Guarantees (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2016

Guarantees [Abstract]

Summary of total guarantees by type of guarantee and member class

The following table summarizes total guarantees by type of guarantee and member class as of February 29, 2016 and May 31, 2015.

(Dollars in thousands)	February 29, 2016		May 31, 2015
Total by type:
Long-term tax-exempt bonds	$	476,860	$	489,520
Letters of credit	324,710		382,233
Other guarantees	113,789		114,747
Total	$	915,359	$	986,500
Total by member class:
CFC:
Distribution	$	132,391	$	172,104
Power supply	745,640		763,746
Statewide and associate	17,085		17,025
CFC total	895,116		952,875
RTFC	1,574		1,574
NCSC	18,669		32,051
Total	$	915,359	$	986,500