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Housing affordability is often framed as an interest rate problem, but community lenders know the challenge runs deeper. A persistent housing supply shortage, rising upfront costs and the decline of local community mortgage lenders have combined to limit homeownership opportunities for many qualified borrowers.

This September, the Mortgage Partnership Finance® (MPF®) Program is proud to recognize the mortgage professionals across the Federal Home Loan Bank System who work every day to support financial institutions, homebuyers and communities.

The Mortgage Partnership Finance (MPF) Program has expanded eligibility for its MPF Traditional products, enabling participating FHLBank member financial institutions to sell additional types of qualifying mortgages that support affordable and sustainable homeownership. The enhanced guidelines include qualifying mortgages originated through affordable lending programs, loans for manufactured homes, home improvement and renovation financing, and lender-funded affordable housing assistance programs. The changes reflect feedback from member institutions and more closely align MPF Traditional eligibility with current mortgage market standards.

The MPF Program helps community banks stay competitive, manage risk and serve local homebuyers. Learn how recent federal policy developments could further strengthen the role of community lenders in the mortgage market.

Through the MPF® Program, community lenders like Alliance Credit Union gain more than access to the secondary mortgage market — they gain flexibility to compete and grow. Tracy Weatherly of Alliance CU shares how MPF Traditional products have helped them offer more affordable rates, expand their mortgage business, and strengthen relationships with borrowers. Read Tracy’s full testimonial and see how the MPF Program supports lenders in building lifelong membership.