FHLBank San Francisco

We are one of the largest, private, affordable housing grant providers in the nation.1

More than $1.3 billion in grants since 1990 have given 150,000 families and individuals a place to call home.2

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News

2024 WISH Program allows members to empower lower-income first-time homebuyers with up to $30,000

Analysis

The Bank Term Funding Program ended on March 11, 2024. What is your exit strategy?

Thought Leadership

Teresa Bazemore speaks at University of Maryland’s Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium

FHLBank San Francisco helps deepen our toolbox to make things happen for our customers and the community.

Michael Lasher

President and CEO, Community Commerce Bank

FHLBank San Francisco is a privately capitalized, member-owned, cooperative that offers reliable and competitively-priced liquidity to our member financial institutions. Members use the funding and resources provided by their membership to advance economic development and community resilience across our three-state region of Arizona, California, and Nevada.


 

Privately capitalized,
member-owned cooperative.

336

members

across banks, CDFIs, credit unions, insurance companies and saving institutions.3

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$1.3

billion

in affordable housing grants since 19902

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150k

places to call home

since 19902

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Member Products and Programs

As a FHLBank San Francisco member, you gain exclusive access to financial solutions, capital stock dividends, and other benefits designed for your community.

  • Liquidity and Advances

    Flexible funding options including advances and letters of credit, designed to meet liquidity needs, manage costs, and reduce risk.

  • Community Grant Programs

    Use our affordable housing and economic development grant programs to build stronger communities and support lower-income families, first-time homebuyers, and local economic initiatives.

  • Discounted Credit Programs

    Access our discounted Community Investment Program and Advances for Community Enterprise credit products to help finance projects that benefit low- to moderate-income communities. Ideal for affordable housing, homeownership, and revitalization efforts.

Our Impact

Honey Art Studio is creating brighter futures for Black youth and young adults by introducing them to career options in the creative arts. To help launch the studio, we provided a $25,000 AHEAD grant in partnership with CDFI member Community Vision Capital & Consulting.

Community Spotlight

AHEAD

Healing Power of Ancient Ingredients

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AHP

Spirit of Resilience on Marvel Way

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WISH

Doris Ealy Finds Home

Doris Ealy, 56, never felt comfortable renting a room under someone else’s roof. The single mother of four ...

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Newsroom

24 Apr, 2024

U.S. Rep. Horsford and FHLBank San Francisco Celebrate Grand Opening of Affordable Housing Project in Rural Nevada

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16 Apr, 2024

FHLBank San Francisco Commits $13 Million to 2024 WISH Downpayment Assistance Grant Program, Boosting Homeownership Opportunities Across Region

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25 Apr, 2024

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Announces First Quarter 2024 Operating Results

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28 Mar, 2024

Banks boosting communities: How a behind-the-scenes partnership supports housing affordability and economic development

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Come for the purpose.
Stay for the people.

Join FHLBank San Francisco to help us drive economic and community development to make a difference in our region.

  1. Federal Home Loan Bank San Francisco is part of the broader FHLBanks System of 11 regionally based, wholesale suppliers of lendable funds. FHLBanks are cooperatively owned by member financial institutions in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
  2. Figures as of 12/31/23; includes grants awarded by the AHP General Fund and AHP Nevada Targeted Fund for income restricted rental units and by the WISH Program and Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance pilot program for owner-occupied housing.
  3. Figure as of 12/31/23.