The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has opened the application period for its 2026 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund. In the AHP, FHLBank Chicago financial institution members partner with developers and community organizations on the...
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has launched the 2026 iteration of its Downpayment Plus and Downpayment Plus Advantage grant programs with a $28 million allocation to help income-eligible homebuyers across Illinois and Wisconsin. Working in...
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is now accepting applications for the fourth annual iteration of its Community First Developer Program. The program provides grants to organizations supporting career development opportunities in the affordable...
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) announced a $1.5 million increase for its Community First Housing Counseling Resource Program (HCRP) for the current program year. FHLBank Chicago launched the HCRP in 2022 to provide grants to HUD-certified...
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) announced it will allocate $50 million in interest rate subsidies to expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance...