Rowan Appointed to Federal Home Loan Bank Housing Council
Release Date:July 17th, 2006

Rowan Appointed to Federal Home Loan Bank Housing Council

Fort Collins , CO, July 13, 2006 – Funding Partners, a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) is excited to announce the appointment of Joe Rowan, its Executive Director, to the Affordable Housing Advisory Council of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka

In 1932, Congress established a system of 12 home loan banks to relieve financial strains on thrift institutions and to promote homeownership.  The Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (“FHLBank”) is a privately owned, federally chartered corporation that promotes housing and homeownership by providing wholesale products and services that help member financial institutions expand the availability of mortgage credit, compete more effectively in their markets and foster strong and vibrant communities. With more than $40 billion in assets, FHLBank serves more than 890 banks, thrifts, credit unions and insurance companies throughout Colorado , Kansas , Nebraska and Oklahoma . FHLBank employs approximately 160 people and is located in Topeka , Kansas.

The Affordable Housing Advisory Council meets with representatives of the Bank’s board of directors and advises the Bank on low- and moderate-income housing needs and programs within the district.  The 12-member Council is comprised of housing practioners and community representatives active within 10th District of the FHLBank system. 

Funding Partners is recognized as a leader in delivering capital and credit to geographic markets and populations across Colorado underserved by traditional financial service providers.   Rowan has been with the organization since 2001.

Learn more about Funding Partners at www.fundingpartners.org and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka at www.fhlbtopeka.com.

 

Contact Information:
Laura Jarvis
Marketing and Communications
Funding Partners
970-494-2021