Bank Statements

In this episode of Bank Statements, we speak to Chief Business Officer, Lance Liby,  and Community Investment Officer, Kylie Mergen. Hear about the new criteria for participating in FHLBank Topeka's popular HOPE program. Learn what’s changing, why the new criteria matter and how members can position themselves for HOPE funding in 2027.  Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fhlbank-top...

In this episode of Bank Statements, we speak to MPF Operations Officer Erin Bramlett and MPF Account Manager Chris Endicott. Erin and Chris discuss how Participating Financial Institutions (PFI) that use Mortgage Partnership Finance program can access the new Mortgage Rate Reduction Product (MRRP) . Aside from learning new acronyms, listeners will learn how this product will benefit homebuyers at...

In this episode of Bank Statements, we speak to TurnKey Manager Jessica Puvogel, and HCD Coordinator Trent Rash. Jessica and Trent discuss important aspects of FHLBank Topeka's popular suite of downpayment assistance programs and how authorized users are the key to making the reservation and disbursement process efficient for homebuyers. Learn about changes and updates to the 2025 TurnKey pro...

In this episode of Bank Statements we are joined by our AHP Competitive Manager, Dustie Humphreys and Community Investment Officer, Kylie Mergen. Learn about our Affordable Housing Program, a competitive grant program that addresses the housing needs of very low, low and moderate income households in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma through gap funding. Dustie takes us through the applicati...

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

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

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

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

In this episode, we speak to Steven Townsend, CFA, from our Capital Markets team about the May Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments and why the Fed may finally be at the terminal rate after a year of hawkish rate hikes. Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fhlbank-topeka www.fhlbtopeka.com www.fhlbtopeka.com/turnkey www.fhlbtopek...

In this episode of Bank Statements we speak to Joel Zeff, national speaker, humorist and emcee for FHLBank Topeka's 2023 Annual Management Conference (AMC). The AMC was created 25 years ago as a way to bring our district together to swap strategies and stories. It continues to be known as a small conference with industry renown experts, big name speakers and small fees. Join Joel and and host...

In this episode of Bank Statements, we speak to new community investment officer Kylie Mergen and Colorado regional account manager Rusty Davis about the 2023 Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) . This episode centers around FHLBank Topeka's new HSP for high-cost areas in Colorado. Kylie and Rusty discuss the guidelines for both HSPs and FHLBank Topeka's continued efforts to help membe...

For our season three opener, Steven Townsend CFA and Sarah Harp, CFA join host, Jessie Homerding for reactions and commentary about the January 2023 FOMC meeting. In honor of the Chiefs heading to the Super Bowl there is bonus super bowl predictions and commentary. Don't forget to listen for the hidden movie quote.  *This episode was recorded on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Follow us on LinkedIn - l...

Join Sarah Harp, CFA and Steven Townsend, CFA from our Capital Markets team as they recap and comment about Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell's notes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fhlbank-topeka www.fhlbtopeka.com www.fhlbtopeka.com/turnkey www.fhlbtopeka.com/ahp

In this episode of Bank Statements we discuss FHLBank Topeka's #500forGood campaign. Since 2018, we have invited members to tell us how they would use $500 to help their communities.  Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fhlbank-topeka www.fhlbtopeka.com www.fhlbtopeka.com/turnkey www.fhlbtopeka.com/ahp

In this episode of Bank Statements we talk to Dale Sheller, Senior Vice President of the Financial Strategies Group for The Baker Group and one of the key presenters for FHLBank Topeka's 2022 Regional Meetings. Dale provides a sneak preview of his regional meeting presentation and discusses deposit, loan growth and marginal cost of fund trends for regional community financial institutions. Fo...

In this episode of Bank Statements we take a closer look at the most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting with FHLBank Topeka's Director of Investments and Balance Sheet Strategy, Steven Townsend and Portfolio Manager, Sarah Harp. Listen as Sarah and Steven discuss notes from the meeting and reactions from market and Fed governors since the meeting's conclusion. Follow us...

In this episode of the Bank Statements podcast learn about the quarterly district economic updates and trends reports available on our Financial Intelligence site  Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fhlbank-topeka www.fhlbtopeka.com www.fhlbtopeka.com/turnkey www.fhlbtopeka.com/ahp

In this episode, we introduce Tony Venditte, our newest Regional Account Manager based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Tony talks about our first in-person conference since 2019 and what he's been hearing from our members during visits. Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fhlbank-topeka www.fhlbtopeka.com www.fhlbtopeka.com/turnkey www.fhlbtopeka.com/ahp

In this episode of Bank Statements we speak to Jessica Puvogel and Kristen Combes about the 2022 Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP). Jessica and Kristen walk us through common mistakes they see during the HSP round and what to do to avoid these delays throughout the HSP application process.  Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fhlbank-topeka www.fhlbtopeka.com www.fhlbtopeka.com/turnke...

Join FHLBank Topeka for the second season of Bank Statements. In this episode, host, Suzan Saville introduces our Oklahoma Regional Account Manager, Drew Simmons, and talks to him about comments from the December 2021, Federal Reserve board meeting. Drew discusses scenarios to consider for future rate hikes. Download Drew's companion white paper to this podcast below. https://www.fhlbtopeka.c...

We conclude our first season of Bank Statements with FHLBank Topeka's Congressional Relations Officer, Ryan Gilliland. Listen as Ryan speaks to host Suzan Saville about why the impending debt ceiling talks bring more fear and uncertainty than a government shutdown, the non-issues with cannabis banking and the precedents set by changing FHFA directors.  Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/com...

On this episode of Bank Statements we welcome our new host Suzan Saville, FHLBank Topeka's Director of Sales. In her premiere episode, Suzan talks with producer, Jessie Homerding, about excess liquidity, the surge in public unit deposits and how FHLBank Topeka may be able to offer solutions to these issues. https://www.fhlbtopeka.com/letters Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fhlban...

Join us for our most exciting podcast to date as we speak to Joe Sullivan, CEO of Market Insights. An extremely popular speaker, Joe shares his research and expertise about emergence of buy now, pay later fintechs and how community financial institutions can compete with a sprinkle of empathy and transparency. Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fhlbank-topeka www.fhlbtopeka.com www.fhlbt...

This week we look at the markets, investing strategies and the transition to SOFR with Chief Financial Officer Jeff Kuzbel and Portfolio Manager Steven Townsend. Follow us on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fhlbank-topeka www.fhlbtopeka.com www.fhlbtopeka.com/turnkey www.fhlbtopeka.com/ahp