expense on mandatorily redeemable capital stock - Holders of mandatorily redeemable capital stock are paid dividends at the same rate as all stockholders.  The dividend payments are classified as interest payments in conformity with accounting rules.  Payments have declined due to the decline in dividend rates in the 2013 periods, compared to the same periods in 2012.  Average balances have also declined as certain advances to non-members matured and stock was re-purchased by the FHLBNY.

 

Impact of hedging debt

 

Derivative strategies are primarily used to manage the interest rate risk inherent in fixed-rate debt, by converting the fixed-rate funding to floating-rate debt that is indexed to 3-month LIBOR, our preferred funding base.  The strategies are designed to protect future interest margins.

 

A substantial percentage of non-callable fixed-rate debt is swapped to plain vanilla 3-month LIBOR indexed cash flows.  We also issue fixed-rate callable debt that is typically issued with the simultaneous execution of cancellable interest rate swaps to modify the effective interest rate terms and the effective durations of our fixed-rate callable debt.  These strategies are accomplished by utilizing Fair Value hedging and benefit us in two principal ways.   First, the issuances of fixed-rate debt and the simultaneous execution of interest rate swaps convert the debt to an adjustable-rate instrument tied to the 3-month LIBOR.  Second, fixed-rate callable bonds, in conjunction with interest rate swap containing a call feature that mirrors the option embedded in the callable bond, enables us to meet our funding needs at yields not otherwise directly attainable through the issuance of callable debt.

 

We may also issue floating rate debt indexed to other than the 3-month LIBOR (Prime, Federal funds rate, and 1-month LIBOR).  Typically, we would then execute interest rate swaps that would convert the cash flows to the 3-month LIBOR.  We would generally designate the hedge as an economic hedge.

 

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We also synthetically create long-term fixed rate funding to fund long-term investments.   Certain discount notes are hedged in a Cash Flow hedging strategy that have converted forecasted long-term variable-rate funding to fixed-rate funding by the use of long-term swaps.   For such discount notes, the recorded interest expense is equivalent to long-term fixed rate coupons.

 

The table below summarizes interest expense paid on consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes and the impact of interest rate swaps (in thousands):

 

Table 1.5:               Impact of Interest Rate Swaps on Consolidated Obligation Interest Expense

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Consolidated bonds and discount notes-Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds-Interest expense before adjustment for swaps

 

$

144,887

 

$

172,671

 

$

465,701

 

$

540,450

 

Discount notes-Interest expense before adjustment for swaps

 

9,326

 

10,110

 

28,566

 

21,819

 

Net interest adjustment for interest rate swaps (a)

 

(63,036

)

(71,672

)

(221,430

)

(230,987

)

Total Consolidated bonds and discount notes-interest expense reported

 

$

91,177

 

$

111,109

 

$

272,837

 

$

331,282

 

 


(a)         In aggregate, hedge strategies have reduced funding in each period.  Two primary factors contributed to the declining net interest adjustments from the hedging transactions.  Spreads between fixed payments received from swap dealers and 3-month LIBOR paid to the dealers have narrowed period-over-period, effectively driving up debt yields on a swapped out basis.  Also, as bond utilization in the funding mix has declined, the volume of hedging transactions have also declined and was another factor in the change period-over-period.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income is impacted by a variety of factors: (1) transaction volumes, as measured by average balances of interest earning assets, and by (2) the prevailing balance sheet yields, as measured by coupons on earning assets minus yields paid on interest-costing liabilities, after including the impact of the cash flows paid or received on interest rate derivatives that qualified under hedge accounting rules. The following table summarizes Net interest income (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 1.6:               Net Interest Income

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Change

 

2013

 

2012

 

Change

 

Total interest income

 

$

197,524

 

$

229,157

 

(13.80

)%

$

578,201

 

$

693,113

 

(16.58

)%

Total interest expense

 

91,561

 

111,661

 

18.00

 

274,018

 

333,454

 

17.82

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

 

$

105,963

 

$

117,496

 

(9.82

)%

$

304,183

 

$

359,659

 

(15.42

)%

 

Impact of lower interest income from investing member capital In the very low interest rate environment, our earnings from interest free capital and non-interest bearing liabilities have not been significant contributors.  We earn interest income from investing our members’ capital to fund interest-earning assets.   Such earnings are sensitive to the changes in short-term interest rates (Rate effects), and changes in the average outstanding capital and non-interest bearing liabilities (Volume effects).  Typically, we invest capital and net non-interest costing liabilities (“deployed capital”) to fund short-term investment assets that yield money market rates.  The most significant element of deployed capital is Capital stock, which increases or decreases in parallel with the volume of advances borrowed by members, and non-interest earning liabilities.  As capital is typically invested in short-term interest yielding assets, the prevailing short-term rate is another significant element in measuring the impact of earnings from members’ capital. In the 2013 periods, capital has increased in parallel with increase in Advances.  At the same time, opportunities for investing in short-term assets and meeting our risk/reward preferences have been limited, and we have opted to maintain our liquidity at the FRB.  See Table 1.9 Spread and Yield Analysis for more information on Capital stock and yield information.

 

Impact of qualifying hedges on Net interest income We deploy hedging strategies to protect future net interest income that may reduce income in the short-term.   Net interest accruals of derivatives designated in a fair value or cash flow hedge that qualify under hedge accounting rules are recorded as adjustments to the interest income or interest expense associated with hedged assets or liabilities.

 

The following table summarizes the impact of net interest adjustments from hedge qualifying interest-rate swaps (in thousands):

 

Table 1.7:               Net Interest Adjustments from Hedge Qualifying Interest-Rate Swaps

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

$

452,665

 

$

526,946

 

$

1,362,661

 

$

1,605,981

 

Net interest adjustment from interest rate swaps

 

(255,141

)

(297,789

)

(784,460

)

(912,868

)

Reported interest income

 

197,524

 

229,157

 

578,201

 

693,113

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

154,597

 

183,333

 

495,448

 

564,441

 

Net interest adjustment from interest rate swaps

 

(63,036

)

(71,672

)

(221,430

)

(230,987

)

Reported interest expense

 

91,561

 

111,661

 

274,018

 

333,454

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income (Margin) (a)

 

$

105,963

 

$

117,496

 

$

304,183

 

$

359,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest adjustment - interest rate swaps

 

$

(192,105

)

$

(226,117

)

$

(563,030

)

$

(681,881

)

 

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(a)         Interest income and expense are sensitive to changes in the relationship between our fixed-rate cash instruments and LIBOR, but our margin as measured in percentage points or basis points is stable, and we are generally indifferent to changes in the cash flow patterns, as the interest rate swap contracts achieve our overall net interest spread objective.

 

The following tables contrast Net interest income, Net income (a) spread and Return on earning assets between GAAP and economic basis (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 1.8:                                       GAAP Versus Economic Basis (b) — Contrasting Net Interest Income, Net Income Spread and Return on Earning Assets

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2013

 

Three months ended September 30, 2012

 

 

 

Amount

 

ROA

 

Net Spread

 

Amount

 

ROA

 

Net Spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP net interest income

 

$

105,963

 

0.36

%

0.34

%

$

117,496

 

0.43

%

0.39

%

Interest income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swaps not designated in a hedging relationship

 

3,627

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

3,286

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Economic net interest income

 

$

109,590

 

0.37

%

0.35

%

$

120,782

 

0.44

%

0.40

%

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2013

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2012

 

 

 

Amount

 

ROA

 

Net Spread

 

Amount

 

ROA

 

Net Spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP net interest income

 

$

304,183

 

0.37

%

0.35

%

$

359,659

 

0.47

%

0.43

%

Interest income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swaps not designated in a hedging relationship

 

19,278

 

0.02

 

0.02

 

(853

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Economic net interest income

 

$

323,461

 

0.39

%

0.37

%

$

358,806

 

0.47

%

0.43

%

 


(a)         For the most part, economic hedges outstanding at September 30, 2013 were associated with — (1) Basis swaps that hedged floating-rate consolidated obligation debt indexed to the 1-month LIBOR in a strategy that converted floating-rate debt indexed to the 1-month LIBOR to the 3-month LIBOR cash flows (in a pay 3-month LIBOR, receive 1-month LIBOR interest rate exchange swap transaction), and (2) Swaps that hedged debt elected under the FVO (generally in a pay 3-month LIBOR, receive fixed-rate interest rate swap transaction).  In the 2013 periods, we have elected greater amounts of debt elected under the FVO, and was a factor driving the increase in interest adjustments period-over-period.

 

(b)         Explanation of the use of non-GAAP measures of Net Spread, return on assets (“ROA”) used in the table above.  These are non-GAAP financial measures used by management that we believe are useful to investors and stockholders in understanding our operational performance as well as business and performance trends.  Although we believe these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investor and members’ understanding of our business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.

 

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Spread and Yield Analysis

 

Table 1.9:               Spread and Yield Analysis

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (a)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (a)

 

Earning Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

85,551,600

 

$

113,623

 

0.53

%

$

77,309,141

 

$

133,412

 

0.69

%

Interest bearing deposits and others

 

1,583,107

 

313

 

0.08

 

2,678,479

 

971

 

0.14

 

Federal funds sold and other overnight funds

 

14,904,141

 

2,335

 

0.06

 

12,305,761

 

4,272

 

0.14

 

Investments

 

13,181,762

 

64,222

 

1.93

 

14,401,894

 

74,040

 

2.05

 

Mortgage and other loans

 

1,980,015

 

17,031

 

3.41

 

1,693,128

 

16,462

 

3.87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

$

117,200,625

 

$

197,524

 

0.67

%

$

108,388,403

 

$

229,157

 

0.84

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded By:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

$

66,274,754

 

$

73,557

 

0.44

 

$

68,472,246

 

$

94,110

 

0.55

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

42,058,466

 

17,620

 

0.17

 

29,473,639

 

16,999

 

0.23

 

Interest-bearing deposits and other borrowings

 

1,534,196

 

134

 

0.03

 

1,746,402

 

154

 

0.03

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

24,771

 

250

 

4.00

 

35,202

 

398

 

4.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

109,892,187

 

91,561

 

0.33

%

99,727,489

 

111,661

 

0.45

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-interest-bearing funds

 

1,083,890

 

 

 

 

3,111,946

 

 

 

 

Capital

 

6,224,548

 

 

 

 

5,548,968

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Funding

 

$

117,200,625

 

$

91,561

 

 

 

$

108,388,403

 

$

111,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Income/Spread

 

 

 

$

105,963

 

0.34

%

 

 

$

117,496

 

0.39

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Net interest income/Earning Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

0.36

%

 

 

 

 

0.43

%

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (a)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (a)

 

Earning Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

77,443,416

 

$

324,396

 

0.56

%

$

72,576,343

 

$

405,069

 

0.75

%

Interest bearing deposits and others

 

1,991,132

 

1,712

 

0.11

 

2,601,556

 

2,593

 

0.13

 

Federal funds sold and other overnight funds

 

13,907,542

 

9,731

 

0.09

 

11,647,650

 

11,075

 

0.13

 

Investments

 

13,169,549

 

191,507

 

1.94

 

13,834,421

 

225,747

 

2.18

 

Mortgage and other loans

 

1,942,467

 

50,855

 

3.50

 

1,567,175

 

48,629

 

4.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

$

108,454,106

 

$

578,201

 

0.71

%

$

102,227,145

 

$

693,113

 

0.90

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded By:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

$

63,822,409

 

$

221,129

 

0.46

 

$

65,753,401

 

$

291,344

 

0.59

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

35,309,376

 

51,708

 

0.20

 

25,822,330

 

39,938

 

0.21

 

Interest-bearing deposits and other borrowings

 

1,688,355

 

449

 

0.04

 

2,351,807

 

600

 

0.03

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

24,360

 

732

 

4.02

 

42,346

 

1,572

 

4.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

100,844,500

 

274,018

 

0.36

%

93,969,884

 

333,454

 

0.47

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-interest-bearing funds

 

1,868,234

 

 

 

 

2,971,353

 

 

 

 

Capital

 

5,741,372

 

 

 

 

5,285,908

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Funding

 

$

108,454,106

 

$

274,018

 

 

 

$

102,227,145

 

$

333,454

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Income/Spread

 

 

 

$

304,183

 

0.35

%

 

 

$

359,659

 

0.43

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Net interest income/Earning Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

0.37

%

 

 

 

 

0.47

%

 


(a)         Reported yields with respect to advances and consolidated obligations may not necessarily equal the coupons on the instruments as derivatives are extensively used to change the yield and optionality characteristics of the underlying hedged items.  Average balance sheet information is presented, as it is more representative of activity throughout the periods presented.  For most components of the average balances, a daily weighted average balance is calculated for the period.  When daily weighted average balance information is not available, a simple monthly average balance is calculated.  Average yields are derived by dividing income by the average balances of the related assets, and average costs are derived by dividing expenses by the average balances of the related liabilities.  Yields and rates are annualized.

 

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Rate and Volume Analysis

 

The Rate and Volume Analysis presents changes in interest income, interest expense and net interest income that are due to changes in volumes and rates.   The following tables present the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities affected our interest income and interest expense (in thousands):

 

Table 1.10:        Rate and Volume Analysis

 

 

 

For the three months ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2013 vs. September 30, 2012

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease)

 

 

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Total

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

13,189

 

$

(32,978

)

$

(19,789

)

Interest bearing deposits and others

 

(312

)

(346

)

(658

)

Federal funds sold and other overnight funds

 

764

 

(2,701

)

(1,937

)

Investments

 

(6,070

)

(3,748

)

(9,818

)

Mortgage loans and other loans

 

2,597

 

(2,028

)

569

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

10,168

 

(41,801

)

(31,633

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

(2,937

)

(17,616

)

(20,553

)

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

6,048

 

(5,427

)

621

 

Deposits and borrowings

 

(20

)

 

(20

)

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

(108

)

(40

)

(148

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

2,983

 

(23,083

)

(20,100

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in Net Interest Income

 

$

7,185

 

$

(18,718

)

$

(11,533

)

 

 

 

For the nine months ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2013 vs. September 30, 2012

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease)

 

 

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Total

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

25,730

 

$

(106,403

)

$

(80,673

)

Interest bearing deposits and others

 

(556

)

(325

)

(881

)

Federal funds sold and other overnight funds

 

1,909

 

(3,253

)

(1,344

)

Investments

 

(10,488

)

(23,752

)

(34,240

)

Mortgage loans and other loans

 

10,543

 

(8,317

)

2,226

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

27,138

 

(142,050

)

(114,912

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

(8,334

)

(61,881

)

(70,215

)

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

13,992

 

(2,222

)

11,770

 

Deposits and borrowings

 

(177

)

26

 

(151

)

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

(579

)

(261

)

(840

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

4,902

 

(64,338

)

(59,436

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in Net Interest Income

 

$

22,236

 

$

(77,712

)

$

(55,476

)

 

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Analysis of Non-Interest Income (Loss) The principal components of non-interest income (loss) are summarized below (in thousands):

 

Table 1.11:        Other Income (loss)

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees and other (a)

 

$

2,514

 

$

2,633

 

$

7,453

 

$

6,688

 

Instruments held at fair value - Unrealized (losses) gains (b)

 

(5,468

)

(9,399

)

5,454

 

(95

)

Total OTTI losses

 

 

(81

)

 

(451

)

Net amount of impairment losses reclassified (from)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(534

)

 

(1,490

)

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings (c)

 

 

(615

)

 

(1,941

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives and hedging activities (d)

 

(12,092

)

14,955

 

2,167

 

38,790

 

Net realized gains from sale of available-for-sale securities and redemption of held-to-maturity securities

 

 

 

 

256

 

Losses from extinguishment of debt (e)

 

 

(4,476

)

(8,913

)

(24,106

)

Total other (loss) income

 

$

(15,046

)

$

3,098

 

$

6,161

 

$

19,592

 

 


(a)         Service fees and other — Service fees are derived primarily from providing correspondent banking services to members, including fees earned on standby financial letters of credit.  Increase in issuance of financial letters of credit in the 2013 periods was offset by lower other fees.

(b)         Instruments held at fair value under the Fair Value Option — Fair value net losses of $5.5 million were recorded for the current year third quarter.  At September 30, 2013, observed market yields of FHLBank issued debt declined in parallel with rising debt pricing, causing fair values of debt elected under the FVO to decline by $7.6 million, since fair values of balance sheet debt are inversely sensitive to debt pricing.  The base fair values of advances are priced off the FHLBank issued debt, and decline in debt yields made a favorable contribution of $2.1 million on fair values of advances elected under the FVO.  In contrast, on a nine month basis, fair value changes in the 2013 period resulted in a recognition of net gains of $5.5 million, primarily due to reversal of unrealized fair value losses of FVO debt that had matured in the 2013 second quarter.  Fair values are recorded in the balance sheet at their market observable pricing, and the offsetting period-over-period changes are recorded in the Income statement in Other income.  At issuance of the instruments, or as the instruments approach maturity, fair values of financial instruments will generally be close to par.  See FVO disclosures in Note 17.  Fair Values of Financial Instruments.

(c)          Net impairment losses recognized in earnings on held-to-maturity securities — No credit OTTI was recorded in the 2013 periods.  De minimis losses were identified in the previous quarter.  However, the fair values of the bonds were in excess of their amortized cost, including the shortfall, and it was not necessary to record a credit loss.  In a period when cash flow analysis identifies credit losses that exceed fair value, our policy is to cap the loss to a floor equal to its amortized cost.   In the 2012 periods, recorded OTTI was not significant.

(d)         Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives and hedging activities — See Table 1.13 for detailed analysis.

(e)          Earnings Impact of Debt extinguishment and sales of investment securities — See Table 1.12 for discussions and analysis.

 

Debt buy back costs

 

We retire debt principally to reduce future debt costs or when the associated asset is either prepaid or terminated early, and less frequently from prepayments of mortgage-backed securities.   The Bank has continued to implement its debt buy back strategy to protect future income.  As advances are prepaid ahead of their maturity or call dates, we re-purchase debt to re-align the Bank’s asset-liability mix.  In the absence of significant asset prepayments in the 2013 third quarter, it was not necessary to retire debt.

 

The following tables summarize debt extinguished and its impact on earnings (in thousands):

 

Table 1.12:        Debt Extinguishment and Sale of Investment Securities

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Carrying Value

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Carrying Value

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Extinguishment of CO Bonds

 

$

 

$

 

$

60,694

 

$

(4,476

)

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Carrying Value

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Carrying Value

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Redemption of Housing Finance Agency (a)

 

$

 

$

 

$

4,742

 

$

256

 

Extinguishment of CO Bonds

 

$

40,483

 

$

(5,005

)

$

268,631

 

$

(24,106

)

Transfer of CO Bonds to Other FHLBanks

 

$

25,035

 

$

(3,908

)

$

 

$

 

 


(a)         From time to time, we may sell investment securities classified as available-for-sale, or on an isolated basis may be asked by the issuer of a security, which we have classified as held-to-maturity, to redeem the investment security.   There were insignificant gains from such redemptions in the 2012 periods.

 

Earnings Impact of Derivatives and Hedging Activities

 

For the FHLBNY, hedging gains and losses are primarily from two sources.  Hedge ineffectiveness from hedges that qualify under hedge accounting rules (fair value effects of derivatives, net of the fair value effects of hedged items), and fair value changes of standalone derivatives in an economic hedge (fair value changes of derivatives without the offsetting fair value changes of the hedged items).

 

Generally, the largest source of gains or losses from hedging activities arise from derivatives designated as standalone derivatives, although for both categories (derivatives that are standalone; and derivatives and hedged items that qualify under hedge accounting rules), gains and losses are unrealized and sum to zero if held to maturity. Standalone derivatives comprised of swaps in economic hedges of debt elected under the FVO, interest rate caps in economic hedges of capped floating-rate MBS, and basis swaps hedging floating-rate debt indexed to the 1-month LIBOR.

 

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In the third quarter, derivatives and hedging activities resulted in net losses of $12.1 million in the 2013 period, in contrast to net gains of $15.0 million in the same period in 2012.  In the nine month period, derivatives and hedging activities resulted in net gains of $2.2 million in the 2013 period, compared to $38.8 million in the same period in 2012.  Primary drivers are discussed below:

 

Standalone derivatives. - In the third quarter, fair value changes of derivatives designated in economic hedges (also referred to as standalone derivatives) resulted in the recognition of net gains of $3.6 million in the 2013 period, versus net gains of $14.0 in the prior year period.  In the 2013 period, the primary drivers were favorable market value changes of swaps hedging debt elected under the FVO that resulted in the recognition of $7.2 million in fair value gains, partly offset by unfavorable changes in the fair values of interest rate caps, which reported a net loss of $3.9 million.  In the declining rate environment at September 30, 2013 relative to June 30, 2013, cap values have declined.  In the prior year third quarter, swaps in economic hedges of debt contributed gains of $18.4 million, offset partly by $4.6 million in unfavorable changes in the valuation of interest rate caps.

 

In the nine month period, standalone derivatives reported a net gain of $2.7 million in the 2013 period , compared to a net gain of $37.4 million in the 2012 period.  Changes in the valuation of basis swaps in economic hedges of floating rate debt indexed to other than the 3-month LIBOR hedging were favorable as were changes in swaps hedging debt elected under the FVO, and together the valuation changes resulted in net gains of $47.0 million.  Gains were partly offset by a decline in the valuation of interest rate caps in a then declining interest rate environment at September 30, 2012, relative to December 31, 2011, and $11.8 million in fair value losses were recognized.

 

Benchmark qualifying hedges - In the 2013 third quarter, fair value changes from qualifying benchmark hedges reported a net loss of $15.7 million, primarily due to the recording in the quarter of a cumulative negative adjustment of $17.2 million.  The adjustment was to correct overstated hedging gains of $12.2 million in the first 6 months of 2013 and $5.0 million in 2012.  Absent the correction, hedging gains from fair value hedges would have resulted in a net gain of $1.5 million in the 2013 third quarter, an illustration of the highly-effective correlation of the swaps and the associated hedged items.  In the 2012 third quarter, the earnings impact from fair value hedges was a gain of $1.0 million.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, fair value changes from qualifying benchmark hedges reported a net loss of $0.5 million, which included an out-of-period adjustment of $5.0 million to correct overstated hedging gains from 2012.  In the same period in 2012, a net gain of $1.4 million was recorded.

 

For more information, also see Components of net gains and losses on derivatives and hedging activities as presented in the Statements of Income in Note 16.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

The following tables summarize the impact of hedging activities on earnings (in thousands):

 

Table 1.13:                               Earnings Impact of Derivatives and Hedging Activities — By Financial Instrument Type

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPF

 

Obligation

 

Obligation

 

Balance

 

Intermediary

 

 

 

Earnings Impact

 

Advances

 

Loans

 

Bonds

 

Discount Notes

 

Sheet

 

Positions

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization/accretion/interest accruals of hedging activities reported in net interest income (a)

 

$

(255,141

)

$

(101

)

$

71,329

 

$

(8,293

)

$

 

$

 

$

(192,206

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains (losses) on fair value hedges

 

(15,497

)

 

(202

)

 

 

 

(15,699

)

Gains on cash flow hedges

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

 

46

 

Net gains on derivatives - FVO

 

 

 

6,903

 

310

 

 

 

7,213

 

Losses (gains) - economic hedges

 

(12

)

258

 

65

 

 

(3,962

)

(1

)

(3,652

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

(15,509

)

258

 

6,812

 

310

 

(3,962

)

(1

)

(12,092

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total earnings impact

 

$

(270,650

)

$

157

 

$

78,141

 

$

(7,983

)

$

(3,962

)

$

(1

)

$

(204,298

)

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPF

 

Obligation

 

Obligation

 

Balance

 

Intermediary

 

 

 

Earnings Impact

 

Advances

 

Loans

 

Bonds

 

Discount Notes

 

Sheet

 

Positions

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization/accretion/interest accruals of hedging activities reported in net interest income (a)

 

$

(297,789

)

$

(188

)

$

78,561

 

$

(6,889

)

$

 

$

 

$

(226,305

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains (losses) on fair value hedges

 

870

 

 

142

 

(20

)

 

 

992

 

Net gains on derivatives - FVO

 

 

 

13,680

 

1,921

 

 

 

15,601

 

Losses (gains) - economic hedges

 

(187

)

101

 

3,010

 

 

(4,584

)

22

 

(1,638

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

683

 

101

 

16,832

 

1,901

 

(4,584

)

22

 

14,955

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total earnings impact

 

$

(297,106

)

$

(87

)

$

95,393

 

$

(4,988

)

$

(4,584

)

$

22

 

$

(211,350

)

 

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Nine months ended September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPF

 

Obligation

 

Obligation

 

Balance

 

Intermediary

 

 

 

Earnings Impact

 

Advances

 

Loans

 

Bonds

 

Discount Notes

 

Sheet

 

Positions

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization/accretion/interest accruals of hedging activities reported in net interest income (a)

 

$

(784,460

)

$

(424

)

$

244,572

 

$

(23,142

)

$

 

$

 

$

(563,454

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses (gains) on fair value hedges

 

(1,093

)

 

576

 

 

 

 

(517

)

Losses on cash flow hedges

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

(1

)

Net gains on derivatives - FVO

 

 

 

4,371

 

572

 

 

 

4,943

 

Gains (losses) - economic hedges

 

218

 

(1,651

)

(1,801

)

 

976

 

 

(2,259

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

(875

)

(1,651

)

3,145

 

572

 

976

 

 

2,167

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total earnings impact

 

$

(785,335

)

$

(2,075

)

$

247,717

 

$

(22,570

)

$

976

 

$

 

$

(561,287

)

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPF

 

Obligation

 

Obligation

 

Balance

 

Intermediary

 

 

 

Earnings Impact

 

Advances

 

Loans

 

Bonds

 

Discount Notes

 

Sheet

 

Positions

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization/accretion/interest accruals of hedging activities reported in net interest income (a)

 

$

(912,868

)

$

(326

)

$

249,106

 

$

(18,119

)

$

 

$

 

$

(682,207

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains (losses) on fair value hedges

 

1,805

 

 

1,198

 

(1,400

)

 

 

1,603

 

Losses on cash flow hedges

 

 

 

(214

)

 

 

 

(214

)

Net gains on derivatives - FVO

 

 

 

23,506

 

2,787

 

 

 

26,293

 

Losses (gains) - economic hedges

 

(316

)

1,428

 

21,662

 

80

 

(11,772

)

26

 

11,108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

1,489

 

1,428

 

46,152

 

1,467

 

(11,772

)

26

 

38,790

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total earnings impact

 

$

(911,379

)

$

1,102

 

$

295,258

 

$

(16,652

)

$

(11,772

)

$

26

 

$

(643,417

)

 


(a)        Net interest accruals on interest rate swaps that qualify under the hedge accounting rules are recorded within interest income or interest expense.  Amortization of basis adjustments (typically when a qualifying hedge is terminated) is also recorded as a component of interest income or expense. See Table 1.3 for recorded amounts of interest expense paid to swap counterparties in hedges of advances; also, see Table 1.5 for recorded amounts of interest income received from swap counterparties in hedges of debt.

 

Impact of Cash flow hedging on earnings and AOCI

 

The two primary cash flow hedging strategies in the 2013 periods were:

 

Hedges of anticipated issuances of consolidated obligation bonds From time to time, we have executed interest rate swaps on the anticipated issuance of debt and to lock in a spread between the earning asset and the cost of funding.   The maximum period of time that we typically hedge our exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions to issue consolidated obligation bonds is between three and six months.   At September 30, 2013 (None at December 31, 2102), we had $31.5 million in notionals amounts of open contracts to hedge the anticipated issuances of debt.

 

The swaps are valued at the end of each reporting period.  The effective portion of changes in the fair values of the swaps is recorded in AOCI, and ineffectiveness, if any, is recorded through earnings.   The swap is terminated upon issuance of the debt instrument, and amounts reported in AOCI are reclassified to earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the variability of the cash flows of the debt that was issued.   Over the next 12 months, it is expected that $2.9 million of net losses recorded in AOCI from previously terminated hedges will be recognized as an interest expense.

 

Hedges of discount note issuances We have executed long-term pay-fixed, receive 3-month LIBOR-indexed interest rate swaps that are designated as cash flow hedges of a rollover financing program involving the sequential issuances of fixed-rate 3-month term discount notes over the same period as the term of the swap.   The objective of the hedge is to offset the variability of cash flows attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate (3-month LIBOR).  Discount notes are issued for a 91-day period at a fixed rate and rolled over for another 91-days at the then prevailing interest rate.  The sequential discount note issuance is in parallel with the cash flow payments of the swap every 91 days through the maturity of the swap, hedging the exposure of the variability in the discount note funding cost.  The program in effect creates synthetic fixed-rate funding over the life of the interest rate swap.   The maximum period of time that we hedged exposure to the variability in future cash flows in this program is up to 15 years.

 

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Derivative gains and losses reclassified from AOCI to current period income The following table summarizes changes in derivative gains and losses and reclassifications into earnings from AOCI in the Statements of Condition (in thousands):

 

Table 1.14:        Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Current Period Income from Cash Flow Hedges

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss from cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

$

(61,214

)

$

(137,244

)

$

(137,114

)

$

(111,985

)

Net hedging transactions

 

1,436

 

(10,698

)

75,474

 

(38,171

)

Reclassified into earnings

 

780

 

1,058

 

2,642

 

3,272

 

End of period (a)

 

$

(58,998

)

$

(146,884

)

$

(58,998

)

$

(146,884

)

 


(a)    Unrecognized losses from rollover cash flow hedge strategy were $49.9 million at September 30, 2013, versus losses of $124.8 million at December 31, 2012, and represented fair values of interest rate swaps designated in the cash flow strategy to hedge long-term issuance of consolidated obligation discount notes in the rollover program.  These amounts were recorded in the balance sheet as derivative liabilities at those dates, and an offset recorded in AOCI as unrealized losses.   No ineffectiveness was identified in this program.  Long-term swaps are in a pay-fixed, receive-floating rate cash flows, and fair values will move inversely to the rise and fall of long-term swap rates.  Declining losses reflect the rise in long-term swap rates at September 30, 2103, relative to beginning of period swap rates.  Fluctuation in long-term swap rates will determine future changes in such balances in AOCI.  If long-term swap rates decline, unrealized losses are likely to increase; and losses will decrease if long-term swaps rates rise.  We expect the long-term hedge programs to remain in place to their contractual maturities, and fair value losses will sum to zero over those periods. Fair value losses in AOCI also include the unamortized fair value basis of closed cash flow hedges that had hedged anticipatory issuances of debt; unamortized losses were $9.1 million at September 30, 2013 and $12.3 million at December 31, 2012.  See Table 1.14 for changes in cash flow hedges in AOCI. No amounts were reclassified from AOCI into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges because it became probable that the original forecasted transactions would not occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within a two month period thereafter in any periods in this report.   Ineffectiveness from hedges designated as cash flow hedges was not significant in any reported periods.

 

Operating Expenses, Compensation and Benefits, and Other Expenses

 

The following tables set forth the major categories of operating expenses (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 1.15:        Operating Expenses, and Compensation and Benefits

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

Percentage of
Total

 

2012

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Temporary workers

 

$

181

 

2.69

%

$

12

 

0.20

%

Occupancy

 

1,044

 

15.51

 

1,126

 

18.70

 

Depreciation and leasehold amortization

 

873

 

12.97

 

1,050

 

17.44

 

Computer service agreements and contractual services

 

2,195

 

32.62

 

1,773

 

29.44

 

Professional and legal fees

 

680

 

10.11

 

704

 

11.69

 

Other (a)

 

1,756

 

26.10

 

1,357

 

22.53

 

Total Operating Expenses (b)

 

$

6,729

 

100.00

%

$

6,022

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation

 

$

8,027

 

60.94

%

$

7,912

 

62.17

%

Employee benefits

 

5,145

 

39.06

 

4,814

 

37.83

 

Total Compensation and Benefits (c)

 

$

13,172

 

100.00

%

$

12,726

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance Agency and Office of Finance (d)

 

$

2,911

 

 

 

$

3,301

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

Percentage of
Total

 

2012

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temporary workers

 

$

263

 

1.27

%

$

25

 

0.12

%

Occupancy

 

2,982

 

14.37

 

3,249

 

15.86

 

Depreciation and leasehold amortization

 

2,778

 

13.39

 

3,276

 

15.99

 

Computer service agreements and contractual services

 

7,821

 

37.69

 

7,421

 

36.23

 

Professional and legal fees

 

1,721

 

8.29

 

1,673

 

8.17

 

Other (a)

 

5,186

 

24.99

 

4,841

 

23.63

 

Total Operating Expenses (b)

 

$

20,751

 

100.00

%

$

20,485

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries

 

$

23,989

 

59.12

%

$

23,810

 

59.33

%

Employee benefits

 

16,590

 

40.88

 

16,323

 

40.67

 

Total Compensation and Benefits (c)

 

$

40,579

 

100.00

%

$

40,133

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance Agency and Office of Finance (d)

 

$

9,002

 

 

 

$

9,946

 

 

 

 


(a)

Other Expense included audit fees, director fees and expenses, insurance and telecommunications.

(b)

Operating expenses included the administrative and overhead costs of operating the Bank, as well as the operating costs of providing advances and managing collateral associated with the advances, managing the investment portfolios, and providing correspondent banking services to members.

(c)

Employee compensation costs were almost unchanged period-over-period.  Employees benefit program costs have remained relatively unchanged period-over-period.  Pension expenses for the Pentegra Defined benefit pension plan have benefited from the relief measure under a pension relief bill (MAP-21) enacted by Congress in mid-2012.  See Note 15.  Employee Retirement Plans for an understanding of MAP-21, and Note 18.  Commitments and Contingencies, which provides more information on future pension benefit payments. 

(d)

We are also assessed for our share of the operating expenses for the Finance Agency and the Office of Finance. The 12 FHLBanks and two other GSEs share the entire cost of the Finance Agency.

 

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Assessments

 

Each FHLBank is required to set aside a portion of earnings to fund its Affordable Housing Program (“AHP”).  For more information, see “Affordable Housing Program and Other Mission Related Programs” and “Assessments” under ITEM 1 BUSINESS in the most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.  We fulfill our AHP obligations primarily through direct grants to members, who use the funds to assist in the purchase, construction, or rehabilitation of housing for very low-, low- and moderate-income households.   Ten percent of our annual pre-assessment regulatory net income is set aside for the AHP.   The amounts set aside are considered our liability towards our AHP obligations, and AHP grants and subsidies are provided to members out of this liability.

 

The following table provides roll-forward information with respect to changes in AHP liabilities (in thousands):

 

Table 2.1:                                       Affordable Housing Program Liabilities

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

122,251

 

$

131,960

 

$

134,942

 

$

127,454

 

Additions from current period’s assessments

 

6,920

 

9,870

 

24,138

 

30,936

 

Net disbursements for grants and programs

 

(9,385

)

(6,075

)

(39,294

)

(22,635

)

Ending balance

 

$

119,786

 

$

135,755

 

$

119,786

 

$

135,755

 

 

Financial Condition (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 3.1:                                 Statements of Condition — Period-Over-Period Comparison

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in

 

Net change in

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

dollar amount

 

percentage

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

11,520,885

 

$

7,553,188

 

$

3,967,697

 

52.53

%

Federal funds sold

 

4,878,000

 

4,091,000

 

787,000

 

19.24

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

1,689,241

 

2,308,774

 

(619,533

)

(26.83

)

Held-to-maturity securities

 

12,002,497

 

11,058,764

 

943,733

 

8.53

 

Advances

 

89,121,435

 

75,888,001

 

13,233,434

 

17.44

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio

 

1,932,855

 

1,842,816

 

90,039

 

4.89

 

Derivative assets

 

43,536

 

41,894

 

1,642

 

3.92

 

Other assets

 

197,690

 

204,363

 

(6,673

)

(3.27

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

121,386,139

 

$

102,988,800

 

$

18,397,339

 

17.86

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand

 

$

1,522,886

 

$

1,994,974

 

$

(472,088

)

(23.66

)%

Non-interest-bearing demand

 

13,047

 

19,537

 

(6,490

)

(33.22

)

Term

 

55,000

 

40,000

 

15,000

 

37.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deposits

 

1,590,933

 

2,054,511

 

(463,578

)

(22.56

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds

 

70,361,388

 

64,784,321

 

5,577,067

 

8.61

 

Discount notes

 

42,262,116

 

29,779,947

 

12,482,169

 

41.91

 

Total consolidated obligations

 

112,623,504

 

94,564,268

 

18,059,236

 

19.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,618

 

23,143

 

475

 

2.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

388,320

 

426,788

 

(38,468

)

(9.01

)

Other liabilities

 

434,640

 

428,261

 

6,379

 

1.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

115,061,015

 

97,496,971

 

17,564,044

 

18.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital

 

6,325,124

 

5,491,829

 

833,295

 

15.17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and capital

 

$

121,386,139

 

$

102,988,800

 

$

18,397,339

 

17.86

%

 

Balance sheet overview September 30, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012

 

Total assets have grown over each successive quarter since the first quarter in 2013, in parallel with the growth in advances.  Total assets were $121.4 billion at September 30, 2013 up from $103.0 billion at December 31, 2012.   As a result of the borrowing activities of a large member, advance balances have also continued to increase.  Advance balances increased to $89.1 billion at September 30, 2013, up from $75.9 billion at December 31, 2012.  Our mission is to support the liquidity needs of our members.   To meet this mission, our strategy is to keep our balance sheet generally in line with the rise and fall of amounts borrowed by members in the form of advances.  Total advances represented 73.4% of total assets at September 30, 2013, almost unchanged from 73.7% at December 31, 2012.

 

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Advances — Outstanding balances of Advances are presented below:

 

Table 3.2:                                 Advance Trends

 

 

Aside from advances, our primary earning assets were investment portfolios, comprising primarily of GSE-issued mortgage-backed securities, mortgage loans in the MPF program, and overnight Federal funds sold.   We also hold small portfolios of private-label MBS, and bonds issued by state and local government housing agencies.

 

Investments — At September 30, 2013, $1.7 billion in securities were designated as available-for-sale, and $12.0 billion in securities were designated as held-to-maturity.  GSE issued mortgage-backed securities totaled $12.5 billion, or 91.5 % of the carrying values of all investment securities.  Private-label issued mortgage-backed securities totaled $420.1 million, or 3.1% of total investment securities.  Investments in housing finance agency bonds, primarily those in New York and New Jersey, were $727.9 million, or 5.3% of total investment securities.  The heavy concentration of GSE-issued securities and a declining balance of private-label MBS has been our investment profile for many years.

 

Investments in mortgage-loans held-for-portfolio — Mortgage loans were investments in Mortgage Partnership Finance loans (“MPF” or “MPF Program”).   Growth has been steady and moderate.  Purchases exceeded paydowns by $98.9 million over the nine months in 2013.  Outstanding balances of loans under this program stood at $1.9 billion at September 30, 2013, compared to $1.8 billion at December 31, 2012.  Credit performance has been strong and delinquency low.  Historical loss experience has been very low.  Residential collateral values have remained stable in the New York and New Jersey sectors, the primary geographic concentration for our MPF portfolio.

 

Leverage — Balance sheet leverage has been consistently steady over the quarters in 2013.  At September 30, 2013, balance sheet leverage was 19.2 times shareholders’ equity, a little higher than 18.8 times at December 31, 2012 due to higher liquidity at September 30, 2013 in the form of cash balances at the FRB.  Our balance sheet management strategy is to keep the balance sheet change in line with the changes in member demand for advances, although from time to time, we may maintain excess liquidity in highly liquid investments or cash balances at the FRB to meet unexpected member demand for funds.  Increases or decreases in investments have a direct impact on leverage, but generally growth in or shrinkage of advances does not significantly impact balance sheet leverage under existing capital stock management practices.   This is because changes in shareholders’ capital are in line with changes in advances, and the ratio of assets to capital generally remains unchanged.   Under our existing capital management practices, members are required to purchase capital stock to support their borrowings from us, and when capital stock is in excess of the amount that is required to support advance borrowings, we redeem the excess capital stock immediately.   Therefore, stockholders’ capital increases and decreases with members’ advance borrowings, and the capital to asset ratios remain relatively unchanged.

 

Debt — Our primary source of funds continued to be through the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes.   Discount notes are consolidated obligations with maturities up to one year, and consolidated bonds have maturities of one year or longer.  The utilization of discount notes was higher in line with the increase in short-term lending during 2013, with discount notes funding 34.8% of total assets at September 30, 2013, up from 28.9% at December 31, 2012.

 

Our ability to access the capital markets, which has a direct impact on our cost of funds, is dependent to a degree on our credit ratings from the major ratings organizations.   The FHLBank debt performance has withstood the impact of the rating downgrade by S&P in 2011 to AA+ from AAA and the recent controversy surrounding the debt ceiling.  However, we cannot say with certainty the long-term impact of such actions on our liquidity position, which could be adversely affected by many causes both internal and external to our business.   For more information, see Business Outlook in the MD&A in this report.

 

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Liquidity and Short-term Debt — The following table summarizes our short-term debt (in thousands).  Also see Tables 10.1 — 10.4 for additional information.

 

Table 3.3:                                 Short—term Debt

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (a)

 

$

42,262,116

 

$

29,779,947

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds with original maturities of one year or less (b)

 

$

29,050,000

 

$

15,600,000

 

 


(a) Outstanding at end of the period - carrying value

(b) Outstanding at end of the period - par value

 

Our liquid assets at September 30, 2013, included $11.5 billion in cash at the FRB, $4.9 billion in overnight Federal funds sold, and $1.7 billion in highly-rated GSE securities that were available-for-sale.   Our GSE status enables the FHLBanks to fund our consolidated obligation debt at tight margins to U.S. Treasury.   Our liquidity position remains strong and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, and we do not foresee any changes to that position.

 

Among other liquidity measures, we are required to maintain sufficient liquidity through short-term investments in an amount at least equal to our anticipated cash outflows under two different scenarios.   The first scenario assumes that we cannot access capital markets for 15 days and that during that period; members do not renew their maturing, prepaid and called advances.   The second scenario assumes that we cannot access the capital markets for five days, and during that period, members renew maturing and “put” advances.   We were in compliance with regulations under both scenarios.  The actual Contingency Liquidity under the 5-day scenario at September 30, 2013 was $29.0 billion, well in excess of the required $3.0 billion.

 

We also have other liquidity measures in place — Deposit Liquidity and Operational Liquidity, both of which indicated that our liquidity buffers were in excess of required reserves.  For more information about our liquidity measures, please see section “Liquidity, Cash Flows, Short-Term Borrowings and Short-Term Debt”, specifically Tables 10.1 through 10.3, in this MD&A.

 

Advances

 

Our primary business is making collateralized loans to members, referred to as advances.   Generally, the growth or decline in advances is reflective of demand by members for both short-term liquidity and term funding.   This demand is driven by economic factors such as availability of alternative funding sources that are more attractive, or by the interest rate environment and the outlook for the economy.   Members may choose to prepay advances (which may generate prepayment penalty fees) based on their expectations of interest rate changes and demand for liquidity.   Advance volume is also influenced by merger activity, where members are either acquired by non-members or acquired by members of another FHLBank.   When our members are acquired by members of another FHLBank or by non-members, these former members no longer qualify for membership and we may not offer renewals or additional advances to the former members, and subsequent to the merger, maturing advances will not be replaced.  This has an immediate impact on short-term and overnight lending if the former member borrowed short-term and overnight advances.

 

Advances — Product Types

 

The following table summarizes par values of advances by product type (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 4.1:                                       Advances by Product Type

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Amounts

 

of Total

 

Amounts

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustable Rate Credit - ARCs

 

$

25,666,800

 

29.58

%

$

14,960,800

 

20.69

%

Fixed Rate Advances

 

45,547,294

 

52.50

 

47,067,640

 

65.11

 

Short-Term Advances

 

9,995,698

 

11.52

 

6,062,000

 

8.39

 

Mortgage Matched Advances

 

373,146

 

0.43

 

369,925

 

0.51

 

Overnight & Line of Credit (OLOC) Advances

 

2,437,574

 

2.81

 

2,332,740

 

3.23

 

All other categories

 

2,740,942

 

3.16

 

1,498,998

 

2.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

86,761,454

 

100.00

%

72,292,103

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge value basis adjustments

 

2,352,322

 

 

 

3,595,396

 

 

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

7,659

 

 

 

502

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

89,121,435

 

 

 

$

75,888,001

 

 

 

 

Member demand for advance products

 

Increase in amounts borrowed in 2013 have been concentrated around short- and medium-term floating rate advances and shorter-term fixed rate advances, driven by one member’s borrowing activity.

 

Adjustable Rate Advances (“ARC Advances”) — One member’s outstanding borrowing was $21.7 billion at September 30, 2013, and of that amount $8.5 billion is expected to mature within six months; $6.5 billion within one

 

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year, and $5.8 billion within  two years.  We are unable to predict with certainty if the borrowings will be rolled-over at their maturities.

 

ARC advances are medium- and long-term loans that can be linked to a variety of indices, such as 1-month LIBOR, 3-month LIBOR, the Federal funds rate, or Prime.  Members use ARC advances to manage interest rate and basis risks by efficiently matching the interest rate index and repricing characteristics of floating-rate assets.  The interest rate is set and reset (depending upon the maturity of the advance and the type of index) at a spread to that designated index.  Principal is due at maturity and interest payments are due at each reset date, including the final payment date.

 

Fixed-rate Advances Fixed-rate advances, comprising putable and non-putable advances, remain the largest category of advances.  Member demand for fixed-rate advances has continued to be weak in 2013 as noted by the decline in outstanding balances at September 30, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012.  Generally, members have rolled over maturing Fixed-rate advances with new Fixed-rate advances.  We believe that members remain uncertain about locking into long-term advances, perhaps because of unfavorable pricing of longer-term advances, an uncertain outlook on the direction and timing of interest rate changes, or lukewarm demand from members’ customer base for longer-term fixed-rate loans.

 

Fixed-rate advances are flexible funding tools that can be used by members to meet short- to long-term liquidity needs.  Terms vary from two days to 30 years.  A significant composition of Fixed-rate advances consists of advances with a “put” option feature (“putable advance”).  Historically, Fixed-rate putable advances have been more competitively priced relative to fixed-rate “bullet” advances (without put option) because of the “put” feature that we have purchased from the member, driving down the coupon on the advance.  The price advantage of a putable advance increases with the numbers of puts sold and the length of the term of a putable advance.   With a putable advance, we have the right to exercise the put option and terminate the advance at predetermined exercise date(s).  We would normally exercise this option when interest rates rise, and the borrower may then apply for a new advance at the then-prevailing coupon and terms.  In the present interest rate environment, the price advantage has not been significant because of constraints in offering longer-term advances.  Maturing and prepaid putable advances were either not replaced or replaced by bullet advances (without the put feature), and outstanding balances of advances that are putable have declined steadily in 2013 and stood at $14.7 billion at September 30, 2013, compared to $16.2 billion at December 31, 2012.

 

Fixed-Rate Advance with a LIBOR Cap - Combines a fixed-rate borrowing with an embedded interest-rate cap in which the rate remains fixed but may be reduced quarterly if 3-month LIBOR rises above the pre-selected cap.  The advance provides protection against rising interest rates (lowers borrower’s cost of funds as rates rise).  It is a flexible medium-long-term funding option best used to extend liabilities, potentially enhance spreads, and preserve margins.  This was introduced in the 2013 third quarter.  The balance outstanding at September 30, 2013 was $25.0 million and is included in the category Fixed-rate Advances.

 

Short-term Advances — Outstanding amounts have steadily grown over the quarters in 2013 to $10.0 billion at September 30, 2013, up from $6.1 billion at December 31, 2012.

 

Overnight advances — Demand for overnight borrowings have fluctuated during the three quarters in 2013.  Member demand for the Overnight Advances reflects the seasonal needs of certain member banks for their short-term liquidity requirements.  Some large members also use overnight advances to adjust their balance sheet in line with their own leverage targets.  Outstanding balances have stood at around $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion over the last two quarters, up from $1.3 billion at March 31, 2013 and $2.3 billion at December 31, 2012.  The overnight advances program gives members a short-term, flexible, readily accessible revolving line of credit for immediate liquidity needs.  Overnight Advances mature on the next business day, at which time the advance is repaid.

 

Merger Activity

 

Merger activity is an important factor and, if significant, would contribute to an uneven pattern in advance balances.  Merger activity may result in the loss of new business if a member is acquired by a non-member.  The FHLBank Act does not permit new advances to replace maturing advances to former members.  Advances held by members who are acquired by non-members may remain outstanding until their contractual maturities.  Merger activity may also result in a decline in the advance book if the acquired member decides to prepay existing advances partially or in full depending on the post-merger liquidity needs.  Hudson City, a large member, was expected to merge with M&T, another member, in mid-2013, and Hudson City was expected to prepay advances in mid-2013.  However, the proposed merger has been postponed to 2014.  The amount outstanding to Hudson City was $6.0 billion at September 30, 2013.  The timing of the prepayment is uncertain.  For more information, see Business Outlook in the Executive summary section in this MD&A.

 

The following table summarizes merger activity, including the impact of voluntary terminations (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 4.2:                                       Merger Activity/Voluntary terminations

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Non-Members (a)

 

3

 

2

 

Total number of Non-Members at period end

 

5

 

5

 

Total Advances outstanding to Non-Members at period end

 

$

372,259

 

$

427,334

 

 


(a) Members who became Non-Members because of mergers and voluntary/involuntary terminations within the periods then ended.

 

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Prepayment of Advances

 

Prepayment initiated by members or former members is another important factor that impacts advances.  We charge a prepayment fee when the member or a former member prepays certain advances before the original maturity.

 

The following table summarizes prepayment activity (in thousands):

 

Table 4.3:                                       Prepayment Activity

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances pre-paid at par

 

$

46,552

 

$

112,198

 

$

1,183,141

 

$

905,297

 

Prepayment fees (a)

 

$

216

 

$

1,207

 

$

8,809

 

$

10,592

 

 


(a)         Members’ borrowing needs and balance sheet re-alignment programs are the primary drivers of prepayment activity.  In the 2013 third quarter, prepayment activity was not significant.  Significant prepayment activity in the first quarter of 2013 was the primary driver of the fees recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  In the 2012 periods, prepayment activity was significant in the 2012 second quarter.  Prepayment fees are recorded in Interest income from Advances.  If the prepaid advance is hedged, Prepayment fee represents cash received from members minus the fair value basis of the advance.  For hedged advances that are prepaid, we generally terminate the hedging relationship upon prepayment and adjust the prepayment fees received for the fair value basis of the hedged prepaid advance.  If the prepaid advance is not hedged, cash received represents Prepayment fees.

 

Advances — Interest Rate Terms

 

The following table summarizes interest-rate payment terms for advances (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 4.4:                                       Advances by Interest-Rate Payment Terms

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate (a)

 

$

61,094,648

 

70.42

%

$

57,331,303

 

79.31

%

Variable-rate (b)

 

25,658,800

 

29.57

 

14,952,800

 

20.68

 

Variable-rate capped (c)

 

8,000

 

0.01

 

8,000

 

0.01

 

Overdrawn demand deposit accounts

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

86,761,454

 

100.00

%

72,292,103

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge value basis adjustments

 

2,352,322

 

 

 

3,595,396

 

 

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

7,659

 

 

 

502

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

89,121,435

 

 

 

$

75,888,001

 

 

 

 


(a)   Fixed-rate borrowings remained popular with members.  Demand was uneven over the three quarters in 2013.  Demand has grown at a steady pace in the second and third quarters of 2013, after a decline at March 31, 2013.  Members now may be seeing opportunities to lock-in fixed-rate long-term borrowings.

(b)   Adjustable-rate LIBOR-based advances have increased due to the borrowing by one large member during 2013.   The FHLBNY’s larger members are generally borrowers of variable-rate advances, and except for the one large member’s borrowing activity, other members have remained on the side-lines in a weak economy and have not increased their borrowings despite the low short-term rates, as it would appear that they have sufficient liquidity in the form of customer deposits.

(c)    Typically, capped ARCs are in demand by members in a rising rate environment, as members would purchase cap options to limit their interest rate exposure.   With a capped variable rate advance, we purchase cap options that mirror the terms of the caps sold to members, offsetting our exposure on the advance.

 

The following table summarizes variable-rate advances by reference-index type (in thousands):

 

Table 4.5:                                       Variable-Rate Advances

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIBOR indexed (a)

 

$

25,691,800

 

$

14,960,800

 

 


(a) LIBOR indexed advances are typically ARC advances.

 

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The following table summarizes maturity and yield characteristics of par amounts of advances (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 4.6:                                       Advances by Maturity and Yield Type

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

21,217,607

 

24.46

%

$

17,057,874

 

23.60

%

Due after one year

 

39,877,041

 

45.96

 

40,273,429

 

55.71

 

Total Fixed-rate

 

61,094,648

 

70.42

 

57,331,303

 

79.31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable-rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

15,713,006

 

18.11

 

9,899,000

 

13.69

 

Due after one year

 

9,953,800

 

11.47

 

5,061,800

 

7.00

 

Total Variable-rate

 

25,666,806

 

29.58

 

14,960,800

 

20.69

 

Total par value

 

86,761,454

 

100.00

%

72,292,103

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge value basis adjustments

 

2,352,322

 

 

 

3,595,396

 

 

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

7,659

 

 

 

502

 

 

 

Total

 

$

89,121,435

 

 

 

$

75,888,001

 

 

 

 

Impact of Derivatives and hedging activities to the balance sheet carrying values of Advances

 

The carrying values of Advances include hedging basis adjustments (LIBOR benchmark hedging adjustments) for those advances recorded under hedge accounting provisions, or at fair value for those advances elected under the FVO.   Fair value basis adjustments, as measured under the hedging rules, are impacted by hedge volume, the interest rate environment, and the volatility of the interest rates.

 

When medium- and long-term interest rates rise or fall, the fair values of fixed-rate advances move in the opposite direction, and valuation basis adjustments decline or rise.  Basis adjustments were gains of $2.4 billion and $3.6 billion at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The hedged advances had been issued in prior years at the then-prevailing higher interest rate environment.   In the current lower interest rate environment, fixed-rate advances will exhibit net unrealized fair value basis gains.

 

Valuation basis adjustment at September 30, 2013 is lower than the balance at December 31, 2012 primarily due to two factors.  Compared to December 31, 2012, the forward swap curve has steepened at September 30, 2013, and certain previously recorded valuation gains declined relative to December 31, 2012.  Also, hedged advances declined by $2.1 billion at September 30, 2013 from December 31, 2012, and that too contributed to the decline in valuation basis adjustments.

 

The following graph compares the swap curves at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

Table 4.7:                                       LIBOR Swap Curve — Graph

 

 

Hedge volume — We primarily hedge putable advances and certain “bullet” fixed-rate advances under the hedging accounting provisions when they qualify under those standards, and as economic hedges when the hedge accounting provisions are operationally difficult to establish or a high degree of hedge effectiveness cannot be asserted.

 

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The following table summarizes hedged advances by type of option features (in thousands):

 

Table 4.8:                                       Hedged Advances by Type

 

Par Amount

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Qualifying Hedges

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate bullets (a)

 

$

28,498,088

 

$

29,406,073

 

Fixed-rate putable (b)

 

14,430,812

 

15,605,412

 

Fixed-rate callable

 

5,000

 

 

Fixed-rate with embedded cap

 

25,000

 

 

Total Qualifying Hedges

 

$

42,958,900

 

$

45,011,485

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate par amount of advances hedged (c)

 

$

42,982,261

 

$

45,190,497

 

Fair value basis (Qualifying hedging adjustments)

 

$

2,352,322

 

$

3,595,396

 

 


(a)         Generally, non-callable fixed-rate medium and longer term advances are hedged to mitigate the risk in fixed-rate lending.  As the longer tenored advances matured, not renewed, or were replaced by shorter term fixed-rate advances, the Bank has elected not to hedge such advances.  As a result, the volume of hedged advances in this category has declined.

(b)         Members have generally not replaced maturing putable advances, and outstanding balances have declined.

(c)          Except for an insignificant amount of derivatives that were designated as economic hedges of advances, hedged advances were in a qualifying hedging relationship.  (See Tables 9.1 9.7).

 

Advances elected under the FVO — In the 2013 second and third quarter, one member borrowed significant amounts of LIBOR-indexed advances that were designated under the FVO.  By electing the FVO for an asset instrument, the objective was to offset some of the volatility in earnings due to the designation of debt (liability) under the FVO.  Changes in the fair values of the advance were recorded through earnings, and the offset was recorded as a fair value basis adjustment to the carrying values of the advances.  The following table summarizes par amounts of advances elected under the FVO (in thousands):

 

Table 4.9:                                       Advances under the Fair Value Option (FVO)

 

 

 

Advances

 

Par Amount

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Advances designated under FVO

 

$

17,700,000

 

$

500,000

 

 

Advances — Call Dates and Exercise Options

 

The table below offers a view of the advance portfolio with the possibility of the exercise of the put option that we control.  Put dates are organized by date of first put (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 4.10:                                Advances by Put Date/Call Date (a)

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overdrawn demand deposit accounts

 

$

6

 

%

$

 

%

Due or putable in one year or less

 

43,844,357

 

50.53

 

38,332,536

 

53.03

 

Due or putable after one year through two years

 

11,964,383

 

13.79

 

7,836,276

 

10.84

 

Due or putable after two years through three years

 

13,456,021

 

15.51

 

7,944,130

 

10.99

 

Due or putable after three years through four years

 

7,953,146

 

9.17

 

9,061,189

 

12.53

 

Due or putable after four years through five years

 

5,586,885

 

6.44

 

4,659,154

 

6.44

 

Thereafter

 

3,956,656

 

4.56

 

4,458,818

 

6.17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

86,761,454

 

100.00

%

72,292,103

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge value basis adjustments

 

2,352,322

 

 

 

3,595,396

 

 

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

7,659

 

 

 

502

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

89,121,435

 

 

 

$

75,888,001

 

 

 

 


(a) Contrasting advances by contractual maturity dates (See Note 7.  Advances) with potential put dates illustrates the impact of hedging on the effective duration of our advances.   Advances borrowed by members included a significant amount of putable advances in which we purchased from members the option to terminate advances at agreed-upon dates.   Typically, almost all putable advances are hedged by cancellable interest rate swaps in which the derivative counterparty has the right to exercise and terminate the swap at par at agreed upon dates.   When the swap counterparty exercises its right to call the cancellable swap, we would typically also exercise our right to put the advance at par.   Under this hedging practice, on a put option basis, the potential exercised maturity is significantly accelerated, and is an important factor in our current hedge strategy.   This is best illustrated by the fact that on a contractual maturity basis, 13.5% of advances would mature after five years, while on a put basis, the percentage declined to 4.6% at September 30, 2013.

 

The following table summarizes notional amounts of advances that were still putable (one or more pre-determined option exercise dates remaining) (in thousands):

 

Table 4.11:                                Putable and Callable Advances

 

 

 

September 30, 2013 (a)

 

December 31, 2012 (a)

 

Putable

 

$

14,721,812

 

$

16,175,412

 

No-longer putable

 

$

2,120,000

 

$

2,072,500

 

 


(a) Par value

 

Member borrowings have been weak for putable advances, which are typically medium- and long-term.   Maturing advances with put features have been replaced by non-callable advances.

 

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Investments

 

We maintain investments for our liquidity purpose, to fund stock repurchases and redemptions, provide additional earnings, and to ensure the availability of funds to meet the credit needs of our members.  We also maintain longer-term investment portfolios, which are principally mortgage-backed securities issued by GSEs, a smaller portfolio of MBS issued by private enterprises, and securities issued by state or local housing finance agencies.

 

Pricing of GSE-issued MBS has been tight partly due to limited supply, and partly as a result of the Federal Reserve Bank’s active participation in the market for acquiring GSE-issued MBS.  As a result of the tight pricing, which did not meet our risk/reward expectations, acquisitions have been limited.  Compared to December 31, 2012, the investment portfolio at September 30, 2013 has increased in aggregate by $0.3 billion, acquisitions only slightly outpacing contractual paydowns.

 

Carrying values of mortgage-backed securities classified as available-for-sale are recorded at their fair values, and stood at $1.7 billion at September 30, 2013, compared to $2.3 billion at December 31, 2012.  No securities were acquired for the AFS portfolio in the three quarters in 2013, and contractual paydowns drove balances lower.  Pricing of AFS securities were almost entirely in unrealized fair value gain positions.  All MBS in the AFS portfolio were floating-rate securities that are indexed to LIBOR, and are capped typically between 6.5% and 7.5%.  No securities were sold.

 

Carrying values of mortgage-backed securities classified as held-to-maturity (“HTM”) were $12.0 billion at September 30, 2013, up from $11.1 billion at December 31, 2012.  The HTM portfolio included $4.5 billion of floating-rate LIBOR indexed MBS, a significant percentage of which were capped between 6.5% and 7.5%.  At December 31, 2012, the comparable amounts of such floating-rate securities were $5.3 billion.  Acquisitions to the HTM portfolio of MBS have also been cautious, with $2.5 billion in acquisitions, versus $1.6 billion in contractual run-offs.

 

To partly mitigate the potential interest rate exposure of the capped floating-rate MBS investments (AFS and HTM) presented in a scenario where LIBOR exceeds the levels above the capped coupons, an additional $0.8 billion in forward starting interest rate caps were acquired in the 2013 third quarter, adding to the $1.9 billion outstanding at December 31, 2012.  The caps are structured such that if LIBOR rates exceed the pre-determined cap strikes, we would receive cash payments for each period the cap strike is exceeded, making us indifferent if market interest rate exceeds capped coupons of our floating rate MBS.

 

Investments —Policies and Practices

 

The Finance Agency issued a final rule, effective June 20, 2011, that incorporates the existing 300 percent of capital and other policy limitations on the FHLBanks’ purchase of mortgage-backed securities and their use of derivatives. In addition, the rule clarifies that a FHLBank is not required to divest securities solely to bring the level of its holdings into compliance with the 300 percent limit, provided that the original purchase of the securities complied with the limits. We were in compliance with these rules at all times.

 

It is our practice not to lend unsecured funds to members, including overnight Federal funds and certificates of deposit.  Unsecured lending to members is not prohibited by Finance Agency regulations or Board of Directors’ policy.  We are prohibited from purchasing a consolidated obligation issued directly from another FHLBank, but may acquire consolidated obligations for investment in the secondary market after the bond settles.  We made no investments in consolidated obligations during the periods in this report.

 

The following table summarizes changes in investments by categories (including held-to-maturity securities, available-for-sale securities, and Federal funds sold) (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 5.1:                                       Investments by Categories

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

Dollar

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Variance

 

Variance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations (a)

 

$

727,910

 

$

737,600

 

$

(9,690

)

(1.31

)%

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities, at fair value (b)

 

1,679,202

 

2,299,141

 

(619,939

)

(26.96

)

Held-to-maturity securities, at carrying value

 

11,274,587

 

10,321,164

 

953,423

 

9.24

 

Total securities

 

13,681,699

 

13,357,905

 

323,794

 

2.42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grantor trust (c)

 

10,039

 

9,633

 

406

 

4.21

 

Federal funds sold

 

4,878,000

 

4,091,000

 

787,000

 

19.24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments

 

$

18,569,738

 

$

17,458,538

 

$

1,111,200

 

6.36

%

 


(a)         Other than the acquisition of a $55 million housing finance agency bond in the 2013 second quarter, no acquisitions were made thus far in 2013.  Such bonds are classified as HTM securities, and carried at amortized cost.

(b)         AFS securities - No acquisitions were made in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012.  AFS securities were GSE issued floating-rate securities, and are carried at fair value.

(c)          Grantor Trust is classified as available-for-sale securities, which are reported at fair value.  Trust funds represent investments in registered mutual funds and other fixed-income and equity funds maintained under the grantor trust.  The grantor trust funds current and potential future payments to retirees for supplemental pension plan obligations.

 

Long-Term Investments

 

Investments with original long-term contractual maturities were comprised of mortgage- and asset-backed securities, and investment in securities issued by state and local housing agencies.

 

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Mortgage-Backed Securities — By Issuer

 

The following table summarizes our investment securities issuer concentration (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 5.2:                                       Investment Securities Issuer Concentration

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying value as a

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying value as a

 

 

 

Carrying (a)

 

 

 

Percentage

 

Carrying (a)

 

 

 

Percentage

 

Long Term Investment 

 

Value

 

Fair Value

 

of Capital

 

Value

 

Fair Value

 

of Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

$

5,702,513

 

$

5,723,987

 

90.16

%

$

5,428,870

 

$

5,520,801

 

98.85

%

Freddie Mac

 

6,742,330

 

6,827,072

 

106.60

 

6,556,194

 

6,859,275

 

119.38

 

Ginnie Mae

 

88,890

 

89,465

 

1.40

 

120,308

 

121,189

 

2.19

 

All Others - PLMBS

 

420,056

 

491,336

 

6.64

 

514,933

 

570,760

 

9.38

 

Non-MBS (b)

 

737,949

 

683,617

 

11.67

 

747,233

 

693,305

 

13.61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investment Securities

 

$

13,691,738

 

$

13,815,477

 

216.47

%

$

13,367,538

 

$

13,765,330

 

243.41

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Categorized as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-Sale Securities

 

$

1,689,241

 

$

1,689,241

 

 

 

$

2,308,774

 

$

2,308,774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held-to-Maturity Securities

 

$

12,002,497

 

$

12,126,236

 

 

 

$

11,058,764

 

$

11,456,556

 

 

 

 


(a)         Carrying value includes fair value for AFS securities.

(b)         Non-MBS consist of HFA and Grantor Trust.

 

External rating information of the held-to-maturity portfolio was as follows (carrying values; in thousands):

 

Table 5.3:                                       External Rating of the Held-to-Maturity Portfolio

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

AAA-rated (a)

 

AA-rated (b)

 

A-rated

 

BBB-rated

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

$

2,186

 

$

10,880,163

 

$

242,435

 

$

37,293

 

$

112,510

 

$

11,274,587

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

65,000

 

619,575

 

8,005

 

35,330

 

 

727,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Long-term securities

 

$

67,186

 

$

11,499,738

 

$

250,440

 

$

72,623

 

$

112,510

 

$

12,002,497

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

AAA-rated (a)

 

AA-rated (b)

 

A-rated

 

BBB-rated

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

$

6,687

 

$

10,045,933

 

$

78,709

 

$

57,346

 

$

132,489

 

$

10,321,164

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

65,000

 

627,270

 

 

45,330

 

 

737,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Long-term securities

 

$

71,687

 

$

10,673,203

 

$

78,709

 

$

102,676

 

$

132,489

 

$

11,058,764

 

 


(a) Certain PLMBS and housing finance bonds are rated triple-A by S&P and Moody’s.

(b) GSE issued MBS have been classified in the table above as double-A, the credit rating assigned to the GSEs.  Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and U.S. Agency issued MBS are rated double-A (Based on S&P’s rating of AA+ for the GSEs and Double-A for the U.S sovereign; Moody’s affirmed the triple-A status of the two GSEs and the U.S. sovereign rating).

 

External rating information of the available-for-sale portfolio was as follows (the carrying values of AFS investments are at fair values; in thousands):

 

Table 5.4:                                       External Rating of the Available-for-Sale Portfolio

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

AA-rated (a)

 

Unrated

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

$

1,679,202

 

$

 

$

1,679,202

 

Other - Grantor trust

 

 

10,039

 

10,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Available-for-sale securities

 

$

1,679,202

 

$

10,039

 

$

1,689,241

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

AA-rated (a)

 

Unrated

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

$

2,299,141

 

$

 

$

2,299,141

 

Other - Grantor trust

 

 

9,633

 

9,633

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Available-for-sale securities

 

$

2,299,141

 

$

9,633

 

$

2,308,774

 

 


(a) All MBS are GSE/U.S. Agency issued securities and the ratings are based on issuer credit ratings.  Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and U.S. Agency issued MBS held are rated double-A (Based on S&P’s rating of AA+ for the GSEs and Double-A for the U.S sovereign; Moody’s affirmed the triple-A status of the two GSEs and the U.S. sovereign rating).

 

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Weighted average rates — Mortgage-backed securities (HTM and AFS)

 

The following table summarizes weighted average rates and amounts by contractual maturities.  A significant portion of the MBS portfolio consisted of floating-rate securities and the weighted average rates will change in parallel with changes in the LIBOR rate (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 5.5:                                       Mortgage-Backed Securities Weighted Average Rates by Contractual Maturities

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Weighted

 

Amortized

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Cost

 

Average Rate

 

Cost

 

Average Rate

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

71

 

6.25

%

$

 

%

Due after one year through five years

 

1,051,850

 

2.24

 

156,317

 

2.81

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

4,517,726

 

2.89

 

4,266,593

 

2.99

 

Due after ten years

 

7,427,459

 

1.56

 

8,239,224

 

1.46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total mortgage-backed securities

 

$

12,997,106

 

2.08

%

$

12,662,134

 

1.99

%

 

OTTI - Adverse Case Scenario

 

At September 30, 2013, we evaluated all private-label MBS under a base case (or best estimate) scenario, and also performed a cash flow analysis under assumptions that forecast increased credit default rates or loss severities, or both.  The stress test scenario and associated results do not represent our current expectations and therefore should not be construed as a prediction of future results, market conditions or the actual performance of these securities.

 

Table 5.6:                                       Base and Adverse Case Stress Scenarios (a)

 

No OTTI was recognized in any periods in 2013.  For more information, see Note 5.  Held-to-Maturity Securities.  The results of the adverse case scenario at September 30, 2013 and 2012 are presented below alongside our expected outcome (the base case) (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Actual Results - Base Case Scenario

 

Adverse Case Scenario

 

 

 

# of Securities

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to Credit
Loss

 

# of Securities

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to Credit
Loss

 

RMBS

Prime

 

9

 

$

49,936

 

$

 

9

 

$

49,936

 

$

(49

)

RMBS

Alt-A

 

6

 

5,852

 

 

6

 

5,852

 

 

HEL

Subprime

 

30

 

340,016

 

 

30

 

340,016

 

 

Manufactured housing

Subprime

 

2

 

117,354

 

 

2

 

117,354

 

 

Total Securities

 

47

 

$

513,158

 

$

 

47

 

$

513,158

 

$

(49

)

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2012

 

 

 

Actual Results - Base Case Scenario

 

Adverse Case Scenario

 

 

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to Credit
Loss 
(b)

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to Credit
Loss

 

RMBS Prime

 

$

7,987

 

$

195

 

$

7,987

 

$

256

 

HEL Subprime

 

45,891

 

420

 

45,891

 

3,184

 

Total Securities

 

$

53,878

 

$

615

 

$

53,878

 

$

3,440

 

 


(a) Generally, the Adverse Case is computed by stressing Credit Default Rate and Loss Severity.

(b) At September 30, 2012, we performed an adverse case stress scenario for bonds that were OTTI.  The amount represents credit OTTI recognized in the third quarter of 2012.

 

In instances where forecasted credit OTTI exceeded fair values, we have capped the recognition of credit OTTI in the base case and in the adverse case to the bond’s amortized cost.  Amounts capped in the determination of OTTI charges were not significant in any periods in this report.

 

Non-Agency Private label mortgage — and asset-backed securities

 

Our investments in privately-issued MBS are summarized below.  All private-label MBS were classified as held-to-maturity (unpaid principal balance (a); in thousands):

 

Table 5.7:                                       Non-Agency Private Label Mortgage — and Asset-Backed Securities

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Private-label MBS

 

Fixed Rate

 

Variable
Rate

 

Total

 

Fixed Rate

 

Variable
Rate

 

Total

 

Private-label RMBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prime

 

$

47,192

 

$

2,744

 

$

49,936

 

$

97,668

 

$

3,420

 

$

101,088

 

Alt-A

 

3,667

 

2,185

 

5,852

 

4,133

 

2,582

 

6,715

 

Total private-label RMBS

 

50,859

 

4,929

 

55,788

 

101,801

 

6,002

 

107,803

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home Equity Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

285,119

 

54,897

 

340,016

 

314,998

 

60,648

 

375,646

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured Housing Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

117,354

 

 

117,354

 

132,566

 

 

132,566

 

Total UPB of private-label MBS (b)

 

$

453,332

 

$

59,826

 

$

513,158

 

$

549,365

 

$

66,650

 

$

616,015

 

 


(a) Unpaid principal balance (UPB) is also known as the current face or par amount of a mortgage-backed security.

(b) Paydowns of PLMBS have reduced outstanding unpaid principal balances.  No acquisitions of PLMBS have been made since 2006.

 

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The following tables present additional information of the fair values and gross unrealized losses of PLMBS by year of securitization and external rating (in thousands):

 

Table 5.8:                                       PLMBS by Year of Securitization and External Rating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid Principal Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private-label MBS

 

Ratings
Subtotal

 

Triple-A

 

Double-A

 

Single-A

 

Triple-B

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)

 

Fair Value

 

Credit and
Non-Credit OTTI
Losses 
(a)

 

RMBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

$

13,050

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

13,050

 

$

12,321

 

$

(477

)

$

12,007

 

$

 

2005

 

14,610

 

 

 

 

 

14,610

 

13,911

 

 

14,723

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

22,276

 

 

11,352

 

8,181

 

2,743

 

 

22,176

 

(43

)

22,448

 

 

Total RMBS Prime

 

49,936

 

 

11,352

 

8,181

 

2,743

 

27,660

 

48,408

 

(520

)

49,178

 

 

Alt-A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

5,852

 

2,185

 

982

 

 

1,221

 

1,464

 

5,852

 

(199

)

5,682

 

 

Total RMBS

 

55,788

 

2,185

 

12,334

 

8,181

 

3,964

 

29,124

 

54,260

 

(719

)

54,860

 

 

HEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

340,016

 

 

13,323

 

124,096

 

45,553

 

157,044

 

304,166

 

(7,979

)

316,358

 

 

Manufactured

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

117,354

 

 

 

117,354

 

 

 

117,340

 

 

120,118

 

 

Total PLMBS

 

$

513,158

 

$

2,185

 

$

25,657

 

249,631

 

$

49,517

 

$

186,168

 

475,766

 

$

(8,698

)

$

491,336

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid Principal Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private-label MBS

 

Ratings
Subtotal

 

Triple-A

 

Double-A

 

Single-A

 

Triple-B

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)

 

Fair Value

 

Credit and
Non-Credit OTTI
Losses 
(a)

 

RMBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

$

16,927

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

16,927

 

$

16,175

 

$

(123

)

$

16,210

 

$

(281

)

2005

 

20,611

 

 

 

 

 

20,611

 

19,800

 

 

20,770

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

63,550

 

 

21,473

 

21,695

 

20,382

 

 

63,373

 

(174

)

64,465

 

 

Total RMBS Prime

 

101,088

 

 

21,473

 

21,695

 

20,382

 

37,538

 

99,348

 

(297

)

101,445

 

(281

)

Alt-A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

6,715

 

6,329

 

386

 

 

 

 

6,715

 

(363

)

6,411

 

 

Total RMBS

 

107,803

 

6,329

 

21,859

 

21,695

 

20,382

 

37,538

 

106,063

 

(660

)

107,856

 

(281

)

HEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

375,646

 

358

 

85,421

 

65,340

 

50,793

 

173,734

 

339,790

 

(17,332

)

330,632

 

(370

)

Manufactured

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

132,566

 

 

132,566

 

 

 

 

132,551

 

(1,810

)

132,272

 

 

Total PLMBS

 

$

616,015

 

$

6,687

 

$

239,846

 

$

87,035

 

$

71,175

 

$

211,272

 

$

578,404

 

$

(19,802

)

$

570,760

 

$

(651

)

 


(a) Credit-related OTTI was offset by reclassification of non-credit OTTI to Net income.

 

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Table 5.9:                                       Weighted Average Market Price Percentage Analysis of MBS

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Private-label MBS

 

Original
Weighted-
Average Credit
Support % 
(a)

 

Weighted-
Average Credit
Support % 
(b)

 

Weighted-Average
Collateral
Delinquency % 
(c)

 

Original
Weighted-
Average Credit
Support % 
(a)

 

Weighted-
Average Credit
Support % 
(b)

 

Weighted-Average
Collateral
Delinquency % 
(c)

 

RMBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

4.36

%

4.10

%

16.35

%

4.11

%

4.07

%

15.60

%

2005

 

2.45

 

6.58

 

4.97

 

2.34

 

5.61

 

5.14

 

2004 and earlier

 

1.54

 

6.65

 

1.97

 

1.67

 

5.27

 

2.62

 

Total RMBS Prime

 

2.55

 

5.96

 

6.61

 

2.22

 

5.14

 

5.31

 

Alt-A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

13.65

 

37.80

 

9.21

 

12.71

 

36.21

 

8.97

 

Total RMBS

 

3.71

 

9.30

 

6.88

 

2.87

 

7.07

 

5.54

 

HEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

58.11

 

33.89

 

19.33

 

58.22

 

31.92

 

16.96

 

Manufactured Housing Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

100.00

 

29.39

 

2.86

 

100.00

 

28.55

 

3.34

 

Total Private-label MBS

 

61.77

%

30.19

%

14.21

%

57.53

%

26.85

%

12.03

%

 

Weighted-average market price offers an analysis of unrealized loss percentage; a comparison of the weighted-average credit support to weighted-average collateral delinquency percentage is another indicator of the credit support available to absorb potential cash flow shortfalls.

 


Definitions:

 

(a) Original Weighted-Average Credit Support Percentage represents the average of a cohort of securities by vintage; credit support is defined as the credit protection level at the time the mortgage-backed securities closed.  Support is expressed as a percentage of the sum of: subordinate bonds, reserve funds, guarantees, overcollateralization, divided by the original collateral balance.

 

(b) Weighted-Average Credit Support Percentage represents the average of a cohort of securities by vintage; credit support is defined as the credit protection level as of the mortgage-backed securities most current payment date.  Support is expressed as a percentage of the sum of: subordinate bonds, reserve funds, guarantees, overcollateralization, divided by the most current unpaid collateral balance.

 

(c) Weighted-Average Collateral Delinquency Percentage represents the average of a cohort of securities by vintage: collateral delinquency is defined as the sum of the unpaid principal balance of loans underlying the mortgage-backed security where the borrower is 60 or more days past due, or in bankruptcy proceedings, or the loan is in foreclosure, or has become real estate owned divided by the aggregate unpaid collateral balance.

 

Short-term investments

 

We typically maintain substantial investments in high quality short- and intermediate-term financial instruments such as certificates of deposit, unsecured overnight and term Federal funds sold to highly rated financial institutions, and secured overnight transactions, under securities purchased with agreement to resell.  These investments provide the liquidity necessary to meet members’ credit needs.  Short-term investments also provide a flexible means of implementing the asset/liability management decisions to adjust liquidity.  We may also invest in certificates of deposit with maturities not exceeding 270 days, issued by major financial institutions, and would be designated as held-to-maturity and recorded at amortized cost.  There were no investments in certificates of deposit in any periods in this report.

 

Federal funds sold — Federal funds sold represents short-term, unsecured lending to major banks and financial institutions.  The amount of unsecured credit risk that may be extended to individual counterparties is commensurate with the counterparty’s credit quality, which is determined by management based on the credit ratings of counterparty’s debt securities or deposits as reported by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations.

 

Overnight and short-term federal funds allow us to warehouse and provide balance sheet liquidity to meet unexpected member borrowing demands.  All investments in Federal funds sold were overnight.

 

We actively monitor our credit exposures and the credit quality of our counterparties, including an assessment of each counterparty’s financial performance, capital adequacy, and sovereign support as well as related market signals.  As a result of these monitoring activities, we limit or suspend existing exposures, as appropriate.  In addition, we are required to manage our unsecured portfolio subject to regulatory limits, prescribed by the FHFA, our regulator.  The FHFA regulations include limits on the amount of unsecured credit that may be extended to a counterparty or a group of affiliated counterparties, based upon a percentage of eligible regulatory capital and the counterparty’s overall credit rating.  Under these regulations, the level of eligible regulatory capital is determined as the lesser of our regulatory capital or the eligible amount of regulatory capital of the counterparty determined in accordance with FHFA regulation.  The eligible amount of regulatory capital is then multiplied by a stated percentage.  The stated percentage that we may offer for term extensions, which are comprised of on- and off-balance sheet and derivative transactions, of unsecured credit ranges from 1% to 15% based on the counterparty’s credit rating.

 

FHFA regulation also permits us to extend additional unsecured credit, which could be comprised of overnight extensions and sales of Federal funds subject to continuing contract (we have no continuing arrangements).  Our total unsecured overnight exposure to a counterparty may not exceed twice the regulatory limit for term exposures,

 

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resulting in a total exposure limit to a counterparty of 2% to 30% of the eligible amount of regulatory capital based on the counterparty’s credit rating.  We remain in compliance with the regulatory limits established for unsecured credit in all reported periods.

 

We are prohibited by FHFA 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.  Our unsecured credit exposures to domestic counterparties and U.S. subsidiaries of foreign commercial banks, includes the risk that these counterparties have extended credit to non-U.S. counterparties and foreign sovereign governments.  Our unsecured credit exposures to U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks includes the risk that, as a result of political or economic conditions in a country, the counterparty may be unable to meet their contractual repayment obligations.  The FHLBNY did not own any financial instruments issued by foreign sovereign governments, including those countries that are members of the European Union.

 

The table below presents Federal funds sold, the counterparty credit ratings, and the domicile of the counterparty or the domicile of the counterparty’s parent for U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks in the U.S. (in thousands):

 

Table 5.10:                                Federal Funds Sold by Domicile of the Counterparty

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

Foreign

 

S&P

 

Moody’s

 

S&P

 

Moody’s

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

Average

 

Average

 

Counterparties

 

Rating

 

Rating

 

Rating

 

Rating

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australia

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

$

500,000

 

$

1,548,000

 

$

2,262,239

 

$

2,032,500

 

$

2,239,146

 

$

1,752,602

 

Canada

 

A- to AA-

 

AA3 to AA2

 

A to AA-

 

A1 to AA1

 

1,140,000

 

995,000

 

3,251,054

 

3,080,119

 

3,006,545

 

3,272,145

 

Finland

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

 

 

1,727,663

 

685,522

 

1,546,114

 

645,796

 

Germany

 

A

 

A2

 

A+

 

A2

 

 

 

956,522

 

847,283

 

597,590

 

601,296

 

Netherlands

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

1,773,000

 

1,548,000

 

1,709,913

 

1,503,086

 

1,559,689

 

1,354,347

 

Norway

 

A+

 

A1

 

A+

 

A1

 

1,140,000

 

 

1,122,880

 

1,020,207

 

1,046,546

 

923,482

 

Sweden

 

A+

 

AA3

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

 

 

1,109,185

 

1,588,761

 

1,383,766

 

1,257,960

 

UK

 

A

 

A3

 

A

 

A3

 

 

 

 

 

70,879

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,553,000

 

4,091,000

 

12,139,456

 

10,757,478

 

11,450,275

 

9,807,628

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USA

 

A to AA-

 

A2 to AA3

 

A to AA-

 

A2 to AA1

 

325,000

 

 

2,764,685

 

1,441,761

 

2,457,267

 

1,804,255

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,878,000

 

$

4,091,000

 

$

14,904,141

 

$

12,199,239

 

$

13,907,542

 

$

11,611,883

 

 

Table 5.11:                                Cash Balances at the Federal Reserve Banks

 

In addition to overnight sales in the Federal funds market, we have maintained liquidity at the Federal Reserve Banks (“FRB”).  The following table summarizes outstanding balances at the FRB at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the average balances for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

Average

 

Average

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Balances with Federal Reserve Banks

 

$

11,517

 

$

7,551

 

$

1,095

 

$

194

 

$

764

 

$

227

 

 

Cash collateral pledged to derivative counterparties — All cash posted as pledged collateral to derivative counterparties is reported as a deduction to Derivative liabilities in the Statements of Condition.  Cash posted in excess of required collateral is reported as a component of Derivative assets.  We generally execute derivatives with major financial institutions and enter into bilateral collateral agreements for derivatives that have not yet been approved for clearing by the CFTC.  Such derivatives are also referred to as uncleared derivatives.  For derivative contracts that are mandated for clearing under the Dodd-Frank Act, we have obtained legal netting analysis that provide support for the right of offset of margins.  When our derivatives are in a liability position, counterparties are in a fair value gain position and counterparties are exposed to the non-performance risk of the FHLBNY.  We are required to post cash collateral or margin to mitigate the counterparties’ credit exposure under agreed upon procedures.  For uncleared derivatives, bilateral collateral agreements include certain thresholds and pledge requirements under ISDA agreements that are generally triggered if exposures exceed the agreed-upon thresholds.  For cleared derivatives executed in compliance with CFTC rules, margins are posted daily to cover the exposure presented by our open positions.  Certain triggering events such as a default by the FHLBNY could result in additional margins to be posted by the FHLBNY to our derivative clearing agents.  See “Credit Risk due to Nonperformance by counterparties” in Note 16.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities.  Typically, cash posted as collateral or margin earn interest at the overnight Federal funds rate.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had deposited $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion in interest-earning cash as pledged collateral and margins to derivative counterparties.  For more information, see Tables 9.1 9.7.

 

Mortgage Loans Held-for-Portfolio

 

The portfolio of mortgage loans was primarily comprised of investments in Mortgage Partnership Finance loans (“MPF” or “MPF Program”).  We provide this product to members as another alternative for them to sell their mortgage production, and do not expect the MPF loans to increase substantially.  Growth has been steady and moderate.  Purchases exceeded paydowns by $98.9 million over the nine months in 2013, and outstanding balances of loans under this program stood at $1.9 billion at September 30, 2013, compared to $1.8 billion at December 31, 2012.  Credit performance has been strong and delinquency low.  Historical loss experience has been very low.

 

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Residential collateral values have remained stable in the New York and New Jersey sectors, the primary geographic concentration for our MPF portfolio.

 

The following table summarizes MPF loans by product types (par values, in thousands):

 

Table 6.1:                                             MPF by Loss Layers

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original MPF (a)

 

$

446,686

 

$

444,339

 

MPF 100 (b)

 

8,019

 

11,237

 

MPF 125 (c)

 

1,100,622

 

988,061

 

MPF 125 Plus (d)

 

238,366

 

299,431

 

Other

 

109,410

 

69,458

 

Total Par MPF Loans

 

$

1,903,103

 

$

1,812,526

 

 


(a)         Original MPF — The first layer of losses is applied to the First Loss Account. We are responsible for the first layer of losses. The member then provides a credit enhancement up to “AA” rating equivalent. We would absorb any credit losses beyond the first two layers, though the possibility of any such losses is remote.

(b)         MPF 100 — The first layer of losses is applied to the First Loss Account. We are responsible for the first layer of losses. Losses incurred in the First Loss Account are deducted from credit enhancement fees payable to the member after the third year. The member then provides a credit enhancement up to “AA” rating equivalent less the amount placed in the FLA. We absorb any losses incurred in the FLA that are not recovered through credit enhancement fees (should the pool liquidate prior to repayment of losses). We would absorb any credit losses beyond the first two layers.

(c)          MPF 125 — The first layer of losses is applied to the First Loss Account. We are responsible for the first layer of losses. Losses incurred in the First Loss Account are deducted from the credit enhancement fees payable to the member. The member then provides a credit enhancement up to “AA” rating equivalent less the amount placed in the FLA. We absorb any losses incurred in the FLA that are not recovered through credit enhancement fees (should the pool liquidate prior to repayment of losses). We would absorb any credit losses beyond the first two layers.

(d)         MPF 125 Plus —The first layer of losses is applied to the First Loss Account (“FLA”) in an amount equal to a specified percentage of loans in the pool as of the sale date. Losses incurred in the First Loss Account are deducted from the credit enhancement fees payable to the member. We absorb any losses incurred in the FLA that are not recovered through credit enhancement fees (should the pool liquidate prior to repayment of losses). The member acquires an additional Credit Enhancement (“CE”) coverage through a supplemental mortgage insurance policy (“SMI”) to cover second-layer losses that exceed the deductible (“FLA”) of the Supplemental Mortgage Insurance policy. Losses not covered by the First Loss Account or Supplemental Mortgage Insurance coverage will be paid by the member’s Credit Enhancement obligation up to “AA” rating equivalent. We would absorb losses that exceeded the Credit Enhancement obligation, though such losses are a remote possibility.

 

Mortgage loans — Conventional and Insured Loans

 

The following table classifies mortgage loans between conventional loans and loans insured by FHA/VA (in thousands):

 

Table 6.2:                                             Mortgage Loans — Conventional and Insured Loans

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Housing Administration and Veteran Administration insured loans

 

$

109,318

 

$

69,302

 

Conventional loans

 

1,793,694

 

1,743,068

 

Others

 

92

 

156

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

$

1,903,104

 

$

1,812,526

 

 

Mortgage Loans - Credit Enhancement

 

In the credit enhancement waterfall, we are responsible for the first loss layer.  The second loss layer is that amount of credit obligation that the PFI has taken on, which will equate the loan to a double-A rating.  We assume all residual risk.  The amount of the credit enhancement is computed with the use of S&P’s model for determining the amount of credit enhancement necessary to bring a pool of uninsured loans to “AA” credit risk.  The credit enhancement becomes an obligation of the PFI.  For taking on the credit enhancement obligation, we pay to the PFI a credit enhancement fee.  For certain MPF products, the credit enhancement fee is accrued and paid each month.  For other MPF products, the credit enhancement fee is accrued and paid monthly after being deferred for 12 months. The portion of the credit enhancement that is an obligation of the PFI must be fully secured with pledged collateral.  A portion of the credit enhancement may also be covered by insurance, subject to limitations specified in the Acquired Member Assets regulation.  Each PFI/member or housing associate (at this time, we have no housing associates as a PFI) that participates in the MPF program must meet our established financial performance criteria.  In addition, we perform financial reviews of each approved PFI annually.  Housing Associates are entities that (i) are approved mortgagees under Title II of the National Housing Act, (ii) chartered under law and have succession, (iii) subject to inspection and supervision by a governmental agency, and (iv) lend their own funds as their principal activity in the mortgage field.

 

The FHLBNY computes the provision for credit losses without considering the credit enhancement features (except the “First Loss Account”) accompanying the MPF loans to provide credit assurance to the FHLBNY.  CE Fees are paid to PFIs on a pool level, and if the pool runs down, the amount of future CE fees would shrink in line.  For more information, see Note 8. Mortgage Loans Held-for-Portfolio.

 

Loan concentration was in New York State, which is to be expected since the largest PFIs are located in New York.

 

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Below is our MPF loan concentration:

 

Table 6.3:                                             Concentration of MPF Loans

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Number of
loans %

 

Amounts
outstanding %

 

Number of
loans %

 

Amounts
outstanding %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York State

 

69.9

%

60.3

%

69.7

%

59.4

%

 

Table 6.4:                                             Top Five Participating Financial Institutions — Concentration (par values, dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Mortgage

 

Percent of Total

 

 

 

Loans

 

Mortgage Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association

 

$

317,174

 

16.67

%

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

 

238,945

 

12.56

 

Investors Bank

 

171,843

 

9.03

 

Elmira Savings Bank

 

112,168

 

5.89

 

Watertown Savings Bank (Watertown, NY)

 

83,691

 

4.40

 

All Others

 

979,191

 

51.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total (a)

 

$

1,903,012

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Mortgage

 

Percent of Total

 

 

 

Loans

 

Mortgage Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

 

$

300,153

 

16.56

%

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association

 

289,318

 

15.96

 

Investors Bank

 

168,881

 

9.32

 

Elmira Savings Bank

 

88,845

 

4.90

 

First Choice Bank

 

85,344

 

4.71

 

All Others

 

879,829

 

48.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total (a)

 

$

1,812,370

 

100.00

%

 


(a) Totals do not include de minimis amounts of non-MPF loans.

 

Table 6.5:                                             Roll-Forward First Loss Account (in thousands)

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

18,794

 

$

16,255

 

$

18,436

 

$

13,622

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions

 

603

 

1,585

 

2,478

 

4,460

 

Resets(a)

 

 

(8

)

(1,226

)

(8

)

Charge-offs

 

 

(138

)

(291

)

(380

)

Ending balance

 

$

19,397

 

$

17,694

 

$

19,397

 

$

17,694

 

 


(a) For the Original MPF, MPF 100, MPF 125 and MPF 125 Plus products, the Credit Enhancement is periodically recalculated.  If the recalculated Credit Enhancement would result in a PFI Credit Enhancement obligation lower than the remaining obligation, the PFI’s Credit Enhancement obligation will be reset to the new, lower level.

 

Table 6.6:                                             Second Losses and SMI Coverage (in thousands)

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Loss Position (a)

 

$

68,038

 

$

56,449

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMI Coverage - NY share only (b)

 

$

17,593

 

$

17,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMI Coverage - portfolio (b)

 

$

17,958

 

$

17,958

 

 


(a) Increase due to increase in overall outstanding of MPF.

(b) SMI coverage has remained unchanged because no new master commitments have been added under the MPF Plus Program.

 

Accrued interest receivable

Other assets

 

Accrued interest receivable was $171.9 million at September 30, 2013, compared to $179.0 million at December 31, 2012.  Accrued interest receivable was comprised primarily from advances and investments.  Changes in balances represent the timing of coupon receivables from advances and investments at the balance sheet dates.

 

Other assets included prepayments and miscellaneous receivables, and were $13.8 million and $13.7 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

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Deposit Liabilities and Other Borrowings

 

Deposit liabilities consisted of member deposits, and from time to time may also include deposits from governmental institutions.  Member deposits do not represent a significant source of liquidity.

 

Member deposits — Deposit programs are for the benefit of our members.  Deposits are primarily short-term in nature, with the majority maintained in demand accounts that reprice daily based upon rates prevailing in the overnight Federal funds market.  Members’ liquidity preferences are the primary determinant of the level of deposits.  Total deposits were $1.6 billion at September 30, 2013, down from $2.1 billion at December 31, 2012.

 

Borrowings from other FHLBanks — We may borrow from other FHLBanks, generally for a period of one day and at market terms.  There were no significant borrowings in any periods in this report.

 

Debt Financing Activity and Consolidated Obligations

 

Our primary source of funds continued to be the issuance of consolidated bonds and discount notes.  Consolidated obligation debt outstanding at September 30, 2013 totaled $112.6 billion, an increase of 19.1%, or $18.1 billion from the amount outstanding at December 31, 2012.  The increase was in parallel with 17.9% increase in Total assets at September 30, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012.

 

Consolidated obligations, which consist of consolidated bonds and consolidated discount notes, are the joint and several obligations of the FHLBanks and the principal funding source for our operations.  Discount notes are consolidated obligations with maturities of up to 365 days, and consolidated bonds have maturities of one year or longer.  Member deposits, capital and, to a lesser extent, borrowings from other FHLBanks are also funding sources.  A FHLBank’s ability to access the capital markets to issue debt, as well as our cost of funds, is dependent on our credit ratings from major ratings organizations.  Please see Table 7.11 for our credit ratings.

 

Joint and Several Liability

 

The issuance and servicing of consolidated obligations debt are performed by the Office of Finance, a joint office of the FHLBanks established by the Finance Agency.  Each FHLBank independently determines its participation in each issuance of consolidated obligations based on, among other factors, its own funding and operating requirements, maturities, interest rates and other terms available for consolidated obligations in the market place.  Although we are primarily liable for our portion of consolidated obligations (i.e. those issued on our behalf), we are also jointly and severally liable with the other FHLBanks for the payment of principal and interest on the consolidated obligations of all the FHLBanks.  The two major debt programs offered by the Office of Finance are the Global Debt Program and the TAP issue programs.  We participate in both programs.  For more information about these programs, see Item 1. Business in our most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

Consolidated obligation bonds

 

The following table summarizes types of bonds issued and outstanding (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 7.1:                                       Consolidated Obligation Bonds by Type

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate, non-callable

 

$

53,301,950

 

76.30

%

$

48,184,085

 

75.49

%

Fixed-rate, callable

 

6,449,500

 

9.23

 

2,685,000

 

4.21

 

Step Up, callable

 

2,126,000

 

3.04

 

1,221,000

 

1.91

 

Step Down, callable

 

25,000

 

0.04

 

 

 

Single-index floating rate

 

7,955,000

 

11.39

 

11,735,000

 

18.39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value (a)

 

69,857,450

 

100.00

%

63,825,085

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond premiums

 

77,274

 

 

 

102,225

 

 

 

Bond discounts

 

(25,700

)

 

 

(23,566

)

 

 

Hedge value basis adjustments (b)

 

366,963

 

 

 

804,174

 

 

 

Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges (c)

 

76,074

 

 

 

63,520

 

 

 

FVO - valuation adjustments and accrued interest (d)

 

9,327

 

 

 

12,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated obligation-bonds

 

$

70,361,388

 

 

 

$

64,784,321

 

 

 

 


Product mix

 

(a)         Composition of the funding mix has remained substantially unchanged. We have issued callable bonds and 1-month LIBOR indexed floating rate bonds when spreads and funding needs justified the funding strategies. Callable bonds and 1-month LIBOR floaters were hedged to create floating rate 3-month LIBOR cash flows.

 

Fair value basis and valuation adjustments The carrying values of our consolidated obligation bonds included hedge and valuation basis adjustments as reported above.

 

(b)         The reported carrying value of hedged consolidated bonds is adjusted for changes in their fair value (fair value basis adjustments or fair value) that are attributable to the risk being hedged in accordance with hedge accounting rules.  The discounting basis for computing changes in fair values basis for hedges of debt in a fair value hedge is LIBOR for the FHLBNY.  The basis under the methodology resulted in the recognition of $367.0 million in unrealized basis losses at September 30, 2013, compared to $804.2 million at December 31, 2012.  Most of our existing hedged bonds are fixed-rate liabilities, and the debt had been issued in prior years at the then prevailing higher interest rate environment.  In a lower interest rate environment at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, these fixed-rate bonds exhibited unrealized fair value basis losses.

 

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Valuation basis were not significant, relative to their par values, because the terms to maturity of the hedged bonds were, on average, short- and medium-term.  The valuation basis declined at September 30, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012, as significant amounts of hedged bonds matured in 2013 and were replaced by new issuances that were hedged, and the fair values of new issuances were materially the same as their par values.

 

(c)          When a hedge is terminated before its stated maturity, the fair values of the debt at the hedge termination date are computed, recorded as a basis adjustment, and amortized on a level yield method to Interest expense.  Unamortized basis adjustments were $76.1 million and $63.5 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and the amounts will be amortized through the contractual maturities of the bonds.

 

(d)         Carrying values of bonds elected under the FVO include valuation adjustments to recognize changes in fair values.  The discounting basis for computing changes in fair values of bonds elected under the FVO is the observed FHLBank bond yield curve.  Changes in fair value basis reflect changes in the term structure of interest rates, the shape of the yield curve at the measurement dates, the value and implied volatility of call options of callable bonds, and from the growth or decline in hedge volume.  Consolidated bonds elected under the FVO were also exhibiting fair value losses due to declining yields of equivalent maturity consolidated bonds offered in the bond markets.  Valuation adjustments of $9.3 million and $12.9 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 represented the premium over market values.

 

Hedge volume Tables 7.2 - 7.4 provide information with respect to par amounts of bonds based on accounting designation: (1) under hedge qualifying rules, (2) under the FVO, and (3) as an economic hedge (in thousands):

 

Table 7.2:                                       Bonds Hedged under Qualifying Hedges

 

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

Par Amount

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Qualifying Hedges

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate bullet bonds

 

$

26,511,810

 

$

28,587,050

 

Fixed-rate callable bonds

 

5,241,000

 

3,246,000

 

 

 

$

31,752,810

 

$

31,833,050

 

 

Bonds elected under the FVO If at inception of a hedge we do not believe that the hedge would be highly effective in offsetting fair value changes between the derivative and the debt (hedged item), we may designate the debt under the FVO if operationally practical.  We would record changes to the fair value of the debt through earnings, and to the extent the debt is economically hedged, record changes to the fair values of the derivatives through earnings.  The recorded balance sheet value of debt under the FVO would include the fair value basis adjustments, so that the debt’s balance sheet carrying values would be its fair value.

 

Table 7.3:                                       Bonds under the Fair Value Option (FVO)

 

(Economically hedged)

 

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

Par Amount

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds designated under FVO

 

$

21,910,000

 

$

12,728,000

 

 

Bonds designated under the FVO were generally economically hedged by interest rate swaps.  Increase in the election of short-term bonds under the FVO was largely in the 2013 second quarter in parallel with advances issued in the quarter and elected under the FVO.  See Table 9.4 for more information.

 

Economically hedged bonds We may also decide that the operational cost of designating debt under the FVO (or qualifying fair value hedge accounting) outweighs the accounting benefits.  To mitigate the economic risk, we would then opt to hedge the debt on an economic basis.  In that scenario, the balance sheet carrying value of the debt would not include fair value basis since the debt is recorded at amortized cost.

 

Table 7.4:                                       Economically Hedged Bonds

 

(Excludes bonds elected under the FVO and hedged economically)

 

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

Par Amount

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Bonds designated as economically hedged

 

 

 

 

 

Floating-rate bonds (a)

 

$

6,000,000

 

$

7,345,000

 

Fixed-rate bonds (b)

 

 

910,000

 

 

 

$

6,000,000

 

$

8,255,000

 

 


(a)       Floating-rate debt Floating-rate bonds indexed to 1-month LIBOR were swapped in economic hedges to 3-month LIBOR with the execution of basis swaps.

(b)       Fixed-rate debt These primarily represent bond hedges that have fallen out of effectiveness.  We do not consider this to be significant and the fair values were also not significant.

 

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Consolidated obligation bonds maturity or next call date (a)

 

Swapped, callable bonds contain an exercise date or a series of exercise dates that may result in a shorter redemption period.  The following table summarizes consolidated bonds outstanding by years to maturity or next call date (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 7.5:                                       Consolidated Obligation Bonds — Maturity or Next Call Date

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Year of maturity or next call date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due or callable in one year or less

 

$

48,707,925

 

69.72

%

$

45,720,800

 

71.63

%

Due or callable after one year through two years

 

11,350,195

 

16.25

 

8,358,630

 

13.10

 

Due or callable after two years through three years

 

2,930,835

 

4.20

 

4,441,280

 

6.96

 

Due or callable after three years through four years

 

1,143,505

 

1.64

 

1,010,010

 

1.58

 

Due or callable after four years through five years

 

1,455,855

 

2.08

 

1,315,570

 

2.06

 

Thereafter

 

4,269,135

 

6.11

 

2,978,795

 

4.67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

69,857,450

 

100.00

%

63,825,085

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond premiums

 

77,274

 

 

 

102,225

 

 

 

Bond discounts

 

(25,700

)

 

 

(23,566

)

 

 

Hedge value basis adjustments

 

366,963

 

 

 

804,174

 

 

 

Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges

 

76,074

 

 

 

63,520

 

 

 

FVO - valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

9,327

 

 

 

12,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total bonds

 

$

70,361,388

 

 

 

$

64,784,321

 

 

 

 


(a)       Contrasting consolidated obligation bonds by contractual maturity dates with potential call dates illustrates the impact of hedging on the effective duration of the bond.  With a callable bond, we have purchased the option to terminate debt at agreed upon dates from investors.  Call options are exercisable either as a one-time option or as quarterly.  Our current practice is to exercise our option to call a bond when the swap counterparty exercises its option to call the cancellable swap hedging the callable bond.  Thus, issuance of a callable bond with an associated callable swap significantly alters the contractual maturity characteristics of the original bond and introduces the possibility of an exercise call date that is significantly shorter than the contractual maturity.

 

The following table summarizes callable and non-callable bonds outstanding (in thousands):

 

Table 7.6:                                       Outstanding Callable and Non-Callable Bonds — Par Amounts

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Callable

 

$

8,600,500

 

$

3,906,000

 

Non-Callable

 

$

61,256,950

 

$

59,919,085

 

 

Debt extinguishment — The following table summarizes debt transferred to or from another FHLBank and debt retired by the FHLBNY (carrying values, in thousands):

 

Table 7.7:                                       Transferred and Retired Debt

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Debt transferred to another FHLBank

 

$

 

$

 

$

25,000

 

$

 

Debt extinguished

 

$

 

$

60,635

 

$

40,545

 

$

269,125

 

 

The FHLBNY typically retires debt to reduce future debt costs when the associated asset is either prepaid or terminated early, and less frequently from unscheduled prepayments of mortgage-backed securities.  When assets are prepaid ahead of their expected or contractual maturities, the FHLBNY also attempts to extinguish debt (consolidated obligation bonds) in order to realign asset and liability cash flow patterns.  The FHLBNY typically receives prepayment fees when assets are prepaid, making us economically whole.  When debt is retired by transferring to another FHLBank, the re-purchases are also at negotiated market rates.  Debt extinguished other than through a transfer (to another FHLBank) is re-purchased from investors through bond dealers.  For losses charged to earnings, see Table 1.12.

 

Discount Notes

 

Consolidated obligation discount notes provide us with short-term and overnight funds.  Discount notes have maturities of up to one year and are offered daily through a dealer-selling group; the notes are sold at a discount from their face amount and mature at par.  Additionally, through a 16-member selling group, the Office of Finance, acting on behalf of the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks, issues discount notes in four standard maturities in two auctions each week.

 

The following table summarizes discount notes issued and outstanding (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 7.8:                                       Discount Notes Outstanding

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par value

 

$

42,266,370

 

$

29,785,543

 

Amortized cost

 

$

42,261,308

 

$

29,776,704

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments

 

808

 

3,243

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total discount notes (a)

 

$

42,262,116

 

$

29,779,947

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average interest rate

 

0.06

%

0.13

%

 


(a)               In 2013, utilization of discount notes has increased as a funding vehicle primarily due to increase in shorter-term balance sheet assets.

 

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The following table summarizes par amounts of discount notes under the FVO (in thousands):

 

Table 7.9:                                       Discount Notes under the Fair Value Option (FVO)

 

Par Amount

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount Notes designated under FVO (a)

 

$

598,910

 

$

1,945,744

 

 


(a)       Generally, maturing discount notes that had been elected under the FVO were replaced by discount notes that were deemed to be not necessary for the FVO election.  For the debt elected under the FVO, the debt is typically economically hedged in a fair value hedge to convert the fixed-rate exposure of the discount notes to a variable-rate exposure, generally indexed to LIBOR.

 

The following table summarizes hedges of discount notes (in thousands):

 

Table 7.10:                                Cash flow Hedges of Discount Notes

 

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Discount Notes

 

Principal Amount

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Discount notes hedged under qualifying hedge (a)

 

$

1,256,000

 

$

1,106,000

 

 


(a)   Represented anticipated issuances of discount notes under a cash flow rollover strategy.  For more information, see Cash Flow Hedges under Note 16.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

FHLBNY Ratings

 

Table 7.11:        FHLBNY Ratings

 

 

 

 

 

S&P

 

 

 

Moody’s

 

 

 

 

 

Long-Term/ Short-Term

 

 

 

Long-Term/ Short-Term

 

Year

 

 

 

Rating

 

Outlook

 

 

 

Rating

 

Outlook

 

2013

 

June 10, 2013

 

AA+/A-1+

 

Stable/Affirmed

 

July 18, 2013

 

Aaa/P-1

 

Stable/Affirmed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 13, 2013

 

Aaa/P-1

 

Negative/Affirmed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012

 

August 15, 2012

 

AA+/A-1+

 

Negative/Affirmed

 

August 15, 2012

 

Aaa/P-1

 

Negative/Affirmed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

August 8, 2011

 

AA+/A-1+

 

Negative/Affirmed

 

August 2, 2011

 

Aaa/P-1

 

Negative/Affirmed

 

 

 

July 19, 2011

 

AAA/A-1+

 

Negative Watch/Affirmed

 

July 13, 2011

 

Aaa/P-1

 

Negative Watch/Affirmed

 

 

 

April 20, 2011

 

AAA/A-1+

 

Negative/Affirmed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest payable

Other liabilities

 

Accrued interest payable Accrued interest payable was comprised primarily of interest due and unpaid on consolidated obligation bonds, which are generally payable on a semi-annual basis.  Amounts outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $143.9 million and $127.7 million.  Fluctuations in unpaid interest balance on bonds were due to the timing of accruals outstanding at the balance sheet dates, relative to the semi-annual coupon period.

 

Other liabilities Other liabilities comprised of unfunded pension liabilities, pass through reserves held at the FRB on behalf of our members, commitments and miscellaneous payables.  Amounts outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $171.0 million and $165.7 million.

 

Stockholders’ Capital, Retained Earnings, AOCI, and Dividend

 

The following table summarizes the components of Stockholders’ capital (in thousands):

 

Table 8.1:                                       Stockholders’ Capital

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Capital Stock (a)

 

$

5,482,651

 

$

4,797,457

 

Unrestricted retained earnings (b)

 

823,875

 

797,567

 

Restricted retained earnings (c)

 

139,503

 

96,185

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

(120,905

)

(199,380

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Capital

 

$

6,325,124

 

$

5,491,829

 

 


(a)         Stockholders’ Capital Capital stock has increased consistent with the increase in advances borrowed by members. Members are generally required to purchase stock as a percentage of advances borrowed.  An increase in advances will typically result in an increase in capital stock.  In addition, under our present practice, we generally redeem any stock in excess of the amount necessary to support advance activity.  Therefore, the amount of capital stock outstanding varies directly with members’ outstanding borrowings.

(b)         Unrestricted retained earnings Net Income in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $215.8 million.  We paid $146.2 million to members as dividend in the period, and $43.3 million was set aside towards Restricted retained earnings.  The remaining amount, $26.3 million was added to Unrestricted retained earnings, which grew to $823.9 million at September 30, 2013, up from $797.6 million at December 31, 2012.

(c)          Restricted retained earnings Restricted retained earnings was established in the third quarter of 2011, and has grown to $139.5 million at September 30, 2013.  The FHLBNY will allocate at least 20% of its net income to a restricted retained earnings account until the balance of the account equals at least 1% of FHLBNY’s average balance of outstanding Consolidated Obligations for the previous quarter.  If the Restricted retained earnings target was to be calculated at September 30, 2013 for the FHLBNY, it would have amounted to $941.7 million based on the FHLBNY’s average consolidated obligations outstanding during the previous quarter.  For more information about Restricted retained earnings, see Note 12. Capital Stock, Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock and Restricted Retained Earnings in this report, and in the most recent Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

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The following table summarizes the components of AOCI (in thousands):

 

Table 8.2:                                       Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”)

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

Non-credit portion of OTTI on held-to-maturity securities, net of accretion (a)

 

$

(55,711

)

$

(63,471

)

Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities (b)

 

13,963

 

22,506

 

Net unrealized losses on hedging activities (c)

 

(58,998

)

(137,114

)

Employee supplemental retirement plans (d)

 

(20,159

)

(21,301

)

Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

$

(120,905

)

$

(199,380

)

 


(a)         OTTI Non-credit OTTI losses recorded in AOCI declined at September 30, 2013, primarily due to accretion recorded as a reduction in AOCI and a corresponding increase in the balance sheet carrying values of the OTTI securities.

(b)         Fair values of available-for-sale securities Balance represents net unrealized fair value gains of MBS securities and a grantor trust fund.  Fair values declined due to decline in outstanding balances of AFS securities.

(c)          Cash flow hedge losses Net loss represents unrealized valuation losses on interest rate swaps in cash flow “rollover” hedge strategies that hedged the variability of 91-day discount notes issued in sequence for periods up to 15 years.  Fair values of the swaps were in net unrealized loss positions primarily due to the prevailing low interest rates, relative to those prevailing when the hedges were executed.  The decline in valuation losses was due to steepening of longer-term rates at September 30, 2013, relative to December 31, 2012.  Fair value changes will be recorded through AOCI over the life of the hedges for the effective portion of the cash flow hedge strategy.  Discount note expense, which resets every 91 days, is synthetically changed to fixed cash flows over the hedge periods, thereby achieving hedge objectives.  For more information, see Cash Flow Hedges in Note 16. Derivatives and Hedging Activities.Cash flow fair value losses also included unamortized realized net losses of $8.2 million resulting from terminated swaps in a cash flow hedge strategy associated with hedges of anticipated issuance of debt.  Amounts recorded in AOCI are being reclassified as an interest expense over the terms of the issued debt.  The expense is considered as a yield adjustment to the fixed coupons of the debt.

(d)         Employee supplemental plans — Represent minimum additional actuarially determined pension and post-retirement health benefit liabilities that were not recognized through earnings.  Amounts will be amortized as an expense through earnings over an actuarially determined period.

 

Dividends - By Finance Agency regulation, dividends may be paid out of current earnings or previously retained earnings.  We may be restricted from paying dividends if we do not comply with any of its minimum capital requirements or if payment would cause us to fail to meet any of its minimum capital requirements, including our Retained earnings target as established by the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY.  In addition, we may not pay dividends if any principal or interest due on any consolidated obligations has not been paid in full, or if we fail to satisfy certain liquidity requirements under applicable Finance Agency regulations.  None of these restrictions applied for any period presented.  Dividends are computed based on the weighted average stock outstanding during a quarter, and are declared and paid in the following quarter.  The following table summarizes dividends paid and payout ratios (on all Class B stocks held by members; excludes capital stock held by non-members):

 

Table 8.3:                                       Dividends Paid and Payout Ratios

 

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

September 30, 2012

 

Cash dividends paid per share

 

$

3.11

 

$

3.50

 

Dividends paid (a) (c)

 

$

146,943

 

$

160,023

 

Pay-out ratio (b)

 

68.09

%

57.80

%

 


(a)         In thousands.

(b)         Dividend paid in the period divided by net income for that period.

(c)          The amounts paid represent total dividends, including dividend paid to non-member; for accounting purposes, such dividends paid to non-members are recorded as interest expense.

 

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

Interest rate swaps, swaptions, cap and floor agreements (collectively, derivatives) enable us to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates by adjusting the effective maturity, repricing frequency, or option characteristics of financial instruments.  To a limited extent, we also use interest rate swaps to hedge changes in interest rates prior to debt issuance and essentially lock in funding costs.  Derivative contracts hedging the risks associated with the changes in fair value are referred to as fair value hedges, while contracts hedging the risks affecting the expected future cash flows are called cash flow hedges.

 

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The following tables summarize the principal derivatives hedging strategies outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

Table 9.1:                                       Derivative Hedging Strategies — Advances

 

Derivatives/Terms

 

Hedging Strategy

 

Accounting Designation

 

September 30, 2013
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

December 31, 2012
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap no longer cancellable by counterparty

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate non-putable advance

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

 

$

25

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate non-putable advance

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

15

 

$

146

 

Pay fixed, receive adjustable interest rate swap

 

To convert fixed rate advance (with embedded caps) to a LIBOR adjustable rate

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

25

 

$

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap cancellable by FHLBNY

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate callable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

5

 

$

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap cancellable by counterparty

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate putable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

14,431

 

$

15,605

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap no longer cancellable by counterparty

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate no-longer putable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

2,104

 

$

2,098

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate non-putable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

26,394

 

$

27,308

 

Purchased interest rate cap

 

To offset the cap embedded in the variable rate advance

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

8

 

$

8

 

 

Table 9.2:                                       Derivative Hedging Strategies — Consolidated Obligation Liabilities

 

Derivatives/Terms

 

Hedging Strategy

 

Accounting Designation

 

September 30, 2013
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

December 31, 2012
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap cancellable by counterparty

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate callable bond`

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

 

$

285

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate non-callable

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

 

$

625

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap cancellable by counterparty

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate callable bond

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

5,241

 

$

3,246

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap no longer cancelable

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate no-longer callable

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

15

 

$

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate non-callable

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

26,497

 

$

28,587

 

Pay fixed, receive LIBOR interest rate swap

 

To offset the variability of cash flows associated with interest payments on forecasted issuance of fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt.

 

Cash flow hedge

 

$

31

 

$

 

Pay fixed, receive LIBOR interest rate swap

 

To offset the variability of cash flows associated with interest payments on forecasted issuance of fixed rate consolidated obligation discount note debt.

 

Cash flow hedge

 

$

1,256

 

$

1,106

 

Basis swap

 

To convert non-LIBOR index to LIBOR to reduce interest rate sensitivity and repricing gaps

 

Economic Hedge of Cash Flows

 

$

 

$

7,345

 

Basis swap

 

To convert 1M LIBOR index to 3M LIBOR to reduce interest rate sensitivity and repricing gaps

 

Economic Hedge of Cash Flows

 

$

6,000

 

$

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap cancellable by counterparty

 

Fixed rate callable bond converted to a LIBOR floating rate; matched to callable bond accounted for under fair value option

 

Fair Value Option

 

$

2,510

 

$

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

Fixed rate non-callable bond converted to a LIBOR floating rate; matched to non-callable bond accounted for under fair value option

 

Fair Value Option

 

$

19,400

 

$

12,728

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

Fixed rate consolidated obligation discount note converted to a LIBOR floating rate; matched to discount note accounted for under fair value option

 

Fair Value Option

 

$

599

 

$

1,946

 

 

Table 9.3:                                       Derivative Hedging Strategies — Balance Sheet and Intermediation

 

Derivatives/Terms

 

Hedging Strategy

 

Accounting Designation

 

September 30, 2013
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

December 31, 2012
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

Purchased interest rate cap

 

Economic hedge on the Balance Sheet

 

Economic Hedge

 

$

2,692

 

$

1,892

 

Intermediary positions- interest rate swaps and caps

 

To offset interest rate swaps and caps executed with members by executing offsetting derivatives with counterparties

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

410

 

$

530

 

 

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Derivatives Financial Instruments by Product

 

The following table summarizes the notional amounts and estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments (excluding accrued interest) by product and type of accounting treatment.  The table also provides a reconciliation of fair value basis gains and (losses) of derivatives to the Statements of Condition (in thousands):

 

Table 9.4:                                       Derivatives Financial Instruments by Product

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Total Estimated

 

 

 

Total Estimated

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

(Excluding

 

 

 

(Excluding

 

 

 

Total Notional

 

Accrued

 

Total Notional

 

Accrued

 

 

 

Amount

 

Interest)

 

Amount

 

Interest)

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances-fair value hedges

 

$

42,958,901

 

$

(2,367,609

)

$

45,011,484

 

$

(3,610,238

)

Consolidated obligations-fair value hedges

 

31,752,810

 

362,178

 

31,833,050

 

803,389

 

Cash Flow-anticipated transactions

 

1,287,500

 

(50,779

)

1,106,000

 

(124,779

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances hedges

 

23,360

 

(156

)

179,013

 

(788

)

Consolidated obligations hedges

 

6,000,000

 

136

 

8,255,000

 

3,526

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

11,989

 

164

 

25,217

 

(32

)

Balance sheet

 

2,692,000

 

25,364

 

1,892,000

 

4,221

 

Intermediary positions hedges

 

410,000

 

191

 

530,000

 

325

 

Derivatives matching COs designated under FVO (c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps-consolidated obligations-bonds

 

21,910,000

 

1,324

 

12,728,000

 

10,130

 

Interest rate swaps-consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

598,910

 

302

 

1,945,744

 

1,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total notional and fair value

 

$

107,645,470

 

$

(2,028,885

)

$

103,505,508

 

$

(2,912,572

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives, excluding accrued interest

 

 

 

$

(2,028,885

)

 

 

$

(2,912,572

)

Cash collateral pledged to counterparties (d)

 

 

 

1,703,028

 

 

 

2,546,568

 

Cash collateral received from counterparties

 

 

 

(1,600

)

 

 

(7,700

)

Accrued interest

 

 

 

(17,327

)

 

 

(11,190

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net derivative balance

 

 

 

$

(344,784

)

 

 

$

(384,894

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net derivative asset balance (d)

 

 

 

$

43,536

 

 

 

$

41,894

 

Net derivative liability balance

 

 

 

(388,320

)

 

 

(426,788

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net derivative balance

 

 

 

$

(344,784

)

 

 

$

(384,894

)

 


(a)         Derivatives that qualified as a fair value or cash flow hedge under hedge accounting rules.

(b)         Derivatives that did not qualify under hedge accounting rules, but was utilized as an economic hedge (“standalone”).

(c)          Derivatives that were utilized as economic hedges of debt elected under the FVO.

(d)         Net derivative asset balance included $34.4 million and $24.1 million of excess cash collateral posted by the FHLBNY at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

The categories of “Fair value,” “Commitment,” and “Cash flow” hedges represented derivative transactions accounted for as hedges.   The category of “Economic” hedges represented derivative transactions under hedge strategies that did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment but were an approved risk management strategy.

 

Derivative Credit Risk Exposure and Concentration

 

In addition to market risk, we are subject to credit risk in derivative transactions because of the potential for non-performance by the counterparties, which could result in the FHLBNY having to acquire a replacement derivative from a different counterparty at a cost.   We are also subject to operational risks in the execution and servicing of derivative transactions.   The degree of counterparty credit risk may depend on, among other factors, the extent to which netting procedures and/or the provision of collateral are used to mitigate the risk.   See Table 9.5 for summarized information.  Summarized below are our risk evaluation and measurement processes:

 

Risk measurement We estimate exposure to credit loss on derivative instruments by calculating the replacement cost, on a present value basis, to settle at current market prices all outstanding derivative contracts in a gain position, net of collateral pledged by the counterparty.  All derivative contracts with non-members are also subject to master netting agreements or other right of offset arrangements.

 

Exposure In determining credit risk, we consider accrued interest receivable and payable, and the legal right to offset assets and liabilities by counterparty.  We attempt to mitigate exposure by requiring derivative counterparties to pledge cash collateral if the amount of exposure is above the collateral threshold agreements.

 

Our credit exposures (derivatives in a net gain position) were to highly-rated counterparties, including a Derivative Clearing Organization (“DCO”).  Our exposures also included open derivative contracts executed on behalf of member institutions, and the exposures were collateralized under standard advance collateral agreements with our members.   For such transactions, acting as an intermediary, we offset the transaction by purchasing equivalent notional amounts of derivatives from unrelated derivative counterparties.  For more information, see Credit Risk due to nonperformance by counterparties, in Note 16.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

Risk mitigation We attempt to mitigate derivative counterparty credit risk by contracting only with experienced counterparties with investment-grade credit ratings.   Annually, our management and Board of Directors review and approve all non-member derivative counterparties.   We monitor counterparties on an ongoing basis for significant business events, including ratings actions taken by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations.   All approved derivatives counterparties must enter into a master ISDA agreement with our bank before we execute a trade through that counterparty.  In addition, for all bilateral OTC derivatives, we have executed the Credit Support Annex to the ISDA agreement that provides for collateral support at predetermined thresholds.  For Cleared-OTC

 

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derivatives, margin requirements are mandated under the Dodd-Frank Act.  We believe that these arrangements have sufficiently mitigated our exposures, and we do not anticipate any credit losses on derivative contracts.

 

Derivatives Counterparty Credit Ratings

 

The following tables summarize our fair value exposure to counterparties, their ratings and notional amounts outstanding (in thousands, except number of counterparties):

 

Table 9.5:                                       Derivatives Counterparty Credit Ratings:

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

Credit Rating

 

Notional Amount

 

Net Derivatives Fair
Value Before
Collateral

 

Cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties

 

Non-cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties

 

Net Credit
Exposure to
Counterparties

 

Non-member counterparties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset positions with credit exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double-A

 

$

1,000,000

 

$

102

 

$

 

$

 

$

102

 

Single-A

 

4,059,000

 

6,549

 

(1,600

)

 

4,949

 

Liability positions with credit exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleared derivatives

 

20,481,680

 

(59,454

)

93,870

 

 

34,416

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative positions with non-member counterparties to which the Bank had credit exposure

 

25,540,680

 

(52,803

)

92,270

 

 

39,467

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member institutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions with member counterparties to which the Bank had credit exposure

 

205,000

 

3,905

 

 

3,905

 

3,905

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delivery Commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative position with delivery commitments

 

11,989

 

164

 

 

164

 

164

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative position with members and delivery commitments

 

216,989

 

4,069

 

 

4,069

 

4,069

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions with credit exposure

 

25,757,669

 

$

(48,734

)

$

92,270

 

$

4,069

 

$

43,536

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions without credit exposure

 

81,887,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total notional

 

$

107,645,470

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

Credit Rating

 

Notional Amount

 

Net Derivatives Fair
Value Before
Collateral

 

Cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties

 

Non-cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties

 

Net Credit
Exposure to
Counterparties

 

Non-member counterparties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset positions with credit exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single-A

 

$

15,606,251

 

$

18,100

 

$

(7,700

)

$

 

$

10,400

 

Liability positions with credit exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single-A

 

8,870,698

 

(874

)

25,000

 

 

24,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative positions with non-member counterparties to which the Bank had credit exposure

 

24,476,949

 

17,226

 

17,300

 

 

34,526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member institutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions with member counterparties to which the Bank had credit exposure

 

265,000

 

7,368

 

 

7,368

 

7,368

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delivery Commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative position with delivery commitments

 

25,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative position with members and delivery commitments

 

290,217

 

7,368

 

 

7,368

 

7,368

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions with credit exposure

 

24,767,166

 

$

24,594

 

$

17,300

 

$

7,368

 

$

41,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions without credit exposure

 

78,738,342

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total notional

 

$

103,505,508

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For bilateral OTC derivatives (uncleared derivatives), many of the Credit Support Amount (“CSA”) agreements with swap dealers stipulate that so long as we retain our GSE status, ratings downgrades would not result in the posting of additional collateral.   Other CSA agreements with derivative counterparties would require us to post additional collateral based solely on an adverse change in our credit rating by S&P and Moody’s.   In the event of a split rating, the lower rating will apply.   In 2011, S&P downgraded the credit rating of the FHLBank long-term debt from AAA to AA+/Negative and lowered one notch the credit ratings of those FHLBanks rated AAA (including the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York) to AA+/Negative.   In June 2013, S&P revised its outlook from negative to stable.  Moody’s has affirmed the AAA status of the FHLBank’s long-term debt and the AAA credit rating of the FHLBNY.  On the assumption we will retain our status as a GSE, we estimate that a one notch downgrade of our credit rating by S&P would have permitted swap dealers and counterparties to make additional collateral calls of up to $108.5 million at September 30, 2013.   Additional collateral postings upon an assumed downgrade were estimated based on the factors in the individual collateral posting provisions of the CSA with each counterparty and the exposures as of September 30, 2013.   The aggregate fair value of our derivative instruments that were in a net liability position at September 30, 2013 was approximately $388.3 million.

 

For Cleared OTC derivatives, the DCO determines margin requirements and generally credit ratings are not factored into the margin amounts.  Clearing agents may require additional margin amounts to be posted based on credit considerations.  The FHLBNY was not subject to additional margin calls by its clearing agents at September 30, 2013.

 

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Derivative Counterparty Country Concentration Risk

 

The following tables summarize derivative notional exposures by significant counterparty by country of incorporation.  The tables also summarize the FHLBNY’s exposure (i.e. when derivative contracts are in a gain position) (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 9.6:                                       FHLBNY Exposure Concentration (a)

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Ultimate Country

 

Notional

 

Percentage

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage

 

Counterparties (Asset position)

 

of Incorporation (b)

 

Amount (c)

 

of Total

 

Exposure

 

of Total

 

Counterparty

 

U.S.A.

 

$

20,481,680

 

19.03

%

$

34,416

 

79.05

%

Counterparty

 

France

 

4,059,000

 

3.77

 

4,949

 

11.37

 

Counterparty

 

Canada

 

1,000,000

 

0.93

 

102

 

0.23

 

Members and Delivery Commitments

 

 

 

216,989

 

0.20

 

4,069

 

9.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credit Exposure

 

 

 

25,757,669

 

23.93

 

$

43,536

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties (Liability position)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparty

 

Germany

 

13,936,400

 

12.95

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparty

 

U.S.A.

 

10,822,293

 

10.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties below 10% aggregate by country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.A.

 

35,539,281

 

33.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

12,488,649

 

11.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switzerland

 

8,910,178

 

8.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

176,000

 

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

France

 

15,000

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

81,887,801

 

76.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

107,645,470

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Ultimate Country

 

Notional

 

Percentage

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage

 

Counterparties (Asset position)

 

of Incorporation (b)

 

Amount (c)

 

of Total

 

Exposure

 

of Total

 

Counterparty

 

Switzerland

 

$

8,870,698

 

8.57

%

$

24,127

 

57.59

%

Counterparty

 

France

 

8,814,631

 

8.52

 

4,201

 

10.03

 

Counterparty

 

U.S.A.

 

6,791,620

 

6.56

 

6,198

 

14.79

 

Members and Delivery Commitments

 

 

 

290,217

 

0.28

 

7,368

 

17.59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credit Exposure

 

 

 

24,767,166

 

23.93

 

$

41,894

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties (Liability position)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparty

 

Germany

 

14,143,314

 

13.66

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparty

 

U.S.A.

 

12,529,188

 

12.10

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparty

 

U.S.A.

 

12,007,071

 

11.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties below 10% aggregate by country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.A.

 

23,873,304

 

23.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

11,711,684

 

11.32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switzerland

 

4,097,781

 

3.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

361,000

 

0.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

France

 

15,000

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

78,738,342

 

76.07

 

 

 

 

 

 


(a)         Notional concentration We measure concentration by fair value exposure and not by notional.  We have reported fair values for derivative contracts in a gain position, which is our credit exposure due to potential non-performance by derivative counterparties.  Derivative contracts with remaining counterparties were in a liability position in which the swap counterparties were exposed to a default by the FHLBNY.  The FHLBNY’s exposure with such contracts would be measured by the FHLBNY’s inability to replace the contracts at a value that was equal to or greater than the cash posted to the defaulting counterparty.

(b)         Country of incorporation is based on domicile of the ultimate parent company.

(c)          Total notional for all counterparties.   Fair values are reported only when the FHLBNY has an exposure.   Fair values in a liability position represent our exposure to counterparties, and this information is not reported in the above tables.

 

Table 9.7:                                       Notional and Fair Value by Contractual Maturity (in thousands)

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Notional

 

Fair Value

 

Notional

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maturity less than one year

 

$

46,774,212

 

$

(2,854

)

$

46,503,770

 

$

66,329

 

Maturity from one year to less than three years

 

28,198,785

 

(604,575

)

22,957,351

 

(247,655

)

Maturity from three years to less than five years

 

16,243,476

 

(923,196

)

19,184,088

 

(2,104,432

)

Maturity from five years or greater

 

16,417,008

 

(498,424

)

14,835,082

 

(626,782

)

Delivery Commitments

 

11,989

 

164

 

25,217

 

(32

)

 

 

$

107,645,470

 

$

(2,028,885

)

$

103,505,508

 

$

(2,912,572

)

 

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Liquidity, Cash Flows, Short-Term Borrowings and Short-Term Debt

 

Our primary source of liquidity is the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes.   To refinance maturing consolidated obligations, we rely on the willingness of our investors to purchase new issuances.   We have access to the discount note market, and the efficiency of issuing discount notes is an important factor as a source of liquidity, since discount notes can be issued any time and in a variety of amounts and maturities.  Member deposits and capital stock purchased by members are another source of funds.   Short-term unsecured borrowings from other FHLBanks and in the Federal funds market provide additional sources of liquidity.   In addition, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to purchase up to $4.0 billion of consolidated obligations from the FHLBanks.   Our liquidity position remains in compliance with all regulatory requirements and management does not foresee any changes to that position.

 

Finance Agency Regulations — Liquidity

 

Regulatory requirements are specified in Parts 917, 932 and 1270 of Finance Agency regulations and are summarized below.  Each FHLBank shall at all times have at least an amount of liquidity equal to the current deposits received from its members that may be invested in: (1) Obligations of the United States; (2) Deposits in banks or trust companies; or (3) Advances with a maturity not to exceed five years.

 

In addition, each FHLBank shall provide for contingency liquidity, which is defined as the sources of cash, a FHLBank may use to meet its operational requirements when its access to the capital markets is impeded.   We met our contingency liquidity requirements.   Liquidity in excess of requirements is summarized in the table titled Contingency Liquidity.   Violations of the liquidity requirements would result in non-compliance penalties under discretionary powers given to the Finance Agency under applicable regulations, which include other corrective actions.

 

Liquidity Management

 

We actively manage our liquidity position to maintain stable, reliable, and cost-effective sources of funds while taking into account market conditions, member demand and the maturity profile of our assets and liabilities.  We recognize that managing liquidity is critical to achieving our statutory mission of providing low-cost funding to our members.  In managing liquidity risk, we are required to maintain certain liquidity measures in accordance with the FHLBank Act and policies developed by management and approved by our Board of Directors.   The applicable liquidity requirements are described in the next four sections.

 

Deposit Liquidity.  We are required to invest an aggregate amount at least equal to the amount of current deposits received from members in: (1) Obligations of the U.S. government; (2) Deposits in banks or trust companies; or (3) Advances to members with maturities not exceeding five years.   In addition to accepting deposits from our members, we may accept deposits from other FHLBanks or from any other governmental instrumentality.   Deposit liquidity is calculated daily.

 

Quarterly average reserve requirements and actual reserves are summarized below (in millions).   We met these requirements at all times.

 

The following table summarizes excess deposit liquidity (in millions):

 

Table 10.1:                                Deposit Liquidity

 

 

 

Average Deposit

 

Average Actual

 

 

 

For the Quarters Ended

 

Reserve Required

 

Deposit Liquidity

 

Excess

 

September 30, 2013

 

$

1,571

 

$

71,539

 

$

69,968

 

June 30, 2013

 

1,721

 

57,949

 

56,228

 

March 31, 2013

 

1,867

 

57,676

 

55,809

 

December 31, 2012

 

1,979

 

61,032

 

59,053

 

 

Operational LiquidityWe must be able to fund our activities as our balance sheet changes from day to day.  We maintain the capacity to fund balance sheet growth through regular money market and capital market funding activities.  We monitor our operational liquidity needs by regularly comparing our demonstrated funding capacity with potential balance sheet growth.  We take such actions as may be necessary to maintain adequate sources of funding for such growth.  Operational liquidity is measured daily.  We met these requirements at all times.

 

Table 10.2:                                Operational Liquidity

 

The following table summarizes excess operational liquidity (in millions):

 

 

 

Average Balance Sheet

 

Average Actual

 

 

 

For the Quarters Ended

 

Liquidity Requirement

 

Operational Liquidity

 

Excess

 

September 30, 2013

 

$

8,014

 

$

29,198

 

$

21,184

 

June 30, 2013

 

4,851

 

26,176

 

21,325

 

March 31, 2013

 

7,033

 

25,763

 

18,730

 

December 31, 2012

 

6,077

 

23,434

 

17,357

 

 

Contingency LiquidityWe are required by Finance Agency regulations to hold “contingency liquidity” in an amount sufficient to meet our liquidity needs if we are unable to access the consolidated obligation debt markets for at least five business days.  Contingency liquidity includes (1) marketable assets with a maturity of one year or less; (2) self-liquidating assets with a maturity of one year or less; (3) assets that are generally acceptable as collateral in the repurchase market; and (4) irrevocable lines of credit from financial institutions receiving not less than the

 

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second-highest credit rating from a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization.  We consistently exceeded the regulatory minimum requirements for contingency liquidity.  Contingency liquidity is reported daily.   We met these requirements at all times.

 

The following table summarizes excess contingency liquidity (in millions):

 

Table 10.3:                                Contingency Liquidity

 

 

 

Average Five Day

 

Average Actual

 

 

 

For the Quarters Ended

 

Requirement

 

Contingency Liquidity

 

Excess

 

September 30, 2013

 

$

3,004

 

$

29,041

 

$

26,037

 

June 30, 2013

 

2,681

 

26,051

 

23,370

 

March 31, 2013

 

2,135

 

25,559

 

23,424

 

December 31, 2012

 

1,753

 

23,412

 

21,659

 

 

The standards in our risk management policy address our day-to-day operational and contingency liquidity needs.  These standards enumerate the specific types of investments to be held to satisfy such liquidity needs and are outlined above.  These standards also establish the methodology to be used in determining our operational and contingency needs.  We continually monitor and project our cash needs, daily debt issuance capacity, and the amount and value of investments available for use in the market for repurchase agreements.  We use this information to determine our liquidity needs and to develop appropriate liquidity plans.

 

Advance “Roll-Off” and “Roll-Over” Liquidity Guidelines.   The Finance Agency’s Minimum Liquidity Requirement Guidelines expanded the existing liquidity requirements to include additional cash flow requirements under two scenarios:  Advance “Roll-Over” and “Roll-Off” scenarios.  Each FHLBank, including the FHLBNY, must have positive cash balances to be able to maintain positive cash flows for 15 days under the Roll-Off scenario, and for five days under the Roll-Over scenario.  The Roll-Off scenario assumes that advances maturing under their contractual terms would mature, and in that scenario we would maintain positive cash flows for a minimum of 15 days on a daily basis.  The Roll-Over scenario assumes that our maturing advances would be rolled over, and in that scenario we would maintain positive cash flows for a minimum of 5 days on a daily basis.  We calculate the amount of cash flows under each scenario on a daily basis and have been in compliance with these guidelines.

 

Cash flows

 

Cash and due from banks was $11.5 billion at September 30, 2013, compared to $7.6 billion at December 31, 2012.  The following discussion highlights the major activities and transactions that affected our cash flows.  See Table 5.11 for a fuller understanding of cash held at the FRB.  Also see Statements of Cash Flows.

 

Cash flows from operating activities Our operating assets and liabilities support our lending activities to members.   Operating assets and liabilities can vary significantly in the normal course of business due to the amount and timing of cash flows, which are affected by member-driven borrowing, investment strategies and market conditions.   Management believes cash flows from operations, available cash balances and our ability to generate cash through the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes are sufficient to fund our operating liquidity needs.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $390.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $530.2 million in the same period in 2012.  Net cash generated from operating activities was higher than Net income largely as a result of adjustments for noncash items, primarily amounts set aside from Net income for the Affordable Housing Program, amortization of premiums on assets and discounts on liabilities, net changes in accrued interest receivable, and derivative financing elements, which are associated with derivative cash flows with off-market terms.

 

For cash flow reporting, cash outflows (expenses) associated with swaps with off-market terms are considered to be principal repayments of certain off-market swap transactions, although they are reported as an expense to Net income in the Statements of Income.  Certain interest rate swaps at inception of the contracts included off-market terms, and required up-front cash exchanges, and were largely outstanding in the periods in this report.   We view these swaps to contain “financing elements”, as defined under hedge accounting rules.   The amounts reclassified within the Statements of Cash Flows from Operating expenses to Financing activities were $176.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $201.3 million in the same period in 2012, and represented interest payments to certain swap counterparties for the off-market swaps.

 

Cash flows from investing activities Our investing activities predominantly were the advances originated to be held-for-portfolio, the MBS investment portfolios, mortgage loans (MPF) held-for-portfolio, and other short-term interest-earning assets.   In the nine months ended September 30, 2013, investing activities were a net user of cash of $14.8 billion, compared to $17.5 billion in the same period in the prior year.   In both periods, funds were primarily used to fund advance to members, to invest in overnight investments in Federal funds sold, and to acquire mortgage-related investments.

 

Short-term Borrowings and Short-term Debt Our primary source of funds is the issuance of FHLBank debt.  Consolidated obligation discount notes are issued with maturities up to one year and provide us with short-term funds.   Discount notes are principally used in funding short-term advances, some long-term advances, as well as money market instruments.   We also issue short-term consolidated obligation bonds as part of our asset-liability management strategy.   We may also borrow from other FHLBanks, generally for a period of one day.  Such borrowings have been insignificant historically.

 

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The following table summarizes short-term debt and their key characteristics (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 10.4:                                Short-term Debt

 

 

 

Consolidated Obligations-Discount Notes

 

Consolidated Obligations-Bonds With Original
Maturities of One Year or Less

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at end of the period (a)

 

$

42,262,116

 

$

29,779,947

 

$

29,050,000

 

$

15,600,000

 

Weighted-average rate at end of the period

 

0.06

%

0.13

%

0.12

%

0.19

%

Average outstanding for the period (a)

 

$

35,309,376

 

$

26,112,900

 

$

19,516,667

(b)

$

15,337,500

(b)

Weighted-average rate for the period

 

0.09

%

0.11

%

0.15

%

0.20

%

Highest outstanding at any month-end (a)

 

$

43,886,582

 

$

33,717,806

 

$

29,050,000

 

$

17,675,000

 

 


(a)         Outstanding balances represent the carrying value of discount notes and par value of bonds (one year or less) issued and outstanding at the reported dates.

(b)         The amount represents the monthly average par value outstanding balance at the reported dates.

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Guarantees, and Other Commitments — In accordance with regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks, each FHLBank, including the FHLBNY, 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 FHLBNY, 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.

 

In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the FHLBNY engages in financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, are not recorded on the FHLBNY’s balance sheet or may be recorded on the FHLBNY’s balance sheet in amounts that are different from the full contract or notional amount of the transactions.  For example, the Bank routinely enters into commitments to purchase MPF loans from PFIs, and to issues standby letters of credit.  These commitments may represent future cash requirements of the Bank, although the standby letters of credit usually expire without being drawn upon.  See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for information about contractual obligations and commitments.

 

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Legislative and Regulatory Developments

 

FHFA Developments

 

Final Rule on Stress Testing.  On September 26, 2013, the FHFA issued a final rule which requires each FHLBank to assess the potential impact of certain sets of economic and financial conditions, including baseline, adverse and severely adverse scenarios, on its consolidated earnings, capital, and other related factors, over a nine-quarter forward horizon based on its portfolio as of September 30 of the previous year.  The rule provides that the FHFA will annually issue guidance on the scenarios and methodologies to be used in conducting the stress test.  Each FHLBank must publicly disclose the results of its adverse economic conditions stress test.  The final rule became effective October 28, 2013.

 

Joint Proposed Rule on Credit Risk Retention for ABS. On September 20, 2013, the FHFA with other U.S. federal regulators jointly issued a proposed rule with a comment deadline of October 30, 2013, which proposes requiring ABS sponsors to retain a minimum of five percent economic interest in a portion of the credit risk of the assets collateralizing the ABS, unless all the securitized assets satisfy specified qualifications. The proposed rule revises an earlier proposed rule on ABS credit risk retention. In general, as with the original, the revised proposed rule specifies criteria for qualified residential mortgage, commercial real estate, auto, and commercial loans that would make them exempt from the risk-retention requirement. The criteria for qualified residential mortgages is described in the proposed rulemaking as those underwriting and product features which, based on historical data, are associated with low risk even in periods of decline of housing prices and high unemployment.  The proposed rule would exempt agency MBS from the risk-retention requirements so long as the sponsoring agency is operating under the conservatorship or receivership of the FHFA and fully guarantees the timely payment of principal and interest on all interests in the issued security.  Further, MBS issued by any limited-life regulated entity succeeding to either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac operating with capital support from the United States would be exempt from the risk-retention requirements.

 

If adopted as proposed, the rule could reduce the number of loans originated by our members that are eligible to be pledged to us as collateral to the extent that the risk retention requirements were uneconomic or otherwise had adverse impacts on our members.  A reduction in origination of assets that are eligible to be pledged to us as collateral could, in turn, adversely impact demand for advances.

 

Other Significant Developments

 

Basel Committee on Banking Supervision — Final Capital Framework.  In July 2013, the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the OCC) adopted a final rule and the FDIC (together with the Federal Reserve and the OCC, the Financial Regulators) adopted an interim final rule, which was amended September 10, 2013, establishing new minimum capital standards for financial institutions to incorporate the Basel III regulatory capital reforms from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The new capital framework includes, among other things:

 

·            a new common equity tier 1 minimum capital requirement, a higher minimum tier 1 capital requirement and an additional capital conservation buffer;

·            revised methodologies for calculation of risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensitivity; and

·            a supplementary leverage ratio for financial institutions subject to the “advanced approaches” risk-based capital rules.

 

The new framework could require some of our members to divest assets in order to comply with the more stringent capital requirements, thereby tending to decrease their need for advances. Conversely, the new requirements could incent our members to use term advances to create and maintain balance sheet liquidity. Most of our members must begin to comply with the final rule by January 1, 2015, although some larger members must begin to comply by January 1, 2014.

 

Basel Committee on Bank Supervision — Proposed Liquidity Coverage Ratio.  In October 2013, the Financial Regulators issued a proposed rule with a comment deadline of January 31, 2014 for a minimum liquidity coverage ratio (the LCR) applicable to all internationally active banking organizations; bank holding companies; systemically important, non-bank financial institutions designated for Federal Reserve supervision; certain savings and loan holding companies; depository institutions with more than $250 billion in total assets or more than $10 billion in on-balance sheet foreign exposure; and to such depository institutions’ consolidated subsidiaries that are depository institutions with $10 billion or more in total consolidated assets. Among other things, the proposed rule defines various categories of high quality, liquid assets (HQLAs) for purposes of satisfying the LCR, and these HQLAs are further categorized into Level 1, 2A, or 2B. The treatment of HQLAs for the LCR is most favorable under the Level 1 category, less favorable under the Level 2A category, and least favorable under the Level 2B category. As proposed, consolidated obligations (“COs”) would be categorized as Level 2A HQLAs. This could adversely impact investor demand for COs because their treatment will be less favorable than the treatment of Level 1 HQLAs, potentially resulting in increased funding costs and, in turn, adversely impacting the results of our operations.

 

National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Final Rule on Access to Emergency Liquidity.  On October 30, 2013, the NCUA published a final rule requiring, among other things, that federally insured credit unions of $250 million or larger must maintain access to at least one federal liquidity source for use in times of financial emergency and distressed circumstances. This access must be demonstrated through direct or indirect membership in the Central Liquidity Facility (a U.S. government corporation created to improve the general financial stability of credit unions by serving as a liquidity lender to credit unions) or by establishing access to the Federal Reserve’s discount window. The final rule does not include FHLBank membership as an emergency liquidity source. Accordingly, the final rule may adversely impact our results of operations if it causes our federally-insured credit union members to favor these federal liquidity sources over FHLBank membership or advances.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Market Risk Management.  Market risk or interest rate risk (“IRR”) is the risk of loss to market value or future earnings that may result from changes in the interest rate environment.  Embedded in IRR is a tradeoff of risk versus reward. We could earn higher income by having higher IRR through greater mismatches between our assets and liabilities at the cost of potentially significant declines in market value and future income if the interest rate environment turned against our expectations.  We have opted to retain a modest level of IRR which allows us to preserve our capital value while generating steady and predictable income.  In keeping with that philosophy, our balance sheet consists of predominantly short-term and LIBOR-based assets and liabilities.  More than 85 percent of our financial assets are either short-term or LIBOR-based, and a similar percentage of our liabilities are also either short-term or LIBOR-based.  These positions protect our capital from large changes in value arising from interest rate or volatility changes.

 

Our primary tool to achieve the desired risk profile is the use of derivative transactions (also referred to as swaps or derivatives).  All the LIBOR-based advances are long-term advances that are swapped to 3- or 1-month LIBOR or possess adjustable rates which periodically reset to a LIBOR index.  Similarly, a majority of the long-term consolidated obligations are swapped to 3- or 1-month LIBOR.  These features create a relatively steady income that changes in concert with prevailing interest rate changes to maintain a spread to short-term rates.

 

Despite the conservative philosophy, IRR does arise from a number of aspects in our portfolio.  These include the embedded prepayment rights, refunding needs, rate resets between short-term assets and liabilities, and basis risks arising from differences between the yield curves associated with assets and liabilities.  To address these risks, we use certain key IRR measures including re-pricing gaps, duration of equity (“DOE”), value at risk (“VaR”), net interest income (“NII”) at risk, key rate durations (“KRD”), and forecasted dividend rates.

 

Risk Measurements.  Our Risk Management Policy sets up a series of risk limits that we calculate on a regular basis.  The risk limits are as follows:

 

·                  The option-adjusted DOE is limited to a range of +2.0 years to -3.5 years in the rates unchanged case, and to a range of +/-6.0 years in the +/-200bps shock cases.  Due to the low interest rate environment beginning in early 2008, September 2012, December 2012, March 2013, June 2013 and September 2013 rates were too low for a meaningful parallel down-shock measurement.

 

·                  The one-year cumulative re-pricing gap is limited to 10 percent of total assets.

 

·                  The sensitivity of expected net interest income over a one-year period is limited to a -15 percent change under both the +/-200bps shocks compared to the rates unchanged case.

 

·                  The potential decline in the market value of equity is limited to a 10 percent change under the +/-200bps shocks.

 

·                  KRD exposure is measured at nine term points (3-month, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, 5-year, 7-year, 10-year, 15-year, and 30-year) and is limited to between +/-12 months through the 3-year term point and a cumulative limit of +/-30 months from the 5-year through 30-year term points.

 

Our portfolio, including derivatives, is tracked and the overall mismatch between assets and liabilities is summarized by using a DOE measure.  Our last five quarterly DOE results are shown in years in the table below (due to the on-going low interest rate environment, there was no down-shock measurement performed between the third quarter of 2012 and the third quarter of 2013):

 

 

 

Base Case DOE

 

-200bps DOE

 

+200bps DOE

 

September 30, 2013

 

1.11

 

N/A

 

1.70

 

June 30, 2013

 

0.81

 

N/A

 

2.25

 

March 31, 2013

 

-0.05

 

N/A

 

2.55

 

December 31, 2012

 

-1.46

 

N/A

 

2.02

 

September 30, 2012

 

-0.96

 

N/A

 

2.43

 

 

The DOE has remained within policy limits.  Duration indicates any cumulative re-pricing/maturity imbalance in the portfolio’s financial assets and liabilities.  A positive DOE indicates that, on average, the liabilities will re-price or mature sooner than the assets, while a negative DOE indicates that, on average, the assets will re-price or mature earlier than the liabilities.  We measure DOE using software that incorporates any optionality within our portfolio using well-known and tested financial pricing theoretical models.

 

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We do not solely rely on the DOE measure as a mismatch measure between assets and liabilities.  We also perform the more traditional gap measure that subtracts re-pricing/maturing liabilities from re-pricing/maturing assets over time.  We observe the differences over various horizons, but have set a limit of 10 percent of assets on cumulative re-pricings at the one-year point.  This quarterly observation of the one-year cumulative re-pricing gap is provided in the table below and all values are below 10 percent of assets, well within the limit:

 

 

 

One Year
Re-pricing Gap

 

September 30, 2013

 

$

6.406 Billion

 

June 30, 2013

 

$

6.182 Billion

 

March 31, 2013

 

$

5.595 Billion

 

December 31, 2012

 

$

6.259 Billion

 

September 30, 2012

 

$

6.155 Billion

 

 

Our review of potential interest rate risk issues also includes the effect of changes in interest rates on expected net income. We project asset and liability volumes and spreads over a one-year horizon and then simulate expected income and expenses from those volumes and other inputs. The effects of changes in interest rates are measured to test whether the portfolio has too much exposure in its net interest income over the coming 12-month period. To measure the effect, the change to the spread in the shocks is calculated and compared against the base case and subjected to a -15 percent limit. The quarterly sensitivity of our expected net interest income under both +/-200bps shocks over the next 12 months is provided in the table below (due to the ongoing low interest rate environment, the down-shock measurement was not performed between the third quarter of 2012 and the third quarter of 2013):

 

 

 

Sensitivity in
the -200bps
Shock

 

Sensitivity in
the +200bps
Shock

 

September 30, 2013

 

N/A

 

15.45

%

June 30, 2013

 

N/A

 

14.61

%

March 31, 2013

 

N/A

 

16.17

%

December 31, 2012

 

N/A

 

14.21

%

September 30, 2012

 

N/A

 

17.94

%

 

Aside from net interest income, the other significant impact on changes in the interest rate environment is the potential impact on the value of the portfolio. These calculated and quoted market values are estimated based upon their financial attributes (including optionality) and then re-estimated under the assumption that interest rates suddenly rise or fall by 200bps. The worst effect, whether it is the up or down shock, is compared to the internal limit of 10 percent. The quarterly potential maximum decline in the market value of equity under these 200bps shocks is provided below (due to the ongoing low interest rate environment, the down-shock measurement was not performed between the third quarter of 2012 and the third quarter of 2013):

 

 

 

Down-
shock Change
in MVE

 

+200bps Change
in
MVE

 

September 30, 2013

 

N/A

 

-2.50

%

June 30, 2013

 

N/A

 

-3.37

%

March 31, 2013

 

N/A

 

-3.01

%

December 31, 2012

 

N/A

 

-1.18

%

September 30, 2012

 

N/A

 

-1.58

%

 

As noted, the potential declines under these shocks are within our limits of a maximum 10 percent.

 

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The following tables display the portfolio’s maturity/re-pricing gaps as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in millions):

 

 

 

Interest Rate Sensitivity

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

More Than

 

More Than

 

More Than

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months

 

Six Months to

 

One Year to

 

Three Years to

 

More Than

 

 

 

or Less

 

One Year

 

Three Years

 

Five Years

 

Five Years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-MBS Investments

 

$

18,885

 

$

148

 

$

467

 

$

354

 

$

910

 

MBS Investments

 

6,339

 

210

 

732

 

1,182

 

4,572

 

Adjustable-rate loans and advances

 

25,667

 

 

 

 

 

Net unswapped

 

50,891

 

358

 

1,199

 

1,536

 

5,482

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate loans and advances

 

16,957

 

4,319

 

16,451

 

12,813

 

10,554

 

Swaps hedging advances

 

40,531

 

(2,356

)

(15,545

)

(12,259

)

(10,371

)

Net fixed-rate loans and advances

 

57,488

 

1,963

 

906

 

554

 

183

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

$

108,379

 

$

2,321

 

$

2,105

 

$

2,090

 

$

5,665

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$

1,563

 

$

16

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount notes

 

40,095

 

2,166

 

 

 

 

Swapped discount notes

 

(657

)

(599

)

 

 

1,256

 

Net discount notes

 

39,438

 

1,567

 

 

 

1,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FHLB bonds

 

25,268

 

18,537

 

14,390

 

4,364

 

7,430

 

Swaps hedging bonds

 

36,060

 

(18,155

)

(11,864

)

(2,095

)

(3,946

)

Net FHLB bonds

 

61,328

 

382

 

2,526

 

2,269

 

3,484

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

$

102,329

 

$

1,965

 

$

2,526

 

$

2,269

 

$

4,740

 

Post hedge gaps (a):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Periodic gap

 

$

6,050

 

$

356

 

$

(421

)

$

(179

)

$

925

 

Cumulative gaps

 

$

6,050

 

$

6,406

 

$

5,985

 

$

5,806

 

$

6,731

 

 

 

 

Interest Rate Sensitivity

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

More Than

 

More Than

 

More Than

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months

 

Six Months to

 

One Year to

 

Three Years to

 

More Than

 

 

 

or Less

 

One Year

 

Three Years

 

Five Years

 

Five Years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-MBS Investments

 

$

15,280

 

$

259

 

$

529

 

$

256

 

$

449

 

MBS Investments

 

8,173

 

220

 

367

 

346

 

3,592

 

Adjustable-rate loans and advances

 

14,961

 

 

 

 

 

Net unswapped

 

38,414

 

479

 

896

 

602

 

4,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate loans and advances

 

14,845

 

2,232

 

12,489

 

18,645

 

9,120

 

Swaps hedging advances

 

40,889

 

(1,746

)

(11,802

)

(18,421

)

(8,919

)

Net fixed-rate loans and advances

 

55,734

 

486

 

687

 

224

 

201

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

$

94,148

 

$

965

 

$

1,583

 

$

826

 

$

4,242

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$

2,043

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount notes

 

29,315

 

464

 

 

 

 

Swapped discount notes

 

(1,106

)

 

 

 

1,106

 

Net discount notes

 

28,209

 

464

 

 

 

1,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FHLB bonds

 

29,201

 

14,454

 

12,881

 

2,635

 

4,794

 

Swaps hedging bonds

 

28,481

 

(13,998

)

(10,897

)

(915

)

(2,671

)

Net FHLB bonds

 

57,682

 

456

 

1,984

 

1,720

 

2,123

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

$

87,934

 

$

920

 

$

1,984

 

$

1,720

 

$

3,229

 

Post hedge gaps (a):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Periodic gap

 

$

6,214

 

$

45

 

$

(401

)

$

(894

)

$

1,013

 

Cumulative gaps

 

$

6,214

 

$

6,259

 

$

5,858

 

$

4,964

 

$

5,977

 

 


(a) Re-pricing gaps are estimated at the scheduled rate reset dates for floating rate instruments, and at maturity for fixed rate instruments.  For callable instruments, the re-pricing period is estimated by the earlier of the estimated call date under the current interest rate environment or the instrument’s contractual maturity.

 

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ITEM 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures: An evaluation of the Bank’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”)) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Alfred A. DelliBovi, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Kevin M. Neylan, at September 30, 2013.  Based on this evaluation, they concluded that as of September 30, 2013, the Bank’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at a reasonable level of assurance, in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Bank in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Bank’s management (including the President and Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There were no changes in the Bank’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Act) during the Bank’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Bank’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is involved in disputes or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of business.  There has been no material change with respect to the matter involving the FHLBNY that was previously disclosed in Part 1, Item 3 of the FHLBNY’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2013.

 

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

 

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the “Part I — Item 1A - Risk Factors” section of the FHLBNY’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

 

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

No.

 

Exhibit
Description

 

Filed with this
Form 10-Q

 

Form

 

Date Filed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.01

 

Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.02

 

Certification of the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.01

 

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

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.02

 

Certification of the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101.01

 

Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T, the following financial information from the Bank’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013, is formatted in XBRL interactive data files: (i) Statements of Condition (Unaudited) at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; (ii) Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; (iii) Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (iv) Statements of Capital (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; (v) Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; and (vi) Notes to Financial Statements. Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the interactive data files contained in Exhibit 101.01 is deemed not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and otherwise not subject to the liability of that section.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Kevin M. Neylan

 

 

 

Kevin M. Neylan

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (on behalf of the

 

registrant and as the Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date: November 8, 2013

 

 

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