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Banking on Connections

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Banking and the financial industry are complex. At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, we’re here to help bridge gaps and drive conversations that showcase how banking connects all of us. On this podcast, you’ll meet FHLBank Chicago employees and other financial and housing industry thought leaders, discover products and programs that help create thriving communities, gain the latest market insights, and feel more connected to a vital part of the U.S. financial system.

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episode A New Path to Affordable Housing: The MPF® Habitat for Humanity® Program cover

A New Path to Affordable Housing: The MPF® Habitat for Humanity® Program

Across Illinois and Wisconsin, the need for affordable housing continues to outpace supply, and for many Habitat for Humanity affiliates, building more homes has become increasingly difficult. In this episode of Banking on Connections, FHLBank Chicago introduces its new Mortgage Partnership Finance® (MPF®) Habitat for Humanity Program and the collaboration behind it. Moderated by Jamie Lutton, Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement at FHLBank Chicago, the conversation features Patrick Sullivan, Executive Vice President and Group Head of Mortgage Partnership Finance® Program at FHLBank Chicago; Sarah Brachle Wagner, Chief Executive Officer of Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity; and Peter Lewandowski, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin. Together, they walk through the realities shaping Habitat’s work today, from rising construction and land costs to the challenges of funding homes under a traditional model where capital is tied up over time. The discussion also explores how third-party lending and new approaches to financing are helping affiliates access capital more quickly. The MPF Habitat for Humanity Program builds on that shift by combining interest rate subsidies, flexible underwriting, and access to the secondary market to create a more consistent, standardized solution. The goal is straightforward: help Habitat affiliates reinvest capital faster, build more homes, and serve more families.

22. april 2026 - 22 min
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Building the Next Generation of Affordable Housing Developers

Building affordable housing takes more than funding and land — it takes skilled developers. In this episode of Banking on Connections, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago highlights how it is strengthening the affordable housing talent pipeline through its Community First® Developer Program. In 2025, FHLBank Chicago awarded $5.9 million through the Developer Program to organizations across Illinois and Wisconsin, supporting more than 110 internships and fellowships designed to build real-world development expertise. These grants help nonprofit and mission-driven organizations hire, train, and mentor emerging professionals gaining hands-on experience in project management, predevelopment planning, construction, and financing. Featuring perspectives from Developer Program grant recipients and their member partners, the episode shows how FHLBank Chicago’s funding is expanding organizational capacity, strengthening local housing ecosystems, and supporting the skilled developers needed to move affordable housing projects forward.

15. jan. 2026 - 12 min
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The Fed’s September Rate Cut: What It Means for Markets, Jobs, and Housing

This episode of Banking on Connections features James Hotchkiss discussing the Federal Reserve’s September rate cut and its impact on the economy. The conversation centers on the Fed’s decision to lower the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, signaling a shift in monetary policy as inflation cools and the labor market slows. Key points include: * The Fed’s move reduces recession risks and reflects growing concern about the jobs market, with hiring slowing but layoffs remaining low. * Uncertainty around tariffs and rates continues to affect business investment and consumer sentiment, especially for small businesses. * The housing market shows regional differences: inventory is high in the South but remains tight in the Midwest and Northeast, with Chicago seeing strong price appreciation. * The Fed is now prioritizing employment over inflation, willing to let inflation run hotter to support job growth. * The episode closes with a look at how these changes may affect long-term rates, housing affordability, and consumer confidence as we move through 2025.

22. sep. 2025 - 29 min
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