FHLB Cincinnati Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results
The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Cincinnati released second-quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2026. Net income was reported at $128 million with a return on average equity (ROE) of 7.16 percent—slightly down from $149 million and an ROE of 8.49 percent in Q2 2025. The decline is attributed to lower interest rates, which reduced earnings from investments and spreads on Advances and mortgage loans. For the first half of 2026, net income totaled $228 million with a ROE of 6.64 percent compared to $294 million and an ROE of 8.62 percent in H1 2025. The FHLB maintained strong capital levels, reporting total assets at $153.3 billion as of June 30, with mission-related assets reaching $147.6 billion due to increased Advance borrowings from large members. The organization also paid a cash dividend on June 18, 2026, at an annualized rate of 7.50 percent—significantly above the second-quarter average Secured Overnight Financing Rate—and continued its commitment to affordable housing through statutory assessments.
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