SIE practice questionmediumAgency Securities — Federal Home Loan Banks
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) securities are:
- AGovernment-sponsored enterprise (GSE) debt with an implied — but not explicit — government guarantee✓ Correct answer
- BOnly available to institutional investors
- CBacked by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government
- DExempt from both federal and state income taxes
Explanation
Why A — Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) debt with an implied — but not explicit — government guarantee
FHLB is a GSE, meaning its debt carries an implied — but NOT explicit — government guarantee. Only Ginnie Mae securities carry the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. FHLB interest is subject to federal tax but generally exempt from state and local taxes. FHLB securities are available to all investors, not just institutions.
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