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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

x      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2014

 

o         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number: 000-51397

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Federal

 

13-6400946

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

 

101 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y.

 

10178

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(212) 681-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files)  Yes x No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer o

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer x

 

Smaller reporting company o

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)  Yes o No x

 

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of April 30,July 31, 2014 was 54,729,755.58,727,760.

 

 

 



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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2014

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited):

 

Statements of Condition (Unaudited) as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013

3

Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months ended March 31,Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

4

Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months ended March 31,Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

5

Statements of Capital (Unaudited) for the ThreeSix Months ended March 31,Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

6

Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the ThreeSix Months ended March 31,Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

7

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

9

 

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

4950

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

94102

 

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

97105

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

98106

 

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

98106

 

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

98106

 

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

98106

 

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

98106

 

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

98106

 

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

98106

 

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

99107

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Condition — Unaudited (in thousands, except par value(In Thousands, Except Par Value of capital stock)Capital Stock)

As of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks (Note 3)

 

$

5,534,616

 

$

15,309,998

 

 

$

7,164,721

 

$

15,309,998

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell (Note 4)

 

500,000

 

 

 

800,000

 

 

Federal funds sold (Note 4)

 

9,872,000

 

5,986,000

 

 

6,713,000

 

5,986,000

 

Available-for-sale securities, net of unrealized gains of $15,022 at March 31, 2014 and $14,505 at December 31, 2013 (Note 6)

 

1,469,424

 

1,562,541

 

Available-for-sale securities, net of unrealized gains of $14,992 at June 30, 2014 and $14,505 at December 31, 2013 (Note 6)

 

1,382,374

 

1,562,541

 

Held-to-maturity securities (Note 5)

 

12,254,080

 

12,535,928

 

 

12,622,488

 

12,535,928

 

Advances (Note 7) (Includes $19,207,125 at March 31, 2014 and $19,205,399 at December 31, 2013 at fair value under the fair value option)

 

87,677,059

 

90,765,017

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses of $5,945 at March 31, 2014 and $5,697 at December 31, 2013 (Note 8)

 

1,931,356

 

1,927,623

 

Advances (Note 7) (Includes $18,658,320 at June 30, 2014 and $19,205,399 at December 31, 2013 at fair value under the fair value option)

 

96,847,928

 

90,765,017

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses of $5,388 at June 30, 2014 and $5,697 at December 31, 2013 (Note 8)

 

1,958,406

 

1,927,623

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

169,182

 

173,573

 

 

168,482

 

173,573

 

Premises, software, and equipment

 

11,478

 

11,808

 

 

11,124

 

11,808

 

Derivative assets (Note 15)

 

49,858

 

43,302

 

 

47,030

 

43,302

 

Other assets

 

14,196

 

17,115

 

 

116,258

 

17,115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

119,483,249

 

$

128,332,905

 

 

$

127,831,811

 

$

128,332,905

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand

 

$

1,663,013

 

$

1,865,399

 

 

$

1,643,451

 

$

1,865,399

 

Non-interest-bearing demand

 

30,936

 

25,941

 

 

9,641

 

25,941

 

Term

 

36,000

 

38,000

 

 

37,000

 

38,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deposits

 

1,729,949

 

1,929,340

 

 

1,690,092

 

1,929,340

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations, net (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds (Includes $19,969,321 at March 31, 2014 and $22,868,401 at December 31, 2013 at fair value under the fair value option)

 

74,993,371

 

73,275,312

 

Discount notes (Includes $6,961,243 at March 31, 2014 and $4,260,635 at December 31, 2013 at fair value under the fair value option)

 

35,649,830

 

45,870,470

 

Bonds (Includes $18,087,720 at June 30, 2014 and $22,868,401 at December 31, 2013 at fair value under the fair value option)

 

75,394,871

 

73,275,312

 

Discount notes (Includes $4,649,267 at June 30, 2014 and $4,260,635 at December 31, 2013 at fair value under the fair value option)

 

43,225,476

 

45,870,470

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total consolidated obligations

 

110,643,201

 

119,145,782

 

 

118,620,347

 

119,145,782

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock (Note 12)

 

23,915

 

23,994

 

 

23,378

 

23,994

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest payable

 

127,666

 

112,047

 

 

116,864

 

112,047

 

Affordable Housing Program (Note 11)

 

124,266

 

123,060

 

 

120,243

 

123,060

 

Derivative liabilities (Note 15)

 

345,716

 

349,150

 

 

344,603

 

349,150

 

Other liabilities

 

135,935

 

163,878

 

 

173,635

 

163,878

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

113,130,648

 

121,847,251

 

 

121,089,162

 

121,847,251

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 12, 15 and 17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock ($100 par value), putable, issued and outstanding shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54,386 at March 31, 2014 and 55,714 at December 31, 2013

 

5,438,616

 

5,571,400

 

58,218 at June 30, 2014 and 55,714 at December 31, 2013

 

5,821,824

 

5,571,400

 

Retained earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrestricted

 

836,384

 

841,412

 

 

845,081

 

841,412

 

Restricted (Note 12)

 

172,186

 

157,114

 

 

187,569

 

157,114

 

Total retained earnings

 

1,008,570

 

998,526

 

 

1,032,650

 

998,526

 

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(94,585

)

(84,272

)

 

(111,825

)

(84,272

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital

 

6,352,601

 

6,485,654

 

 

6,742,649

 

6,485,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and capital

 

$

119,483,249

 

$

128,332,905

 

 

$

127,831,811

 

$

128,332,905

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Income — Unaudited (in(In thousands, except per share data)Except Per Share Data)

For the three months ended March 31,Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances, net (Note 7)

 

$

113,851

 

$

109,993

 

 

$

113,366

 

$

100,780

 

$

227,217

 

$

210,773

 

Interest-bearing deposits (Note 4)

 

231

 

811

 

 

279

 

588

 

510

 

1,399

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell (Note 4)

 

63

 

 

 

85

 

 

148

 

 

Federal funds sold (Note 4)

 

1,996

 

4,265

 

 

2,396

 

3,131

 

4,392

 

7,396

 

Available-for-sale securities (Note 6)

 

3,002

 

4,753

 

 

2,710

 

4,358

 

5,712

 

9,111

 

Held-to-maturity securities (Note 5)

 

66,623

 

59,741

 

 

64,885

 

58,433

 

131,508

 

118,174

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio (Note 8)

 

17,463

 

16,794

 

 

17,554

 

17,012

 

35,017

 

33,806

 

Loans to other FHLBanks (Note 18)

 

2

 

14

 

 

1

 

4

 

3

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

203,231

 

196,371

 

 

201,276

 

184,306

 

404,507

 

380,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds (Note 10)

 

77,322

 

75,843

 

 

78,086

 

71,729

 

155,408

 

147,572

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (Note 10)

 

17,363

 

17,087

 

 

16,658

 

17,001

 

34,021

 

34,088

 

Deposits (Note 9)

 

143

 

162

 

 

144

 

149

 

287

 

311

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock (Note 12)

 

282

 

253

 

 

223

 

229

 

505

 

482

 

Cash collateral held and other borrowings (Note 18)

 

1

 

2

 

 

10

 

2

 

11

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

95,111

 

93,347

 

 

95,121

 

89,110

 

190,232

 

182,457

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

 

108,120

 

103,024

 

 

106,155

 

95,196

 

214,275

 

198,220

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision/(Reversal) for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

335

 

(37

)

(Reversal)/Provision for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

(308

)

242

 

27

 

205

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

107,785

 

103,061

 

 

106,463

 

94,954

 

214,248

 

198,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees and other

 

2,732

 

2,355

 

 

1,855

 

2,584

 

4,587

 

4,939

 

Instruments held at fair value - Unrealized gains (Note 16)

 

805

 

3,679

 

 

1,684

 

7,243

 

2,489

 

10,922

 

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives and hedging activities (Note 15)

 

(2,122

)

1,383

 

 

(1,674

)

12,876

 

(3,796

)

14,259

 

Losses from extinguishment of debt

 

(438

)

(7,931

)

 

 

(982

)

(438

)

(8,913

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other income (loss)

 

977

 

(514

)

 

1,865

 

21,721

 

2,842

 

21,207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating

 

7,221

 

7,225

 

 

6,836

 

6,797

 

14,057

 

14,022

 

Compensation and benefits

 

14,158

 

14,106

 

 

12,787

 

13,301

 

26,945

 

27,407

 

Finance Agency and Office of Finance

 

3,619

 

3,451

 

 

3,219

 

2,640

 

6,838

 

6,091

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other expenses

 

24,998

 

24,782

 

 

22,842

 

22,738

 

47,840

 

47,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before assessments

 

83,764

 

77,765

 

 

85,486

 

93,937

 

169,250

 

171,702

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affordable Housing Program Assessments (Note 11)

 

8,405

 

7,802

 

 

8,571

 

9,416

 

16,976

 

17,218

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

75,359

 

$

69,963

 

 

$

76,915

 

$

84,521

 

$

152,274

 

$

154,484

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share (Note 13)

 

$

1.37

 

$

1.50

 

 

$

1.40

 

$

1.78

 

$

2.77

 

$

3.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends paid per share

 

$

1.20

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

0.96

 

$

0.99

 

$

2.16

 

$

2.12

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Comprehensive Income — Unaudited (in thousands)(In Thousands)

For the three months ended March 31,Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

75,359

 

$

69,963

 

 

$

76,915

 

$

84,521

 

$

152,274

 

$

154,484

 

Other Comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains/losses on available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses)

 

517

 

(791

)

Net unrealized gains/losses on available-for-sale securities Unrealized (losses) gains

 

(30

)

(2,251

)

487

 

(3,042

)

Net non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses on held-to-maturity securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accretion of non-credit portion of OTTI

 

2,275

 

2,594

 

 

2,389

 

2,655

 

4,664

 

5,249

 

Net unrealized gains/losses relating to hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (losses) gains

 

(20,308

)

16,544

 

 

(20,405

)

57,494

 

(40,713

)

74,038

 

Reclassification of losses included in net income

 

736

 

1,067

 

 

734

 

795

 

1,470

 

1,862

 

Total net unrealized (losses) gains relating to hedging activities

 

(19,572

)

17,611

 

 

(19,671

)

58,289

 

(39,243

)

75,900

 

Pension and postretirement benefits

 

6,467

 

381

 

 

72

 

380

 

6,539

 

761

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(10,313

)

19,795

 

 

(17,240

)

59,073

 

(27,553

)

78,868

 

Total comprehensive income

 

$

65,046

 

$

89,758

 

 

$

59,675

 

$

143,594

 

$

124,721

 

$

233,352

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Capital - Unaudited (in(In thousands, except per share data)Except Per Share Data)

For the three months ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

Capital Stock (a)

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

Capital Stock (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

Retained Earnings

 

Comprehensive

 

Total

 

 

Class B

 

Retained Earnings

 

Comprehensive

 

Total

 

 

Shares

 

Par Value

 

Unrestricted

 

Restricted

 

Total

 

Income (Loss)

 

Capital

 

 

Shares

 

Par Value

 

Unrestricted

 

Restricted

 

Total

 

Income (Loss)

 

Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

 

47,975

 

$

4,797,457

 

$

797,567

 

$

96,185

 

$

893,752

 

$

(199,380

)

$

5,491,829

 

 

47,975

 

$

4,797,457

 

$

797,567

 

$

96,185

 

$

893,752

 

$

(199,380

)

$

5,491,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of capital stock

 

7,191

 

719,067

 

 

 

 

 

719,067

 

 

21,849

 

2,184,908

 

 

 

 

 

2,184,908

 

Repurchase/redemption of capital stock

 

(8,859

)

(885,903

)

 

 

 

 

(885,903

)

 

(16,994

)

(1,699,373

)

 

 

 

 

(1,699,373

)

Shares reclassified to mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

(41

)

(4,062

)

 

 

 

 

(4,062

)

 

(41

)

(4,062

)

 

 

 

 

(4,062

)

Cash dividends ($1.13 per share) on capital stock

 

 

 

(52,719

)

 

(52,719

)

 

(52,719

)

Cash dividends ($2.12 per share) on capital stock

 

 

 

(98,786

)

 

(98,786

)

 

(98,786

)

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

55,970

 

13,993

 

69,963

 

19,795

 

89,758

 

 

 

 

123,587

 

30,897

 

154,484

 

78,868

 

233,352

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2013

 

46,266

 

$

4,626,559

 

$

800,818

 

$

110,178

 

$

910,996

 

$

(179,585

)

$

5,357,970

 

Balance, June 30, 2013

 

52,789

 

$

5,278,930

 

$

822,368

 

$

127,082

 

$

949,450

 

$

(120,512

)

$

6,107,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2013

 

55,714

 

$

5,571,400

 

$

841,412

 

$

157,114

 

$

998,526

 

$

(84,272

)

$

6,485,654

 

 

55,714

 

$

5,571,400

 

$

841,412

 

$

157,114

 

$

998,526

 

$

(84,272

)

$

6,485,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of capital stock

 

8,396

 

839,623

 

 

 

 

 

839,623

 

 

20,444

 

2,044,449

 

 

 

 

 

2,044,449

 

Repurchase/redemption of capital stock

 

(9,724

)

(972,407

)

 

 

 

 

(972,407

)

 

(17,940

)

(1,794,025

)

 

 

 

 

(1,794,025

)

Cash dividends ($1.20 per share) on capital stock

 

 

 

(65,315

)

 

(65,315

)

 

(65,315

)

Cash dividends ($2.16 per share) on capital stock

 

 

 

(118,150

)

 

(118,150

)

 

(118,150

)

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

60,287

 

15,072

 

75,359

 

(10,313

)

65,046

 

 

 

 

121,819

 

30,455

 

152,274

 

(27,553

)

124,721

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2014

 

54,386

 

$

5,438,616

 

$

836,384

 

$

172,186

 

$

1,008,570

 

$

(94,585

)

$

6,352,601

 

Balance, June 30, 2014

 

58,218

 

$

5,821,824

 

$

845,081

 

$

187,569

 

$

1,032,650

 

$

(111,825

)

$

6,742,649

 

 


(a)    Putable stock

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Cash Flows — Unaudited (in thousands)(In Thousands)

For the three months ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

75,359

 

$

69,963

 

 

$

152,274

 

$

154,484

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net premiums and discounts on consolidated obligations, investments, mortgage loans and other adjustments

 

(21,249

)

5,045

 

 

(47,936

)

46,874

 

Concessions on consolidated obligations

 

904

 

963

 

 

2,201

 

2,216

 

Premises, software, and equipment

 

871

 

983

 

 

1,748

 

1,904

 

Provision/(Reversal) for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

335

 

(37

)

Provision for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

27

 

205

 

Change in net fair value adjustments on derivatives and hedging activities

 

86,448

 

46,834

 

 

172,268

 

40,212

 

Change in fair value adjustments on financial instruments held at fair value

 

(805

)

(3,679

)

 

(2,489

)

(10,922

)

Losses from extinguishment of debt

 

438

 

7,931

 

 

438

 

8,913

 

Net change in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

4,735

 

(13,972

)

 

5,108

 

(6,692

)

Derivative assets due to accrued interest

 

2,396

 

(17,825

)

 

(2,697

)

8,615

 

Derivative liabilities due to accrued interest

 

(2,249

)

10,928

 

 

(5,606

)

2,296

 

Other assets

 

2,980

 

2,766

 

 

1,404

 

2,790

 

Affordable Housing Program liability

 

1,206

 

(6,430

)

 

(2,817

)

(12,691

)

Accrued interest payable

 

15,598

 

41,032

 

 

3,505

 

(3,009

)

Other liabilities

 

(23,387

)

(3,908

)

 

(22,364

)

(6,747

)

Total adjustments

 

68,221

 

70,631

 

 

102,790

 

73,964

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

143,580

 

140,594

 

 

255,064

 

228,448

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

134,130

 

249,034

 

 

152,923

 

872,521

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

(500,000

)

 

 

(900,000

)

 

Federal funds sold

 

(3,886,000

)

(6,028,000

)

 

(727,000

)

(7,322,000

)

Deposits with other FHLBanks

 

(87

)

(124

)

 

(102

)

(187

)

Premises, software, and equipment

 

(541

)

(2,070

)

 

(1,064

)

(2,739

)

Held-to-maturity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchased

 

 

(661,209

)

 

(611,755

)

(1,078,014

)

Repayments

 

283,056

 

548,211

 

 

564,360

 

1,160,510

 

Available-for-sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayments

 

93,891

 

215,390

 

 

181,111

 

425,465

 

Proceeds from sales

 

231

 

204

 

 

486

 

425

 

Advances:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal collected

 

189,233,975

 

98,083,797

 

 

337,288,782

 

226,482,094

 

Made

 

(186,257,397

)

(94,280,061

)

 

(343,494,212

)

(236,484,270

)

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal collected

 

43,550

 

95,586

 

 

84,418

 

183,351

 

Purchased

 

(48,916

)

(140,390

)

 

(118,123

)

(275,777

)

Proceeds from sales of REO

 

976

 

 

 

1,663

 

653

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(903,132

)

(1,919,632

)

 

(7,578,513

)

(16,037,968

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Statements of Cash Flows — Unaudited (in thousands)(In Thousands)

For the three months ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits and other borrowings

 

$

(199,480

)

$

63,200

 

 

$

(196,642

)

$

(361,158

)

Derivative contracts with financing element

 

(59,425

)

(56,607

)

 

(118,487

)

(113,379

)

Consolidated obligation bonds:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance

 

16,217,966

 

8,776,549

 

 

31,798,949

 

30,103,464

 

Payments for maturing and early retirement

 

(14,554,994

)

(12,383,131

)

 

(29,793,260

)

(29,899,476

)

Net payments on bonds transferred to other FHLBanks (a)

 

 

(28,943

)

 

 

(28,943

)

Consolidated obligation discount notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance

 

42,332,176

 

31,927,844

 

 

94,231,942

 

81,022,928

 

Payments for maturing

 

(52,553,895

)

(29,152,607

)

 

(96,875,988

)

(66,912,484

)

Capital stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of capital stock

 

839,623

 

719,067

 

 

2,044,449

 

2,184,908

 

Payments for repurchase/redemption of capital stock

 

(972,407

)

(885,903

)

 

(1,794,025

)

(1,699,373

)

Redemption of mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

(79

)

(1,033

)

 

(616

)

(1,768

)

Cash dividends paid (b)

 

(65,315

)

(52,719

)

 

(118,150

)

(98,786

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(9,015,830

)

(1,074,283

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(821,828

)

14,195,933

 

Net decrease in cash and due from banks

 

(9,775,382

)

(2,853,321

)

 

(8,145,277

)

(1,613,587

)

Cash and due from banks at beginning of the period

 

15,309,998

 

7,553,188

 

 

15,309,998

 

7,553,188

 

Cash and due from banks at end of the period

 

$

5,534,616

 

$

4,699,867

 

 

$

7,164,721

 

$

5,939,601

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

83,582

 

$

46,484

 

 

$

194,020

 

$

192,274

 

Affordable Housing Program payments (c)

 

$

7,199

 

$

14,232

 

 

$

19,793

 

$

29,909

 

Transfers of mortgage loans to real estate owned

 

$

449

 

$

580

 

 

$

1,309

 

$

2,460

 

 


(a)         For information about bonds transferred (to)/from FHLBanks and other related party transactions, see Note 18. Related Party Transactions.

(b)         Does not include payments to holders of mandatorily redeemable capital stock. Such payments are reported as interest expense.

(c)          AHP payments = (beginning accrual - ending accrual) + AHP assessment for the period; payments represent funds released to the Affordable Housing Program.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Background

 

The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY” or “the Bank”) is a federally chartered corporation, and is one of twelve district Federal Home Loan Banks (“FHLBanks”).  The FHLBanks are U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”), organized under the authority of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932, as amended (“FHLBank Act”).  Each FHLBank is a cooperative owned by member institutions located within a defined geographic district.  The FHLBNY’s defined geographic district is New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

 

Tax Status.  The FHLBanks, including the FHLBNY, are exempt from ordinary federal, state, and local taxation except for real property taxes.

 

Assessments.  Affordable Housing Program (“AHP”) Assessments — Each FHLBank, including the FHLBNY, provides subsidies in the form of direct grants and below-market interest rate advances to members, who use the funds to assist in the purchase, construction or rehabilitation of housing for very low-, low- and moderate-income households.  Annually, the 12 FHLBanks must set aside the greater of $100 million or 10% of their regulatory defined net income for the Affordable Housing Program.

 

Note   1.Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The preparation of financial statements is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. and with instructions provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The preparation requires management to make a number of judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities (if applicable), and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reported periods.  Although management believes these judgments, estimates and assumptions to be appropriate, actual results may differ.  The information contained in these financial statements is unaudited.  In the opinion of management, normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the interim period results have been made.  These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the FHLBNY’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The FHLBNY has identified certain accounting policies that it believes are significant because they require management to make subjective judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and because of the likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or by using different assumptions.  These policies include estimating the allowance for credit losses on the advance and mortgage loan portfolios, evaluating the impairment of the Bank’s securities portfolios, and estimating fair values of certain assets and liabilities.  There have been no significant changes to accounting policies from those identified in Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates in Notes to the Financial Statements in the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014, which contains a summary of the Bank’s significant accounting policies and estimates.

 

Recently Adopted Significant Accounting Policies

 

Framework for Adversely Classifying Loans, Other Real Estate Owned, and Other Assets and Listing Assets for Special Mention.  On April 9, 2012, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), the FHLBank’s regulator, issued Advisory Bulletin 2012-02 (“Advisory Bulletin”) that establishes adverse classification, identification of Special Mention assets and off-balance sheet credit exposures.  The guidance is expected to be applied prospectively, and was effective at issuance.prospectively.  The FHFA issued additional guidance that extended the effective date of classification aspects of this Advisory Bulletin to January 1, 2014.  Adoption in the first quarter of 2014 had no impact on of the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

 

The Advisory Bulletin also prescribes the timing of asset charge-offs if an asset is at 180 days or more past due, subject to certain conditions.  That guidance is not effective until January 1, 2015 and is further discussed in Note 2.  Recently issued Accounting Standards and Interpretations.

 

Joint and Several Liability Arrangements.  In February 2013, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ASU No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405):  Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date.  This guidance requires an entity to measure these obligations as the sum of (1) the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and (2) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors.  In addition, this guidance requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations.  This guidance became effective for interim and annual periods beginning on January 1, 2014 and is to be applied retrospectively for obligations with joint and several liabilities existing at January 1, 2014.  The guidance had no effect on the FHLBNY’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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Note   2.Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Interpretations.

Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures.  On June 12, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-11, “Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860)—Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures”.  The FASB’s objective in issuing the amendments in this ASU is to respond to stakeholders’ concerns about current accounting and disclosures for repurchase agreements and similar transactions.  Stakeholders expressed concern that current accounting guidance distinguishes between repurchase agreements that settle at the same time as the maturity of the transferred financial asset and those that settle any time before maturity.  Under current U.S. GAAP, repurchase agreements that mature at the same time as the transferred financial asset (a repurchase-to-maturity transaction) generally are not considered to maintain the transferor’s effective control.

The ASU require two accounting changes.  First, the amendments change the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions to secured borrowing accounting.  Second, for repurchase financing arrangements, the amendments require separate accounting for a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement.

In addition, this guidance requires additional disclosures, particularly on transfers accounted for as sales that are economically similar to repurchase agreements and on the nature of collateral pledged in repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings.  This guidance becomes effective for the FHLBNY for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014, and early adoption is prohibited.  The changes in accounting for transactions outstanding on the effective date are required to be presented as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption.  The FHLBNY is in the process of evaluating this guidance, but does not expect adoption will have a material effect on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Revenue recognition.  On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Topic 606: “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”.  The FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) initiated a joint project to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and IFRS that would remove inconsistencies and improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities and industries, provide a more useful information to users of financial statements through improved disclosure requirements.  The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  For a public entity, the amendments in this ASU are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted.  The FHLBNY is in the process of evaluating this guidance, but does not expect adoption will have a material effect on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Foreclosed and Repossessed Assets.  On January 17, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04, Receivables—Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40) Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure.  The ASU clarifies Foreclosed and Repossessed Assets, and provides guidance when consumer mortgage loans collateralized by real estate should be reclassified to Real Estate Owned (“REO”).  Specifically, such collateralized mortgage loans should be reclassified to REO when

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either the creditor obtains legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure, or the borrower conveys all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement.  This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 31, 2014, and may be adopted under either the modified retrospective transition method or the prospective transition method.  The FHLBNY is in the process of determining its effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows,evaluating this guidance, but does not expect adoption will have a material effect.effect on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Framework for Adversely Classifying Loans, Other Real Estate Owned, and Other Assets and Listing Assets for Special Mention.  On April 9, 2012, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), the FHLBank’s regulator, issued Advisory Bulletin 2012-02 (“Advisory Bulletin”) that provided two part guidance.

The first guidance, which addresses the classification of assets, was adopted on January 1, 2014 as required.

The second guidance prescribes the timing of asset charge-offs if an asset is at 180 days or more past due, subject to certain conditions.  The guidance is not effective until January 1, 2015.

Under existing policies, the FHLBNY records a charge-off on MPF loans based upon the occurrence of a confirming event, which is typically the occurrence of an in-substance foreclosure (which occurs when the PFI takes physical possession of real estate without having to go through formal foreclosure procedures) or actual foreclosure.  Adoption of the Advisory Bulletin may accelerate the timing of charge-offs.  The FHLBNY is reviewing the operational aspects of implementing the guidance.  The FHLBNY’s current practice is to record credit loss allowance on a loan level basis on all MPF loans delinquent 90 days or greater (for loans in bankruptcy status, an allowance is recorded regardless of delinquency status), and to measure the allowance based on the shortfall of the value of collateral (less estimated selling costs) to the recorded investment in the impaired loan.  Therefore, the FHLBNY does not expect an acceleration of the charge-offs to have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

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Note   3.Cash and Due from Banks.

 

Cash on hand, cash items in the process of collection, and amounts due from correspondent banks and the Federal Reserve Banks are included in Cash and due from banks.  The FHLBNY is exempted from maintaining any required clearing balance at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

 

Pass-through Deposit Reserves

 

The Bank acts as a pass-through correspondent for member institutions required to deposit reserves with the Federal Reserve Banks.  Pass-through reserves deposited with Federal Reserve Banks were $71.5$70.1 million and $76.3 million as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The Bank includes member reserve balances in Other liabilities in the Statements of Condition.

 

Note   4.Federal Funds Sold, Interest-bearing Deposits, and Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell.

 

Federal funds sold — Federal funds sold are unsecured advances to third parties.

 

Interest-bearing deposits Cash Collateral Pledged to Derivative Counterparties — The FHLBNY executes derivatives with major swap dealers and financial institutions (“derivative counterparties” or “counterparties”), and enters into bilateral collateral agreements.  Beginning June 10, 2013, certain of the FHLBNY’s derivatives are cleared and settled through one or several Derivative Clearing Organizations (“DCO”) as mandated under the Dodd-Frank Act.  The FHLBNY considers the DCO as a derivative counterparty.  For both bilaterally executed derivatives and derivatives cleared through a DCO, when a derivative counterparty is exposed, the FHLBNY would post cash as pledged collateral to mitigate the counterparty’s credit exposure.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the FHLBNY had deposited $1.4$1.3 billion and $1.5 billion with derivative counterparties and these amounts earned interest generally at the overnight Federal funds rate.  As provided under master netting agreements or under a legal netting opinion, the cash posted was reclassified and recorded as a deduction to Derivative liabilities.  Cash collateral or margin posted by the FHLBNY in excess of the fair value exposures were classified as a Derivative asset.  See Credit Risk due to nonperformance by counterparties in Note 15.  Derivatives and Hedging activities.Activities.

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell — As part of the FHLBNY’s banking activities, the FHLBNY may enter into secured financing transactions that mature overnight, and can be extended only at the discretion of the FHLBNY.  These transactions involve the lending of cash, against which marketable securities are taken as collateral.  The amount of cash loaned against the securities collateral is a function of the liquidity and quality of the collateral.  The collateral is typically in the form of securities that meet the FHLBNY’s credit quality standards, are highly-rated marketable securities, and thereadily marketable.  The FHLBNY has the ability to call for additional collateral if the value of the securities falls below a pre-defined haircut.  The FHLBNY can terminate the transaction and liquidate the collateral if the counterparty fails to post the additional margin.  Under these agreements, the FHLBNY would not have the right to re-pledge the securities received.  Securities purchased under agreements to resell (reverse repos) generally do not constitute a sale for accounting purposes of the underlying securities and so are treated as collateralized financing transactions.  Outstanding balances were $500.0$800.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2014, and no balance was outstanding at December 31, 2013.  Transaction balances averaged $687.8$695.6 million and $691.7 million in the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and $72.9 million in the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.  There waswere no transactiontransactions for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2013.

 

Interest income from securities purchased under agreements to resell was $0.1 million$85 thousand and $148 thousand for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014.

 

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Note   5.Held-to-Maturity Securities.

 

Major Security Types (in thousands)

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

OTTI

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Recognized

 

Carrying

 

Unrecognized

 

Unrecognized

 

Fair

 

Issued, guaranteed or insured:

 

Cost

 

in AOCI

 

Value

 

Holding Gains (a)

 

Holding Losses (a)

 

Value

 

Pools of Mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

$

288,492

 

$

 

$

288,492

 

$

23,572

 

$

 

$

312,064

 

Freddie Mac

 

84,915

 

 

84,915

 

5,867

 

 

90,782

 

Total pools of mortgages

 

373,407

 

 

373,407

 

29,439

 

 

402,846

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations/Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

3,109,957

 

 

3,109,957

 

14,240

 

(2,975

)

3,121,222

 

Freddie Mac

 

2,060,714

 

 

2,060,714

 

12,219

 

(1,153

)

2,071,780

 

Ginnie Mae

 

40,375

 

 

40,375

 

530

 

 

40,905

 

Total CMOs/REMICs

 

5,211,046

 

 

5,211,046

 

26,989

 

(4,128

)

5,233,907

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

1,630,157

 

 

1,630,157

 

8,946

 

(22,065

)

1,617,038

 

Freddie Mac

 

3,941,318

 

 

3,941,318

 

118,074

 

(33,356

)

4,026,036

 

Total commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

5,571,475

 

 

5,571,475

 

127,020

 

(55,421

)

5,643,074

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GSE MBS (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOs/REMICs

 

43,298

 

(545

)

42,753

 

1,754

 

(643

)

43,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset-Backed Securities (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured housing (insured) (c)

 

107,365

 

 

107,365

 

3,103

 

 

110,468

 

Home equity loans (insured) (c)

 

173,168

 

(37,025

)

136,143

 

62,963

 

(165

)

198,941

 

Home equity loans (uninsured)

 

110,976

 

(13,445

)

97,531

 

14,300

 

(3,078

)

108,753

 

Total asset-backed securities

 

391,509

 

(50,470

)

341,039

 

80,366

 

(3,243

)

418,162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total MBS

 

11,590,735

 

(51,015

)

11,539,720

 

265,568

 

(63,435

)

11,741,853

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

714,360

 

 

714,360

 

721

 

(52,643

)

662,438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Held-to-maturity securities

 

$

12,305,095

 

$

(51,015

)

$

12,254,080

 

$

266,289

 

$

(116,078

)

$

12,404,291

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

OTTI

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTTI

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Recognized

 

Carrying

 

Unrecognized

 

Unrecognized

 

Fair

 

 

Amortized

 

Recognized

 

Carrying

 

Unrecognized

 

Unrecognized

 

Fair

 

Issued, guaranteed or insured:

 

Cost

 

in AOCI

 

Value

 

Holding Gains (a)

 

Holding Losses (a)

 

Value

 

 

Cost

 

in AOCI

 

Value

 

Holding Gains (a)

 

Holding Losses (a)

 

Value

 

Pools of Mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

$

307,818

 

$

 

$

307,818

 

$

23,973

 

$

 

$

331,791

 

 

$

269,985

 

$

 

$

269,985

 

$

25,531

 

$

 

$

295,516

 

Freddie Mac

 

90,889

 

 

90,889

 

5,883

 

 

96,772

 

 

79,296

 

 

79,296

 

6,066

 

 

85,362

 

Total pools of mortgages

 

398,707

 

 

398,707

 

29,856

 

 

428,563

 

 

349,281

 

 

349,281

 

31,597

 

 

380,878

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations/Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations/Real

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

3,218,994

 

 

3,218,994

 

9,270

 

(13,919

)

3,214,345

 

 

3,051,019

 

 

3,051,019

 

24,434

 

(611

)

3,074,842

 

Freddie Mac

 

2,151,418

 

 

2,151,418

 

11,664

 

(5,065

)

2,158,017

 

 

2,036,199

 

 

2,036,199

 

14,688

 

(117

)

2,050,770

 

Ginnie Mae

 

43,565

 

 

43,565

 

591

 

 

44,156

 

 

36,923

 

 

36,923

 

484

 

 

37,407

 

Total CMOs/REMICs

 

5,413,977

 

 

5,413,977

 

21,525

 

(18,984

)

5,416,518

 

 

5,124,141

 

 

5,124,141

 

39,606

 

(728

)

5,163,019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

1,663,465

 

 

1,663,465

 

6,798

 

(33,780

)

1,636,483

 

 

1,703,708

 

 

1,703,708

 

13,938

 

(7,917

)

1,709,729

 

Freddie Mac

 

3,942,932

 

 

3,942,932

 

94,191

 

(56,693

)

3,980,430

 

 

4,286,062

 

 

4,286,062

 

163,901

 

(10,152

)

4,439,811

 

Total commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

5,606,397

 

 

5,606,397

 

100,989

 

(90,473

)

5,616,913

 

 

5,989,770

 

 

5,989,770

 

177,839

 

(18,069

)

6,149,540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GSE MBS (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOs/REMICs

 

50,260

 

(608

)

49,652

 

1,653

 

(488

)

50,817

 

 

39,769

 

(479

)

39,290

 

1,893

 

(640

)

40,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset-Backed Securities (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured housing (insured) (c)

 

112,115

 

 

112,115

 

2,766

 

 

114,881

 

 

102,306

 

 

102,306

 

3,060

 

 

105,366

 

Home equity loans (insured) (c)

 

177,641

 

(38,664

)

138,977

 

62,492

 

(196

)

201,273

 

 

167,794

 

(35,404

)

132,390

 

62,279

 

(160

)

194,509

 

Home equity loans (uninsured)

 

115,242

 

(14,019

)

101,223

 

14,704

 

(3,162

)

112,765

 

 

106,044

 

(12,744

)

93,300

 

13,978

 

(2,958

)

104,320

 

Total asset-backed securities

 

404,998

 

(52,683

)

352,315

 

79,962

 

(3,358

)

428,919

 

 

376,144

 

(48,148

)

327,996

 

79,317

 

(3,118

)

404,195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total MBS

 

11,874,339

 

(53,291

)

11,821,048

 

233,985

 

(113,303

)

11,941,730

 

 

11,879,105

 

(48,627

)

11,830,478

 

330,252

 

(22,555

)

12,138,175

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

714,880

 

 

714,880

 

758

 

(53,984

)

661,654

 

 

792,010

 

 

792,010

 

707

 

(52,214

)

740,503

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Held-to-maturity securities

 

$

12,589,219

 

$

(53,291

)

$

12,535,928

 

$

234,743

 

$

(167,287

)

$

12,603,384

 

 

$

12,671,115

 

$

(48,627

)

$

12,622,488

 

$

330,959

 

$

(74,769

)

$

12,878,678

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

OTTI

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Recognized

 

Carrying

 

Unrecognized

 

Unrecognized

 

Fair

 

Issued, guaranteed or insured:

 

Cost

 

in AOCI

 

Value

 

Holding Gains (a)

 

Holding Losses (a)

 

Value

 

Pools of Mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

$

307,818

 

$

 

$

307,818

 

$

23,973

 

$

 

$

331,791

 

Freddie Mac

 

90,889

 

 

90,889

 

5,883

 

 

96,772

 

Total pools of mortgages

 

398,707

 

 

398,707

 

29,856

 

 

428,563

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations/Real

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

3,218,994

 

 

3,218,994

 

9,270

 

(13,919

)

3,214,345

 

Freddie Mac

 

2,151,418

 

 

2,151,418

 

11,664

 

(5,065

)

2,158,017

 

Ginnie Mae

 

43,565

 

 

43,565

 

591

 

 

44,156

 

Total CMOs/REMICs

 

5,413,977

 

 

5,413,977

 

21,525

 

(18,984

)

5,416,518

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

1,663,465

 

 

1,663,465

 

6,798

 

(33,780

)

1,636,483

 

Freddie Mac

 

3,942,932

 

 

3,942,932

 

94,191

 

(56,693

)

3,980,430

 

Total commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

5,606,397

 

 

5,606,397

 

100,989

 

(90,473

)

5,616,913

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GSE MBS (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOs/REMICs

 

50,260

 

(608

)

49,652

 

1,653

 

(488

)

50,817

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset-Backed Securities (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured housing (insured) (c)

 

112,115

 

 

112,115

 

2,766

 

 

114,881

 

Home equity loans (insured) (c)

 

177,641

 

(38,664

)

138,977

 

62,492

 

(196

)

201,273

 

Home equity loans (uninsured)

 

115,242

 

(14,019

)

101,223

 

14,704

 

(3,162

)

112,765

 

Total asset-backed securities

 

404,998

 

(52,683

)

352,315

 

79,962

 

(3,358

)

428,919

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total MBS

 

11,874,339

 

(53,291

)

11,821,048

 

233,985

 

(113,303

)

11,941,730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

714,880

 

 

714,880

 

758

 

(53,984

)

661,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Held-to-maturity securities

 

$

12,589,219

 

$

(53,291

)

$

12,535,928

 

$

234,743

 

$

(167,287

)

$

12,603,384

 

 


(a)             Unrecognized gross holding gains and losses represent the difference between fair value and carrying value.

(b)             The amounts represent non-Agencynon-agency private-label mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(c)              Amortized cost — Represents unamortized cost less credit OTTI, net of credit OTTI reversed due to improvements in cash flows.  Certain non-agency Private label MBS are insured by Ambac Assurance Corp (“Ambac”), MBIA Insurance Corp (“MBIA”) and AGM.  Assured Guarantee Municipal Corp. (“AGM”).  For more information, see Monoline insurer analysis and discussions in the most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

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Securities Pledged

 

At March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the FHLBNY had pledged MBS with an amortized cost basis of $11.4$11.0 million and $11.7 million to the FDIC in connection with deposits maintained by the FDIC at the FHLBNY.

 

Unrealized Losses

 

The fair values and gross unrealized holding losses are aggregated by major security typetypes and by the length of time individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.  Unrealized losses represent the difference between fair value and amortized cost.  The baseline measure of unrealized loss is amortized cost, which is not adjusted for non-credit OTTI.  Total unrealized losses in this table will not equal unrecognized losses by Major security typeSecurity types disclosed in the previous table.  Unrealized losses are calculated after adjusting for credit OTTI.  In the previous table, unrecognized losses are adjusted for credit and non-credit OTTI.

 

The following tables summarize held-to-maturity securities with fair values below their amortized cost basis (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

 

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Non-MBS Investment Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

$

 

$

 

$

282,027

 

$

(52,643

)

$

282,027

 

$

(52,643

)

 

$

 

$

 

$

276,621

 

$

(52,214

)

$

276,621

 

$

(52,214

)

MBS Investment Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBS-GSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

1,439,250

 

(24,877

)

88,899

 

(163

)

1,528,149

 

(25,040

)

 

292,042

 

(655

)

640,244

 

(7,873

)

932,286

 

(8,528

)

Freddie Mac

 

1,718,515

 

(34,509

)

 

 

1,718,515

 

(34,509

)

 

231,590

 

(117

)

560,361

 

(10,152

)

791,951

 

(10,269

)

Total MBS-GSE

 

3,157,765

 

(59,386

)

88,899

 

(163

)

3,246,664

 

(59,549

)

 

523,632

 

(772

)

1,200,605

 

(18,025

)

1,724,237

 

(18,797

)

MBS-Private-Label

 

 

 

81,634

 

(3,962

)

81,634

 

(3,962

)

 

 

 

78,500

 

(3,622

)

78,500

 

(3,622

)

Total MBS

 

3,157,765

 

(59,386

)

170,533

 

(4,125

)

3,328,298

 

(63,511

)

 

523,632

 

(772

)

1,279,105

 

(21,647

)

1,802,737

 

(22,419

)

Total

 

$

3,157,765

 

$

(59,386

)

$

452,560

 

$

(56,768

)

$

3,610,325

 

$

(116,154

)

 

$

523,632

 

$

(772

)

$

1,555,726

 

$

(73,861

)

$

2,079,358

 

$

(74,633

)

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

 

 

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Non-MBS Investment Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

$

 

$

 

$

281,191

 

$

(53,984

)

$

281,191

 

$

(53,984

)

MBS Investment Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBS-GSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

2,492,985

 

(47,699

)

 

 

2,492,985

 

(47,699

)

Freddie Mac

 

2,085,947

 

(61,758

)

 

 

2,085,947

 

(61,758

)

Total MBS-GSE

 

4,578,932

 

(109,457

)

 

 

4,578,932

 

(109,457

)

MBS-Private-Label

 

3,923

 

(3

)

222,988

 

(3,990

)

226,911

 

(3,993

)

Total MBS

 

4,582,855

 

(109,460

)

222,988

 

(3,990

)

4,805,843

 

(113,450

)

Total

 

$

4,582,855

 

$

(109,460

)

$

504,179

 

$

(57,974

)

$

5,087,034

 

$

(167,434

)

 

At March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Bank’s investments in housing finance agency bonds had gross unrealized losses totaling $52.6$52.2 million and $54.0 million.  These gross unrealized losses were due to an illiquid market for such securities, causing these investments to be valued at a discount to their acquisition cost.  Management has reviewed the portfolio and has observed that the bonds are performing to their contractual terms, and has concluded that, as of March 31,June 30, 2014, all of the gross unrealized losses on its housing finance agency bonds are temporary because the underlying collateral and credit enhancements are sufficient to protect the Bank from losses based on current expectations.  As a result, the Bank expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities.  If conditions in the housing and mortgage markets and general business and economic conditions remain stressed or deteriorate further, the fair value of the bonds may decline further and the Bank may experience OTTI in future periods.

 

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Redemption Terms

 

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment features.  The amortized cost and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity securities, arranged by contractual maturity, were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

 

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

 

 

Cost (a)

 

Fair Value

 

Cost (a)

 

Fair Value

 

 

Cost (a)

 

Fair Value

 

Cost (a)

 

Fair Value

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due after one year through five years

 

$

52,155

 

$

50,617

 

$

52,155

 

$

50,490

 

 

$

46,860

 

$

45,612

 

$

52,155

 

$

50,490

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

48,915

 

47,803

 

48,915

 

47,690

 

 

48,515

 

47,916

 

48,915

 

47,690

 

Due after ten years

 

613,290

 

564,018

 

613,810

 

563,474

 

 

696,635

 

646,975

 

613,810

 

563,474

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

714,360

 

662,438

 

714,880

 

661,654

 

 

792,010

 

740,503

 

714,880

 

661,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

 

 

19

 

19

 

 

 

 

19

 

19

 

Due after one year through five years

 

2,032,235

 

2,060,460

 

1,665,395

 

1,692,238

 

 

2,093,506

 

2,133,825

 

1,665,395

 

1,692,238

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

3,699,378

 

3,749,661

 

4,119,354

 

4,110,550

 

 

4,040,843

 

4,166,844

 

4,119,354

 

4,110,550

 

Due after ten years

 

5,859,122

 

5,931,732

 

6,089,571

 

6,138,923

 

 

5,744,756

 

5,837,506

 

6,089,571

 

6,138,923

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

11,590,735

 

11,741,853

 

11,874,339

 

11,941,730

 

 

11,879,105

 

12,138,175

 

11,874,339

 

11,941,730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Held-to-maturity securities

 

$

12,305,095

 

$

12,404,291

 

$

12,589,219

 

$

12,603,384

 

 

$

12,671,115

 

$

12,878,678

 

$

12,589,219

 

$

12,603,384

 

 


(a)         Amortized cost is after adjusting for a net premium of $40.8$41.1 million and $42.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

Interest Rate Payment Terms

 

The following table summarizes interest rate payment terms of securities classified as held-to-maturity (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Amortized

 

Carrying

 

Amortized

 

Carrying

 

 

Amortized

 

Carrying

 

Amortized

 

Carrying

 

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Cost

 

Value

 

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed

 

$

1,749,393

 

$

1,748,500

 

$

1,797,590

 

$

1,796,510

 

 

$

1,695,035

 

$

1,694,295

 

$

1,797,590

 

$

1,796,510

 

Floating

 

3,489,575

 

3,489,575

 

3,646,140

 

3,646,140

 

 

3,454,386

 

3,454,386

 

3,646,140

 

3,646,140

 

Total CMO

 

5,238,968

 

5,238,075

 

5,443,730

 

5,442,650

 

 

5,149,421

 

5,148,681

 

5,443,730

 

5,442,650

 

CMBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed

 

4,746,165

 

4,746,165

 

4,753,307

 

4,753,307

 

 

4,904,757

 

4,904,757

 

4,753,307

 

4,753,307

 

Floating

 

825,310

 

825,310

 

853,090

 

853,090

 

 

1,085,013

 

1,085,013

 

853,090

 

853,090

 

Total CMBS

 

5,571,475

 

5,571,475

 

5,606,397

 

5,606,397

 

 

5,989,770

 

5,989,770

 

5,606,397

 

5,606,397

 

Pass Thru (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed

 

694,399

 

645,229

 

735,333

 

684,110

 

 

657,086

 

610,122

 

735,333

 

684,110

 

Floating

 

85,893

 

84,941

 

88,879

 

87,891

 

 

82,828

 

81,905

 

88,879

 

87,891

 

Total Pass Thru

 

780,292

 

730,170

 

824,212

 

772,001

 

 

739,914

 

692,027

 

824,212

 

772,001

 

Total MBS

 

11,590,735

 

11,539,720

 

11,874,339

 

11,821,048

 

 

11,879,105

 

11,830,478

 

11,874,339

 

11,821,048

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed

 

35,520

 

35,520

 

35,535

 

35,535

 

 

33,585

 

33,585

 

35,535

 

35,535

 

Floating

 

678,840

 

678,840

 

679,345

 

679,345

 

 

758,425

 

758,425

 

679,345

 

679,345

 

Total State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

714,360

 

714,360

 

714,880

 

714,880

 

 

792,010

 

792,010

 

714,880

 

714,880

 

Total Held-to-maturity securities

 

$

12,305,095

 

$

12,254,080

 

$

12,589,219

 

$

12,535,928

 

 

$

12,671,115

 

$

12,622,488

 

$

12,589,219

 

$

12,535,928

 

 


(a)  Includes MBS supported by pools of mortgages.

 

Impairment Analysis (OTTI) of GSE-issued and Private Label Mortgage-backed Securities

 

The FHLBNY evaluates its individual securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and a U.S. government agency by considering the creditworthiness and performance of the debt securities and the strength of the GSE’s guarantees of the securities.  Based on analysis, GSE- and agency-issued securities are performing in accordance with their contractual agreements.  The FHLBNY believes that it will recover its investments in GSE- and agency-issued securities given the current levels of collateral, credit enhancements and guarantees that exist to protect the investments.

 

Management evaluates its investments in private-label MBS (“PLMBS”) for OTTI on a quarterly basis by performing cash flow tests on 100% of non-agency PLMBS securities.  For more information about cash flow impairment assessment methodology, see Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates in the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.  No credit related OTTI was identified in the first quarterand second quarters of 2014 or in any periods in 2013.

 

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The following table provides roll-forward information about the cumulative credit component of OTTI recognized as a charge to earnings related to held-to-maturity securities (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

Beginning balance

 

$

36,543

 

$

36,782

 

 

$

36,307

 

$

36,782

 

$

36,543

 

$

36,782

 

Increases in cash flows expected to be collected,
recognized over the remaining life of the securities

 

(236

)

 

 

(57

)

 

(293

)

 

Ending balance

 

$

36,307

 

$

36,782

 

 

$

36,250

 

$

36,782

 

$

36,250

 

$

36,782

 

 

Key Base Assumptions

 

The tables below summarize the weighted average and range of Key Base Assumptions for private-label MBS at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. No OTTI was recorded at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

 

Key Base Assumptions - All PLMBS at March 31, 2014

 

 

Key Base Assumptions - All PLMBS at June 30, 2014

 

 

CDR % (a)

 

CPR % (b)

 

Loss Severity % (c)

 

 

CDR % (a)

 

CPR % (b)

 

Loss Severity % (c)

 

Security Classification

 

Range

 

Average

 

Range

 

Average

 

Range

 

Average

 

 

Range

 

Average

 

Range

 

Average

 

Range

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS Prime (d)

 

0.1-4.7

 

1.3

 

9.5-25.0

 

18.2

 

44.5-55.4

 

49.3

 

 

0.0-5.1

 

1.6

 

10.6-28.3

 

20.8

 

33.9-72.4

 

53.2

 

RMBS Alt-A (d)

 

1.0-8.8

 

1.8

 

2.0-9.4

 

5.1

 

30.0-30.0

 

30.0

 

 

1.0-7.9

 

1.7

 

2.0-11.0

 

6.4

 

30.0-30.0

 

30.0

 

HEL Subprime (e)

 

1.0-10.7

 

5.6

 

2.0-13.6

 

6.1

 

19.1-100.0

 

63.7

 

 

1.0-8.6

 

4.0

 

2.0-12.6

 

5.3

 

20.7-100.0

 

65.9

 

Manufactured Housing Loans

 

2.8-5.9

 

4.7

 

2.6-3.5

 

2.9

 

77.2-82.5

 

80.4

 

 

3.0-4.8

 

4.1

 

2.9-3.6

 

3.2

 

76.8-83.7

 

81.0

 

 

 

 

Key Base Assumptions - All PLMBS at December 31, 2013

 

 

 

CDR % (a)

 

CPR % (b)

 

Loss Severity % (c)

 

Security Classification

 

Range

 

Average

 

Range

 

Average

 

Range

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS Prime (d)

 

0.2-3.9

 

1.1

 

8.5-31.5

 

16.7

 

30.0-55.4

 

44.8

 

RMBS Alt-A (d)

 

0.0-8.7

 

1.8

 

2.0-9.9

 

5.6

 

0.0-30.0

 

29.9

 

HEL Subprime (e)

 

1.0-9.1

 

4.2

 

2.0-16.2

 

5.1

 

20.6-100.0

 

64.5

 

Manufactured Housing Loans

 

2.8-5.7

 

4.6

 

2.2-3.5

 

2.7

 

76.3-82.1

 

79.8

 

 


(a)        Conditional Default Rate (CDR): 1— ((1-MDR)^12) where, MDR is defined as the “Monthly Default Rate (MDR)” = (Beginning Principal Balance of Liquidated Loans)/(Total Beginning Principal Balance).

(b)        Conditional Prepayment Rate (CPR): 1— ((1-SMM)^12) where, SMM is defined as the “Single Monthly Mortality (SMM)” = (Voluntary Partial and Full Prepayments + Repurchases + Liquidated Balances)/(Beginning Principal Balance - Scheduled Principal). Voluntary prepayment excludes the liquidated balances mentioned above.

(c)        Loss Severity (Principal and Interest in the current period) = Sum (Total Realized Loss Amount)/Sum (Beginning Principal and Interest Balance of Liquidated Loans).

(d)        CMOs/REMICS private-label MBS.

(e)         Residential asset-backed MBS.

 

Significant Inputs

 

For determining the fair values of all MBS, the FHLBNY has obtained pricing from four pricing services; the prices were clustered, averaged, and then assessed qualitatively before adopting the “final price”.  Disaggregation of the Level 3 bonds is by collateral type supporting the credit structure of the PLMBS, and the FHLBNY deems that no further disaggregation is necessary for a qualitative understanding of the sensitivity of fair values.

 

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Note   6.Available-for-Sale Securities.

 

The carrying value of an AFS security equals its fair value, and at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, no AFS security was Other-than-temporarily impaired.  The following table provides major security types (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents (a)

 

$

139

 

$

 

$

 

$

139

 

 

$

349

 

$

 

$

 

$

349

 

Equity funds (a)

 

4,514

 

1,819

 

 

6,333

 

 

4,305

 

1,979

 

 

6,284

 

Fixed income funds (a)

 

3,730

 

137

 

(18

)

3,849

 

 

3,578

 

176

 

 

3,754

 

GSE and U.S. Obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMO-Floating

 

1,403,010

 

12,648

 

 

1,415,658

 

 

1,316,404

 

12,368

 

 

1,328,772

 

CMBS-Floating

 

43,009

 

436

 

 

43,445

 

 

42,746

 

469

 

 

43,215

 

Total Available-for-sale securities

 

$

1,454,402

 

$

15,040

 

$

(18

)

$

1,469,424

 

 

$

1,367,382

 

$

14,992

 

$

 

$

1,382,374

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

 

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents (a)

 

$

228

 

$

 

$

 

$

228

 

Equity funds (a)

 

4,578

 

1,766

 

 

6,344

 

Fixed income funds (a)

 

3,757

 

111

 

(33

)

3,835

 

GSE and U.S. Obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMO-Floating

 

1,496,375

 

12,326

 

(59

)

1,508,642

 

CMBS-Floating

 

43,098

 

394

 

 

43,492

 

Total Available-for-sale securities

 

$

1,548,036

 

$

14,597

 

$

(92

)

$

1,562,541

 

 


(a)         The Bank has a grantor trust to fund current and future payments for its employee supplemental pension plan.  Investments in the trust are classified as AFS.  The grantor trust invests in money market, equity and fixed income and bond funds.  Daily net asset values are readily available and investments are redeemable at short notice.  Realized gains and losses from investments in the funds were not significant.$0.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

Unrealized Losses MBS Classified as AFS Securities (in thousands):

 

At March 31,June 30, 2014, there were no MBS designated as AFS that were in an unrealized loss position.  The following table summarizes unrealized losses at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

 

 

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

MBS Investment Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBS-GSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae-CMOs

 

$

54,638

 

$

(35

)

$

 

$

 

$

54,638

 

$

(35

)

Freddie Mac-CMOs

 

51,075

 

(24

)

 

 

51,075

 

(24

)

Total

 

$

105,713

 

$

(59

)

$

 

$

 

$

105,713

 

$

(59

)

 

Impairment Analysis on AFS Securities — The Bank’s portfolio of MBS classified as AFS is comprised primarily of GSE-issued collateralized mortgage obligations, which are “pass through” securities.  The FHLBNY evaluates its individual securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and a U.S. agency by considering the creditworthiness and performance of the debt securities and the strength of the government-sponsored enterprises’ guarantees of the securities.  Based on the analysis, GSE-issued securities are performing in accordance with their contractual agreements.  The FHLBNY believes that it will recover its investments in GSE-issued securities given the current levels of collateral, credit enhancements and guarantees that exist to protect the investments.

 

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Redemption Terms

 

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment fees.  The amortized cost and estimated fair value (a) of investments classified as AFS, by contractual maturity, were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Amortized Cost (c)

 

Fair Value

 

Amortized Cost (c)

 

Fair Value

 

 

Amortized Cost (c)

 

Fair Value

 

Amortized Cost (c)

 

Fair Value

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

$

43,009

 

$

43,445

 

$

43,098

 

$

43,492

 

 

$

42,746

 

$

43,215

 

$

43,098

 

$

43,492

 

Due after ten years

 

1,403,010

 

1,415,658

 

1,496,375

 

1,508,642

 

 

1,316,404

 

1,328,772

 

1,496,375

 

1,508,642

 

Fixed income funds, equity funds and cash equivalents (b)

 

8,383

 

10,321

 

8,563

 

10,407

 

 

8,232

 

10,387

 

8,563

 

10,407

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Available-for-sale securities

 

$

1,454,402

 

$

1,469,424

 

$

1,548,036

 

$

1,562,541

 

 

$

1,367,382

 

$

1,382,374

 

$

1,548,036

 

$

1,562,541

 

 


(a)         The carrying value of AFS securities equals fair value.

(b)         Funds in the Grantor Trust are determined to be redeemable at short notice.

(c)          Amortized cost is net of unamortized (discounts) and premiums of ($4.8)4.4) million and ($5.2) million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

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Interest Rate Payment Terms

 

The following table summarizes interest rate payment terms of investments in mortgage-backed securities classified as AFS securities (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMO floating - LIBOR

 

$

1,403,010

 

$

1,415,658

 

$

1,496,375

 

$

1,508,642

 

 

$

1,316,404

 

$

1,328,772

 

$

1,496,375

 

$

1,508,642

 

CMBS floating - LIBOR

 

43,009

 

43,445

 

43,098

 

43,492

 

 

42,746

 

43,215

 

43,098

 

43,492

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-backed securities (a)

 

$

1,446,019

 

$

1,459,103

 

$

1,539,473

 

$

1,552,134

 

 

$

1,359,150

 

$

1,371,987

 

$

1,539,473

 

$

1,552,134

 

 


(a)         Total will not agree to total AFS portfolio because bond and equity funds in a grantor trust have been excluded.

 

Note 7.Advances.Advances.

 

The Bank offers to its members a wide range of fixed- and adjustable-rate advance loan products with different maturities, interest rates, payment characteristics, and optionality.

 

Redemption Terms

 

Contractual redemption terms and yields of advances were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

Weighted (a)

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted (a)

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

of Total

 

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

38,674,906

 

0.64

%

45.10

%

$

42,186,651

 

0.67

%

47.54

%

 

$

42,997,320

 

0.58

%

45.29

%

$

42,186,651

 

0.67

%

47.54

%

Due after one year through two years

 

11,013,683

 

1.78

 

12.84

 

10,190,479

 

1.64

 

11.48

 

 

13,545,712

 

2.12

 

14.27

 

10,190,479

 

1.64

 

11.48

 

Due after two years through three years

 

10,834,423

 

2.90

 

12.63

 

11,578,265

 

2.94

 

13.05

 

 

12,000,152

 

2.23

 

12.64

 

11,578,265

 

2.94

 

13.05

 

Due after three years through four years

 

8,204,946

 

2.73

 

9.57

 

7,990,999

 

2.79

 

9.00

 

 

10,180,846

 

2.25

 

10.72

 

7,990,999

 

2.79

 

9.00

 

Due after four years through five years

 

5,340,326

 

2.41

 

6.23

 

5,302,717

 

2.54

 

5.98

 

 

4,693,156

 

2.13

 

4.94

 

5,302,717

 

2.54

 

5.98

 

Thereafter

 

11,692,738

 

2.82

 

13.63

 

11,488,489

 

2.82

 

12.95

 

 

11,525,844

 

2.84

 

12.14

 

11,488,489

 

2.82

 

12.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

85,761,022

 

1.68

%

100.00

%

88,737,600

 

1.66

%

100.00

%

 

94,943,030

 

1.54

%

100.00

%

88,737,600

 

1.66

%

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge valuation basis adjustments (b)

 

1,908,912

 

 

 

 

 

2,022,018

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,896,579

 

 

 

 

 

2,022,018

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments and accrued interest (c)

 

7,125

 

 

 

 

 

5,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,319

 

 

 

 

 

5,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

87,677,059

 

 

 

 

 

$

90,765,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

96,847,928

 

 

 

 

 

$

90,765,017

 

 

 

 

 

 


(a)             The weighted average yield is the weighted average coupon rates for advances, unadjusted for swaps. For floating-rate advances, the weighted average rate is the rate outstanding at the reporting dates.

(b)             Hedge valuation basis adjustments represent changes in the fair values of fixed-rate advances due to changes in the benchmark rate under a qualifying Fair value hedge.

(c)              Valuation adjustments representing changes in the full fair values of advances elected under the FVO.

 

Monitoring and Evaluating Credit Losses on Advances — Summarized below are the FHLBNY’s assessment methodologies for evaluating credit losses on advances.

 

The FHLBNY closely monitors the creditworthiness of the institutions to which it lends.  The FHLBNY also closely monitors the quality and value of the assets that are pledged as collateral by its members.  The FHLBNY’s members are required to pledge collateral to secure advances.  Eligible collateral includes: (1) one-to-four-family and multi-family mortgages; (2) U.S. Treasury and government-agency securities; (3) mortgage-backed securities; and (4) certain other collateral which is real estate related and has a readily ascertainable value, and in which the FHLBNY can perfect a security interest.  The FHLBNY has the right to take such steps, as it deems necessary to protect its secured position on outstanding advances, including requiring additional collateral (whether or not such additional collateral would otherwise be eligible to secure a loan.  This provision would benefit the FHLBNY in a

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scenario when a member defaults).  The FHLBNY also has a statutory lien under the FHLBank Act on members’ capital stock, which serves as further collateral for members’ indebtedness to the FHLBNY.

 

Credit Risk.  The Bank has policies and procedures in place to manage credit risk.  There were no past due advances and all advances were current for all periods in this report.  Management does not anticipate any credit losses, and accordingly, the Bank has not provided an allowance for credit losses on advances.  The Bank’s potential credit risk from advances is concentrated in commercial banks, savings institutions, and insurance companies.

 

Concentration of Advances Outstanding.  Advances to the FHLBNY’s top ten borrowing member institutions are reported in Note 19.  Segment Information and Concentration.  The FHLBNY held sufficient collateral to cover the advances to all institutions and it does not expect to incur any credit losses.  Advances borrowed by insurance companies accounted for 17.0% and 18.5% of total advances at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Lending to insurance companies poses a number of unique risks not present in lending to federally insured depository institutions.  For example, there is no single federal regulator for insurance companies.  They are supervised by state regulators and subject to state insurance codes and regulations.  There is uncertainty about whether a state insurance commissioner would try to void the FHLBNY’s claims on collateral in the event of an insurance company failure.

 

As with all members, insurance companies are also required to purchase ourthe FHLBNY capital stock as a prerequisite to membership.  We takeThe FHLBNY’s management takes a number of steps to mitigate the unique risk of lending to

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insurance companies.  At the time of membership, we requirethe FHLBNY requires an insurance company to be highly-rated and we performto meet the FHLBNY’s credit quality standards.  The FHLBNY performs credit analysis of insurance borrowers quarterly.  To date we have accepted only life insurance companies to our membership.  WeThe FHLBNY also require ourrequires member insurance companies to pledge, in ouras collateral for the FHLBNY’s custody, highly-rated readily marketable securities to collateralize their borrowings.that meet the FHLBNY’s credit quality standards.  Appropriate haircut values are applied to the securities, and the haircuts are reviewed quarterly to adjust for price volatility.

 

Security TermsThe FHLBNY lends to financial institutions involved in housing finance within its district.  Borrowing members pledge their capital stock of the FHLBNY as additional collateral for advances.  As of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the FHLBNY had rights to collateral with an estimated value greater than outstanding advances.  Based upon the financial condition of the member, the FHLBNY:

 

(1)               Allows a member to retain possession of the mortgage collateral pledged to the FHLBNY if the member executes a written security agreement, provides periodic listings and agrees to hold such collateral for the benefit of the FHLBNY; however, securities and cash collateral are always in physical possession; or

(2)               Requires the member specifically to assign or place physical possession of such mortgage collateral with the FHLBNY or its custodial agent.

 

Beyond these provisions, Section 10(e) of the FHLBank Act affords any security interest granted by a member to the FHLBNY priority over the claims or rights of any other party.  The two exceptions are claims that would be entitled to priority under otherwise applicable law or perfected security interests.  All member obligations with the Bank were fully collateralized throughout their entire term.  The total of collateral pledged to the Bank includes excess collateral pledged above the Bank’s minimum collateral requirements.  However, a “Maximum Lendable Value” is established to ensure that the Bank has sufficient eligible collateral securing credit extensions.

 

Note 8.Mortgage Loans Held-for-Portfolio.

 

Mortgage Partnership Finance® program loans, or (MPF®), constitute the majority ofare the mortgage loans held-for-portfolio.  The FHLBNY participates in the MPF program by purchasing and originating conventional mortgage loans from its participating members, hereafter referred to as Participating Financial Institutions (“PFI”).  The FHLBNY manages the liquidity, interest rate and prepayment option risk of the MPF loans, while the PFIs retain servicing activities, and may credit-enhance the portion of the loans participated to the FHLBNY.  No intermediary trust is involved.

 

The following table presents information on mortgage loans held-for-portfolio (dollars in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Real Estate(a):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed medium-term single-family mortgages

 

$

357,816

 

18.82

%

$

369,280

 

19.46

%

 

$

349,672

 

18.15

%

$

369,280

 

19.46

%

Fixed long-term single-family mortgages

 

1,543,309

 

81.18

 

1,528,033

 

80.54

 

 

1,577,126

 

81.85

 

1,528,033

 

80.54

 

Multi-family mortgages

 

65

 

 

65

 

 

 

64

 

 

65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

1,901,190

 

100.00

%

1,897,378

 

100.00

%

 

1,926,862

 

100.00

%

1,897,378

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unamortized premiums

 

37,133

 

 

 

37,086

 

 

 

 

37,673

 

 

 

37,086

 

 

 

Unamortized discounts

 

(2,862

)

 

 

(2,966

)

 

 

 

(2,755

)

 

 

(2,966

)

 

 

Basis adjustment (b)

 

1,840

 

 

 

1,822

 

 

 

 

2,014

 

 

 

1,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total mortgage loans held-for-portfolio

 

1,937,301

 

 

 

1,933,320

 

 

 

 

1,963,794

 

 

 

1,933,320

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses

 

(5,945

)

 

 

(5,697

)

 

 

 

(5,388

)

 

 

(5,697

)

 

 

Total mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses

 

$

1,931,356

 

 

 

$

1,927,623

 

 

 

 

$

1,958,406

 

 

 

$

1,927,623

 

 

 

 


(a)         Conventional mortgages represent the majority of mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, with the remainder invested in FHA and VA insured loans.

(b)         Balances representsrepresent unamortized fair value basis of closed delivery commitments.  A basis is recorded at the settlement of loan and represents the difference in trade price paid for acquiring the loan and the price at the settlement date for a similar loan.  The basis is amortized as a yield adjustment to Interest income.

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The FHLBNY and its members share the credit risk of MPF loans by structuring potential credit losses into layers.  The first layer is typically 100 basis points, but this varies with the particular MPF product.  The amount of the first layer, or First Loss Account (“FLA”), was estimated at $20.0 million and $19.7 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The FLA is not recorded or reported as a reserve for loan losses, as it serves as a memorandum or information account.  The FHLBNY is responsible for absorbing the first layer.  The second layer is that amount of credit obligations that the PFI has taken on which will equate the loan to a double-A rating.  The FHLBNY pays a Credit Enhancement fee to the PFI for taking on this obligation.  The FHLBNY assumes all residual risk.  Credit Enhancement fees accrued were $0.4 million and $0.9 million for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.  These fees were reported as a reduction to mortgage loan interest income.

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In terms of the credit enhancement waterfall, the MPF program structures potential credit losses on conventional MPF loans into layers on each loan pool as follows:

 

·1.              The first layer of protection against loss is the liquidation value of the real property securing the loan.

·2.              The next layer of protection comes from the primary mortgage insurance (“PMI”) that is required for loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80% at origination.

·3.              Losses that exceed the liquidation value of the real property and any PMI up to an agreed upon amount, the FLA for each Master Commitment, will be absorbed by the FHLBNY.FHLBNY, limited to the amount of the FLA available under the Master Commitment.  For certain MPF products, the FHLBNY could recover previously absorbed losses by withholding future Credit Enhancement fees (“CE Fees”) otherwise payable to the PFI, and applying the amounts to recover losses previously absorbed.  In effect, the FHLBNY may recover losses allocated to the FLA from CE Fees.  The amount of CE Fees depends on the MPF product and the outstanding balances of loans funded in the Master Commitment.  CE Fees payable (and potentially available for loss recovery) will decline as the outstanding loan balances in the Master Commitment declines.

·4.              LossesThe second layer or portion of credit losses is incurred by the PFI and/or the Supplemental Mortgage Insurance (“SMI”) provider as follows: The PFI absorbs losses in excess of theany FLA up to an agreed-uponthe amount the credit enhancement amount, will be covered byof the PFI’s credit enhancement obligation.obligation amount and/or to the SMI provider for MPF 125 Plus products if the PFI has selected SMI coverage.

·5.              Losses in excessThe third layer of the FLA and the PFI’s remaining credit enhancement for the Master Commitment, if any, will belosses is absorbed by the FHLBNY.

 

Allowance Methodology for Loan Losses

 

Mortgage loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the FHLBNY will be unable to collect all principal and interest amounts due according to the contractual terms of the mortgage loan agreements.  The Bank performs periodic reviews of individual impaired mortgage loans within the MPF loan portfolio to identify the potential for losses inherent in the portfolio and to determine the likelihood of collection of the principal and interest.  Conventional mortgage loans that are past due 90 days or more, or classified under regulatory criteria (Sub-standard, Doubtful or Loss), and beginning in the third quarter of 2012, loans that are in bankruptcy regardless of their delinquency status, are evaluated separately on a loan level basis for impairment.  The FHLBNY bases its provision for credit losses on its estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the impaired MPF loan.  The FHLBNY computes the provision for credit losses without considering the private mortgage insurance and other accompanying credit enhancement features (except the “First Loss Account”) to provide credit assurance to the FHLBNY.  Conventional mortgage loans, except FHA-Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) and VA-insuredDepartment of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) insured loans, are analyzed under liquidation scenarios on a loan level basis, and identified losses are fully reserved.  Management determines the liquidation value of the real-property collateral supporting the impaired loan after deducting costs to liquidate.  That value is compared to the carrying value of the impaired mortgage loan, and a shortfall is recorded as an allowance for credit losses.  This methodology is applied on a loan level basis.  When a loan is foreclosed and the Bank takes possession of real estate, the Bank will charge any excess carrying value over the net realizable value of the foreclosed loan to the allowance for credit losses.

 

Only FHA- and VA-insured MPF loans are evaluated collectively.  FHA- and VA-insured mortgage loans have minimal inherent credit risk, and are therefore not considered for impairment on a loan-level.  Risk of such loans generally arises from servicers defaulting on their obligations.  If adversely classified, the FHLBNY will have reserves established only in the event of a default of a PFI, and reserves would be based on the estimated costs to recover any uninsured portion of the MPF loan.  Classes of the MPF loan portfolio would be subject to disaggregation to the extent that it is needed to understand the exposure to credit risk arising from these loans.  The FHLBNY has determined that no further disaggregation of portfolio segments is needed, other than the methodology discussed above.

 

Credit Enhancement Fees

 

The credit enhancement fee (“CE fees”) due to the PFI for taking on a credit enhancement obligation is accrued based on the master commitments outstanding, and for certain MPF products the CE fees are held back for 12 months and then paid monthly to the PFIs.  Under the MPF agreements with PFIs, the FHLBNY may recover credit losses from future CE fees.  The FHLBNY does not consider CE fees when computing the allowance for credit losses.  It is assumed that repayment is expected to be provided solely by the sale of the underlying property, and that there is no other available and reliable source of repayment.  If a loss is incurred, the FHLBNY would withhold CE fee payments to the PFI associated with the loan that is in a loss position.  The amount withheld would be commensurate with the credit loss and the loss layer for which the PFI has assumed the credit enhancement responsibility.  The FHLBNY’s loss experience has been insignificant and amounts of CE fees withheld have been insignificant.

 

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Allowance for Credit Losses

 

Allowances for credit losses have been recorded against the uninsured MPF loans.  All other types of mortgage loans were insignificant and no allowances were necessary.

 

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The following provides a roll-forward analysis of the allowance for credit losses (a) (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Allowance for credit losses:

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

5,697

 

$

6,982

 

Charge-offs

 

(132

)

(425

)

Recoveries

 

45

 

189

 

Provision/(Reversal) for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

335

 

(37

)

Ending balance

 

$

5,945

 

$

6,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

5,945

 

$

6,709

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Recorded investment, end of period:

 

 

 

 

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired, with or without a related allowance (b)

 

$

29,077

 

$

28,321

 

Not impaired, no related allowance

 

1,786,592

 

1,793,895

 

Total uninsured mortgage loans

 

$

1,815,669

 

$

1,822,216

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment (c)

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired, with or without a related allowance

 

$

1,356

 

$

1,277

 

Not impaired, no related allowance

 

129,449

 

118,956

 

Total insured mortgage loans

 

$

130,805

 

$

120,233

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

Allowance for credit losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

5,945

 

$

6,709

 

$

5,697

 

$

6,982

 

Charge-offs

 

(305

)

(991

)

(437

)

(1,416

)

Recoveries

 

56

 

454

 

101

 

643

 

(Reversal)/Provision for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

(308

)

242

 

27

 

205

 

Ending balance

 

$

5,388

 

$

6,414

 

$

5,388

 

$

6,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

5,388

 

$

6,414

 

$

5,388

 

$

6,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Recorded investment, end of period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired, with or without a related allowance (b)

 

 

 

 

 

$

27,926

 

$

28,321

 

Not impaired, no related allowance

 

 

 

 

 

1,806,424

 

1,793,895

 

Total uninsured mortgage loans

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,834,350

 

$

1,822,216

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment (c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired, with or without a related allowance

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,380

 

$

1,277

 

Not impaired, no related allowance

 

 

 

 

 

137,265

 

118,956

 

Total insured mortgage loans

 

 

 

 

 

$

138,645

 

$

120,233

 

 


(a)         Allowances for credit losses have generally remained flat or lower, in line with declining nonperforming loans, which is consistent with the stability in housing prices/liquidation values of real property securing impaired loans in the New York and New Jersey states.

(b)         Loans considered impaired have remained relatively flat over the periods in this report, as delinquency rates have been stable.

(c)          FHA- and VA loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.  Loans past due 90 days or more were considered for impairment but credit analysis indicated funds would be collected and no allowance was necessary.

 

Non-performing Loans

 

The FHLBNY’s impaired mortgage loans are reported in the table below (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Total Mortgage loans, net of allowance for credit losses (a)

 

$

1,931,356

 

$

1,927,623

 

 

$

1,958,406

 

$

1,927,623

 

Non-performing mortgage loans - Conventional (b)

 

$

26,599

 

$

26,243

 

 

$

25,345

 

$

26,243

 

Insured MPF loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest (b)

 

$

1,288

 

$

1,218

 

 

$

1,309

 

$

1,218

 

 


(a)         Includes loans classified as sub-standard, doubtful or loss under regulatory criteria, reported at carrying value.

(b)         Data in this table represents unpaid principal balance, and would not agree to data reported in table below at “recorded investment,” which includes interest receivable.  Loans in bankruptcy status and past due 90 days or more (nonaccrual status) are included.

 

The following table summarizes the recorded investment in impaired loans, the unpaid principal balance and related allowance (individually assessed for impairment), and the average recorded investment of impaired loans (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

Three months
ended
June 30, 2014

 

Six months
ended
June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

Unpaid

 

 

 

Average

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

Unpaid

 

 

 

Average

 

 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Income

 

 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Impaired Loans(c)

 

Investment

 

Balance

 

Allowance

 

Investment

 

Recognized (c)

 

 

Investment

 

Balance

 

Allowance

 

Investment

 

With no related allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional MPF Loans (a)(b)

 

$

8,755

 

$

8,730

 

$

 

$

9,426

 

$

 

 

$

9,546

 

$

9,512

 

$

 

$

9,579

 

$

9,502

 

With an allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional MPF Loans (a)

 

20,322

 

20,314

 

5,945

 

20,046

 

 

 

18,380

 

18,404

 

5,388

 

18,549

 

19,298

 

Total Conventional MPF Loans (a)

 

$

29,077

 

$

29,044

 

$

5,945

 

$

29,472

 

$

 

 

$

27,926

 

$

27,916

 

$

5,388

 

$

28,128

 

$

28,800

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

Unpaid

 

 

 

Average

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

Unpaid

 

 

 

Average

 

 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Income

 

 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Impaired Loans(c)

 

Investment

 

Balance

 

Allowance

 

Investment

 

Recognized (c)

 

 

Investment

 

Balance

 

Allowance

 

Investment

 

With no related allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional MPF Loans (a)(b)

 

$

9,309

 

$

9,282

 

$

 

$

10,180

 

$

 

 

$

9,309

 

$

9,282

 

$

 

$

10,180

 

With an allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional MPF Loans (a)

 

19,012

 

19,046

 

5,697

 

20,468

 

 

 

19,012

 

19,046

 

5,697

 

20,468

 

Total Conventional MPF Loans (a)

 

$

28,321

 

$

28,328

 

$

5,697

 

$

30,648

 

$

 

 

$

28,321

 

$

28,328

 

$

5,697

 

$

30,648

 

 


(a)         Based on analysis of the nature of risks of the Bank’s investments in MPF loans, including its methodologies for identifying and measuring impairment, the management of the FHLBNY has determined that presenting such loans as a single class is appropriate.

(b)         Collateral values, net of estimated costs to sell, exceeded the recorded investments in impaired loans and no allowances were deemed necessary.

(c)          The Bank does not record interest received as Interest income if an uninsured loan is past due 90 days or more. Cash received is recorded as a liability on the assumption that cash was remitted by the servicer to the FHLBNY that could potentially be recouped by the borrower in a foreclosure.

 

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Mortgage Loans Interest on Non-performing Loans

 

The FHLBNY’s interest contractually due and actually received for non-performing loans were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest contractually due (a)

 

$

409

 

$

444

 

 

$

392

 

$

415

 

$

778

 

$

823

 

Interest actually received

 

373

 

406

 

 

365

 

381

 

726

 

757

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shortfall

 

$

36

 

$

38

 

 

$

27

 

$

34

 

$

52

 

$

66

 

 


(a)         The Bank does not accrue interest income on conventional loans past due 90 days or more.  If cash is received as settlement of interest on loans past due 90 days or more, it is considered as an advance from the PFI or the servicer and cash received is subject to reversal if the loan goes into foreclosure.  Cash received is recorded as a liability until the impaired loan is performing again.  The table summarizes interest income that was not recognized in earnings.  It also summarizes the actual cash that was received against interest due, but not recognized.

 

Recorded investments in MPF loans that were past due, and real estate owned are summarized below.  Recorded investments, which includes accrued interest receivable, would not equal carrying values reported elsewhere (dollars in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Conventional

 

Insured

 

Other

 

Conventional

 

Insured

 

Other

 

 

Conventional

 

Insured

 

Other

 

Conventional

 

Insured

 

Other

 

Mortgage loans:

 

MPF Loans

 

Loans

 

Loans

 

MPF Loans

 

Loans

 

Loans

 

 

MPF Loans

 

Loans

 

Loans

 

MPF Loans

 

Loans

 

Loans

 

Past due 30 - 59 days

 

$

20,137

 

$

2,018

 

$

 

$

20,612

 

$

1,947

 

$

 

 

$

16,457

 

$

3,096

 

$

 

$

20,612

 

$

1,947

 

$

 

Past due 60 - 89 days

 

4,557

 

376

 

 

4,956

 

189

 

 

 

4,337

 

258

 

 

4,956

 

189

 

 

Past due 90 - 179 days

 

2,845

 

671

 

 

4,231

 

911

 

 

 

2,649

 

565

 

 

4,231

 

911

 

 

Past due 180 days or more

 

23,747

 

685

 

 

22,001

 

366

 

 

 

22,699

 

815

 

 

22,001

 

366

 

 

Total past due

 

51,286

 

3,750

 

 

51,800

 

3,413

 

 

 

46,142

 

4,734

 

 

51,800

 

3,413

 

 

Total current loans

 

1,764,318

 

127,055

 

65

 

1,770,350

 

116,820

 

66

 

 

1,788,143

 

133,911

 

65

 

1,770,350

 

116,820

 

66

 

Total mortgage loans

 

$

1,815,604

 

$

130,805

 

$

65

 

$

1,822,150

 

$

120,233

 

$

66

 

 

$

1,834,285

 

$

138,645

 

$

65

 

$

1,822,150

 

$

120,233

 

$

66

 

Other delinquency statistics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans in process of foreclosure, included above

 

$

16,564

 

$

475

 

$

 

$

15,989

 

$

236

 

$

 

 

$

15,022

 

$

492

 

$

 

$

15,989

 

$

236

 

$

 

Number of foreclosures outstanding at period end

 

116

 

9

 

 

113

 

8

 

 

 

105

 

8

 

 

113

 

8

 

 

Serious delinquency rate (a)

 

1.47

%

1.04

%

%

1.45

%

1.06

%

%

 

1.39

%

1.00

%

%

1.45

%

1.06

%

%

Serious delinquent loans total used in calculation of serious delinquency rate

 

$

26,716

 

$

1,356

 

$

 

$

26,358

 

$

1,277

 

$

 

 

$

25,471

 

$

1,380

 

$

 

$

26,358

 

$

1,277

 

$

 

Past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest

 

$

 

$

1,356

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,277

 

$

 

 

$

 

$

1,380

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,277

 

$

 

Loans on non-accrual status

 

$

26,592

 

$

 

$

 

$

26,232

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

25,348

 

$

 

$

 

$

26,232

 

$

 

$

 

Troubled debt restructurings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans discharged from bankruptcy

 

$

9,607

 

$

418

 

$

 

$

9,511

(c)

$

444

(b)

$

 

 

$

10,085

 

$

429

 

$

 

$

9,511

(c)

$

444

(b)

$

 

Modified loans under MPF® program

 

$

813

 

$

 

$

 

$

817

(c)

$

 

$

 

 

$

810

 

$

 

$

 

$

817

(c)

$

 

$

 

Real estate owned

 

$

1,536

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,772

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,474

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,772

 

 

 

 

 

 


(a)         Serious delinquency rate is defined as recorded investments in loans that are 90 days or more past due or in the process of foreclosure expressed as a percentage of total loan class.

(b)         Previously we had reported the data under the category “Modified loans under the MPF program.program”.

(c)          Loans discharged from Chapter 7 bankruptcies are considered as TDR.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) and MPF modification standards.  Troubled debt restructuring is considered to have occurred when a concession is granted to a borrower for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties and that concession would not have been otherwise considered.  Effective August 1, 2009, the MPF program introduced a temporary loan payment modification plan for participating PFIs, which was initially available until December 31, 2011 and has been extended through December 31, 2013.  This modification plan was made available to homeowners currently in default or imminent danger of default.  As of March 31,June 30, 2014, four MPF loans had been modified under the plan.

 

The MPF loan troubled debt restructurings primarily involved modifying the borrower’s monthly payment for a period of up to 36 months to no more than a housing expense ratio of 38% of their monthly income.  The outstanding principal balance is re-amortized to reflect a principal and interest payment for a term not to exceed 40 years and a housing expense ratio not to exceed 38%.  This would result in a balloon payment at the original maturity date of the loan as the maturity date and number of remaining monthly payments is unchanged.  If the 38% ratio is still not met, the MPF program reduces for up to 36 months the interest rate in 0.125% increments below the original note rate, to a floor rate of 3.00%, resulting in reduced principal and interest payments, until the target 38% housing expense ratio is met.  A MPF loan involved in the troubled debt restructuring program is individually evaluated by the FHLBNY for impairment when determining its related allowance for credit losses.  The credit loss on a TDR would be based on the restructured loan’s expected cash flows over the life of the loan, taking into account the effect of any concessions granted to the borrower, and the net cash flows discounted by its original yield.  When a TDR is executed, the loan status becomes current, but the loan will continue to be classified as a non-performing TDR loan and will continue to be evaluated individually for credit losses until the MPF loan is performing to its original terms.  The credit loss would be based on the liquidation value of the real-property collateral supporting the impaired loan after deducting costs to liquidate.  That value is compared to the carrying value of the impaired mortgage loan, and a shortfall is recorded as an allowance for credit losses.

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Loans modified under this program are considered impaired.  The allowance for credit losses on those impaired loans were evaluated individually, and the allowance balance was $0.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

Forgiveness information The MPF modification program limits loan terms that can be modified for up to 36 months, after which period the borrower is required to adhere to the original terms of the loan.  Forgiveness information that would be required under the disclosure standards for loans deemed TDR has been omitted as the

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MPF modification program limits loan terms that can be modified for up to 36 months, after which period the borrower is required to adhere to the original terms of the loan.  Concessions were not significant.

 

Loans discharged from bankruptcy — The FHLBNY includes MPF loans discharged from Chapter 7 bankruptcy as TDRs; $9.6$10.1 million and $9.5 million of such loans were outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The FHLBNY has determined that the discharge of mortgage debt in bankruptcy is a concession as defined under existing accounting literature for TDRs.  A loan discharged from bankruptcy is assessed for credit impairment only if past due 90 days or more.  Included in loans outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2014, $9.6$10.1 million of loans had been discharged from bankruptcy, and of that amount, $0.7 million were impaired due to their past due delinquency status.  The allowance for credit losses associated with those loans was $0.2$0.1 million.

 

The following table summarizes performing and non-performing troubled debt restructurings balances (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Recorded Investment Outstanding

 

Performing

 

Non- performing

 

Total TDR

 

Performing

 

Non- performing

 

Total TDR

 

 

Performing

 

Non- performing

 

Total TDR

 

Performing

 

Non- performing

 

Total TDR

 

Troubled debt restructurings (TDR) (a):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans discharged from bankruptcy

 

$

8,866

 

$

741

 

$

9,607

 

$

8,706

 

$

805

 

$

9,511

(b)

 

$

9,377

 

$

708

 

$

10,085

 

$

8,706

 

$

805

 

$

9,511

(b)

Modified loans under MPF® program

 

449

 

364

 

813

 

451

 

366

 

817

(b)

Modified loans under MPF® program

 

448

 

362

 

810

 

451

 

366

 

817

(b)

Total troubled debt restructurings

 

$

9,315

 

$

1,105

 

$

10,420

 

$

9,157

 

$

1,171

 

$

10,328

 

 

$

9,825

 

$

1,070

 

$

10,895

 

$

9,157

 

$

1,171

 

$

10,328

 

Related Allowance

 

 

 

 

 

$

540

 

 

 

 

 

$

592

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

500

 

 

 

 

 

$

592

 

 


(a) Insured loans were not included in the calculation for troubled debt restructuring.

(b) Loans discharged from Chapter 7 bankruptcy are considered as TDR.

 

Note 9.Deposits.Deposits.

 

The FHLBNY accepts demand, overnight and term deposits from its members. The following table summarizes deposits (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand

 

$

1,663,013

 

$

1,865,399

 

 

$

1,643,451

 

$

1,865,399

 

Term(a)

 

36,000

 

38,000

 

 

37,000

 

38,000

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

1,699,013

 

1,903,399

 

 

1,680,451

 

1,903,399

 

Non-interest-bearing demand

 

30,936

 

25,941

 

 

9,641

 

25,941

 

Total deposits

 

$

1,729,949

 

$

1,929,340

 

 

$

1,690,092

 

$

1,929,340

 

 


(a)Term deposits were for periods of one year or less.

 

Interest rate payment terms for deposits are summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Amount
Outstanding

 

Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

 

Amount
Outstanding

 

Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

 

 

Amount
Outstanding

 

Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

 

Amount
Outstanding

 

Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

 

Due in one year or less

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits (a)

 

$

1,699,013

 

0.04

%

$

1,903,399

 

0.04

%

 

$

1,680,451

 

0.04

%

$

1,903,399

 

0.04

%

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 

30,936

 

 

 

25,941

 

 

 

 

9,641

 

 

 

25,941

 

 

 

Total deposits

 

$

1,729,949

 

 

 

$

1,929,340

 

 

 

 

$

1,690,092

 

 

 

$

1,929,340

 

 

 

 


(a)         Primarily adjustable rate

 

Note 10.Consolidated Obligations.

 

Consolidated obligations are the joint and several obligations of the FHLBanks, and consist of bonds and discount notes.  The FHLBanks issue consolidated obligations through the Office of Finance as their fiscal agent.  In connection with each debt issuance, a FHLBank specifies the amount of debt it wants issued on its behalf.  The Office of Finance tracks the amount of debt issued on behalf of each FHLBank.  Each FHLBank separately tracks and records as a liability for its specific portion of consolidated obligations for which it is the primary obligor.  Consolidated bonds are issued primarily to raise intermediate- and long-term funds for the FHLBanks and are not subject to any statutory or regulatory limits on maturity.  Consolidated discount notes are issued primarily to raise short-term funds.  Discount notes sell at less than their face amount and are redeemed at par value when they mature.

 

The Finance Agency, at its discretion, may require any FHLBank to make principal or interest payments due on any consolidated obligations.  Although it has never occurred, to the extent that a FHLBank would make a payment on a consolidated obligation on behalf of another FHLBank, the paying FHLBank would be entitled to reimbursement from the non-complying FHLBank.  However, if the Finance Agency determines that the non-complying FHLBank is unable to satisfy its obligations, then the Finance Agency may allocate the outstanding liability among the

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remaining FHLBanks on a pro rata basis in proportion to each FHLBank’s participation in all consolidated obligations outstanding, or on any other basis the Finance Agency may determine.  Based on management’s review, the FHLBNY has no reason to record actual or contingent liabilities with respect to the occurrence of events or circumstances that would require the FHLBNY to assume an obligation on behalf of other FHLBanks.  The par amounts of the FHLBanks’ outstanding consolidated obligations, including consolidated obligations held by other FHLBanks, was approximately $0.8 trillion as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

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Finance Agency regulations require the FHLBanks to maintain, in the aggregate, unpledged qualifying assets equal to the consolidated obligations outstanding.  Qualifying assets are defined as cash; secured advances; assets with an assessment or rating at least equivalent to the current assessment or rating of the consolidated obligations; obligations, participations, mortgages, or other securities of or issued by the United States or an agency of the United States; and securities in which fiduciary and trust funds may invest under the laws of the state in which the FHLBank is located.

 

The FHLBNY met the qualifying unpledged asset requirements as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of unpledged qualifying assets to consolidated obligations

 

108

%

108

%

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of unpledged qualifying assets to consolidated obligations

 

108

%

108

%

 

The following table summarizes consolidated obligations issued by the FHLBNY and outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligation bonds-amortized cost

 

$

74,584,698

 

$

72,929,931

 

 

$

74,921,351

 

$

72,929,931

 

Hedge valuation basis adjustments (a)

 

324,348

 

261,480

 

 

391,456

 

261,480

 

Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges (b)

 

75,004

 

75,500

 

 

74,345

 

75,500

 

FVO (c) - valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

9,321

 

8,401

 

 

7,719

 

8,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated obligation-bonds

 

$

74,993,371

 

$

73,275,312

 

 

$

75,394,871

 

$

73,275,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount notes-amortized cost

 

$

35,646,140

 

$

45,868,730

 

 

$

43,223,965

 

$

45,868,730

 

FVO (c) - valuation adjustments and remaining accretion

 

3,690

 

1,740

 

 

1,511

 

1,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated obligation-discount notes

 

$

35,649,830

 

$

45,870,470

 

 

$

43,225,476

 

$

45,870,470

 

 


(a)         Hedge valuation basis adjustments represent changes in the fair values of fixed-rate bonds due to changes in the benchmark rate under a qualifying Fair value hedge.

(b)         Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges represent the unamortized balances of valuation basis of fixed-rate bonds that were previously in a hedging relationship.  The valuation basis at the time of hedge termination is being amortized as a yield adjustment through Interest expense.

(c)    Valuation adjustments represent changes in the full fair values of bonds and discount notes elected under the FVO.

 

Redemption Terms of Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

The following is a summary of consolidated obligation bonds outstanding by year of maturity (dollars in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Average

 

Percentage

 

Maturity

 

Amount

 

Rate (a)

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

Rate (a)

 

of Total

 

 

Amount

 

Rate (a)

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

Rate (a)

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One year or less

 

$

45,947,985

 

0.36

%

61.63

%

$

47,718,425

 

0.35

%

65.47

%

 

$

41,947,375

 

0.32

%

56.00

%

$

47,718,425

 

0.35

%

65.47

%

Over one year through two years

 

9,530,995

 

0.95

 

12.79

 

9,307,800

 

1.05

 

12.77

 

 

12,066,065

 

0.70

 

16.11

 

9,307,800

 

1.05

 

12.77

 

Over two years through three years

 

5,671,300

 

1.08

 

7.61

 

3,097,960

 

1.22

 

4.25

 

 

7,037,490

 

0.97

 

9.40

 

3,097,960

 

1.22

 

4.25

 

Over three years through four years

 

4,065,355

 

1.74

 

5.45

 

2,182,390

 

2.15

 

2.99

 

 

3,600,455

 

1.87

 

4.81

 

2,182,390

 

2.15

 

2.99

 

Over four years through five years

 

1,820,870

 

1.55

 

2.44

 

2,672,340

 

1.41

 

3.67

 

 

2,858,470

 

1.47

 

3.82

 

2,672,340

 

1.41

 

3.67

 

Thereafter

 

7,513,310

 

2.38

 

10.08

 

7,907,210

 

2.34

 

10.85

 

 

7,385,410

 

2.45

 

9.86

 

7,907,210

 

2.34

 

10.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

74,549,815

 

0.80

%

100.00

%

72,886,125

 

0.79

%

100.00

%

 

74,895,265

 

0.77

%

100.00

%

72,886,125

 

0.79

%

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond premiums (b)

 

59,407

 

 

 

 

 

68,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,738

 

 

 

 

 

68,737

 

 

 

 

 

Bond discounts (b)

 

(24,524

)

 

 

 

 

(24,931

)

 

 

 

 

 

(24,652

)

 

 

 

 

(24,931

)

 

 

 

 

Hedge valuation basis adjustments (c)

 

324,348

 

 

 

 

 

261,480

 

 

 

 

 

 

391,456

 

 

 

 

 

261,480

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges (d)

 

75,004

 

 

 

 

 

75,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

74,345

 

 

 

 

 

75,500

 

 

 

 

 

FVO (e) - valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

9,321

 

 

 

 

 

8,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,719

 

 

 

 

 

8,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated obligation-bonds

 

$

74,993,371

 

 

 

 

 

$

73,275,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

75,394,871

 

 

 

 

 

$

73,275,312

 

 

 

 

 

 


(a)        Weighted average rate represents the weighted average contractual coupons of bonds, unadjusted for swaps.

(b)         Amortization of bond premiums and discounts resulted in net reduction of interest expense of $10.0$7.9 million and $14.8$17.9 million in the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.  Amortization of basis adjustments from terminated hedges were interest expenses of $0.8$14.4 million and $1.1$29.3 million infor the three months ended March 31, 2014 andsame periods in 2013.

(c)          Hedge valuation basis adjustments represent changes in the fair values of fixed-rate bonds in a benchmark hedge under a qualifying fair value hedge.

(d)         Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges represent the unamortized balances of valuation basis of fixed-rate bonds that were previously in a hedging relationship.  The valuation basis at the time of hedge termination is being amortized as a yield adjustment through Interest expense.expense, and net interest expense of $0.1 million the $0.2 million were recorded in the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

(e)          Valuation adjustments represent changes in the full fair values of bonds elected under the FVO.

 

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Interest rateRate Payment Terms

 

The following summarizes types of bonds issued and outstanding (dollars in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate, non-callable

 

$

49,341,315

 

66.19

%

$

51,487,625

 

70.64

%

 

$

50,099,765

 

66.89

%

$

51,487,625

 

70.64

%

Fixed-rate, callable

 

9,502,500

 

12.75

 

7,292,500

 

10.01

 

 

9,209,500

 

12.30

 

7,292,500

 

10.01

 

Step Up, callable

 

2,201,000

 

2.95

 

2,026,000

 

2.78

 

 

2,981,000

 

3.98

 

2,026,000

 

2.78

 

Step Down, callable

 

25,000

 

0.03

 

25,000

 

0.03

 

 

25,000

 

0.03

 

25,000

 

0.03

 

Single-index floating rate

 

13,480,000

 

18.08

 

12,055,000

 

16.54

 

 

12,580,000

 

16.80

 

12,055,000

 

16.54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

74,549,815

 

100.00

%

72,886,125

 

100.00

%

 

74,895,265

 

100.00

%

72,886,125

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond premiums

 

59,407

 

 

 

68,737

 

 

 

 

50,738

 

 

 

68,737

 

 

 

Bond discounts

 

(24,524

)

 

 

(24,931

)

 

 

 

(24,652

)

 

 

(24,931

)

 

 

Hedge valuation basis adjustments (a)

 

324,348

 

 

 

261,480

 

 

 

 

391,456

 

 

 

261,480

 

 

 

Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges (b)

 

75,004

 

 

 

75,500

 

 

 

 

74,345

 

 

 

75,500

 

 

 

FVO (c) - valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

9,321

 

 

 

8,401

 

 

 

 

7,719

 

 

 

8,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated obligation-bonds

 

$

74,993,371

 

 

 

$

73,275,312

 

 

 

 

$

75,394,871

 

 

 

$

73,275,312

 

 

 

 


(a)         Hedge valuation basis adjustments represent changes in the fair values of fixed-rate bonds in a benchmark hedge under a qualifying Fair value hedge.

(b)         Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges represent the unamortized balances of valuation basis of fixed-rate bonds that were previously in a hedging relationship.  The valuation basis at the time of hedge termination is being amortized as a yield adjustment through Interest expense.

(c)          Valuation adjustments represent changes in the full fair values of bonds elected under the FVO.

 

Discount Notes

 

Consolidated obligation — Discount notes are consolidated obligations with original maturities of up to one year. Notes are issued at less than their face amount and redeemed at par when they mature. The FHLBNY’s outstanding consolidated obligation — discount notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par value

 

$

35,654,235

 

$

45,876,381

 

 

$

43,229,881

 

$

45,876,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized cost

 

$

35,646,140

 

$

45,868,730

 

 

$

43,223,965

 

$

45,868,730

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments (a)

 

3,690

 

1,740

 

 

1,511

 

1,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total discount notes

 

$

35,649,830

 

$

45,870,470

 

 

$

43,225,476

 

$

45,870,470

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average interest rate

 

0.08

%

0.07

%

 

0.07

%

0.07

%

 


(a)         Valuation adjustments represent changes in the full fair values of discount notes elected under the FVO.

 

Note 11.Affordable Housing Program.

 

For more information about the Affordable Housing Program and the Bank’s liability set aside, see the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

The following provides roll-forward information with respect to changes in Affordable Housing Program liabilities (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

123,060

 

$

134,942

 

 

$

124,266

 

$

128,512

 

$

123,060

 

$

134,942

 

Additions from current period’s assessments

 

8,405

 

7,802

 

 

8,571

 

9,416

 

16,976

 

17,218

 

Net disbursements for grants and programs

 

(7,199

)

(14,232

)

 

(12,594

)

(15,677

)

(19,793

)

(29,909

)

Ending balance

 

$

124,266

 

$

128,512

 

 

$

120,243

 

$

122,251

 

$

120,243

 

$

122,251

 

 

Note 12.Capital Stock, Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock and Restricted Retained Earnings.

 

The FHLBanks, including the FHLBNY, have a cooperative structure.  To access the FHLBNY’s products and services, a financial institution must be approved for membership and purchase capital stock in the FHLBNY.  A member’s stock requirement is generally based on its use of FHLBNY products, subject to a minimum membership requirement as prescribed by the FHLBank Act and the FHLBNY’s Capital Plan.  FHLBNY stock can be issued, exchanged, redeemed and repurchased only at its stated par value of $100 per share.  It is not publicly traded.  An option to redeem capital stock that is greater than a member’s minimum requirement is held by both the member and the FHLBNY.

 

The FHLBNY’s Capital Plan offers two sub-classes of Class B capital stock, Class B1membership and Class B2.  Class B1activity-based capital stock.  Membership stock is issued to meet membership stock purchase requirements.  Class B2 stock is issued to meet activity-based stock requirements.  The FHLBNY requires member institutions to maintain Class B1membership stock based on a percentage of the member’s mortgage-related assets and Class B2 stock based on a percentage of advances and acquired member assets, mainly MPF loans, outstanding with the FHLBank and certain commitments outstanding with the FHLBank.assets.

 

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Activity based stock is issued on a percentage of outstanding balances of advances, MPF loans and certain commitments.

Membership and Activity-based Class B1 and Class B2 stockholdersB capital stock have the same voting rights and dividend rates.  Members can redeem Class B stock by giving five years notice.  The Bank’s capital plan does not provide for the issuance of Class A capital stock.

 

The FHLBNY is subject to risk-based capital rules.  Specifically, the FHLBNY is subject to three capital requirements under its capital plan.  First, the FHLBNY must maintain at all times permanent capital in an amount at least equal to the sum of its credit risk, market risk, and operations risk capital requirements as calculated in accordance with the FHLBNY policy, and rules and regulations of the Finance Agency.  Only permanent capital, defined as Class B stock and retained earnings, satisfies this risk-based capital requirement.  The Finance Agency may require the FHLBNY to maintain an amount of permanent capital greater than what is required by the risk-based capital requirements.  In addition, the FHLBNY is required to maintain at least a 4.0% total capital-to-asset ratio and at least a 5.0% leverage ratio at all times.  The leverage ratio is defined as the sum of permanent capital weighted 1.5 times and nonpermanent capital weighted 1.0 times divided by total assets.

 

The FHLBNY was in compliance with the aforementioned capital rules and requirements for all periods presented.  The FHLBNY met the “adequately capitalized” classification, which is the highest rating, under the capital rule.  However, the Finance Agency has discretion to reclassify a FHLBank and to modify or add to the corrective action requirements for a particular capital classification.  If the FHLBNY became classified into a capital classification other than adequately capitalized, the Bank could be adversely impacted by the corrective action requirements for that capital classification. For more information about the capital rules under the Finance Agency regulations and a discussion of any corrective actions, see Note 12.  Capital Stock, Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock and Restricted Retained Earnings in the audited financial statements included in our most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

Risk-based Capital — The following table summarizes the Bank’s risk-based capital ratios (dollars in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Required (d)

 

Actual

 

Required (d)

 

Actual

 

 

Required (d)

 

Actual

 

Required (d)

 

Actual

 

Regulatory capital requirements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk-based capital (a) (e)

 

$

593,979

 

$

6,471,100

 

$

655,458

 

$

6,593,921

 

 

$

606,072

 

$

6,877,853

 

$

655,458

 

$

6,593,921

 

Total capital-to-asset ratio

 

4.00

%

5.42

%

4.00

%

5.14

%

 

4.00

%

5.38

%

4.00

%

5.14

%

Total capital (b)

 

$

4,779,330

 

$

6,471,100

 

$

5,133,316

 

$

6,593,921

 

 

$

5,109,272

 

$

6,877,853

 

$

5,133,316

 

$

6,593,921

 

Leverage ratio

 

5.00

%

8.12

%

5.00

%

7.71

%

 

5.00

%

8.07

%

5.00

%

7.71

%

Leverage capital (c)

 

$

5,974,162

 

$

9,706,651

 

$

6,416,645

 

$

9,890,881

 

 

$

6,386,591

 

$

10,316,779

 

$

6,416,645

 

$

9,890,881

 

 


(a)         Actual “Risk-based capital” is capital stock and retained earnings plus mandatorily redeemable capital stock. Section 932.2 of the Finance Agency’s regulations also refers to this amount as “Permanent Capital.”

(b)        Required “Total capital” is 4.0% of total assets.

(c)          Actual “Leverage capital” is actual “Risk-based capital” times 1.5.

(d)         Required minimum.

(e)          Under regulatory guidelines issued by the Finance Agency and consistent with guidance provided by the banking regulators to maintain the risk weights at AAA for Treasury securities and other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, government agencies, and government-sponsored entities for purposes of calculating risk-based capital.

 

Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock

 

Generally, the FHLBNY’s capital stock is redeemable at the option of either the member or the FHLBNY subject to certain conditions, including the provisions under the accounting guidance for certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.  In accordance with the accounting guidance, the FHLBNY generally reclassifies the stock subject to redemption from equity to a liability once a member irrevocably exercises a written redemption right, gives notice of intent to withdraw from membership, or attains non-member status by merger or acquisition, charter termination, or involuntary termination from membership.  Under such circumstances, the member shares will then meet the definition of a mandatorily redeemable financial instrument and are reclassified to a liability at fair value.

 

Anticipated redemptions of mandatorily redeemable capital stock in the following table assume the FHLBNY will follow its current practice of daily redemption of capital in excess of the amount required to support advances and MPF loans (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redemption less than one year

 

$

4,081

 

$

4,081

 

 

$

3,630

 

$

4,081

 

Redemption from one year to less than three years

 

5,172

 

5,174

 

 

5,618

 

5,174

 

Redemption from three years to less than five years

 

12,026

 

12,028

 

 

11,574

 

12,028

 

Redemption from five years or greater

 

2,636

 

2,711

 

 

2,556

 

2,711

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

23,915

 

$

23,994

 

 

$

23,378

 

$

23,994

 

 

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The following table provides roll-forward information with respect to changes in mandatorily redeemable capital stock liabilities (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

23,994

 

$

23,143

 

 

$

23,915

 

$

26,172

 

$

23,994

 

$

23,143

 

Capital stock subject to mandatory redemption reclassified from equity

 

 

4,062

 

 

 

 

 

4,062

 

Redemption of mandatorily redeemable capital stock (a)

 

(79

)

(1,033

)

 

(537

)

(735

)

(616

)

(1,768

)

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance

 

$

23,915

 

$

26,172

 

 

$

23,378

 

$

25,437

 

$

23,378

 

$

25,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest payable (b)

 

$

236

 

$

253

 

 

$

229

 

$

257

 

$

229

 

$

257

 

 


(a)         Redemption includes repayment of excess stock.

(b)         The annualized accrual rates were 4.75%3.90% for March 31,June 30, 2014 and 4.50%4.00% for March 31,June 30, 2013 on mandatorily redeemable capital stock.

 

Restricted Retained Earnings

 

Under the 12 FHLBank Joint Capital Enhancement Agreement (“Capital Agreement”), beginning with the third quarter of 2011, each FHLBank is required to set aside 20% of its Net income each quarter to a restricted retained earnings account until the balance of that account equals at least one percent of that FHLBank’s average balance of outstanding consolidated obligations for the previous quarter.  The Capital Agreement is intended to enhance the capital position of each FHLBank.  These restricted retained earnings will not be available to pay dividends.  At March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $172.2$187.6 million and $157.1 million were recorded in Capital in the FHLBNY’s Statements of Condition as restricted retained earnings.

 

Note 13.Earnings Per Share of Capital.

The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per share.  Basic and diluted earnings per share of capital are the same.  The FHLBNY has no dilutive potential common shares or other common stock equivalents (dollars in thousands except per share amounts):

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

75,359

 

$

69,963

 

 

$

76,915

 

$

84,521

 

$

152,274

 

$

154,484

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to stockholders

 

$

75,359

 

$

69,963

 

 

$

76,915

 

$

84,521

 

$

152,274

 

$

154,484

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of capital

 

55,182

 

46,936

 

 

55,157

 

47,796

 

55,169

 

47,368

 

Less: Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

(240

)

(225

)

 

(236

)

(258

)

(238

)

(242

)

Average number of shares of capital used to calculate earnings per share

 

54,942

 

46,711

 

 

54,921

 

47,538

 

54,931

 

47,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

1.37

 

$

1.50

 

 

$

1.40

 

$

1.78

 

$

2.77

 

$

3.28

 

 

Note 14.Employee Retirement Plans.

 

The Bank participates in the Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions (Pentegra(“Pentegra DB Plan)Plan”), a tax-qualified, defined-benefit multiemployer pension plan that covers all officers and employees of the Bank.  The Bank also participates in the Pentegra Defined Contribution Plan for Financial Institutions, a tax-qualified defined contribution plan.  In addition, the Bank maintains a nonqualified Benefit Equalization Plan (“BEP”) that restores defined benefits for those employees who have had their qualified defined benefits limited by IRS regulations.  The BEP is an unfunded plan. In the first quarter of 2014, the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY voted to make changes to the Pentegra DB Plan and the BEP plan effective July 1, 2014 for new employees.  Changes to the plans will reduce obligations and expenses for new employees when the employees become eligible for the benefits under the plans.

 

The Bank also offershas a Retiree Medical Benefit Plan whichfor retired employees and for eligible employees.  The plan is a postretirement health benefitan unfunded plan.  There are no fundedThe Board of Directors of the FHLBNY voted to amend the plan assets that have been designated to provide postretirement health benefits.  On March 26, 2014, the Bank notified its employees of Board-approved amendments to its postretirement health benefit plan effective January 1, 2015.  There were no changes in the first quarter of 2014, toand employees were notified in late March 2014.  As a result, the Pentegra DB Plan or the BEP.

Accumulated pension benefit obligations before and after the amendments are summarized in the table immediately following the table below.

Retirement Plan Expenses Summary

The following table presents employee retirement plan expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Defined Benefit Plan

 

$

242

 

$

189

 

Benefit Equalization Plan (defined benefit)

 

872

 

989

 

Defined Contribution Plan

 

401

 

395

 

Postretirement Health Benefit Plan

 

519

 

384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total retirement plan expenses

 

$

2,034

 

$

1,957

 

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Postretirement Health Benefit Plan Negative Plan Amendments

The Bank’s postretirement health benefit plan was amended in the first quarter of 2014.  For active employees, Retiree Medical Benefits Plan will no longer be eliminated foroffered to active employees who arewill not age 55 and have completed 10 years of employment service at the Bank and attained age 55 as of January 1, 2015.2015, the effective date of the amendment.  For those employees who qualify to remain in the plan, the current Defined Dollar Plan subsidy will be reduced by 50% for all service earned after December 31, 2014, and the annual “Cost of Living Adjustment” will be eliminated.  The impact of the amendments to the postretirement health befit plan is summarized in subsequent paragraphs.

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Retirement Plan Expenses Summary

The following table presents employee retirement plan expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

Defined Benefit Plan

 

$

243

 

$

189

 

$

485

 

$

378

 

Benefit Equalization Plan (defined benefit)

 

872

 

989

 

1,744

 

1,978

 

Defined Contribution Plan

 

392

 

394

 

793

 

789

 

Postretirement Health Benefit Plan

 

(6

)

384

 

513

 

768

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total retirement plan expenses

 

$

1,501

 

$

1,956

 

$

3,535

 

$

3,913

 

Postretirement Health Benefit Plan Negative Plan Amendments

The Bank’s postretirement health benefit plan was amended in the first quarter of 2014.  The negative plan amendments (as defined in Accounting Standards Codification ASC 715-60-55) resulted in a reduction of $8.8 million in plan obligations.  Prior to the plan amendments, the net periodic benefit cost was estimated to be $2.0 million for 2014; after the amendments, the net periodic benefit cost is estimated to be $0.5 million for the first quarter of 2014. No expenses are projected forwere recorded in the remaindersecond quarter of 2014, as amortization of gains due to plan amendments exceed service, interest and other costs.

 

The table below summarizes the impact of the amendments:

 

Postretirement Health Benefit Plan — Plan Amendments (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts Remaining in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts Remaining in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AOCI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AOCI

 

 

Net Periodic

 

Other

 

Postretirement

 

 

 

Prior

 

 

Net Periodic

 

Other

 

Postretirement

 

 

 

Prior

 

 

Postretirement

 

Comprehensive

 

Benefit

 

Net

 

Service

 

 

Postretirement

 

Comprehensive

 

Benefit

 

Net

 

Service

 

 

Benefit Cost

 

Income

 

Liability

 

Gain/Loss

 

Cost

 

 

Benefit Cost

 

Income

 

Liability

 

Gain/Loss

 

Cost

 

Beginning of the period - January 1, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

$

(20,428

)

$

3,047

 

$

 

Beginning of the period - December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

$

(20,428

)

$

3,047

 

$

 

Plan amendment

 

 

 

$

(8,821

)

8,821

 

 

(8,821

)

 

 

 

$

(8,821

)

8,821

 

 

(8,821

)

Recognition of components of net periodic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

postretirement benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognition of components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

218

 

 

 

(218

)

 

 

 

 

 

$

218

 

 

 

(218

)

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

248

 

 

 

(248

)

 

 

 

 

 

248

 

 

 

(248

)

 

 

 

 

Amortization of loss

 

53

 

(53

)

 

 

(53

)

 

 

 

53

 

(53

)

 

 

(53

)

 

 

Total net periodic postretirement benefit cost

 

$

519

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

519

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

2,737

 

(2,737

)

2,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,737

 

(2,737

)

2,737

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income

 

 

 

$

(6,137

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,137

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit payments

 

 

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

 

 

Net change

 

 

 

 

 

5,803

 

2,684

 

(8,821

)

 

 

 

 

 

5,803

 

2,684

 

(8,821

)

End of the period - March 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

$

(14,625

)

$

5,731

 

$

(8,821

)

 

 

 

 

 

(14,625

)

5,731

 

(8,821

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognition of components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

70

 

 

 

(70

)

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

145

 

 

 

(145

)

 

 

 

 

Amortization of loss

 

239

 

(239

)

 

 

(239

)

 

 

Amortization of prior service credit

 

(460

)

460

 

 

 

 

 

460

 

Total net periodic postretirement benefit cost

 

$

513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income

 

 

 

$

(5,916

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit payments

 

 

 

 

 

166

 

 

 

 

 

Net change

 

 

 

 

 

(49

)

(239

)

460

 

End of the period - June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

$

(14,674

)

$

5,492

 

$

(8,361

)

 

Components of the net periodic benefit cost for the postretirement health benefit plan were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost (benefits attributed to service during the period)

 

$

218

 

$

237

 

 

$

70

 

$

236

 

$

288

 

$

473

 

Interest cost on accumulated postretirement health benefit obligation

 

248

 

201

 

 

145

 

202

 

393

 

403

 

Amortization of loss/(gain)

 

53

 

107

 

 

239

 

106

 

292

 

213

 

Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost

 

 

(161

)

 

(460

)

(160

)

(460

)

(321

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net periodic postretirement health benefit cost

 

$

519

 

$

384

 

 

$

(6

)

$

384

 

$

513

 

$

768

 

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Key assumptions and other information to determine obligation for the FHLBNY’s postretirement health benefit plan were as follows:

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average discount rate - December 31, 2013

 

4.73% (a)

 

4.73%

 

 

4.73% (a)

 

4.73%

 

Weighted average discount rate - March 31, 2014

 

4.06% (b)

 

 

 

Weighted average discount rate - June 30, 2014

 

4.06% (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health care cost trend rates:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assumed for next year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre 65

 

8.00%

 

8.00%

 

 

8.00%

 

8.00%

 

Post 65

 

7.50%

 

7.50%

 

 

7.50%

 

7.50%

 

Pre 65 Ultimate rate

 

5.00%

 

5.00%

 

 

5.00%

 

5.00%

 

Pre 65 Year that ultimate rate is reached

 

2022

 

2022

 

 

2022

 

2022

 

Post 65 Ultimate rate

 

5.00%

 

5.00%

 

 

5.00%

 

5.00%

 

Post 65 Year that ultimate rate is reached

 

2022

 

2022

 

 

2022

 

2022

 

Alternative amortization methods used to amortize

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior service cost

 

Straight - line

 

Straight - line

 

 

Straight - line

 

Straight - line

 

Unrecognized net (gain) or loss

 

Straight - line

 

Straight - line

 

 

Straight - line

 

Straight - line

 

 


(a, b)(a),(b)     The discount rate at December 31, 2013 was employed to calculate the pension obligations at March 31, 2014, the date of the amendments.

 

The discount rate at March 31,June 30, 2014 was employed to calculate the amended plan obligations. Discount rates were based on Citigroup pension index at the two dates.

Other than the plan amendments and the adoption of an updated discount rate at March 31,June 30, 2014, no significant changes were made to the assumptions at December 31, 2013.

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Benefit Equalization Plan (BEP)

 

Components of the net periodic pension cost for the defined benefit component of the BEP were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

Service cost

 

$

177

 

$

216

 

 

$

177

 

$

216

 

$

354

 

$

432

 

Interest cost

 

401

 

338

 

 

401

 

338

 

802

 

676

 

Amortization of unrecognized net loss/(gain)

 

307

 

449

 

 

307

 

448

 

614

 

897

 

Amortization of unrecognized past service liability

 

(13

)

(14

)

 

(13

)

(13

)

(26

)

(27

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

872

 

$

989

 

 

$

872

 

$

989

 

$

1,744

 

$

1,978

 

 

For more information, see the most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

Note 15.Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

General — The FHLBNY accounts for its hedging activities in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (formerly SFAS 133).  As a general rule, hedge accounting is permitted where the FHLBNY is exposed to a particular risk, such as interest-rate risk that causes changes in the fair value of an asset or liability or variability in the expected future cash flows of an existing asset, liability or a forecasted transaction that may affect earnings.

 

Derivative contracts hedging the risks associated with the changes in fair value are referred to as Fair value hedges, while contracts hedging the risks affecting the expected future cash flows are called Cash flow hedges.  For more information, see Derivatives in Note 1. Significant Accounting Polices and Estimates.

 

The FHLBNY, consistent with the Finance Agency’s regulations, may enter into interest-rate swaps, swaptions, and interest-rate cap and floor agreements to manage its interest rate exposure inherent in otherwise unhedged assets and funding positions.  The FHLBNY is not a derivatives dealer and does not trade derivatives for short-term profit.

 

The FHLBNY uses derivatives in three ways - by designating them as a fair value or cash flow hedge of an underlying financial instrument or a forecasted transaction that qualifies for hedge accounting treatment; by acting as an intermediary; or by designating the derivative as an asset-liability management hedge (i.e., an “economic hedge”).

 

When the FHLBNY designates a derivative as an economic hedge, the choice represents the most cost effective manner of hedging a risk, and is after considering the operational costs and benefits of executing a hedge that would qualify for hedge accounting.  When entering into such hedges that do not qualify for hedge accounting, changes in fair value of the derivatives is recorded in earnings with no offsetting fair value adjustments for the hedged asset, liability, or firm commitment.  As a result, an economic hedge introduces the potential for earnings variability.  Economic hedges are an acceptable hedging strategy under the FHLBNY’s risk management program, and the strategies comply with the Finance Agency’s regulatory requirements prohibiting speculative use of derivatives.

 

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Principal hedging activities are summarized below:

 

Consolidated Obligations

 

The FHLBNY may manage the risk arising from changing market prices and volatility of a consolidated obligation by matching the cash inflows on the derivative with the cash outflow on the consolidated obligation.

 

Fair value hedges — In a typical transaction, fixed-rate consolidated obligations are issued for one or more FHLBanks, and each of those FHLBanks could simultaneously enter into a matching derivative in which the counterparty pays to the FHLBank fixed cash flows designed to mirror in timing and amount the cash outflows the FHLBank pays on the consolidated obligations.

 

When such transactions qualify for hedge accounting, they are treated as Fair value hedges under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging.  By electing to use fair value hedge accounting, the carrying value of the debt is adjusted for changes in the benchmark interest rate, with any such changes in value recorded in current earnings.  The related interest-rate swap is also recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, with any changes in fair value reflected in earnings.

 

Cash flow hedges — The FHLBNY also hedges variable cash flows resulting from rollover (re-issuance) of 3-month consolidated obligation discount notes.  Variable cash flows from those liabilities are converted to fixed-rate cash flows by entering into receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps.  The FHLBNY also hedges the variability of cash flows of anticipated issuance of fixed-rate debt to changes in the benchmark rate.  When such transactions qualify for hedge accounting, they are treated as a Cash flow hedge.  The related interest-rate swap is also recorded on the balance sheet in AOCI at fair value, with any changes in fair value reflected in earnings.  For Cash flow hedges, the changes in value of the hedging derivative are reflected in AOCI to the extent the hedge is effective.  Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is reflected in current earnings.  Fair values in AOCI are reclassified into interest expense at the same time as when the interest expense from the discount note or the anticipated debt impacts interest income.  Since efforts are made to match the terms of the derivatives to those of the hedged forecasted cash flows as closely as possible, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness is not significant.  The two Cash flow strategies are described below:

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Cash Flow Hedges of Anticipated Consolidated Bond Issuance — The FHLBNY enters into interest-rate swaps on the anticipated issuance of debt to “lock in” the interest to be paid for the cost of funding.  The swap is terminated upon issuance of the debt instrument, and amounts recorded in AOCI are reclassified to earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the variability of the cash flows of the debt that was issued.

 

Cash Flow Hedges of Rolling Issuance of Discount Notes — The Bank executes long-term pay-fixed, receive-variable interest rate swaps as hedges of the variable quarterly interest payments on the discount note borrowing program.  In this program, the Bank issues a series of discount notes with 91-day terms over periods, up to 15 years.  The FHLBNY will continue issuing new 91-day discount notes over the terms of the swaps as each outstanding discount note matures.  The interest rate swaps require a settlement every 91 days, and the variable rate, which is based on the 3-month LIBOR, is reset immediately following each payment.  The swaps are expected to eliminate the risk of variability of cash flows for each forecasted discount note issuance every 91 days.  The fair values of the interest rate swaps are recorded in AOCI and ineffectiveness, if any, is recorded in earnings.  Amounts recorded in AOCI are reclassified to earnings in the same periods in which interest expenses are affected by the variability of the cash flows of the discount notes.

 

Economic hedges of debt — When the FHLBNY issues variable-rate consolidated obligations bonds indexed to 1-month LIBOR, the U.S. Prime rate, or Federal funds rate, it will simultaneously execute interest-rate swaps (“basis swaps”) to hedge the basis risk of the variable rate debt to 3-month LIBOR, the FHLBNY’s preferred funding base.  The basis swaps are designated as economic hedges of the floating-rate bonds because the FHLBNY deems that the operational cost of designating the hedges under accounting standards for derivatives and hedge accounting would outweigh the accounting benefits.  In this hedge, only the interest rate swap is carried at fair value.

 

Consolidated obligation debt elected under the Fair Value Option — An alternative to hedge accounting that would permit the debt to be carried at fair value is to elect debt under the FVO.  Once the irrevocable election is made upon issuance of the debt, the full change in fair value of the debt is reported in earnings.  The FHLBNY has elected to carry certain fixed-rate consolidated bonds and discount notes under the FVO. For more information, see Fair Value Option Disclosures in Note 16. Fair Values of Financial Instruments.  Typically, the FHLBNY would also execute interest rate swaps to convert the fixed cash flows of the FVO debt to variable cash flows, so that changes in fair value of the swap is also reflected in earnings, creating a natural offset to the debt’s fair value change.  The interest rate swap would be designated as an economic hedge of the debt.

 

Advances

 

The Bank offers a wide array of advances structures to meet members’ funding needs.  These advances may have maturities up to 30 years with fixed or adjustable rates and may include early termination features or options.  The Bank may use derivatives to adjust the repricing and/or options characteristics of advances to more closely match the characteristics of the Bank’s funding liabilities.

 

Fair value hedges — In general, whenever a member executes a longer-term fixed rate advance, or a fixed or variable-rate advance with call or put or other embedded options, the Bank will simultaneously execute a derivative transaction with terms that offset the terms of the fixed rate advance, or terms of the advance with embedded options.  When such instruments are conceived, designed and structured, our control procedures require the

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identification and evaluation of embedded derivatives, as defined under accounting standards for derivatives and hedging activities.

The combination of the fixed rate advance and the derivative transaction effectively creates a variable rate asset.  With a putable advance borrowed by a member, the FHLBNY would purchase from the member a put option.

 

The FHLBNY may hedge a putable advance by entering into a cancelable interest rate swap in which the FHLBNY pays to the swap counterparty fixed-rate cash flows and receives variable-rate cash flows.  The swap counterparty can cancel the swap on the put date, which would normally occur in a rising rate environment, and the FHLBNY can terminate the advance and extend additional credit to the member on new terms.  The FHLBNY also offers callable advances to members, which is a fixed-rate advance borrowed by a member.  With the advance, the FHLBNY sells to the member a call option that enables the member to terminate the advance at pre-determined exercise dates.  The FHLBNY hedges such advances by executing interest rate swaps with cancellable option features that would allow the FHLBNY to terminate the swaps also at pre-determined option exercise dates.

 

Advances elected under the Fair Value Option — The FHLBNY has elected to carry certain variable-rate advances under the FVO.  Once the irrevocable election is made upon issuance of the debt, the full change in fair value of the advance is reported in earnings.  The FHLBNY believes that changes in fair values of FVO designated advances provides a natural offset to the debt elected under the FVO.

 

Economic hedges of variable rate capped advances — The FHLBNY offers variable rate advances with an option that caps the interest rate payable by the borrower.  The FHLBNY would typically offset the risk presented by the embedded cap by executing a matching cap.

 

Mortgage Loans

 

The Bank’s investment portfolio includes fixed rate mortgage loans.  The FHLBNY manages the interest rate and prepayment risk associated with mortgages through debt issuance, without the use of derivatives.  Firm commitments to purchase or deliver mortgage loans are accounted for as a derivative.  See “Firm Commitment Strategies” described below.

 

Firm Commitment Strategies — Mortgage delivery commitments are considered derivatives under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging.  The FHLBNY accounts for them as freestanding derivatives, and records the fair values of mortgage loan delivery commitments on the balance sheet with an offset to Other income as a Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities.  Fair values were not significant for all periods in this report.

 

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Member Intermediation — To meet the hedging needs of its members, the FHLBNY acts as an intermediary between the members and the other counterparties.  This intermediation allows smaller members to access the derivatives market.  The derivatives used in intermediary activities do not qualify for hedge accounting, and fair value changes are recorded in earnings.  Since the FHLBNY mitigates the fair value exposure of these positions by executing identical offsetting transactions, the net impact in earnings is not significant.  The notional principal of interest rate swaps outstanding was $130.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The FHLBNY’s exposure with respect to the transactions with members was fully collateralized.

 

Other Economic Hedges

 

The derivatives in economic hedges were considered freestanding and changes in the fair values of the swaps were recorded through income.  In general, economic hedges comprised primarily of:

 

Interest rate caps to hedge balance sheet risk, specifically interest rate risk from certain capped floating rate investment securities.

 

Interest rate swaps that had previously qualified as hedges under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging, but had been subsequently de-designated from hedge accounting as they were assessed as being not highly effective hedges.

 

Credit Risk Due to Nonperformance by Counterparties

 

The contractual or notional amount of derivatives reflects the involvement of the FHLBNY in the various classes of financial instruments, and serves as a basis for calculating periodic interest payments or cash flow.  Notional amount of a derivative does not measure the credit risk exposure, and the maximum credit exposure is substantially less than the notional amount.  The maximum credit risk is the estimated cost of replacing interest-rate swaps, forward agreements, mandatory delivery contracts for mortgage loans and purchased caps and floors (“derivatives”) in a gain position if the counterparty defaults and the related collateral, if any, is of insufficient value to the FHLBNY.

 

Derivatives are instruments that derive their value from underlying asset prices, indices, reference rates and other inputs, or a combination of these factors.  The FHLBNY executes derivatives with swap dealers and financial institution swap counterparties as negotiated contracts, which are usually referred to as over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives.  The majority of OTC derivative contracts were primarily bilateral contracts between the FHLBNY and the swap counterparties that were executed and settled bilaterally with counterparties, withoutrather than settling the use oftransaction with a derivative clearing house (“DCO”).  Beginning on June 10, 2013, certain of the FHLBNY’s OTC derivatives are executed bilaterally with executing swap counterparties, then cleared and settled through one or more DCO as mandated under the Dodd-Frank Act.  When transacting a derivative for clearing, the FHLBNY utilizes a designated clearing agent, the Futures Clearing Merchant, or “FCM”, that acts on behalf of the FHLBNY to clear and settle the interest rate exchange transaction through the DCO.  Once the transaction is accepted for clearing by the FCM, acting in the capacity of an intermediary between the FHLBNY and the DCO, the original transaction

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between the FHLBNY and the executing swap counterparty is extinguished, and is replaced by an identical transaction between the FHLBNY and the DCO.  The DCO becomes the counterparty to the FHLBNY.  However, the FCM remains as the principal operational contact and interacts with the DCO through the life cycle events of the derivative transaction on behalf of the FHLBNY.

 

Credit risk on bilateral OTC derivative contracts — For derivatives that are not eligible for clearing with a DCO, the FHLBNY is subject to credit risk as a result of nonperformance by swap counterparties to the derivative agreements.  The FHLBNY enters into master netting arrangements and bilateral security agreements with all active derivative counterparties, which provide for delivery of collateral at specified levels to limit the net unsecured credit exposure to these counterparties.  The FHLBNY makes judgments on each counterparty’s creditworthiness, and estimates of the collateral values in analyzing counterparty nonperformance credit risk.  Bilateral agreements consider the credit risks and the agreement specifies thresholds to post or receive collateral with changes in credit ratings.  When the FHLBNY has more than one derivative transaction outstanding with the counterparty, and a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists with the counterparty, the net exposure (less collateral held) represents the appropriate measure of credit risk.  The FHLBNY conducts all its derivative transactions under ISDA master netting agreements.

 

Credit risk on OTC Cleared derivative transactions — The FHLBNY’s derivative transactions that are eligible for clearing are subject to mandatory clearing rules under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (“CFTC”) as provided under the Dodd-Frank Act.  If a derivative transaction is listed as eligible for clearing, the FHLBNY must abide by the CFTC rules to clear the transaction through a DCO.  The FHLBNY’s cleared derivatives are also initially executed bilaterally with a swap dealer (the executing swap counterparty), in the OTC market.  The clearing process requires all parties to the derivative transaction to novate the contracts to a DCO, which then becomes the counterparty to all parties, including the FHLBNY, to the transaction.

 

The enforceability of offsetting rights incorporated in the agreements for the cleared derivative transactions has been analyzed by the FHLBNY to establish the extent to which supportive legal opinion, obtained from counsel of recognized standing, provides the requisite level of certainty regarding the enforceability of these agreements.  Further analysis was performed to reach a view that the exercise of rights by the non-defaulting party under these agreements would not be stayed, or avoided under applicable law upon an event of default including bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding involving the DCO or the FHLBNY’s clearing agents or both.  Based on the analysis of the rules, and legal analysis obtained, the FHLBNY has made a determination that it has the right of setoff that is enforceable under applicable law that would allow it to net individual derivative contracts executed through a specific clearing agent, the FCM, to a designated DCO, so that a net derivative receivable or payable will be recorded for the DCO; that exposure (less margin held) would be represented by a single amount receivable from the DCO, and that amount be the appropriate measure of credit risk.  This policy election for netting cleared

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derivatives is consistent with the policy election for netting bilaterally settled derivative transactions under master netting agreements.

 

Typically, margin consists of Initial margin and Variation margin.  Variation margin fluctuates with the fair values of the open contracts.  Initial margin fluctuates with the volatility of the FHLBNY’s portfolio of cleared derivatives, and volatility is measured by the speed and severity of market price changes of the portfolio.  Initial margin is posted in cash by the FHLBNY in addition to Variation margin.

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Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities — Net Presentation

 

The following table presents the gross and net derivatives receivables by contract type and amount for those derivatives contracts for which netting is permissible under U.S. GAAP (“Derivative instruments — Nettable”).  Derivatives receivables have been netted with respect to those receivables as to which the netting requirements have been met, including obtaining a legal analysis with respect to the enforceability of the netting.  Where such a legal analysis has not been either sought or obtained, the receivables were not netted, and were reported as Derivative instruments - Not Nettable (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

Derivative instruments -Nettable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross recognized amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

$

602,338

 

$

2,223,083

 

$

609,910

 

$

2,378,650

 

 

$

389,951

 

$

2,014,160

 

$

609,910

 

$

2,378,650

 

Cleared derivatives

 

25,001

 

56,931

 

24,482

 

57,177

 

 

207,946

 

175,255

 

24,482

 

57,177

 

Total gross recognized amount

 

627,339

 

2,280,014

 

634,392

 

2,435,827

 

 

597,897

 

2,189,415

 

634,392

 

2,435,827

 

Gross amounts of netting adjustments and cash collateral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

(593,379

)

(1,877,387

)

(602,074

)

(2,029,532

)

 

(377,509

)

(1,669,557

)

(602,074

)

(2,029,532

)

Cleared derivatives

 

15,898

 

(56,931

)

10,981

 

(57,177

)

 

(173,416

)

(175,255

)

10,981

 

(57,177

)

Total gross amounts of netting adjustments and cash collateral

 

(577,481

)

(1,934,318

)

(591,093

)

(2,086,709

)

 

(550,925

)

(1,844,812

)

(591,093

)

(2,086,709

)

Net amounts after offsetting adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

8,959

 

345,696

 

7,836

 

349,118

 

 

12,442

 

344,603

 

7,836

 

349,118

 

Cleared derivatives

 

40,899

 

 

35,463

 

 

 

34,530

 

 

35,463

 

 

Total net amounts after offsetting adjustments

 

49,858

 

345,696

 

43,299

 

349,118

 

 

46,972

 

344,603

 

43,299

 

349,118

 

Derivative instruments -Not Nettable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delivery commitments (a)

 

 

20

 

3

 

32

 

 

58

 

 

3

 

32

 

Total derivative assets and total derivative liabilities presented in the Statements of Condition

 

$

49,858

 

$

345,716

 

$

43,302

 

$

349,150

 

 

$

47,030

 

$

344,603

 

$

43,302

 

$

349,150

 

Non-cash collateral received or pledged not offset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot be sold or repledged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

$

2,662

 

$

 

$

3,097

 

$

 

 

$

2,173

 

$

 

$

3,097

 

$

 

Delivery commitments (a)

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

58

 

 

3

 

 

Total cannot be sold or repledged

 

2,662

 

 

3,100

 

 

 

2,231

 

 

3,100

 

 

Net unsecured amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

6,297

 

345,716

 

4,739

 

349,150

 

 

10,269

 

344,603

 

4,739

 

349,150

 

Cleared derivatives

 

40,899

 

 

35,463

 

 

 

34,530

 

 

35,463

 

 

Total Net unsecured amount (b)

 

$

47,196

 

$

345,716

 

$

40,202

 

$

349,150

 

 

$

44,799

 

$

344,603

 

$

40,202

 

$

349,150

 

 


(a)         Derivative instruments without legal right of offset were synthetic derivatives representing forward mortgage delivery commitments of 45 days or less.  ItAmounts were not material, and it was operationally not practical to separate receivable from payables, and net presentation was adopted.  No cash collateral was involved with the mortgage delivery commitments, which are accounted as derivatives.

 

(b)         Unsecured amounts represent Derivative assets and liabilities recorded in the Statements of Condition at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The amounts primarily represent (1) the aggregate credit support thresholds that were waived under ISDA Credit Support and Master netting agreements between the FHLBNY and derivative counterparties for uncleared derivative contracts, and (2) Initial margins posted by the FHLBNY to DCO on cleared derivative transactions.

 

Non-Cash collateral received or pledged not offset — Amounts represent exposure arising from derivative positions with member counterparties where we acted as an intermediary, and a small amount of delivery commitments (see footnote a).  Amounts are collateralized by pledged non-cash collateral, primarily 1-4 family housing collateral.

 

The gross derivative exposures as represented by derivatives in fair values in gain positions before netting and offsetting cash collateral were $627.3$597.9 million and $634.4 million due at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Fair values amounts that were netted as a result of master netting agreements, or as a result of a determination that netting requirements had been met (including obtaining a legal analysis supporting the enforceability of the netting for cleared OTC derivatives), totaled $577.5$550.9 million and $591.1 million at those dates.  These adjustments included $9.0$52.8 million and $4.0 million in cash posted by counterparties to mitigate the FHLBNY’s exposures at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The net exposures after offsetting adjustments were $49.9$47.0 million and $43.3 million at those dates.

 

Derivative counterparties are also exposed to credit losses resulting from potential nonperformance risk of the FHLBNY with respect to derivative contracts, and their exposure due to a default by the FHLBNY is measured by derivatives in a fair value loss position from the FHLBNY’s perspective (and a gain position from the counterparty’s perspective).  At March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, derivatives in a net unrealized loss positions, which represented the counterparties’ exposure, including the exposure of DCOs in cleared trades, to the potential non-performance risk of the FHLBNY, were $345.7$344.6 million and $349.2 million after deducting $1.4$1.3 billion and $1.5 billion of cash collateral posted by the FHLBNY at those dates to the exposed counterparties.  With respect to cleared derivatives, the DCO is also exposed to the failure of the FHLBNY to deliver cash margin, which is typically paid one day following the execution of a cleared derivative, and those amounts were not significant.

 

The FHLBNY is also exposed to the risk of derivative counterparties failing to return cash collateral deposited with counterparties due to counterparty bankruptcy or other similar scenarios.  If such an event were to occur, the FHLBNY would be forced to replace derivatives by executing similar derivative contracts with other counterparties.  To the extent that the FHLBNY receives cash from the replacement trades that is less than the amount of cash

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deposited with the defaulting counterparty, the FHLBNY’s cash pledged as a deposit is exposed to credit risk of the defaulting counterparty.  Derivative counterparties, including DCOs, holding the FHLBNY’s cash as posted collateral, were analyzed from credit performance perspective, and based on credit analyses and collateral requirements, the management of the FHLBNY does not anticipate any credit losses on its derivative agreements.

 

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Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities

 

The following tables represented outstanding notional balances and estimated fair values of the derivatives outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

Notional Amount of
Derivatives

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

 

Notional Amount of
Derivatives

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of derivative instruments (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated in hedging relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps-fair value hedges

 

$

75,701,234

 

$

579,739

 

$

2,217,848

 

 

$

77,980,916

 

$

565,621

 

$

2,113,478

 

Interest rate swaps-cash flow hedges

 

1,256,000

 

11,836

 

54,440

 

 

1,256,000

 

6,569

 

69,665

 

Total derivatives in hedging instruments

 

76,957,234

 

591,575

 

2,272,288

 

 

79,236,916

 

572,190

 

2,183,143

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

31,969,753

 

13,854

 

4,917

 

 

27,086,426

 

9,981

 

3,991

 

Interest rate caps or floors

 

2,692,000

 

18,957

 

 

 

2,692,000

 

13,311

 

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

9,139

 

 

20

 

 

12,313

 

58

 

 

Other (b)

 

260,000

 

2,953

 

2,810

 

 

260,000

 

2,415

 

2,281

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

34,930,892

 

35,764

 

7,747

 

 

30,050,739

 

25,765

 

6,272

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives before netting and collateral adjustments

 

$

111,888,126

 

627,339

 

2,280,035

 

 

$

109,287,655

 

597,955

 

2,189,415

 

Netting adjustments

 

 

 

(568,861

)

(568,861

)

 

 

 

(498,147

)

(498,147

)

Net before cash collateral

 

 

 

58,478

 

1,711,174

 

 

 

 

99,808

 

1,691,268

 

Cash collateral and related accrued interest

 

 

 

(8,620

)

(1,365,458

)

 

 

 

(52,778

)

(1,346,665

)

Net after cash collateral reported on the Statements of Condition

 

 

 

$

49,858

 

$

345,716

 

 

 

 

$

47,030

 

$

344,603

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Notional Amount of
Derivatives

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of derivative instruments (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated in hedging relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps-fair value hedges

 

$

71,828,200

 

$

567,215

 

$

2,380,327

 

Interest rate swaps-cash flow hedges

 

1,256,000

 

23,097

 

45,393

 

Total derivatives in hedging instruments

 

73,084,200

 

590,312

 

2,425,720

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

33,623,641

 

13,437

 

6,819

 

Interest rate caps or floors

 

2,700,000

 

27,196

 

12

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

7,563

 

3

 

32

 

Other (b)

 

260,000

 

3,446

 

3,276

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

36,591,204

 

44,082

 

10,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives before netting and collateral adjustments

 

$

109,675,404

 

634,394

 

2,435,859

 

Netting adjustments

 

 

 

(587,121

)

(587,121

)

Net before cash collateral

 

 

 

47,273

 

1,848,738

 

Cash collateral and related accrued interest

 

 

 

(3,971

)

(1,499,588

)

Net after cash collateral reported on the Statements of Condition

 

 

 

$

43,302

 

$

349,150

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Notional Amount of
Derivatives

 

Derivative Assets

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of derivative instruments (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated in hedging relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps-fair value hedges

 

$

71,828,200

 

$

567,215

 

$

2,380,327

 

Interest rate swaps-cash flow hedges

 

1,256,000

 

23,097

 

45,393

 

Total derivatives in hedging instruments

 

73,084,200

 

590,312

 

2,425,720

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

33,623,641

 

13,437

 

6,819

 

Interest rate caps or floors

 

2,700,000

 

27,196

 

12

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

7,563

 

3

 

32

 

Other (b)

 

260,000

 

3,446

 

3,276

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

36,591,204

 

44,082

 

10,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives before netting and collateral adjustments

 

$

109,675,404

 

634,394

 

2,435,859

 

Netting adjustments

 

 

 

(587,121

)

(587,121

)

Net before cash collateral

 

 

 

47,273

 

1,848,738

 

Cash collateral and related accrued interest

 

 

 

(3,971

)

(1,499,588

)

Net after cash collateral reported on the Statements of Condition

 

 

 

$

43,302

 

$

349,150

 

 


(a)         All derivative assets and liabilities with swap dealers and counterparties are collateralized by cash; derivative instruments are subject to legal right of offset under master netting agreements.

(b)         Other: ComprisedOther comprised of swaps intermediated for members. Notionalmember, and notional amounts represent purchases from dealers and sales to members.

 

Earnings Impact of Derivatives and Hedging Activities

 

The FHLBNY carries all derivative instruments on the Statements of Condition at fair value as Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities.  If derivatives meet the hedging criteria under hedge accounting rules, including effectiveness measures, changes in fair value of the associated hedged financial instrument attributable to the risk being hedged (benchmark interest-rate risk, which is LIBOR for the FHLBNY) may also be recorded so that some or all of the unrealized fair value gains or losses recognized on the derivatives are offset by corresponding unrealized gains or losses on the associated hedged financial assets and liabilities.  The net differential between fair value changes of the derivatives and the hedged items represents hedge ineffectiveness.  Hedge ineffectiveness represents the amounts by which the changes in the fair value of the derivatives differ from the changes in the fair values of the hedged items or the variability in the cash flows of forecasted transactions.  The net ineffectiveness from hedges that qualify under hedge accounting rules are recorded as a Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and hedging activities in Other income (loss) in the Statements of Income.  If derivatives do not qualify for the hedging criteria under hedge accounting rules, but are executed as economic hedges of financial assets or liabilities under a FHLBNY-approved hedge strategy, only the fair value changes of the derivatives are recorded as a Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and hedging activities in Other income (loss) in the Statements of Income.

 

The FHLBNY has elected to measure certain debt under the accounting designation for FVO, and has executed interest rate swaps as economic hedges of the debt.  While changes in fair values of the interest rate swap and the debt elected under the FVO are recorded in earnings in Other income (loss), the changes in the fair value changes of the swaps are recorded as a Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and hedging activities.  Fair value changes of debt and advances elected under the FVO are recorded as an Unrealized (loss) or gain from Instruments held at fair value.

 

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Components of net gains/ (losses) on Derivatives and hedging activities as presented in the Statements of Income are summarized below (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2014

 

 

Gains (Losses) on
Derivative

 

Gains (Losses) on
Hedged Item

 

Earnings Impact

 

Effect of Derivatives on
Net Interest Income 
(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

111,825

 

$

(111,192

)

$

633

 

$

(252,423

)

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

64,254

 

(62,940

)

1,314

 

58,608

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) related to fair value hedges (a)

 

176,079

 

(174,132

)

1,947

 

$

(193,815

)

Cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

$

(8,648

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps (b)

 

(380

)

 

 

(380

)

 

 

Caps or floors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

(7

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

Balance sheet hedges

 

(8,239

)

 

 

(8,239

)

 

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

110

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

Swaps economically hedging instruments designated under FVO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

636

 

 

 

636

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

156

 

 

 

156

 

 

 

Accrued interest-swaps (b)

 

3,655

 

 

 

3,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

(4,069

)

 

 

(4,069

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

$

172,010

 

$

(174,132

)

$

(2,122

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

Gains (Losses) on
Derivative

 

Gains (Losses) on
Hedged Item

 

Earnings Impact

 

Effect of Derivatives on
Net Interest Income 
(a)

 

 

Gains (Losses) on
Derivative

 

Gains (Losses) on
Hedged Item

 

Earnings Impact

 

Effect of Derivatives on
Net Interest Income 
(a)

 

Gains (Losses) on
Derivative

 

Gains (Losses) on
Hedged Item

 

Earnings Impact

 

Effect of Derivatives on
Net Interest Income 
(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

296,662

 

$

(297,325

)

$

(663

)

$

(271,294

)

 

$

(582

)

$

795

 

$

213

 

$

(250,192

)

$

828,544

 

$

(813,477

)

$

15,067

 

$

(258,026

)

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

(124,573

)

124,941

 

368

 

87,901

 

 

67,897

 

(67,100

)

797

 

64,301

 

(265,298

)

265,708

 

410

 

85,343

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) related to fair value hedges (a)

 

172,089

 

(172,384

)

(295

)

$

(183,393

)

 

67,315

 

(66,305

)

1,010

 

$

(185,891

)

563,246

 

(547,769

)

15,477

 

$

(172,683

)

Cash flow hedges

 

(53

)

 

 

(53

)

$

(7,351

)

 

51

 

 

 

51

 

$

(8,771

)

6

 

 

 

6

 

$

(7,498

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps (b)

 

411

 

 

 

411

 

 

 

 

443

 

 

 

443

 

 

 

(2,009

)

 

 

(2,009

)

 

 

Caps or floors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

(18

)

 

 

(18

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(19

)

 

 

(19

)

 

 

Balance sheet hedges

 

968

 

 

 

968

 

 

 

 

(5,647

)

 

 

(5,647

)

 

 

3,970

 

 

 

3,970

 

 

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

(195

)

 

 

(195

)

 

 

 

326

 

 

 

326

 

 

 

(1,714

)

 

 

(1,714

)

 

 

Swaps economically hedging instruments designated under FVO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swaps economically hedging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

instruments designated under FVO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

(5,287

)

 

 

(5,287

)

 

 

 

(359

)

 

 

(359

)

 

 

(7,383

)

 

 

(7,383

)

 

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

(859

)

 

 

(859

)

 

 

 

(279

)

 

 

(279

)

 

 

(647

)

 

 

(647

)

 

 

Accrued interest-swaps (b)

 

6,711

 

 

 

6,711

 

 

 

 

2,781

 

 

 

2,781

 

 

 

5,195

 

 

 

5,195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

1,731

 

 

 

1,731

 

 

 

Net losses related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

(2,735

)

 

 

(2,735

)

 

 

(2,607

)

 

 

(2,607

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

$

173,767

 

$

(172,384

)

$

1,383

 

 

 

 

$

64,631

 

$

(66,305

)

$

(1,674

)

 

 

$

560,645

 

$

(547,769

)

$

12,876

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

Gains (Losses) on
Derivative

 

Gains (Losses) on
Hedged Item

 

Earnings Impact

 

Effect of Derivatives on
Net Interest Income 
(a)

 

Gains (Losses) on
Derivative

 

Gains (Losses) on
Hedged Item

 

Earnings Impact

 

Effect of Derivatives on
Net Interest Income 
(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

111,243

 

$

(110,397

)

$

846

 

$

(502,615

)

$

1,125,206

 

$

(1,110,802

)

$

14,404

 

$

(529,320

)

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

132,151

 

(130,040

)

2,111

 

122,909

 

(389,871

)

390,649

 

778

 

173,244

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) related to fair value hedges (a)

 

243,394

 

(240,437

)

2,957

 

$

(379,706

)

735,335

 

(720,153

)

15,182

 

$

(356,076

)

Cash flow hedges

 

51

 

 

 

51

 

$

(17,419

)

(47

)

 

 

(47

)

$

(14,849

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps (b)

 

63

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

(1,598

)

 

 

(1,598

)

 

 

Caps or floors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

(7

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(37

)

 

 

(37

)

 

 

Balance sheet hedges

 

(13,886

)

 

 

(13,886

)

 

 

4,938

 

 

 

4,938

 

 

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

436

 

 

 

436

 

 

 

(1,909

)

 

 

(1,909

)

 

 

Swaps economically hedging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

instruments designated under FVO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

277

 

 

 

277

 

 

 

(12,670

)

 

 

(12,670

)

 

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

(123

)

 

 

(123

)

 

 

(1,506

)

 

 

(1,506

)

 

 

Accrued interest-swaps (b)

 

6,436

 

 

 

6,436

 

 

 

11,906

 

 

 

11,906

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

(6,804

)

 

 

(6,804

)

 

 

(876

)

 

 

(876

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

$

236,641

 

$

(240,437

)

$

(3,796

)

 

 

$

734,412

 

$

(720,153

)

$

14,259

 

 

 

 


(a)              Earnings impact of qualifying fair value hedges in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 included overstated fair value gains of $4.1$8.1 million corrected in the third quarter of 2013.2013 as an out-of-period adjustment.  For more information, see Note 15.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities in the Bank’s most recent Form 10K filed on March 24, 2014.

(b)              Derivative gains and losses from interest rate swaps that did not qualify as hedges under accounting rules were designated as economic hedges.  Gains and losses include interest expenses and income associated with the interest rate swap.

 

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Cash Flow Hedges

 

The effect of interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships was as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2014

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

AOCI

 

 

AOCI

 

AOCI

 

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

 

Recognized in
AOCI
 (c)(d)

 

Location:
Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Amount Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Ineffectiveness
Recognized in Earnings

 

 

Recognized in
AOCI
 (c)(d)

 

Location:
Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Amount
Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Ineffectiveness
Recognized in
Earnings

 

Recognized in
AOCI
 (c)(d)

 

Location:
Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Amount 
Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Ineffectiveness
Recognized in
Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds (a)

 

$

 

Interest Expense

 

$

736

 

$

 

 

$

87

 

Interest Expense

 

$

734

 

$

51

 

$

610

 

Interest Expense

 

$

795

 

$

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (b)

 

(20,308

)

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

(20,492

)

Interest Expense

 

 

 

56,884

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

$

(20,308

)

 

 

$

736

 

$

 

 

$

(20,405

)

 

 

$

734

 

$

51

 

$

57,494

 

 

 

$

795

 

$

6

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

AOCI

 

 

AOCI

 

AOCI

 

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

 

Recognized in
AOCI
 (c)(d)

 

Location:
Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Amount Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Ineffectiveness
Recognized in Earnings

 

 

Recognized in
AOCI 
(c)(d)

 

Location:
Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Amount
Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Ineffectiveness
Recognized in
Earnings

 

Recognized in
AOCI 
(c)(d)

 

Location:
Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Amount
Reclassified to
Earnings 
(c)

 

Ineffectiveness
Recognized in
Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds (a)

 

$

(271

)

Interest Expense

 

$

1,067

 

$

(53

)

 

$

87

 

Interest Expense

 

$

1,470

 

$

51

 

$

339

 

Interest Expense

 

$

1,862

 

$

(47

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (b)

 

16,815

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

(40,800

)

Interest Expense

 

 

 

73,699

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

$

16,544

 

 

 

$

1,067

 

$

(53

)

 

$

(40,713

)

 

 

$

1,470

 

$

51

 

$

74,038

 

 

 

$

1,862

 

$

(47

)

 


(a)              Hedges of anticipated issuance of debt - The maximum period of time that the Bank typically hedges its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions in this program is between three and nine months.  There were no open contracts at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The amount in AOCI from closed cash flow hedges was a net unrecognized loss of $8.0$7.1 million and $8.7 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  At March 31,June 30, 2014, it is expected that over the next 12 months, $2.6$2.4 million of the unrecognized loss in AOCI will be recognized as a yield adjustment (expense) to debt interest expense.

(b)              Hedges of discount notes in rolling issuances — At March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $1.3 billion of notional amounts of the interest rate swaps were outstanding under this program.  Net unrealized fair values losses of $42.6$63.1 million and $22.3 million were recorded in AOCI at those dates.  The cash flow hedges mitigated exposure to the variability in future cash flows for a maximum period of 15 years.  Long-term swap rates at March 31,June 30, 2014 had steepened significantly, and previously recorded cumulative fair value losses were partially recovered.  The FHLBNY’s cash payments are fixed, and in return it receives LIBOR-indexed floating rate cash flows; in a rising rate environment, the amount of forecasted cash flows that it would potentially receive grows larger, effectively reducing unrealized losses.

(c)              Effective portion was recorded in AOCI.  Ineffectiveness was immaterial and was recorded within Netin Other income.

(d)Represents unrecognized loss from cash flow hedges recorded in AOCI.

There were no material amounts that were reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges because it became probable that the original forecasted transactions would not occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within a two-month period thereafter.

(d)Represents unrecognized loss from cash flow hedges recorded in AOCI.

 

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Note 16.Fair Values of Financial Instruments.

 

The fair value amounts recorded on the Statement of Condition or presented in the note disclosures have been determined by the FHLBNY using available market information and best judgment of appropriate valuation methods.  These values do not represent an estimate of the overall market value of the FHLBNY as a going concern, which would take into account future business opportunities and the net profitability of assets and liabilities.

 

Estimated Fair Values — Summary Tables

 

The carrying values, estimated fair values and the levels within the fair value hierarchy were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netting

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Adjustment and

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Netting
Adjustment and

 

Financial Instruments

 

Carrying Value

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3 (a)

 

Cash Collateral

 

 

Carrying Value

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3 (a)

 

Cash Collateral

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

5,534,616

 

$

5,534,616

 

$

5,534,616

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

7,164,721

 

$

7,164,721

 

$

7,164,721

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

500,000

 

500,000

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

 

800,000

 

800,000

 

 

800,000

 

 

 

Federal funds sold

 

9,872,000

 

9,871,992

 

 

9,871,992

 

 

 

 

6,713,000

 

6,712,991

 

 

6,712,991

 

 

 

Available-for-sale-securities

 

1,469,424

 

1,469,424

 

10,321

 

1,459,103

 

 

 

 

1,382,374

 

1,382,374

 

10,387

 

1,371,987

 

 

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

12,254,080

 

12,404,291

 

 

11,279,827

 

1,124,464

 

 

 

12,622,488

 

12,878,678

 

 

11,693,437

 

1,185,241

 

 

Advances

 

87,677,059

 

87,716,185

 

 

87,716,185

 

 

 

 

96,847,928

 

96,929,160

 

 

96,929,160

 

 

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net

 

1,931,356

 

1,927,179

 

 

1,927,179

 

 

 

 

1,958,406

 

1,990,303

 

 

1,990,303

 

 

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

169,182

 

169,182

 

 

169,182

 

 

 

 

168,482

 

168,482

 

 

168,482

 

 

 

Derivative assets

 

49,858

 

49,858

 

 

627,339

 

 

(577,481

)

 

47,030

 

47,030

 

 

597,955

 

 

(550,925

)

Other financial assets

 

1,667

 

1,667

 

 

131

 

1,536

 

 

 

101,474

 

101,474

 

 

100,000

 

1,474

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

1,729,949

 

1,729,959

 

 

1,729,959

 

 

 

 

1,690,092

 

1,690,100

 

 

1,690,100

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds

 

74,993,371

 

74,804,681

 

 

74,804,681

 

 

 

 

75,394,871

 

75,316,444

 

 

75,316,444

 

 

 

Discount notes

 

35,649,830

 

35,650,981

 

 

35,650,981

 

 

 

 

43,225,476

 

43,225,782

 

 

43,225,782

 

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,915

 

23,915

 

23,915

 

 

 

 

 

23,378

 

23,378

 

23,378

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest payable

 

127,666

 

127,666

 

 

127,666

 

 

 

 

116,864

 

116,864

 

 

116,864

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

345,716

 

345,716

 

 

2,280,035

 

 

(1,934,319

)

 

344,603

 

344,603

 

 

2,189,415

 

 

(1,844,812

)

Other financial liabilities

 

71,545

 

71,545

 

71,545

 

 

 

 

 

70,083

 

70,083

 

70,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netting

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Adjustment and

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Netting
Adjustment and

 

Financial Instruments

 

Carrying Value

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3 (a)

 

Cash Collateral

 

 

Carrying Value

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3 (a)

 

Cash Collateral

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

15,309,998

 

$

15,309,998

 

$

15,309,998

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

15,309,998

 

$

15,309,998

 

$

15,309,998

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Federal funds sold

 

5,986,000

 

5,985,987

 

 

5,985,987

 

 

 

 

5,986,000

 

5,985,987

 

 

5,985,987

 

 

 

Available-for-sale-securities

 

1,562,541

 

1,562,541

 

10,407

 

1,552,134

 

 

 

 

1,562,541

 

1,562,541

 

10,407

 

1,552,134

 

 

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

12,535,928

 

12,603,384

 

 

11,461,994

 

1,141,390

 

 

 

12,535,928

 

12,603,384

 

 

11,461,994

 

1,141,390

 

 

Advances

 

90,765,017

 

90,644,501

 

 

90,644,501

 

 

 

 

90,765,017

 

90,644,501

 

 

90,644,501

 

 

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net

 

1,927,623

 

1,911,001

 

 

1,911,001

 

 

 

 

1,927,623

 

1,911,001

 

 

1,911,001

 

 

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

173,573

 

173,573

 

 

173,573

 

 

 

 

173,573

 

173,573

 

 

173,573

 

 

 

Derivative assets

 

43,302

 

43,302

 

 

634,394

 

 

(591,092

)

 

43,302

 

43,302

 

 

634,394

 

 

(591,092

)

Other financial assets

 

2,328

 

2,328

 

 

556

 

1,772

 

 

 

2,328

 

2,328

 

 

556

 

1,772

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

1,929,340

 

1,929,349

 

 

1,929,349

 

 

 

 

1,929,340

 

1,929,349

 

 

1,929,349

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds

 

73,275,312

 

72,928,182

 

 

72,928,182

 

 

 

 

73,275,312

 

72,928,182

 

 

72,928,182

 

 

 

Discount notes

 

45,870,470

 

45,872,010

 

 

45,872,010

 

 

 

 

45,870,470

 

45,872,010

 

 

45,872,010

 

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,994

 

23,994

 

23,994

 

 

 

 

 

23,994

 

23,994

 

23,994

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest payable

 

112,047

 

112,047

 

 

112,047

 

 

 

 

112,047

 

112,047

 

 

112,047

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

349,150

 

349,150

 

 

2,435,859

 

 

(2,086,709

)

 

349,150

 

349,150

 

 

2,435,859

 

 

(2,086,709

)

Other financial liabilities

 

76,284

 

76,284

 

76,284

 

 

 

 

 

76,284

 

76,284

 

76,284

 

 

 

 

 


(a)         Level 3 Instruments — The fair values of non-Agency private-label MBS and housing finance agency bonds were estimated by management based on pricing services.  Valuations may have required pricing services to use significant inputs that were subjective because of the current lack of significant market activity so that the inputs may not be market based and observable.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

The FHLBNY records available-for-sale securities, derivative assets, derivative liabilities, and consolidated obligations and advances elected under the FVO at fair value on a recurring basis.  On a non-recurring basis, held-to-maturity securities determined to be OTTI are also measured and recorded at their fair values in the period OTTI is recognized.

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The accounting standards under Fair Value Measurement defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Among other things, the standard requires the FHLBNY to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard specifies a hierarchy of inputs based on whether the inputs are observable or unobservable.  Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the FHLBNY’s market assumptions.

 

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These two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy, and an entity must disclose the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the measurements are classified for all assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or non-recurring basis:

 

·                                          Level 1 Inputs — Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the reporting entity can access on the measurement date.

·                                         Level 2 Inputs — Inputs other than quoted prices within Level 1 that are observable inputs for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.  Level 2 inputs include the following: (1) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (2) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; (3) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals, and volatilities).

·                                          Level 3 Inputs — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

The inputs are evaluated on an overall level for the fair value measurement to be determined.  This overall level is an indication of market observability of the fair value measurement for the asset or liability.  Changes in the observability of the valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of certain assets or liabilities.  These reclassifications are reported as transfers in/out as of the beginning of the quarter in which the changes occur.  There were no such transfers in any periods in this report.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from product to product and is affected by a wide variety of factors including, for example, the characteristics peculiar to the transaction.  To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment.  Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the FHLBNY in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized as Level 3.  In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.  In such cases, for disclosure purposes the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

Summary of Valuation Techniques and Primary Inputs

 

The fair value of a financial instrument that is an asset is defined as the price the FHLBNY would receive to sell the asset in an orderly transaction with market participants.  A financial liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor.  Where available, fair values are based on observable market prices or parameters, or derived from such prices or parameters.  Where observable prices are not available, valuation models and inputs are utilized.  These valuation techniques involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency for the instruments or markets and the instruments’ complexity.

 

Because an active secondary market does not exist for a portion of the FHLBNY’s financial instruments, in certain cases, fair values are not subject to precise quantification or verification and may change as economic and market factors and evaluation of those factors change.  The fair values of financial assets and liabilities reported in the tables above are discussed below.

 

Cash and Due from Banks — The estimated fair value approximates the recorded book balance.

 

Interest-bearing Deposits, and Federal Funds Sold and Securities purchased under agreements to resell - The FHLBNY determines estimated fair values of short-term investments by calculating the present value of expected future cash flows of the investments, a methodology also referred to as the Income approach under the Fair value measurement standards.  The discount rates used in these calculations are the current coupons of investments with similar terms.  Inputs into the cash flow models employed by the Bank are the yields on the instruments, which are market based and observable and are considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Investment Securities — The fair value of investment securities is estimated by the FHLBNY using information primarily from pricing services.  This methodology is also referred to as the Market approach under the Fair value measurement standards.

 

Mortgage-backed securities — The FHLBNY’s valuation technique incorporates prices from up to four designated third-party pricing services, when available.  The FHLBNY’s base investment pricing methodology establishes a median price for each security using a formula that is based on the number of prices received.  If four prices are received from the four pricing vendors, the average of the two middle prices is used; if three prices are received, the middle price is used; if two prices are received, the average of the two prices is used; and if one price is received, it is used subject to further validation.  Vendor prices that are outside of a defined tolerance threshold of the median price are identified as outliers and subject to additional review, including, but not limited to, comparison to prices provided by an additional third-party valuation service, prices for similar securities, and/or non-binding dealer estimates, or use of internal model prices, which are deemed to be reflective of all relevant facts and circumstances

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that a market participant would consider.  Such analysis is also applied in those limited instances where no third-party vendor price or only one third-party vendor price is available in order to arrive at an estimated fair value.  In its analysis, the FHLBNY has also introduced the concept of clustering pricing, and to predefine cluster tolerances.  Once the median prices are computed from the four pricing vendors, the second step is to determine which of the sourced prices fall within the required tolerance level interval to the median price, which forms the “cluster” of prices to be averaged.  This average will determine a “default” price for the security.  To be included among the cluster, each price must fall within 10 points of the median price for residential PLMBS and within 3 points of the

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median price for GSE issued MBS.  The cluster tolerance guidelines shall be reviewed annually and may be revised as necessary.  The final step is to determine the final price of the security based on the cluster average and an evaluation of any outlier prices.  If the analysis confirms that an outlier is not representative of fair value and that the average of the vendor prices within the tolerance threshold of the median price is the best estimate, then the average of the vendor prices within the tolerance threshold of the median price is used as the final price.  If, on the other hand, an outlier (or some other price identified in the analysis) is determined to be a better estimate of fair value, then the outlier (or the other price as appropriate) is used as the final price.  In all cases, the final price is used to determine the fair value of the security.

 

The FHLBNY has also established that the pricing vendors use methods that generally employ, but are not limited to, benchmark yields, recent trades, dealer estimates, valuation models, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and/or matrix pricing.  To validate vendor prices of PLMBS, the FHLBNY has also adopted a formal process to examine yields as an additional validation method.  The FHLBNY calculates an implied yield for each of its PLMBS using estimated fair values derived from cash flows on a bond-by-bond basis.  This yield is then compared to the implied yield for comparable securities according to price information from third-party MBS “market surveillance reports”.  Significant variances or inconsistencies are evaluated in conjunction with all of the other available pricing information.  The objective is to determine whether an adjustment to the fair value estimate is appropriate.

 

Based on the FHLBNY’s review processes, management has concluded that inputs into the pricing models employed by pricing services for the Bank’s investments in GSE securities are market based and observable and are considered to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.  The valuation of the FHLBNY’s private-label securities, all designated as held-to-maturity, may require pricing services to use significant inputs that are subjective and are considered to be within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  This determination was made based on management’s view that the private-label instruments may not have an active market because of the specific vintage of the securities as well as inherent conditions surrounding the trading of private-label MBS, so that the inputs may not be market based and observable.  No held-to-maturity securities were recorded at fair values on a nonrecurring basis at March 31,June 30, 2014 or at December 31, 2013 or any time in 2013, as no MBS were determined to be OTTI.

 

Housing finance agency bonds — The fair value of housing finance agency bonds is estimated by management using information primarily from pricing services.  Because of the current lack of significant market activity, their fair values were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as inputs into vendor pricing models may not be market based and observable.

 

Advances — The fair values of advances are computed using standard option valuation models.  The most significant inputs to the valuation model are (1) consolidated obligation debt curve (“CO Curve”), published by the Office of Finance and available to the public, and (2) LIBOR swap curves and volatilities.  The Bank considers both these inputs to be market based and observable as they can be directly corroborated by market participants.

 

The FHLBNY determines the fair values of its advances by calculating the present value of expected future cash flows from the advances, a methodology also referred to as the Income approach under the Fair value measurement standards.  The discount rates used in these calculations are equivalent to the replacement advance rates for advances with similar terms.  In accordance with the Finance Agency’s advances regulations, an advance with a maturity or repricing period greater than six months requires a prepayment fee sufficient to make a FHLBank financially indifferent to the borrower’s decision to prepay the advance.  Therefore, the fair value of an advance does not assume prepayment risk.

 

The inputs used to determine fair value of advances are as follows:

 

·                              CO Curve.  The FHLBNY uses the CO Curve, which represents its cost of funds, as an input to estimate the fair value of advances, and to determine current advance rates.  This input is considered market observable and therefore a Level 2 input.

·                              Volatility assumption.  To estimate the fair value of advances with optionality, the FHLBNY uses market-based expectations of future interest rate volatility implied from current market prices for similar options. This input is considered a Level 2 input as it is market based and market observable.

·                              Spread adjustment.  Adjustments represent the FHLBNY’s mark-up based on its pricing strategy.  The input is considered as unobservable, and is classified as a Level 3 input.  The spread adjustment is not a significant input to the overall fair value of an advance.

 

The FHLBNY creates an internal curve, which is interpolated from its advance rates.  Advance rates are calculated by applying a spread to an underlying “base curve” derived from the FHLBNY’s cost of funds, which is based on the CO Curve, inputs to which have been determined to be market observable and classified as Level 2.  The spreads applied to the base advance pricing curve typically represent the FHLBNY’s mark-ups over the FHLBNY’s cost of funds, and are not market observable inputs, but are based on the FHLBNY’s advance pricing strategy.  Such inputs have been classified as a Level 3 input.  For the FHLBNY, Level 3 inputs were considered not significant.

 

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analysis of the inputs to the entire fair value measurement was performed at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  If the unobservable spread to the FHLBNY’s cost of funds was not significant to the overall fair value, then the measurement was classified as Level 2.  Conversely, if the unobservable spread was significant to the overall fair value, then the measurement would be classified as Level 3.  The impact of the unobservable input was calculated as the difference in the value determined by discounting an advance’s cash flows using the FHLBNY’s advance curve and the value determined by discounting an advance’s cash flows using the FHLBNY’s cost of funds curve.  Given the relatively small mark-ups over the FHLBNY’s cost of funds, the results of the FHLBNY’s quantitative analysis

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confirmed the FHLBNY’s expectations that the measurement of the FHLBNY’s advances was Level 2.  The unobservable mark-up spreads were not significant to the overall fair value of the instrument.  A quantitative threshold for significance factor was established at 10%, with additional qualitative factors to be considered if the ratio exceeded the threshold.

 

The FHLBNY has elected the FVO designation for certain advances and recorded their fair values in the Statements of Condition for such advances.  The CO Curve was the primary input, which is market based and observable.  Inputs to apply spreads, which are FHLBNY specific, were not material.  Fair values were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

 

Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets — The estimated fair values approximate the recorded book value because of the relatively short period of time between their origination and expected realization.

 

Mortgage Loans (MPF Loans)

 

A.  Principal and/or Most Advantageous Market and Market Participants — MPF Loans

 

The FHLBNY may sell mortgage loans to another FHLBank or in the secondary mortgage market.  Because transactions between FHLBanks occur infrequently, the FHLBNY has identified the secondary mortgage market as the principal market for mortgage loans under the MPF programs.  Also, based on the nature of the supporting collateral to the MPF loans held by FHLBNY, the presentation of a single class for all products within the MPF product types is considered appropriate.  As described below, the FHLBNY believes that the market participants within the secondary mortgage market for the MPF portfolio would differ primarily whether qualifying or non-qualifying loans are being sold.

 

Qualifying Loans — The FHLBNY believes that a market participant is an entity that would buy qualifying mortgage loans for the purpose of securitization and subsequent resale as a security.  Other government-sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”), specifically Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), conduct the majority of such activity in the United States, but there are other commercial banks and financial institutions that periodically conduct business in this market.  Therefore, the FHLBNY has identified market participants for qualifying loans to include (1) all GSEs, and (2) other commercial banks and financial institutions that are independent of the FHLBank System.

 

Non-qualifying Loans — For the FHLBNY, non-qualifying loans are primarily impaired loans.  The FHLBNY believes that it is unlikely the GSE market participants would willingly buy loans that did not meet their normal criteria or underwriting standards.  However, a market exists with commercial banks and financial institutions other than GSEs where such market participants buy non-qualifying loans in order to securitize them as they become current, resell them in the secondary market, or hold them in their portfolios.  Therefore, the FHLBNY has identified the market participants for non-qualifying loans to include other commercial banks and financial institutions that are independent of the FHLBank System.

 

B.  Fair Value at Initial Recognition — MPF Loans

 

The FHLBNY believes that the transaction price (entry price) may differ from the fair value (exit price) at initial recognition because it is determined using a different method than subsequent fair value measurements.  However, because mortgage loans are not measured at fair value in the balance sheet, day one gains and losses would not be applicable.  Additionally, all mortgage loans were performing at the time of origination.

 

The FHLBNY receives an entry price from the FHLBank of Chicago, the MPF Provider, at the time of acquisition. This entry price is based on the TBA rates, as well as exit prices received from market participants, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  The price is adjusted for specific MPF program characteristics and may be further adjusted by the FHLBNY to accommodate changing market conditions.  Because of the adjustments, in many cases, the entry price would not equal the exit price at the time of acquisition.

 

C. Valuation Technique, Inputs and Hierarchy

 

The FHLBNY calculates the fair value of the entire mortgage loan portfolio using a valuation technique referred to as the “market approach”.  Loans are aggregated into synthetic pass-through securities based on product type, loan origination year, gross coupon and loan term.  The fair values are based on TBA rates (or agency commitment rates), as discussed above, adjusted primarily for seasonality.  TBA and agency commitment rates are market observable and therefore classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.  However, many of the credit and default risk related inputs involved with the valuation techniques described above may be considered unobservable due to variety of reasons (e.g., lack of market activity for a particular loan, inherent judgment involved in property estimates).  If unobservable inputs are considered significant, the loans would be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.  At March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, fair values were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

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The fair values of impaired MPF are generally based on collateral values less estimated selling costs.  Collateral values are generally based on broker price opinions, and any significant adjustments to apply a haircut value on the underlying collateral value would be considered to be unobservable Level 3 input.  The FHLBNY validates the impairment adjustment made to TBA rates by “back-testing” against incurred losses.  The FHLBNY mortgage loan historical loss experience has been insignificant, and expected credit losses are insignificant.  Level 3 inputs, if any, are generally insignificant to the total measurement, and therefore the measurement of most loans may be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.  At March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, fair values of impaired laonsloans were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

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Consolidated Obligations — The FHLBNY estimates the fair values of consolidated obligations based on the present values of expected future cash flows due on the debt obligations.  Calculations are performed by using the FHLBNY’s industry standard option adjusted valuation models.  Inputs are based on the cost of raising comparable term debt.

 

The FHLBNY’s internal valuation models use standard valuation techniques and estimate fair values based on the following inputs:

 

·                             CO Curve and LIBOR Swap Curve.  The Office of Finance constructs an internal curve, referred to as the CO Curve, using the U.S. Treasury Curve as a base curve that is then adjusted by adding indicative spreads obtained from market observable sources.  These market indications are generally derived from pricing indications from dealers, historical pricing relationships, recent GSE trades and secondary market activity.  The FHLBNY considers the inputs as Level 2 inputs as they are market observable.

·                              Volatility assumption.  To estimate the fair values of consolidated obligations with optionality, the FHLBNY uses market-based expectations of future interest rate volatility implied from current market prices for similar options.  These inputs are also considered Level 2 as they are market based and observable.

 

The FHLBNY has elected the FVO designation for certain consolidated obligation debt and recorded their fair values in the Statements of Condition.  The CO Curve and volatility assumptions (for debt with call options) were primary inputs, which are market based and observable.  Fair values were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

 

Derivative Assets and Liabilities — The majority of the FHLBNY’s derivatives is executed in the over-the-counter market and are valued using internal valuation techniques as no quoted market prices exist for such instruments.  Discounted cash flow analysis is the primary methodology employed by the FHLBNY’s valuation models to measure the fair values of interest rate swaps.  The valuation technique is considered as an “Income approach”.  Interest rate caps and floors are valued under the “Market approach”.  Interest rate swaps and interest rate caps and floors, collectively “derivatives”, were valued in industry-standard option adjusted valuation models, which generated fair values.  The valuation models employed multiple market inputs including interest rates, prices and indices to create continuous yield or pricing curves and volatility factors.  These multiple market inputs were corroborated by management to independent market data, and to relevant benchmark indices.  In addition, derivative valuations were compared by management to counterparty valuations received as part of the collateral exchange process.  These derivative positions were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

The Bank’s valuation model utilizes a modified Black-Karasinski model that assumes that rates are distributed log normally.  The log-normal model precludes interest rates turning negative in the model computations.  Significant market based and observable inputs into the valuation model include volatilities and interest rates.  The Bank’s valuation model employs industry standard market-observable inputs (inputs that are actively quoted and can be validated to external sources).  Inputs by class of derivative were as follows:

 

Interest-rate related:

 

·                              LIBOR Swap Curve.

·                              Volatility assumption.  Market-based expectations of future interest rate volatility implied from current market prices for similar options.

·                              Prepayment assumption (if applicable).

·                              Federal funds curve (OIS curve).

Mortgage delivery commitments (considered a derivative):

 

·                              TBA security prices are adjusted for differences in coupon, average loan rate and seasoning.

 

OIS adoptionBeginning December 31, 2012, theThe FHLBNY has incorporated overnight indexed swap (“OIS”) curves as fair value measurement inputs for the valuation of its derivatives, as the OIS curves reflect the interest rates paid on cash collateral provided against the fair value of these derivatives.  The FHLBNY believes using relevant OIS curves as inputs to determine fair value measurements provides a more representative reflection of the fair values of these collateralized interest-rate related derivatives.  The OIS curve (Federal funds curve) was an additional input incorporated into the valuation model.  The input for the federal funds curve is obtained from industry standard pricing vendors and the input is available and observable over its entire term structure.

 

Management considers the federal funds curve to be a Level 2 input.  The FHLBNY’s valuation model utilizes industry standard OIS methodology.  The model generates forecasted cash flows using the OIS calibrated 3-month LIBOR curve.  The model then discounts the cash flows by the OIS curve to generate fair values.  Previously, the FHLBNY used the 3-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) curve as the relevant benchmark curve for

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its derivatives and as the discounting rate for these collateralized interest-rate related derivatives.  The impact of the adoption of OIS on the FHLBNY’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows was not material.

 

Credit risk and credit valuation adjustments — The FHLBNY is subject to credit risk in derivatives transactions due to the potential nonperformance of its derivatives counterparties or a DCO.

 

To mitigate this risk, the FHLBNY has entered into master netting agreements and credit support agreements with its derivative counterparties for its bilaterally executed derivative contracts that provide for the delivery of collateral at specified levels at least weekly.  The computed fair values of the derivatives took into consideration the effects of

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legally enforceable master netting agreements that allow the FHLBNY to settle positive and negative positions and offset cash collateral with the same counterparty on a net basis.

 

For derivative transactions executed as a cleared derivative, the transactions are fully collateralized in cash and exchanged daily with the DCO.  The FHLBNY has also established the enforceability of offsetting rights incorporated in the agreements for the cleared derivative transactions.

 

As a result of these practices and agreements and the FHLBNY’s assessment of any change in its own credit spread, the Bank has concluded that the impact of the credit differential between the Bank and its derivative counterparties and DCO was sufficiently mitigated to an immaterial level that no credit adjustments were deemed necessary to the recorded fair value of Derivative assets and Derivative liabilities in the Statements of Condition at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

Control processes — The FHLBNY employs control processes to validate the fair value of its financial instruments, including those derived from valuation models.  These control processes are designed to ensure that the values used for financial reporting are based on observable inputs wherever possible.  In the event that observable inputs are not available, the control processes are designed to ensure that the valuation approach utilized is appropriate and consistently applied and that the assumptions are reasonable.  These control processes include reviews of the pricing model’s theoretical soundness and appropriateness by specialists with relevant expertise who are independent from the trading desks or personnel who were involved in the design and selection of model inputs.  Additionally, groups that are independent from the trading desk, or personnel involved in the design and selection of model inputs participate in the review and validation of the fair values generated from the valuation model.  The FHLBNY maintains an ongoing review of its valuation models and has a formal model validation policy in addition to procedures for the approval and control of data inputs.  The FHLBNY has concluded that valuation models are performing to industry standards and its valuation capabilities remain robust and dependable.

 

Deposits — The FHLBNY determines estimated fair values of deposits by calculating the present value of expected future cash flows from the deposits.  The discount rates used in these calculations are the current cost of deposits with similar terms.

 

Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock — The fair value of capital stock subject to mandatory redemption is generally equal to its par value as indicated by contemporaneous member purchases and sales at par value.  Fair value also includes an estimated dividend earned at the time of reclassification from equity to liabilities, until such amount is paid, and any subsequently declared dividend.  FHLBank stock can only be acquired and redeemed at par value.  FHLBank stock is not traded and no market mechanism exists for the exchange of stock outside the FHLBank System’s cooperative structure.

 

Accrued Interest Payable and Other Liabilities — The estimated fair values approximate the recorded book value because of the relatively short period of time between their origination and expected realization.

 

Fair Value Measurement

 

The tables below present the fair value of those assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, by level within the fair value hierarchy.  The FHLBNY measures certain held-to-maturity securities and mortgage loans at fair value on a non-recurring basis due to the recognition of a credit loss.  Real estate owned is measured at fair value when the asset’s fair value less costs to sell is lower than its carrying amount.

 

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Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (in thousands)

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Netting
Adjustment and Cash
Collateral

 

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Netting
Adjustment and Cash
Collateral

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSE/U.S. agency issued MBS

 

$

1,459,103

 

$

 

$

1,459,103

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

1,371,987

 

$

 

$

1,371,987

 

$

 

$

 

Equity and bond funds

 

10,321

 

10,321

 

 

 

 

 

10,387

 

10,387

 

 

 

 

Advances (to the extent FVO is elected)

 

19,207,125

 

 

19,207,125

 

 

 

 

18,658,320

 

 

18,658,320

 

 

 

Derivative assets(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-rate derivatives

 

49,858

 

 

627,339

 

 

(577,481

)

 

46,972

 

 

597,897

 

 

(550,925

)

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

58

 

 

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total recurring fair value measurement - assets

 

$

20,726,407

 

$

10,321

 

$

21,293,567

 

$

 

$

(577,481

)

 

$

20,087,724

 

$

10,387

 

$

20,628,262

 

$

 

$

(550,925

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount notes (to the extent FVO is elected)

 

$

(6,961,243

)

$

 

$

(6,961,243

)

$

 

$

 

 

$

(4,649,267

)

$

 

$

(4,649,267

)

$

 

$

 

Bonds (to the extent FVO is elected) (b)

 

(19,969,321

)

 

(19,969,321

)

 

 

 

(18,087,720

)

 

(18,087,720

)

 

 

Derivative liabilities(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-rate derivatives

 

(345,696

)

 

(2,280,015

)

 

1,934,319

 

 

(344,603

)

 

(2,189,415

)

 

1,844,812

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

(20

)

 

(20

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total recurring fair value measurement - liabilities

 

$

(27,276,280

)

$

 

$

(29,210,599

)

$

 

$

1,934,319

 

 

$

(23,081,590

)

$

 

$

(24,926,402

)

$

 

$

1,844,812

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Netting
Adjustment and Cash
Collateral

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSE/U.S. agency issued MBS

 

$

1,552,134

 

$

 

$

1,552,134

 

$

 

$

 

Equity and bond funds

 

10,407

 

10,407

 

 

 

 

Advances (to the extent FVO is elected)

 

19,205,399

 

 

19,205,399

 

 

 

Derivative assets(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-rate derivatives

 

43,299

 

 

634,391

 

 

(591,092

)

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

3

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total recurring fair value measurement - assets

 

$

20,811,242

 

$

10,407

 

$

21,391,927

 

$

 

$

(591,092

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount notes (to the extent FVO is elected)

 

$

(4,260,635

)

$

 

$

(4,260,635

)

$

 

$

 

Bonds (to the extent FVO is elected) (b)

 

(22,868,401

)

 

(22,868,401

)

 

 

Derivative liabilities(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-rate derivatives

 

(349,118

)

 

(2,435,827

)

 

2,086,709

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

(32

)

 

(32

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total recurring fair value measurement - liabilities

 

$

(27,478,186

)

$

 

$

(29,564,895

)

$

 

$

2,086,709

 

 


(a)         Based on analysis of the nature of the risk, the presentation of derivatives as a single class is appropriate.

(b)         Based on analysis of the nature of risks of consolidated obligation bonds measured at fair value, the FHLBNY has determined that presenting the bonds as a single class is appropriate.

 

Fair Value Option Disclosures

 

The fair value option (“FVO”) provides an irrevocable option to elect fair value as an alternative measurement for selected financial assets, financial liabilities, unrecognized firm commitments, and written loan commitments not previously carried at fair value.  It requires entities to display the fair value of those assets and liabilities for which the entity has chosen to use fair value on the face of the statement of condition.  Fair value is used for both the initial and subsequent measurement of the designated assets, liabilities and commitments, with the changes in fair value recognized in net income.  Interest income and interest expense on advances and consolidated obligations at fair value are recognized solely on the contractual amount of interest due or unpaid.  Any transaction fees or costs are immediately recognized into non-interest income or non-interest expense.

 

The FHLBNY has elected the FVO for certain advances and certain consolidated obligations that either do not qualify for hedge accounting or may be at risk for not meeting hedge effectiveness requirements, primarily in an effort to mitigate the potential income statement volatility that can arise from economic hedging relationships in which the carrying value of the hedged item is not adjusted for changes in fair value.  Additionally, beginning in 2012, advancesAdvances have also been considered byelected under the FHLBNY for FVO ifwhen analysis indicatesindicated that changes in the fair values of the advance would be an offset to fair value volatility of debt elected under the FVO.

 

For instruments for which the fair value option has been elected, the related contractual interest income, contractual interest expense and the discount amortization on fair value option discount notes are recorded as part of net interest income in the Statements of Income.  The remaining changes in fair value for instruments for which the fair value option has been elected are recorded as net gains (losses) on financial instruments held under fair value option in the Statements of Income.  The change in fair value does not include changes in instrument-specific credit risk.  The FHLBNY has determined that no adjustments to the fair values of its instruments recorded under the fair value option for instrument-specific credit risk were necessary during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.  Advances elected under the FVO were short-term in nature, with tenors that were generally less than 24 months. As

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with all advances, the loans were fully collateralized through their terms to maturity.  Consolidated obligation debtbonds and discount notes elected under the FVO are high credit quality, highly-rated instruments, and changes in fair values were generally related to changes in interest rates and changes in investor preference, including investor asset allocation strategies.  The FHLBNY believes the credit-quality of Consolidated obligation debt has remained stable, and changes in fair value attributable to instrument-specific credit risk, if any, were not material given that the debt elected under the FVO had been issued within the past 24 months or less, and no adverse changes have been observed in their credit characteristics.

 

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The following table summarizestables summarize the activityactivities related to financial instruments for which the Bank elected the fair value option (in thousands):

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

Advances

 

Consolidated Bonds

 

Consolidated Discount Notes

 

 

Advances

 

Consolidated Bonds

 

Consolidated
Discount Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of the period

 

$

19,205,399

 

$

(22,868,401

)

$

(4,260,635

)

 

$

19,207,125

 

$

500,534

 

$

(19,969,321

)

$

(10,037,764

)

$

(6,961,243

)

$

(1,949,723

)

New transactions elected for fair value option

 

5,450,000

 

(5,400,000

)

(2,698,657

)

 

4,450,000

 

11,200,000

 

(5,205,000

)

(14,910,000

)

(1,949,099

)

(598,910

)

Maturities and terminations

 

(5,450,000

)

8,300,000

 

 

 

(5,000,000

)

 

7,085,000

 

5,628,000

 

4,258,896

 

1,582,652

 

Net gains (losses) on financial instruments held under fair value option

 

1,887

 

(940

)

(142

)

 

729

 

(372

)

310

 

7,213

 

645

 

402

 

Change in accrued interest/unaccreted balance

 

(161

)

20

 

(1,809

)

 

466

 

2,379

 

1,291

 

1,822

 

1,534

 

2,507

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of the period

 

$

19,207,125

 

$

(19,969,321

)

$

(6,961,243

)

 

$

18,658,320

 

$

11,702,541

 

$

(18,087,720

)

$

(19,310,729

)

$

(4,649,267

)

$

(963,072

)

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Advances

 

Consolidated Bonds

 

Consolidated
Discount Notes

 

Balance, beginning of the period

 

$

500,502

 

$

(12,740,883

)

$

(1,948,987

)

New transactions elected for fair value option

 

20,700,000

 

(29,460,000

)

(4,258,896

)

Maturities and terminations

 

(2,000,000

)

19,328,000

 

1,945,744

 

Net (losses) gains on financial instruments held under fair value option

 

(1,170

)

5,492

 

248

 

Change in accrued interest/unaccreted balance

 

6,067

 

(1,010

)

1,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of the period

 

$

19,205,399

 

$

(22,868,401

)

$

(4,260,635

)

 

 

March 31, 2013

 

 

 

Advances

 

Consolidated Bonds

 

Consolidated
Discount Notes

 

Balance, beginning of the period

 

$

500,502

 

$

(12,740,883

)

$

(1,948,987

)

New transactions elected for fair value option

 

 

(150,000

)

 

Maturities and terminations

 

 

2,850,000

 

 

Net gains on financial instruments held under fair value option

 

41

 

3,280

 

358

 

Change in accrued interest/unaccreted balance

 

(9

)

(161

)

(1,094

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of the period

 

$

500,534

 

$

(10,037,764

)

$

(1,949,723

)

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Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

Advances

 

Consolidated Bonds

 

Consolidated Discount Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of the period

 

$

19,205,399

 

$

500,502

 

$

(22,868,401

)

$

(12,740,883

)

$

(4,260,635

)

$

(1,948,987

)

New transactions elected for fair value option

 

9,900,000

 

11,200,000

 

(10,605,000

)

(15,060,000

)

(4,647,756

)

(598,910

)

Maturities and terminations

 

(10,450,000

)

 

15,385,000

 

8,478,000

 

4,258,896

 

1,582,652

 

Net gains (losses) on financial instruments held under fair value option

 

2,616

 

(331

)

(631

)

10,494

 

504

 

759

 

Change in accrued interest/unaccreted balance

 

305

 

2,370

 

1,312

 

1,660

 

(276

)

1,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of the period

 

$

18,658,320

 

$

11,702,541

 

$

(18,087,720

)

$

(19,310,729

)

$

(4,649,267

)

$

(963,072

)

 

The following tables present the change in fair value included in the Statements of Income for financial instruments for which the fair value option has been elected (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

Net Gains Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

Advances

 

$

17,869

 

$

1,887

 

$

19,756

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

Net Gains Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

Interest Income

 

Net Losses Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

16,755

 

$

729

 

$

17,484

 

$

3,061

 

$

(372

)

$

2,689

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2013

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

Net Gains Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

Advances

 

$

682

 

$

41

 

$

723

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

Net Gains Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

Interest Income

 

Net Losses Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

34,624

 

$

2,616

 

$

37,240

 

$

3,743

 

$

(331

)

$

3,412

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

Interest Expense

 

Net Gains Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

Interest Expense

 

Net Gains Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

 

Interest Expense

 

Net Losses Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

$

(8,621

)

$

(940

)

$

(9,561

)

 

$

(7,151

)

$

310

 

$

(6,841

)

$

(5,937

)

$

7,213

 

$

1,276

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

(1,812

)

(142

)

(1,954

)

 

(1,687

)

645

 

(1,042

)

(845

)

402

 

(443

)

 

$

(10,433

)

$

(1,082

)

$

(11,515

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(8,838

)

$

955

 

$

(7,883

)

$

(6,782

)

$

7,615

 

$

833

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

March 31, 2013

 

 

Interest Expense

 

Net (Losses) Gains
Due to Changes in
Fair Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

Interest Expense

 

Net Gains Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

 

Interest Expense

 

Net Gains Due to
Changes in Fair
Value

 

Total Change in Fair
Value Included in Current
Period Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

$

(6,775

)

$

3,280

 

$

(3,495

)

 

$

(15,772

)

$

(631

)

$

(16,403

)

$

(12,712

)

$

10,494

 

$

(2,218

)

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

(1,092

)

358

 

(734

)

 

(3,499

)

504

 

(2,995

)

(1,937

)

759

 

(1,178

)

 

$

(7,867

)

$

3,638

 

$

(4,229

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(19,271

)

$

(127

)

$

(19,398

)

$

(14,649

)

$

11,253

 

$

(3,396

)

 

The following tables compare the aggregate fair value and aggregate remaining contractual principal balance outstanding of financial instruments for which the fair value option has been elected (in thousands):

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

Aggregate Fair
Value

 

Fair Value Over/(Under)
Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

Aggregate Fair
Value

 

Fair Value Over/(Under)
Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

 

Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

Aggregate Fair
Value

 

Fair Value Over/(Under)
Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances (a)

 

$

19,200,000

 

$

19,207,125

 

$

7,125

 

 

$

18,650,000

 

$

18,658,320

 

$

8,320

 

$

19,200,000

 

$

19,205,399

 

$

5,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds (b)

 

$

19,960,000

 

$

19,969,321

 

$

9,321

 

 

$

18,080,000

 

$

18,087,720

 

$

7,720

 

$

22,860,000

 

$

22,868,401

 

$

8,401

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (c)

 

6,957,553

 

6,961,243

 

3,690

 

 

4,647,756

 

4,649,267

 

1,511

 

4,258,896

 

4,260,635

 

1,739

 

 

$

26,917,553

 

$

26,930,564

 

$

13,011

 

 

$

22,727,756

 

$

22,736,987

 

$

9,231

 

$

27,118,896

 

$

27,129,036

 

$

10,140

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

Aggregate Fair
Value

 

Fair Value Over/(Under)
Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance

 

Advances (a)

 

$

19,200,000

 

$

19,205,399

 

$

5,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds (b)

 

$

22,860,000

 

$

22,868,401

 

$

8,401

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (c)

 

4,258,896

 

4,260,635

 

1,739

 

 

 

$

27,118,896

 

$

27,129,036

 

$

10,140

 


(a)             Advance — The FHLBNY has elected the FVO for certain short- and intermediate term floating-rate advances.  The elections were made primarily as a natural fair value offset to debt elected under the FVO.

(b)             The Bank has elected the FVO for short-term callable bonds because management was not able to assert with confidence that the debt would qualify for hedge accounting, as such short-term debt, specifically with call options may not remain highly effective hedges through the maturity of the bonds.

(c)(c)              Discount notes were elected under the FVO because management was not able to assert with confidence that the debt would remain highly effective hedges through their terms to maturities.

 

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Note 17.Commitments and Contingencies.

 

The FHLBanks have joint and several liability for all the consolidated obligations issued on their behalf.  Accordingly, should one or more of the FHLBanks be unable to repay their participation in the consolidated obligations, each of the other FHLBanks could be called upon to repay all or part of such obligations, as determined or approved by the Finance Agency.  Neither the FHLBNY nor any other FHLBank has ever had to assume or pay the consolidated obligations of another FHLBank.  The FHLBNY does not believe that it will be called upon to pay the consolidated obligations of another FHLBank in the future.  Under the provisions of accounting standards for guarantees, the Bank would have been required to recognize the fair value of the FHLBNY’s joint and several liability for all the consolidated obligations, as discussed above.  However, the FHLBNY considers the joint and several liabilities as similar to a related party guarantee, which meets the scope exception under the accounting standard for guarantees.  Accordingly, the FHLBNY has not recognized the fair value of a liability for its joint and several obligations related to other FHLBanks’ consolidated obligations, which in aggregate was $0.8 trillion at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

Standby letters of credit are executed for a fee on behalf of members to facilitate residential housing, community lending, and members’ asset/liability management or to provide liquidity.  A standby letter of credit is a financing arrangement between the FHLBNY and its member.  Members assume an unconditional obligation to reimburse the FHLBNY for value given by the FHLBNY to the beneficiary under the terms of the standby letter of credit.  The FHLBNY may, in its discretion, permit the member to finance repayment of their obligation by receiving a collateralized advance.  Outstanding standby letters of credit were approximately $9.1$8.0 billion and $8.5 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and had original terms of up to 15 years, with a final expiration in 2019.  Standby letters of credit are fully collateralized.  Unearned fees on standby letters of credit are recorded in Other liabilities and were not significantless than $1.0 million as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

MPF Program — Under the MPF program, the Bank was unconditionally obligated to purchase $9.1$12.3 million and $7.6 million of mortgage loans at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Commitments were generally for periods not to exceed 45 business days.  Such commitments were recorded as derivatives at their fair value under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging.  In addition, the FHLBNY had entered into conditional agreements with its members in the MPF program to purchase mortgage loans in aggregate of $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

Future benefit payments — Pension stabilization in a bill passed in 2012, known as Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (“MAP-21”) allows companies to set their pension plan contributions using a rate based on high-quality bond yields averaged over 25 years.   Before MAP-21, the rule wasPension Protection Act required the use of average bond rates over a current two years using current rates.year period.  Allowing plan sponsors to use the higher of the two averages under MAP-21 resulted in a lower pension liability, and lower minimum required contributions for plan years 2013 and 2012.  MAP-21 is not a permanent relief as lower contributions are likely to mean higher contributions in the future.  Over time, the pension funding stabilization will result in higher contributions starting in 2014 as projected rates under the MAP-21 relief continue to decrease.

 

Pentegra Retirement Services, which operates the Defined Benefit Plan, a multiemployer pension plan has advised the FHLBNY that it projects the minimum required contribution for the FHLBNY will be $7.8 million for the plan year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.  The projection is based on a number of assumptions, principally that the FHLBNY’s plan provisions will remain substantially unchanged, there will be no significant increase in underlying real interest rates and MAP-21 interest rates will decline next year by approximately 60 basis points.  As with all projections, actual minimum required contributions in future periods might differ from those projected at this time.

 

Discount note issuance program — The Bank has cash flow hedge strategies that require the sequential issuances of 3-month term discount notes every 91 days.  The discount note issuance program at March 31,June 30, 2014 totaled $1.3 billion, with earliest issuance program ending in 2020 and the furthest ending in 2028.  For more information, see Cash Flow Hedges in Note 15.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

Derivative contracts — The FHLBNY executes derivatives with major financial institutions and enters into bilateral collateral agreements.  When counterparties are exposed, the Bank would typically pledge cash collateral to mitigate the counterparty’s credit exposure.  To mitigate the counterparties’ exposures, the FHLBNY deposited $1.4$1.3 billion and $1.5 billion in cash with derivative counterparties as pledged collateral at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and these amounts were reported as a deduction to Derivative liabilities.  Further information is provided in Note 15.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

Lease contracts — The FHLBNY charged to operating expenses net rental costs of approximately $0.8 million and $1.6 million for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and $0.6 million and $1.4 million for the same periods in 2013.  Lease agreements for FHLBNY premises generally provide for inflationary increases in the basic rentals resulting from increases in property taxes and maintenance expenses.  Additionally, the FHLBNY has a lease agreement for a shared offsite data backup site at an annual cost of less than $1.0 million.  Components of the agreement are generally renewable between 1-3 years.

 

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The following table summarizes contractual obligations and contingencies as of March 31,June 30, 2014 (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

Payments Due or Expiration Terms by Period

 

 

Payments Due or Expiration Terms by Period

 

 

 

 

Greater Than

 

Greater Than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greater Than

 

Greater Than

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less Than

 

One Year

 

Three Years

 

Greater Than

 

 

 

 

Less Than

 

One Year

 

Three Years

 

Greater Than

 

 

 

 

One Year

 

to Three Years

 

to Five Years

 

Five Years

 

Total

 

 

One Year

 

to Three Years

 

to Five Years

 

Five Years

 

Total

 

Contractual Obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds at par (a)

 

$

45,947,985

 

$

15,202,295

 

$

5,886,225

 

$

7,513,310

 

$

74,549,815

 

 

$

41,947,375

 

$

19,103,555

 

$

6,458,925

 

$

7,385,410

 

$

74,895,265

 

Long-term debt obligations-interest payments (a)

 

163,129

 

152,152

 

99,101

 

178,688

 

593,070

 

 

134,047

 

153,008

 

109,435

 

181,225

 

577,715

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock (a)

 

4,081

 

5,172

 

12,026

 

2,636

 

23,915

 

 

3,630

 

5,618

 

11,574

 

2,556

 

23,378

 

Premises (lease obligations) (b)

 

3,197

 

6,394

 

2,336

 

 

11,927

 

 

3,197

 

6,394

 

1,536

 

 

11,127

 

Other liabilities (c)

 

85,542

 

5,334

 

5,169

 

39,890

 

135,935

 

 

122,911

 

5,334

 

5,169

 

40,221

 

173,635

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

 

46,203,934

 

15,371,347

 

6,004,857

 

7,734,524

 

75,314,662

 

 

42,211,160

 

19,273,909

 

6,586,639

 

7,609,412

 

75,681,120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standby letters of credit

 

9,042,992

 

40,803

 

14,585

 

 

9,098,380

 

 

7,968,912

 

24,544

 

14,775

 

 

8,008,231

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds/discount notes traded not settled

 

801,250

 

 

 

 

801,250

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds/discount notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

traded not settled

 

932,511

 

 

 

 

932,511

 

Commitments to fund pension (d)

 

7,827

 

15,654

 

 

 

23,481

 

 

7,827

 

15,654

 

 

 

23,481

 

Open delivery commitments (MPF)

 

9,139

 

 

 

 

9,139

 

 

12,313

 

 

 

 

12,313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other commitments

 

9,861,208

 

56,457

 

14,585

 

 

9,932,250

 

 

8,921,563

 

40,198

 

14,775

 

 

8,976,536

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total obligations and commitments

 

$

56,065,142

 

$

15,427,804

 

$

6,019,442

 

$

7,734,524

 

$

85,246,912

 

 

$

51,132,723

 

$

19,314,107

 

$

6,601,414

 

$

7,609,412

 

$

84,657,656

 

 


(a)   Contractual obligations related to interest payments on long-term debt are calculated by applying the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding long-term debt at March 31,June 30, 2014 to the contractual payment obligations on long-term debt for each forecasted period disclosed in the table.  At March 31,June 30, 2014, the FHLBNY’s overall weighted average contractual interest rate for long-term debt was 0.80%0.77%.  Callable bonds contain an exercise date or a series of exercise dates that may result in a shorter redemption period. Redemption dates of mandatorily redeemable capital stock are assumed to correspond to maturity dates of member advances.  Excess capital stock is redeemed at that time, and hence, these dates better represent the related commitments than the put dates associated with capital stock.

(b)   Immaterial amount of commitments for equipment leases are not included.

(c)    Includes accounts payable and accrued expenses, Pass-through reserves at the FRB on behalf of certain members of the FHLBNY recorded in Other liabilities.  Also includes projected payment obligations for the Postretirement Health Benefit Plan and Benefit Equalization Plan.  For more information about these employee retirement plans, see Note 14.  Employee Retirement Plans.

(d)   Qualified Pension Liability — The DB Plan is on a fiscal year ending June 30, and the liability represents expected cash payments to fund the DB Plan for the 3-fiscal years beginning July 1, 2014.

 

The FHLBNY does not anticipate any credit losses from its off-balance sheet commitments and accordingly no provision for losses is required.

 

Impact of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers

 

From time to time, the Bank is involved in disputes or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of business. At the present time, except as noted below, there are no pending claims against the Bank that, if established, are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Bank’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (“LBHI”), the parent company of Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc. (“LBSF”) and a guarantor of LBSF’s obligations, filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York. LBSF filed for protection under Chapter 11 in the same court on October 3, 2008.  A Chapter 11 plan was confirmed in their bankruptcy cases by order of the Bankruptcy Court dated December 6, 2011 (the “Plan”).  The Plan became effective on March 6, 2012.

 

LBSF was a counterparty to FHLBNY on multiple derivative transactions under an International Swap Dealers Association, Inc. master agreement with a total notional amount of $16.5 billion at the time of termination of the Bank’s derivative transactions with LBSF on September 18, 2008 (the “Early Termination Date”).  The net amount that was due to the Bank after giving effect to obligations that were due LBSF and Bank collateral posted with and netted by LBSF was approximately $65 million.  The Bank filed timely proofs of claim in the amount of approximately $65 million as creditors of LBSF and LBHI in connection with the bankruptcy proceedings.  The Bank fully reserved the LBSF and LBHI receivables as the dispute with LBSF described below make the timing and the amount of any recoveries uncertain.

 

As previously reported, the Bank received a Derivatives ADR Notice from LBSF dated July 23, 2010 claiming that the Bank was liable to LBSF under the master agreement.  Subsequently, in accordance with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure Order entered by the Bankruptcy Court dated September 17, 2009 (“Order”), the Bank responded to LBSF on August 23, 2010, denying LBSF’s Demand. LBSF served a reply on September 7, 2010, effectively reiterating its position.  A mediation conducted pursuant to the Order commenced on December 8, 2010 and concluded without settlement on March 17, 2011. LBSF claims that the Bank is liable to it in the principal amount of approximately $198 million plus interest on such principal amount from the Early Termination Date to December 1, 2008 at an interest rate equal to the average of the cost of funds of the Bank and LBSF on the Early Termination Date, and after December 1, 2008 at a default interest rate of LIBOR plus 13.5%. LBSF’s asserted claim as of December 6, 2010, including principal and interest, was approximately $268 million.  Pursuant to the Order, positions taken by the parties in the ADR process are confidential.

 

While the Bank believes that LBSF’s position is without merit, the amount the Bank actually recovers or pays will ultimately be decided in the course of the bankruptcy proceedings.

 

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Note 18.Related Party Transactions.

 

The FHLBNY is a cooperative and the members own almost all of the stock of the Bank.  Stock issued and outstanding that is not owned by members is held by former members.  The majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY are elected by and from the membership. The FHLBNY conducts its advances business almost exclusively with members.  The Bank considers its transactions with its members and non-member stockholders as related party transactions in addition to transactions with other FHLBanks, the Office of Finance, and the Finance Agency.  The FHLBNY conducts all transactions with members and non-members in the ordinary course of business.  All transactions with all members, including those whose officers may serve as directors of the FHLBNY, are at terms that are no more favorable than comparable transactions with other members.  The FHLBNY may from time to time borrow or sell overnight and term Federal funds at market rates to members.

 

Debt Assumptions and Transfers

 

Debt assumptions — The Bank did not assume debt from another FHLBank in the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

Debt transfersNo debt was transferred to another FHLBank in the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 or in the second quarter of 2013.  In the three months ended March 31, 2014, the bank did not transfer any debt to another FHLBank.  In the same period infirst quarter of 2013, the bank transferred $25.0 million to another FHLBank at negotiated market rates that exceeded book cost by $3.9 million, which was a charge to earnings in that period.  When debt is transferred, the transferring bank notifies the Office of Finance on trade date of the change in primary obligor for the transferred debt.

 

Advances Sold or Transferred

 

No advances were transferred/sold to the FHLBNY or from the FHLBNY to another FHLBank in any periods in this report.

 

MPF Program

 

In the MPF program, the FHLBNY may participate out certain portions of its purchases of mortgage loans from its members.  Transactions are at market rates.  Since 2004, the FHLBNY has not shared its purchases with the FHLBank of Chicago. Transactions were at market rates. The FHLBank of Chicago, the MPF provider’s cumulative share of interest in the FHLBNY’s MPF loans from inception of the program through mid-2004 was $33.2$31.5 million.  At December 31, 2013, the comparable number was $34.7 million.  Fees paid to the FHLBank of Chicago were $0.2 million and $0.5 million for the three and six months ended March 31,ending June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

Mortgage-backed Securities

 

No mortgage-backed securities were acquired from other FHLBanks during the periods in this report.

 

Intermediation

 

Notional amounts of $130.0 million of interest rate swaps outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 represented derivative contracts in which the FHLBNY acted as an intermediary to sell derivatives to members.  Separately, the contracts were offset with contracts purchased from unrelated derivatives dealers.  Net fair value exposures of these transactions at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were not significant.  The intermediated derivative transactions with members were fully collateralized.

 

Loans to Other Federal Home Loan Banks

 

In the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, the FHLBNY extended overnight loans for a total of $1.3$0.8 billion and $2.1 billion.   In the three months ended March 31,same periods in 2013, the FHLBNY extended overnight loans for a total of $2.4 billion.$1.8 billion and $4.1 billion to other FHLBanks.  Generally, loans made to other FHLBanks are uncollateralized.  The impact to Net interest income from such loans was not significantless than $0.1 million in any periodall periods in this report.

 

Borrowings from Other Federal Home Loan Banks

 

The FHLBNY borrows from other FHLBanks, generally for a period of one day.  In the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and for the same periods for 2013, there waswere no borrowingborrowings from other FHLBanks.

 

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The following tables summarize outstanding balances with related parties at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and transactions for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

 

Related Party: Outstanding Assets, Liabilities and Capital

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

 

$

5,534,616

 

$

 

$

15,309,998

 

 

$

 

$

7,164,721

 

$

 

$

15,309,998

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

 

 

800,000

 

 

 

Federal funds sold

 

 

9,872,000

 

 

5,986,000

 

 

 

6,713,000

 

 

5,986,000

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

1,469,424

 

 

1,562,541

 

 

 

1,382,374

 

 

1,562,541

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

 

12,254,080

 

 

12,535,928

 

 

 

12,622,488

 

 

12,535,928

 

Advances

 

87,677,059

 

 

90,765,017

 

 

 

96,847,928

 

 

90,765,017

 

 

Mortgage loans (a)

 

 

1,931,356

 

 

1,927,623

 

 

 

1,958,406

 

 

1,927,623

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

138,114

 

31,068

 

142,600

 

30,973

 

 

137,720

 

30,762

 

142,600

 

30,973

 

Premises, software, and equipment

 

 

11,478

 

 

11,808

 

 

 

11,124

 

 

11,808

 

Derivative assets (b)

 

 

49,858

 

 

43,302

 

 

 

47,030

 

 

43,302

 

Other assets (c)

 

475

 

13,721

 

387

 

16,728

 

 

489

 

115,769

 

387

 

16,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

87,815,648

 

$

31,667,601

 

$

90,908,004

 

$

37,424,901

 

 

$

96,986,137

 

$

30,845,674

 

$

90,908,004

 

$

37,424,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$

1,729,949

 

$

 

$

1,929,340

 

$

 

 

$

1,690,092

 

$

 

$

1,929,340

 

$

 

Consolidated obligations

 

 

110,643,201

 

 

119,145,782

 

 

 

118,620,347

 

 

119,145,782

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,915

 

 

23,994

 

 

 

23,378

 

 

23,994

 

 

Accrued interest payable

 

25

 

127,641

 

29

 

112,018

 

 

21

 

116,843

 

29

 

112,018

 

Affordable Housing Program (d)

 

124,266

 

 

123,060

 

 

 

120,243

 

 

123,060

 

 

Derivative liabilities (b)

 

 

345,716

 

 

349,150

 

 

 

344,603

 

 

349,150

 

Other liabilities (e)

 

71,545

 

64,390

 

76,284

 

87,594

 

 

70,083

 

103,552

 

76,284

 

87,594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

1,949,700

 

111,180,948

 

2,152,707

 

119,694,544

 

 

1,903,817

 

119,185,345

 

2,152,707

 

119,694,544

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital

 

6,352,601

 

 

6,485,654

 

 

 

6,742,649

 

 

6,485,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and capital

 

$

8,302,301

 

$

111,180,948

 

$

8,638,361

 

$

119,694,544

 

 

$

8,646,466

 

$

119,185,345

 

$

8,638,361

 

$

119,694,544

 

 


(a)           Includes insignificant amounts of mortgage loans purchased from members of another FHLBank.

(b)           Derivative transactions with Citibank, N.A., a member that is a derivatives dealer counterparty, were at market terms and in the ordinary course of the FHLBNY’s business At March 31,June 30, 2014, notional amounts outstanding were $5.9$5.4 billion; the net fair value after posting $79.8$72.5 million cash collateral was a net derivative liability of $25.1$23.9 million.  At December 31, 2013, notional amounts outstanding were $4.4 billion; the net fair value after posting $82.5 million cash collateral was a net derivative liability of $22.9 million.  The swap interest rate exchanges with Citibank, N.A., resulted in interest expense of $10.1$7.1 million and $9.4$17.2 million in the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and $9.4 million and $18.8 million for the same periods for 2013.  Also, includes insignificant fair values due to intermediation activities on behalf of other members with derivative dealers.

(c)            Includes insignificant amounts of miscellaneous assets that are considered related party.

(d)           Represents funds not yet allocated or disbursed to eligibleAHP programs.

(e)            Related column includes member pass-through reserves at the Federal Reserve Bank.

 

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Related Party:  Income and Expense transactions

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

March 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

June 30, 2013

 

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

113,851

 

$

 

$

109,993

 

$

 

 

$

113,366

 

$

 

$

100,780

 

$

 

Interest-bearing deposits (a)

 

 

231

 

 

811

 

 

 

279

 

 

588

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

Federal funds sold

 

 

1,996

 

 

4,265

 

 

 

2,396

 

 

3,131

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

3,002

 

 

4,753

 

 

 

2,710

 

 

4,358

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

 

66,623

 

 

59,741

 

 

 

64,885

 

 

58,433

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio (b)

 

 

17,463

 

 

16,794

 

 

 

17,554

 

 

17,012

 

Loans to other FHLBanks

 

2

 

 

14

 

 

 

1

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

$

113,853

 

$

89,378

 

$

110,007

 

$

86,364

 

 

$

113,367

 

$

87,909

 

$

100,784

 

$

83,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations

 

$

 

$

94,685

 

$

 

$

92,930

 

 

$

 

$

94,744

 

$

 

$

88,730

 

Deposits

 

143

 

 

162

 

 

 

144

 

 

149

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

282

 

 

253

 

 

 

223

 

 

229

 

 

Cash collateral held and other borrowings

 

 

1

 

 

2

 

 

 

10

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

$

425

 

$

94,686

 

$

415

 

$

92,932

 

 

$

367

 

$

94,754

 

$

378

 

$

88,732

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees and other

 

$

2,361

 

$

371

 

$

2,352

 

$

3

 

Service fees and other Income and Expenses

 

$

2,523

 

$

(668

)

$

2,336

 

$

248

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

June 30, 2013

 

 

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Related

 

Unrelated

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

227,217

 

$

 

$

210,773

 

$

 

Interest-bearing deposits (a)

 

 

510

 

 

1,399

 

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

 

148

 

 

 

Federal funds sold

 

 

4,392

 

 

7,396

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

5,712

 

 

9,111

 

Held-to-maturity securities

 

 

131,508

 

 

118,174

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio (b)

 

 

35,017

 

 

33,806

 

Loans to other FHLBanks

 

3

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

$

227,220

 

$

177,287

 

$

210,791

 

$

169,886

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations

 

$

 

$

189,429

 

$

 

$

181,660

 

Deposits

 

287

 

 

311

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

505

 

 

482

 

 

Cash collateral held and other borrowings

 

 

11

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

$

792

 

$

189,440

 

$

793

 

$

181,664

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees and other Income and Expenses

 

$

4,884

 

$

(297

)

$

4,688

 

$

251

 


(a)   Includes insignificant amounts of interest income from MPF service provider.

(b)   Includes immaterial amounts of mortgage interest income from loans purchased from members of another FHLBank.

 

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Note 19.Segment Information and Concentration.

 

The FHLBNY manages its operations as a single business segment.  Management and the FHLBNY’s Board of Directors review enterprise-wide financial information in order to make operating decisions and assess performance.  Advances to large members constitute a significant percentage of FHLBNY’s advance portfolio and its source of revenues.

 

The FHLBNY’s total assets and capital could significantly decrease if one or more large members were to withdraw from membership or decrease business with the Bank.  Members might withdraw or reduce their business as a result of consolidating with an institution that was a member of another FHLBank, or for other reasons.  The FHLBNY has considered the impact of losing one or more large members.  In general, a withdrawing member would be required to repay all indebtedness prior to the redemption of its capital stock.  Under current conditions, the FHLBNY does not expect the loss of a large member to impair its operations, since the FHLBank Act of 1999 does not allow the FHLBNY to redeem the capital of an existing member if the redemption would cause the FHLBNY to fall below its capital requirements.  Consequently, the loss of a large member should not result in an inadequate capital position for the FHLBNY.  However, such an event could reduce the amount of capital that the FHLBNY has available for continued growth.  This could have various ramifications for the FHLBNY, including a possible reduction in net income and dividends, and a lower return on capital stock for remaining members.

 

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The top ten advance holders at March 31,June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31,June 30, 2013 and associated interest income for the periods then ended are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

Three Months

 

Six Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par

 

Total Par Value

 

Three Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par

 

Total Par Value

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

City

 

State

 

Advances

 

of Advances

 

Interest Income

 

 

City

 

State

 

Advances

 

of Advances

 

Interest Income

 

Interest Income

 

Interest Income

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

New York

 

NY

 

$

22,200,000

 

25.89

%

$

22,744

 

 

New York

 

NY

 

$

27,200,000

 

28.65

%

$

25,429

 

9.28

%

$

48,173

 

8.72

%

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

 

New York

 

NY

 

12,570,000

 

14.66

 

58,550

 

 

New York

 

NY

 

12,570,000

 

13.24

 

53,636

 

19.58

 

112,186

 

20.30

 

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York Community Bank*

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

9,828,128

 

11.46

 

61,296

 

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

10,383,925

 

10.94

 

61,520

 

22.45

 

122,816

 

22.21

 

New York Commercial Bank*

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

342,412

 

0.36

 

788

 

0.29

 

1,584

 

0.29

 

Subtotal New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

10,726,337

 

11.30

 

62,308

 

22.74

 

124,400

 

22.50

 

Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB

 

Paramus

 

NJ

 

6,025,000

 

7.03

 

71,447

 

 

Paramus

 

NJ

 

6,025,000

 

6.35

 

72,316

 

26.40

 

143,763

 

26.00

 

First Niagara Bank, National Association

 

Buffalo

 

NY

 

3,600,000

 

4.20

 

4,705

 

 

Buffalo

 

NY

 

4,389,100

 

4.62

 

4,446

 

1.62

 

9,151

 

1.66

 

Astoria Bank*

 

Lake Success

 

NY

 

2,442,000

 

2.57

 

10,462

 

3.82

 

21,115

 

3.82

 

Investors Bank*

 

Short Hills

 

NJ

 

3,123,407

 

3.64

 

14,585

 

 

Short Hills

 

NJ

 

2,278,318

 

2.40

 

14,325

 

5.23

 

28,910

 

5.23

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Assn.*

 

Lake Success

 

NY

 

2,410,000

 

2.81

 

10,653

 

The Prudential Insurance Co. of America

 

Newark

 

NJ

 

2,225,000

 

2.59

 

10,747

 

 

Newark

 

NJ

 

2,225,000

 

2.34

 

7,606

 

2.78

 

18,353

 

3.32

 

Valley National Bank*

 

Wayne

 

NJ

 

2,149,500

 

2.51

 

20,045

 

 

Wayne

 

NJ

 

2,049,500

 

2.16

 

20,226

 

7.38

 

40,271

 

7.29

 

Signature Bank

 

New York

 

NY

 

1,790,313

 

2.09

 

3,198

 

 

New York

 

NY

 

1,646,313

 

1.73

 

3,217

 

1.17

 

6,415

 

1.16

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

65,921,348

 

76.88

%

$

277,970

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

71,551,568

 

75.36

%

$

273,971

 

100.00

%

$

552,737

 

100.00

%

 


* At March 31,June 30, 2014, officer of member bank also served on the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY.

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

Twelve Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par

 

Total Par Value

 

Twelve Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par

 

Total Par Value

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

City

 

State

 

Advances

 

of Advances

 

Interest Income

 

 

City

 

State

 

Advances

 

of Advances

 

Interest Income

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

New York

 

NY

 

$

22,200,000

 

25.02

%

$

65,361

 

 

New York

 

NY

 

$

22,200,000

 

25.02

%

$

65,361

 

5.92

%

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

 

New York

 

NY

 

12,770,000

 

14.39

 

243,181

 

 

New York

 

NY

 

12,770,000

 

14.39

 

243,181

 

22.01

 

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York Community Bank*

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

10,143,131

 

11.43

 

243,865

 

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

10,143,131

 

11.43

 

243,865

 

22.07

 

New York Commercial Bank*

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

363,512

 

0.40

 

3,431

 

0.31

 

Subtotal New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

10,506,643

 

11.83

 

247,296

 

22.38

 

Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB*

 

Paramus

 

NJ

 

6,025,000

 

6.79

 

289,573

 

 

Paramus

 

NJ

 

6,025,000

 

6.79

 

289,573

 

26.21

 

First Niagara Bank, National Association

 

Buffalo

 

NY

 

4,304,000

 

4.85

 

14,079

 

 

Buffalo

 

NY

 

4,304,000

 

4.85

 

14,079

 

1.27

 

Investors Bank

 

Short Hills

 

NJ

 

3,117,495

 

3.51

 

59,551

 

 

Short Hills

 

NJ

 

3,117,495

 

3.51

 

59,551

 

5.39

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Assn.

 

Lake Success

 

NY

 

2,454,000

 

2.77

 

50,654

 

 

Lake Success

 

NY

 

2,454,000

 

2.77

 

50,654

 

4.58

 

Signature Bank

 

New York

 

NY

 

2,305,313

 

2.60

 

7,390

 

 

New York

 

NY

 

2,305,313

 

2.60

 

7,390

 

0.67

 

The Prudential Insurance Co. of America

 

Newark

 

NJ

 

2,225,000

 

2.51

 

46,591

 

 

Newark

 

NJ

 

2,225,000

 

2.51

 

46,591

 

4.22

 

Valley National Bank

 

Wayne

 

NJ

 

2,049,500

 

2.31

 

81,243

 

 

Wayne

 

NJ

 

2,049,500

 

2.31

 

81,243

 

7.35

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

67,593,439

 

76.18

%

$

1,101,488

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

67,956,951

 

76.58

%

$

1,104,919

 

100.00

%

 


* At December 31, 2013, officer of member bank also served on the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY.

 

March 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

Three Months

 

Six Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par

 

Total Par Value

 

Three Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par

 

Total Par Value

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

City

 

State

 

Advances

 

of Advances

 

Interest Income

 

 

City

 

State

 

Advances

 

of Advances

 

Interest Income

 

Interest Income

 

Interest Income

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

New York

 

NY

 

$

20,200,000

 

24.55

%

$

10,631

 

3.99

%

$

20,725

 

3.81

%

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

 

New York

 

NY

 

$

13,370,000

 

19.52

%

$

69,689

 

 

New York

 

NY

 

12,770,000

 

15.52

 

58,841

 

22.07

 

128,530

 

23.65

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

New York

 

NY

 

10,650,000

 

15.55

 

10,094

 

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York Community Bank*

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

8,068,140

 

11.78

 

59,963

 

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

8,568,137

 

10.41

 

59,720

 

22.40

 

119,683

 

22.01

 

New York Commercial Bank*

 

Westbury

 

NY

 

167,412

 

0.20

 

1,046

 

0.39

 

2,130

 

0.39

 

Subtotal New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

8,735,549

 

10.61

 

60,766

 

22.79

 

121,813

 

22.40

 

Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB*

 

Paramus

 

NJ

 

6,025,000

 

8.80

 

71,402

 

 

Paramus

 

NJ

 

6,025,000

 

7.32

 

72,195

 

27.06

 

143,597

 

26.42

 

Investors Bank

 

Short Hills

 

NJ

 

2,687,000

 

3.92

 

14,522

 

 

Short Hills

 

NJ

 

3,298,000

 

4.01

 

14,794

 

5.55

 

29,316

 

5.39

 

First Niagara Bank, National Association

 

Buffalo

 

NY

 

2,400,000

 

3.50

 

2,742

 

 

Buffalo

 

NY

 

3,200,000

 

3.89

 

3,308

 

1.24

 

6,050

 

1.11

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Assn.

 

Lake Success

 

NY

 

2,394,000

 

2.91

 

12,858

 

4.82

 

27,347

 

5.03

 

The Prudential Insurance Co. of America

 

Newark

 

NJ

 

2,325,000

 

3.39

 

11,800

 

 

Newark

 

NJ

 

2,325,000

 

2.83

 

11,539

 

4.33

 

23,339

 

4.29

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Assn.

 

Lake Success

 

NY

 

2,307,000

 

3.37

 

14,489

 

Valley National Bank

 

Wayne

 

NJ

 

2,074,500

 

3.03

 

20,039

 

 

Wayne

 

NJ

 

2,074,500

 

2.52

 

20,258

 

7.60

 

40,297

 

7.41

 

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

 

San Juan

 

PR

 

1,362,500

 

1.99

 

3,578

 

Signature Bank

 

New York

 

NY

 

1,525,163

 

1.85

 

1,464

 

0.55

 

2,650

 

0.49

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

51,269,140

 

74.85

%

$

278,318

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

62,547,212

 

76.01

%

$

266,654

 

100.00

%

$

543,664

 

100.00

%


* At March 31,June 30, 2013, officer of member bank also served on the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY.

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Pending merger of FHLBNY member banks — Hudson City Savings Bank and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company — On August 27, 2012, Hudson City Bancorp, Inc (“Hudson City”) announced that it had entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”) with M&T Bank Corporation and Wilmington Trust Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of M&T Bank Corporation.  The Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (“M&T Bank”) would continue as the surviving bank.  The Merger Agreement was subject to, among other items, shareholder and regulatory approvals.  At the time the deal was announced, the parties also indicated their intention to pay off FHLBNY advances upon the closing of the merger transaction.

 

In April 2013, the parties to the merger anticipated needing additional time and extended the projected merger completion date from August 27, 2013 to January 31, 2014.  In December 2013, the parties to the merger announced a new deadline date of December 31, 2014 for completing the merger.  Hudson City and M&T Bank are members of the FHLBNY.

 

We do not expect the merger to have a significant adverse impact on our financial position, cash flows or earnings.  Assuming the advances are early terminated by Hudson City upon completion of the merger, an action they indicated in a public statement made in 2012, we expect to receive prepayment fees that will make us economically whole.  However, prepayments may cause a decline in our book of business if the terminated advances are not replaced by new borrowings by other members.  A lower volume of advances could result in lower net interest income and impact earnings in future periods.

 

The following table summarizes capital stock held by members who were beneficial owners of more than 5 percent of the FHLBNY’s outstanding capital stock as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (shares in thousands):

 

 

 

 

Number

 

Percent

 

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

of Shares

 

of Total

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

 

Principal Executive Office Address

 

Owned

 

Capital Stock

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10043

 

13,852

 

25.36

%

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

 

200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166

 

6,907

 

12.64

 

New York Community Bank*

 

615 Merrick Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590

 

5,037

 

9.22

 

Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB**

 

West 80 Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652

 

3,471

 

6.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,267

 

53.57

%

 

 

 

 

Number

 

Percent

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

of Shares

 

of Total

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

 

Principal Executive Office Address

 

Owned

 

Capital Stock

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10043

 

13,852

 

24.76

%

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

 

200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166

 

6,997

 

12.50

 

New York Community Bank*

 

615 Merrick Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590

 

5,179

 

9.26

 

Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB*

 

West 80 Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652

 

3,471

 

6.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,499

 

52.72

%

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* At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, officerTable of member bank also served on the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY.

** Officer of member bank served on the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY for part of the first quarter of 2014.Contents

 

Note 20.Subsequent Events.

 

Subsequent events for the FHLBNY are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued.  The FHLBNY has evaluated subsequent events through the filing date of this report and no significant subsequent events were identified.identified other than the following.

On July 2, 2014, the FHLBNY informed its membership of certain amendments to the FHLBNY’s Capital Plan (“Plan”).  The amendments to the Plan became effective on August 1, 2014, and reduced the capital stock purchase requirement for membership of the FHLBNY from 20 basis points to 15 basis points of members’ Mortgage-related Assets, subject to a $1,000 minimum.  On August 1, 2014, the FHLBNY repurchased $374 million of excess Membership stock as a result of the reduction in the Membership stock requirement.  The Bank remains in compliance with all capital requirements.

 

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ITEM 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements contained in this report, including statements describing the objectives, projections, estimates, or predictions of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“we,” “us,” “our,”“the Bank” or the “FHLBNY”), may be “forward-looking statements.”  All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could potentially be forward-looking statements.  These statements may use forward-looking terminology, such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “may,” “should,” “will,” or other variations on these terms or their negatives, and include statements related to, among others, gains and losses on derivatives, plans to pay dividends and repurchase excess capital stock, future other-than-temporary impairment charges, future classification of securities, and housing reform legislation.  These statements may involve matters pertaining to, but not limited to: projections regarding revenue, income, earnings, capital expenditures, dividends, the capital structure and other financial items; statements of plans or objectives for future operations; expectations of future economic performance; and statements of assumptions underlying certain of the foregoing types of statements.

 

The Bank cautions that, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks or uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements or could affect the extent to which a particular objective, projection, estimate, or prediction is realized.  As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which are current only as of the date thereof.  The Bank will not undertake to update any forward-looking statement herein or that may be made from time to time on behalf of the Bank.

 

These forward-looking statements may not be realized due to a variety of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to risks and uncertainties relating to economic, competitive, governmental, technological and marketing factors, as well as other factors identified in the Bank’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about the forward-looking statements, see the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

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Organization of Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”).

 

This MD&A is designed to provide information that will assist the readers in better understanding the FHLBNY’s financial statements, the changes in key items in the Bank’s financial statements from period to period and the primary factors driving those changes as well as how accounting principles affect the FHLBNY’s financial statements.  The MD&A is organized as follows:

 

 

Page

 

 

Executive Overview

51

52

Financial performance of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

51

52

Business Outlook

53

54

Results of Operations

55

56

Net Income

55

56

Interest Income

57

59

Interest Expense

58

60

Net Interest Income

59

62

Earnings Impact of Derivatives and Hedging Activities

62

67

Operating Expense, Compensation and Benefits, and Other Expenses

65

71

Financial Condition

66

72

Advances

67

74

Investments

71

78

Mortgage Loans Held-for-Portfolio

78

86

Debt Financing Activity and Consolidated Obligations

81

88

Stockholders’ Capital Retained Earnings, AOCI, and Dividend

84

93

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

85

94

Liquidity, Cash Flows, Short-Term Borrowings and Short-Term Debt

90

98

Legislative and Regulatory Developments

93

101

 

MD&A TABLE REFERENCE

 

Table(s)

 

Description

 

Page(s)

 

Description

 

Page(s)

1.1 - 1.15

 

Result of Operations

 

55 - 65

 

Result of Operations

 

56 - 71

2.1

 

Assessments

 

65

 

Assessments

 

71

3.1 - 3.2

 

Financial Condition

 

66 - 67

 

Financial Condition

 

72 - 73

4.1 - 4.7

 

Advances

 

68 - 71

 

Advances

 

74 - 78

5.1 - 5.12

 

Investments

 

72 - 78

 

Investments

 

79 - 85

6.1 - 6.6

 

Mortgage Loans

 

79 - 80

 

Mortgage Loans

 

86 - 88

7.1 - 7.9

 

Consolidated Obligations

 

81 - 84

 

Consolidated Obligations

 

89 - 92

7.10

 

FHLBNY Ratings

 

84

 

FHLBNY Ratings

 

92

8.1 - 8.3

 

Capital

 

84 - 85

 

Capital

 

92 - 93

9.1 - 9.7

 

Derivatives

 

86 - 90

 

Derivatives

 

94 - 98

10.1 - 10.4

 

Liquidity

 

90 - 92

 

Liquidity

 

98 - 100

 

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Executive Overview

 

This overview of management’s discussion and analysis highlights selected information and may not contain all of the information that is important to readers of this Form 10-Q.  For a more complete understanding of events, trends and uncertainties, as well as the liquidity, capital, credit and market risks, and critical accounting estimates, affecting the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY” or “Bank”), this Form 10-Q should be read in its entirety and in conjunction with the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

Cooperative business model.  As a cooperative, we seek to maintain a balance between our public policy mission and our ability to provide adequate returns on the capital supplied by our members.  We achieve this balance by delivering low-cost financing to members to help them meet the credit needs of their communities and also by paying a dividend on members’ capital stock.  Our financial strategies are designed to enable us to expand and contract in response to member credit needs.  By investing capital in high-quality, short- and medium-term financial instruments, we maintain sufficient liquidity to satisfy member demand for short- and long-term funds, repay maturing consolidated obligations, and meet other obligations.  The dividends we pay are largely the result of earnings on invested member capital, net earnings on advances to members, mortgage loans and investments, offset in part by operating expenses and assessments.  Our Board of Directors and Management determine the pricing of member credit and dividend policies based on the needs of our members and the cooperative.

 

Business segment.  We manage our operations as a single business segment.  Advances to members are our primary focus and the principal factor that impacts our operating results.

 

Explanation of the use of certain non-GAAP measures of Interest Income and Expense, Net Interest income and margin.  The results of our operations are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  We have also presented certain information regarding our spread between Interest Income and Expense, Net Interest income spread and Return on Earning assets.  This spread combines interest expense on debt with net interest exchanged with swap dealers on interest rate swaps associated with debt hedged on an economic basis.  We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and members seeking to understand our operational performance and business and performance trends.  Although we believe these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investor and members’ understanding of the Bank’s business and performance, they should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.  We have provided GAAP measures in parallel whenever discussing non-GAAP measures.

 

Financial performance of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

 

$

108

 

$

103

 

$

5

 

 

$

106

 

$

95

 

$

11

 

$

214

 

$

198

 

$

16

 

Other non-interest income (loss)

 

1

 

(1

)

2

 

Other non-interest income

 

2

 

22

 

(20

)

3

 

21

 

(18

)

Operating expenses

 

7

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

7

 

 

14

 

14

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

14

 

14

 

 

 

13

 

13

 

 

27

 

27

 

 

Net income

 

$

75

 

$

70

 

$

5

 

 

$

77

 

$

85

 

$

(8

)

$

152

 

$

155

 

$

(3

)

Earnings per share

 

$

1.37

 

$

1.50

 

$

(0.13

)

 

$

1.40

 

$

1.78

 

$

(0.38

)

$

2.77

 

$

3.28

 

$

(0.51

)

Dividend per share

 

$

1.20

 

$

1.13

 

$

0.07

 

 

$

0.96

 

$

0.99

 

$

(0.03

)

$

2.16

 

$

2.12

 

$

0.04

 

 

2014 FirstSecond Quarter Highlights

 

Results of Operations

 

We reported 2014 firstsecond quarter Net income of $75.4$76.9 million, or $1.37$1.40 per share, compared to 2013 firstsecond quarter Net income of $70.0$84.5 million, or $1.50$1.78 per share.  The return on average equity, which is Net income divided by average shareholders’ equity (Capital stock, Retained earnings and Accumulated other comprehensive income, or “AOCI”), was 4.79%4.83% in the 2014 period, compared to 5.28%6.18% in the same period in 2013.

 

Net Income - The 2014 firstsecond quarter Net income improved over the same period in 2013 due to an increase in Net interest income.  Advance balances were higher in the current year quarter,was $76.9 million, and contributed to the increase in Net interest income.  Spreads compressed in the current year quarter and was primarily drivendecreased by higher funding costs and lower revenues from investments in mortgage-backed securities.  Other income (loss) was not significant in the 2014$7.6 million, or the 2013 first quarters.  Other income (loss) comprised of corresponding banking fees, gains from instruments held under the Fair Value Option, gains and losses from derivatives and hedging activities, and expenses due to debt extinguishment.  Operating expenses, Compensation and benefits, and shared expenses paid to the Finance Agency and the Office of Finance were almost unchanged in the 2014 first quarter9.0%, compared to the 2013 period.

·Net interest income, — Net interest income, which is the principal source of our Net Income was $108.1$106.2 million, in the 2014 first quarter, and improvedhigher by 4.9%11.5%, or $5.1$11.0 million, fromcompared to the same period in 2013.  EarningThe increase in Net interest income was driven by higher average earning assets, specifically advances, were higherwhich grew to $120.8 billion in the 2014 period, contributing $10.9second quarter, up from $104.4 billion in the 2013 period.  Operating expenses were flat, and Compensation and benefits were almost unchanged or a little lower in the current year period.  The favorable changes were offset by a decline in Other income (Loss), which reported a gain of $1.9 million in the 2014 second quarter, compared to a gain of $21.7 million in the improvement2013 period. The primary drivers of the change in Net interest income. TheOther income (Loss) were lower levels of short-term interest ratesgains on instruments held at fair value in the current year period, as representedand a net unrealized loss on derivatives and hedging activities.

Interest Income - Interest income from advances grew by $12.6 million quarter-over-quarter driven by higher balances in the 3-month LIBORsecond quarter of 2014.   Aggregate yield was 51 basis points in the 2014 second quarter, compared to 55 basis points in the same quarter in 2013.  Mix of advances has changed quarter-over-quarter towards a higher concentration of short-term advances and the overnight Federal fundsadjustable rate had an adverse impact on funding spreadsadvances (“ARCs”).  Short-term fixed-rate advances, which reprice at frequent intervals, grew to $11.5 billion at June 30, 2014, compared to $9.5 billion at June 30, 2013, and asset yields, specifically floating-rate assets and overnight investments, and compressed yields, reducing Netin a declining interest income by $5.8 million.rate environment, fixed rate coupons have repriced to lower rates.  ARC balances increased to $30.1 billion at June 30, 2014, compared to $22.7 billion at June 30, 2013.  The weighted average

 

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coupon of ARC advances was about 44 basis points in the 2014 periods a little higher than 41 basis points in the same period in 2013.  The favorable change was driven by new ARCs issued at wider spreads to LIBOR relative to maturing ARCs, and offset the unfavorable change due to declining LIBOR.

Interest income from investments grew quarter-over-quarter in 2014 due to higher fixed-rate MBS balances at June 30, 2014, compared to June 30, 2013. Yields on fixed-rate MBS have been declining as higher yielding fixed rate MBS have continued to pay-down.  Acquisitions that have kept pace with paydowns are yielding significantly lower coupons.  The weighted average coupon of fixed-rate MBS was 306 basis points in the 2014 second quarter, compared to 334 basis points in the same period in 2013.  Pricing of GSE-issued MBS has been tight, and yields were low, partly due to limited supply, and partly as a result of the Federal Reserve Bank’s continued participation in the market for acquiring GSE-issued MBS.  Interest income from floating-rate MBS was lower due to lower balances and declining yields in parallel with a lower interest rate environment in the 2014 period compared to the same period in 2013

·Interest expense — Consolidated obligation bond funding costs as measured by spreads to LIBOR have been very tight in the 2014 period compared to the consolidated obligation bonds that had been issued at advantageous spreads to LIBOR and were still outstanding during the 2013 period.  As the debt matured, they were replaced by debt that was priced at very tight spreads, driving up the cost of funding in the current year period.  The continued decline of the 3-month LIBOR also has had a negative impact on debt that is swapped to sub-LIBOR levels.

Other Income (loss) — In aggregate, Other income (loss) was a gain of $1.0$1.9 million in the 2014 period in contrast to a loss of $0.5 million the prior year period. Service fees, primarily correspondent banking fees, were $2.7 million, a little higher relative to the 2013 period.  Fair value gains from instruments held under the FVO were $0.8 million,second quarter, compared to a gain of $3.7 million in the 2013 period. Derivatives and hedging activities reported a net loss of $2.1 million in the 2014 period, in contrast to a gain of $1.4 million in the prior year period. Expenses related to debt extinguishment were $0.4 million, compared to $7.9$21.7 million in the prior year period.

 

·                  Instruments held at fair value Fair value changes of consolidated obligation debt and Advances elected under the FVO resulted in net fair value gains of $1.7 million in the 2014 period, compared to $7.2 million in the 2013 period.

·Derivative and hedging gains and losses Derivatives and hedging activities resulted in a net fair value loss of $1.7 million in the 2014 period, compared to a gain of $12.9 million in the 2013 period.

Operating expenses, Compensation and benefits, and allocated expenses paid to the Office of Finance and the Finance Agency OperatingIn aggregate, expenses were $7.2 million and Compensation and benefit expenses were $14.2$22.8 million in the 2014 period, almost unchanged fromsecond quarter, compared to $22.7 million in the prior year2013 period. We are continuing to benefit from MAP-21, the pension relief measure under a bill enacted by Congress

·Operating expenses — Operating expenses, which included occupancy costs, computer service agreements, professional and legal fees, and depreciation and amortization, were $6.8 million in 2012.  The relief will be phased out starting in mid-2014.  Our share of expenses of the Finance Agency and the Office of Finance was $3.6 million the 2014 period, almost unchanged from the 2013 period.

·Compensation and benefit expenses — Expenses were $12.8 million in the 2014 period, compared to $13.3 million in the 2013 period.

·                  Finance Agency and Office of Finance expenses — Expenses related to the share of expenses allocated to the FHLBNY for the Finance Agency and the Office of Finance were $3.2 million in the 2014 period, up from $2.6 million in the 2013 period.

Affordable Housing Program (“AHP”) assessmentsAHP set aside from Net income was $8.4$8.6 million in the 2014 period,second quarter, compared to $7.8$9.4 million in the prior year period.

 

Dividends paidCash dividends of $1.20$0.96 per share of capital stock (annualized $4.75)$3.90) were paid to stockholders in the current year quarter, compared to $1.13$0.99 per share of capital stock (annualized $4.50)$4.00) in the prior year period.

 

Financial Condition March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013

 

Total assets were $119.5at June 30, 2014 declined by $0.5 billion, at March 31, 2014, compared to $128.3 billion ator 0.4% from December 31, 2013, a decrease of $8.8 billion, or 6.9%.2013.  The decline was driven largely due to lower cash balances at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which declined by $8.1 billion.  Advances balances increased by $6.1 billion, or 6.7%.

Aside from advances, our primary earning assets were GSE-issued mortgage-backed securities, and lower advance balances.mortgage loans in the MPF program.  We also hold small portfolios of private-label MBS, and bonds issued by state and local government housing agencies.  For liquidity purposes, we maintained investments in Federal funds sold, overnight collateralized investments, and cash at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

 

·                  AdvancesPar amounts of advances were $85.8$94.9 billion at March 31,June 30, 2014, down $3.0up $6.2 billion, or 3.4%7.0%, compared to the balance at December 31, 2013. Increase in amounts borrowed at June 30, 2014, relative to December 31, 2013 have been driven primarily by growth in demand for short-term Advances and variable-rate LIBOR indexed Advances.  The larger members continued to be the primary drivers of demand for Advances.

·                  Long-term investment securities — Long-term investment securities are designated as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity.  At March 31,June 30, 2014, $1.5GSE issued mortgage-backed securities totaling $1.4 billion were available-for-sale and represented 100% of the MBS securities classified as AFS.  In the held-to-maturity portfolio (HTM), GSE issued mortgage-backed securities were available-for-sale, representing 100% of securities in the portfolio.  In the held-to-maturity portfolio, GSE issued mortgage-backed securities were $11.2$11.5 billion, representing 96.7%96.9% of the MBS securities in the HTM portfolio.  Private-label issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS) totaled $383.8 million,$0.3 billion, or 3.3%3.1% of remaining MBS securities in the HTM portfolio.  Investments in housing finance agency bonds, primarily those in New York and New Jersey, were $714.4 million, and were classified as HTM.  The heavy concentration of GSE-issued securities and a declining balance of private-label MBS has been our investment profile for many years.

·                  Other than temporary impairment (OTTI) Cash flow testing and evaluation of our investment securities did not identify any OTTI in the two quarters in 2014 first quarter or in any periods in 2013.

·                  Mortgage loans held-for-portfolioMortgage loans were investments in Mortgage Partnership Finance loans (“MPF” or “MPF Program”).  Growth has not been strong as member loan origination has continued to be weak.   Par amountsLoans are primarily fixed-rate, single-family mortgages acquired through the MPF Program.  Credit

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performance has been strong and delinquency was low.

·At March 31, 2014, we maintained overnight liquidity  Historical loss experience has been very low.  Residential collateral values have remained stable in the form of $5.5 billion in cash at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York overnight investments of $9.9 billion in Federal funds sold, and $0.5 billion in Securities purchased under agreement to resell.  In aggregate,New Jersey sectors, the amount was $15.9 billion at March 31, 2014, compared to $21.3 billion at December 31, 2013.primary geographic concentration for our MPF portfolio.

 

Capital ratios and Leverage— Our capital remains strong.  At March 31,June 30, 2014, actual risk-based capital was $6.5$6.9 billion, compared to required risk-based capital of $0.6 billion.  To support $119.5$127.8 billion of total assets at March 31,June 30, 2014, the required minimum regulatory capital was $4.8$5.1 billion, or 4.0 percent4.0% of assets.  Our actual regulatory capital was $6.5$6.9 billion, exceeding required capital by $1.7$1.8 billion.  BalanceThese ratios have remained consistently above the required regulatory ratios through all periods in this report.  At June 30, 2014, balance sheet leverage was 18.819.0 times shareholders’ equity, at March 31, 2014, compared to 19.8 times at December 31, 2013.2013; the decrease was primarily due to lower cash balances at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Liquidity and Debt — At June 30, 2014, liquid assets included $7.2 billion in cash, primarily at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, $7.5 billion in overnight Federal funds sold and overnight collateralized loans, and $1.4 billion in high credit quality GSE securities that were readily marketable and available-for-sale.  Our liquidity position remains strong, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, and we do not foresee any changes to that position.

 

Retained earningsEarnings — Unrestricted Retained earnings were $836.4$845.1 million at June 30, 2014, compared to $841.4 million at December 31, 2013.  Restricted retained earnings have grown to $172.2$187.6 million at March 31,June 30, 2014, up from $157.1 million at December 31, 2013.  AOCI losses, a component of shareholders’ equity, were $94.6$111.8 million at March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to $84.3 million at December 31, 2013.  The losses in AOCI are unrealized, and largely represented adverse changes incomprised primarily the fair values of interest rate swaps designated(designated as cash flow hedges,hedges) and non-credit losses due to OTTI.

 

Liquidity and Debt — Net cash generated from operating activities was in excess of Net income in the 2014 firstsecond quarter and the 2013 period.  Our liquidity position remained in compliance with all regulatory requirements, and we do not foresee any changes to that position.  We also believe our cash flows from operations, available cash balances and our ability to generate cash through the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes are sufficient to fund the FHLBNY’s operating liquidity needs.  The primary source of our funds is the issuance of Consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes to the public.  Our GSE status enables the FHLBanks to raise funds at rates that are typically at a small to moderate spread above U.S. Treasury security yields.

 

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Business Outlook

 

There have been no significant changes to our business outlook from those reported in the MD&A included in the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014, which is summarized below.  The following forward-looking statements summarizes are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the FHLBNY’s management and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those set forth in such forward-looking statements.

 

Earnings Outlook is for lower earnings in 2014 relative to 2013, as we believe short term interest rates will remain low and interest margin will continue to be under pressure.  Investment yields are likely to remain subdued, especially if the mortgage productions remain tight, putting price pressure on new issuances of mortgage-backed securities and MPF loans.  We do not anticipate the FRB’s intended phasing out of purchases of Agency MBS to improve yields in 2014, unless loan production increases.

 

We do not expect short-term rates, including LIBOR, to rise significantly, and if the low LIBOR continues, it will continue to create downward pressure on our interest income and interest margins.

 

Advances — The pace of balance sheet growth experienced in 2013the prior year was driven by borrowing activities of a few members.members although the membership on whole has been increasing borrowings.   We believemay experience prepayments due to a pending merger between two member banks.   Also, significant amounts of advances are maturing in the growth in advances is unlikely to continue unless general economic conditionsremainder of the year and particularlymembers’ retail deposits remain elevated making forecasting more difficult.   Given the environment for the housing market improve in 2014.  Weuncertainties, we expect our advance business to decline slightly or, at best, to remain more-or-less flat for the remainder of 2014.   For more information, see Note 19. Segment Information and Concentration in 2014.  Also,this Form 10-Q and also, see Item 1A. Risk Factors in the most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014 for a discussion on concentration risk.

 

Pending merger of FHLBNY member banks — Hudson City Bancorp, Inc., and M&T Bank Corporation and Wilmington Trust Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of M&T Bank Corporation.  For more information, see Note 19. Segment Information and Concentration.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

 

Statements of Condition

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

(dollars in millions)

 

2014

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2014

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments (a)

 

$

24,096

 

$

20,084

 

$

18,569

 

$

24,275

 

$

23,386

 

 

$

21,518

 

$

24,096

 

$

20,084

 

$

18,569

 

$

24,275

 

Advances

 

87,677

 

90,765

 

89,121

 

84,702

 

71,723

 

 

96,848

 

87,677

 

90,765

 

89,121

 

84,702

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses (b)

 

1,931

 

1,928

 

1,933

 

1,928

 

1,885

 

 

1,958

 

1,931

 

1,928

 

1,933

 

1,928

 

Total assets

 

119,483

 

128,333

 

121,386

 

117,073

 

101,923

 

 

127,832

 

119,483

 

128,333

 

121,386

 

117,073

 

Deposits and borrowings

 

1,730

 

1,929

 

1,591

 

1,696

 

2,118

 

 

1,690

 

1,730

 

1,929

 

1,591

 

1,696

 

Consolidated obligations, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds

 

74,993

 

73,275

 

70,361

 

64,538

 

61,014

 

 

75,395

 

74,993

 

73,275

 

70,361

 

64,538

 

Discount notes

 

35,650

 

45,871

 

42,262

 

43,887

 

32,555

 

 

43,225

 

35,650

 

45,871

 

42,262

 

43,887

 

Total consolidated obligations

 

110,643

 

119,146

 

112,623

 

108,425

 

93,569

 

 

118,620

 

110,643

 

119,146

 

112,623

 

108,425

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

24

 

24

 

24

 

25

 

26

 

 

23

 

24

 

24

 

24

 

25

 

AHP liability

 

124

 

123

 

120

 

122

 

129

 

 

120

 

124

 

123

 

120

 

122

 

Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock

 

5,439

 

5,571

 

5,483

 

5,279

 

4,627

 

 

5,822

 

5,439

 

5,571

 

5,483

 

5,279

 

Retained earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrestricted

 

837

 

842

 

824

 

822

 

801

 

 

845

 

837

 

842

 

824

 

822

 

Restricted

 

172

 

157

 

139

 

127

 

110

 

 

188

 

172

 

157

 

139

 

127

 

Total retained earnings

 

1,009

 

999

 

963

 

949

 

911

 

 

1,033

 

1,009

 

999

 

963

 

949

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(95

)

(84

)

(121

)

(120

)

(180

)

 

(112

)

(95

)

(84

)

(121

)

(120

)

Total capital

 

6,353

 

6,486

 

6,325

 

6,108

 

5,358

 

 

6,743

 

6,353

 

6,486

 

6,325

 

6,108

 

Equity to asset ratio (c)(j)

 

5.32

%

5.05

%

5.21

%

5.22

%

5.26

%

 

5.27

%

5.32

%

5.05

%

5.21

%

5.22

%

 

Three months ended

 

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 

Statements of Condition

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

Averages (See note below; dollars in millions)

 

2014

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2014

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments (a)

 

$

29,750

 

$

29,415

 

$

28,146

 

$

26,589

 

$

26,653

 

 

$

28,035

 

$

29,750

 

$

29,415

 

$

28,146

 

$

26,589

 

$

28,888

 

$

26,621

 

Advances

 

89,117

 

88,560

 

85,552

 

73,789

 

72,850

 

 

89,544

 

89,117

 

88,560

 

85,552

 

73,789

 

89,332

 

73,322

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses

 

1,931

 

1,932

 

1,938

 

1,913

 

1,864

 

 

1,944

 

1,931

 

1,932

 

1,938

 

1,913

 

1,937

 

1,889

 

Total assets

 

123,240

 

122,586

 

118,559

 

105,222

 

104,489

 

 

121,284

 

123,240

 

122,586

 

118,559

 

105,222

 

122,257

 

104,857

 

Interest-bearing deposits and other borrowings

 

1,514

 

1,671

 

1,534

 

1,680

 

1,851

 

 

1,762

 

1,514

 

1,671

 

1,534

 

1,680

 

1,639

 

1,765

 

Consolidated obligations, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds

 

74,260

 

70,487

 

66,275

 

61,067

 

64,101

 

 

75,659

 

74,260

 

70,487

 

66,275

 

61,067

 

74,964

 

62,576

 

Discount notes

 

38,732

 

41,510

 

42,058

 

33,867

 

29,869

 

 

35,228

 

38,732

 

41,510

 

42,058

 

33,867

 

36,970

 

31,879

 

Total consolidated obligations

 

112,992

 

111,997

 

108,333

 

94,934

 

93,970

 

 

110,887

 

112,992

 

111,997

 

108,333

 

94,934

 

111,934

 

94,455

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

24

 

24

 

25

 

26

 

23

 

 

24

 

24

 

24

 

25

 

26

 

24

 

24

 

AHP liability

 

121

 

120

 

121

 

125

 

131

 

 

120

 

121

 

120

 

121

 

125

 

120

 

128

 

Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock

 

5,494

 

5,455

 

5,324

 

4,754

 

4,671

 

 

5,492

 

5,494

 

5,455

 

5,324

 

4,754

 

5,493

 

4,713

 

Retained earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrestricted

 

830

 

823

 

821

 

794

 

794

 

 

830

 

830

 

823

 

821

 

794

 

830

 

794

 

Restricted

 

162

 

145

 

133

 

115

 

101

 

 

177

 

162

 

145

 

133

 

115

 

170

 

108

 

Total retained earnings

 

992

 

968

 

954

 

909

 

895

 

 

1,007

 

992

 

968

 

954

 

909

 

1,000

 

902

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(101

)

(122

)

(112

)

(175

)

(188

)

 

(106

)

(101

)

(122

)

(112

)

(175

)

(104

)

(181

)

Total capital

 

6,385

 

6,301

 

6,166

 

5,488

 

5,378

 

 

6,393

 

6,385

 

6,301

 

6,166

 

5,488

 

6,389

 

5,434

 

 

Note —Average balance calculation.  For most components of the average balances, a daily weighted average balance is calculated for the period.  When daily weighted average balance information is not available, a simple monthly average balance is calculated.

 

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Operating Results and Other Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Three months ended

 

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 

(except earnings and dividends per

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

share, and headcount)

 

2014

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2014

 

2013

 

2013

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

Net income

 

$

75

 

$

89

 

$

61

 

$

85

 

$

70

 

 

$

77

 

$

75

 

$

89

 

$

61

 

$

85

 

$

152

 

$

155

 

Net interest income (d)

 

108

 

117

 

106

 

95

 

103

 

 

106

 

108

 

117

 

106

 

95

 

214

 

198

 

Dividends paid in cash (e)

 

65

 

54

 

47

 

46

 

53

 

 

53

 

65

 

54

 

47

 

46

 

118

 

99

 

AHP expense

 

8

 

10

 

7

 

9

 

8

 

 

9

 

8

 

10

 

7

 

9

 

17

 

17

 

Return on average equity (f)(g)(j)

 

4.79

%

5.59

%

3.95

%

6.18

%

5.28

%

 

4.83

%

4.79

%

5.59

%

3.95

%

6.18

%

4.81

%

5.73

%

Return on average assets (g)(j)

 

0.25

%

0.29

%

0.21

%

0.32

%

0.27

%

 

0.25

%

0.25

%

0.29

%

0.21

%

0.32

%

0.25

%

0.30

%

Other non-interest income (loss)

 

1

 

7

 

(15

)

22

 

(1

)

 

2

 

1

 

7

 

(15

)

22

 

3

 

21

 

Operating expenses (h)

 

21

 

22

 

20

 

20

 

21

 

 

20

 

21

 

22

 

20

 

20

 

41

 

41

 

Finance Agency and Office of Finance expenses

 

4

 

4

 

3

 

3

 

3

 

 

3

 

4

 

4

 

3

 

3

 

7

 

6

 

Total other expenses

 

25

 

26

 

23

 

23

 

24

 

 

23

 

25

 

26

 

23

 

23

 

48

 

47

 

Operating expenses ratio (g)(i)(j)

 

0.07

%

0.07

%

0.07

%

0.08

%

0.08

%

 

0.06

%

0.07

%

0.07

%

0.07

%

0.08

%

0.07

%

0.08

%

Earnings per share

 

$

1.37

 

$

1.63

 

$

1.15

 

$

1.78

 

$

1.50

 

 

$

1.40

 

$

1.37

 

$

1.63

 

$

1.15

 

$

1.78

 

$

2.77

 

$

3.28

 

Dividends per share

 

$

1.20

 

$

1.01

 

$

0.99

 

$

0.99

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

0.96

 

$

1.20

 

$

1.01

 

$

0.99

 

$

0.99

 

$

2.16

 

$

2.12

 

Headcount (Full/part time)

 

263

 

258

 

266

 

271

 

272

 

 

269

 

263

 

258

 

266

 

271

 

269

 

271

 

 


(a)            Investments include held-to-maturity securities, available-for-sale securities, securities purchased under agreements to resell, Federal funds, loans to other FHLBanks, and other interest-bearing deposits.

(b)            Allowances for credit losses were $5.4 million, $5.9 million, $5.7 million, $6.3 million $6.4 million, and $6.7$6.4 million at the periods ended June 30, 2014, March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013.

(c)             Equity to asset ratio is capital stock plus retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss as a percentage of total assets.

(d)            Net interest income is net interest income before the provision for credit losses on mortgage loans.

(e)             Excludes dividends accrued to non-members classified as interest expense under the accounting standards for certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.

(f)               Return on average equity is net income as a percentage of average capital stock plus average retained earnings and average accumulated other comprehensive loss.

(g)            Annualized.

(h)            Operating expenses include compensation and benefits.

(i)               Operating expenses as a percentage of total average assets.

(j)               All percentage calculations are performed using amounts in thousands, and may not agree if calculations are performed using amounts in millions.

 

Results of Operations

 

The following section provides a comparative discussion of the FHLBNY’s results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.  For a discussion of the significant accounting estimates used by the FHLBNY that affect the results of operations, see Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates in Note 1 in the audited financial statements included in our most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

Net Income

 

Interest income from advances is the principal source of revenue.  Other sources of revenue are interest income from investment securities, mortgage loans in the MPF portfolio, and short-term funds invested in Federal funds sold.sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell.  The primary expense is interest paid on consolidated obligations debt.  Other expenses are Compensation and benefits, Operating expenses, and Assessments on Net income.  Other significant factors affecting our Net income include the volume and timing of investments in mortgage-backed securities, prepayments of advances, charges due to debt repurchased, gains and losses from derivatives and hedging activities, and earnings from investing our shareholders’ capital.

 

Summarized below are the principal components of Net income (in thousands):

 

Table 1.1:                                       Principal Components of Net Income

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

$

203,231

 

$

196,371

 

 

$

201,276

 

$

184,306

 

$

404,507

 

$

380,677

 

Total interest expense

 

95,111

 

93,347

 

 

95,121

 

89,110

 

190,232

 

182,457

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

 

108,120

 

103,024

 

 

106,155

 

95,196

 

214,275

 

198,220

 

Provision/(Reversal) for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

335

 

(37

)

(Reversal)/Provision for credit losses on mortgage loans

 

(308

)

242

 

27

 

205

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

107,785

 

103,061

 

 

106,463

 

94,954

 

214,248

 

198,015

 

Total other income (loss)

 

977

 

(514

)

 

1,865

 

21,721

 

2,842

 

21,207

 

Total other expenses

 

24,998

 

24,782

 

 

22,842

 

22,738

 

47,840

 

47,520

 

Income before assessments

 

83,764

 

77,765

 

 

85,486

 

93,937

 

169,250

 

171,702

 

Total assessments

 

8,405

 

7,802

 

 

8,571

 

9,416

 

16,976

 

17,218

 

Net income

 

$

75,359

 

$

69,963

 

 

$

76,915

 

$

84,521

 

$

152,274

 

$

154,484

 

 

2014 firstsecond quarter compared to 2013 firstsecond quarter

 

Net Income - The 2014 firstsecond quarter Net income of $75.4was $76.9 million, increasedand decreased by $5.4$7.6 million, or 7.7%9.0%, compared to the 2013 period.  Net interest income, which is the principal source of Net Income was $106.2 million, higher by 11.5%, or $11.0 million, compared to the same period due toin 2013.  The increase in Net interest income.  Advance balancesincome was driven by higher average earning assets, which grew to $120.8 billion in the 2014 second quarter, up from $104.4 billion in the 2013 period.  Operating expenses were higherflat, and Compensation and benefits were almost unchanged or a little lower in the current year period.  The favorable changes were offset by a decline in Other income (Loss), which reported a gain of $1.9 million in the 2014 second quarter, compared to a gain of $21.7 million in the 2013 period. The primary drivers of the change in Other income (Loss) were lower gains on instruments held at fair value in the current year period, and a net unrealized loss on derivatives and hedging activities.

 

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contributed to the increase in Net interest income.  Spreads compressed in the current year quarter, and was primarily driven by higher funding costs and lower revenues from investments in mortgage-backed securities.  Other income (loss) was not significant in the 2014 or the 2013 first quarters.  Other income (loss) comprised of corresponding banking fees, gains from instruments held under the Fair Value Option, gains and losses from derivatives and hedging activities, and expenses due to debt extinguishment.  Cash flow evaluation of expected credit OTTI identified no credit impairment in either period, another reflection of the strong credit quality of our investment portfolios.

Operating expenses, Compensation and benefits, and shared expenses paid to the Finance Agency and the Office of Finance were almost unchanged in the 2014 first quarter compared to the 2013 period.

Net interest incomeThe growth of Net interest income isin the principal source of Net Income.  2014 firstsecond quarter Net interest income (before provisions for credit losses) was $108.1 million, higher by 4.9%, or $5.1 million, compared to the same period in 2013.  Average earning assets grew to $122.2 billion2013 has largely been driven by the increase in volume of advances and higher investment balances.  Net interest spread was lower in the 2014 first quarter, up from $103.7 billion in the 2013 period.  The increase was driven primarily by higher advance balances, and higher overnight investments in federal funds.  Higher interest-yielding assets in the 2014 first quarter contributed $10.9 million towards higher revenues.  Yield compression in the 2014 period reduced Net interest income by $5.8 million.  The narrowing of the funding spreads to LIBOR was a primary factor, specifically for fixed rate consolidated obligation bonds that were swapped to LIBOR.

Key performance metrics are summarized below:

·current year quarter.  Net interest spread, which is the difference between yields earned on interest-earning assets and yields paid on interest-bearing liabilities, was 34 basis points in the 2014 period, down from 38 basis points in the 2013 period.

·Aggregate yield on interest earning assets was 67 basis points in the 2014 period, down 10 basis points from the 2013 period.  For more information, see Table 1.9 and accompanying discussions.  Aggregate yield paid on interest bearing liabilities, specifically consolidated obligation debt was 33 basis points in the 2014 period, down by 6slightly from 34 basis points fromin the 2013 period.

·Net interest margin, which is Net interest income divided by average earning assets and a measure of margin efficiency, was 3635 basis points in the 2014 period, down slightly from 4037 basis points in the 2013 period.

Aggregate yield on interest earning assets was 67 basis points in the 2014 period, down 4 basis points from the 2013 period.  The mix of advances has changed quarter-over-quarter towards a higher concentration of adjustable rate advances and short-term advances that re-priced to lower yields in the declining rate environment.  Floating-rate MBS have also re-priced to lower yields.

Aggregate yield paid on interest bearing liabilities, specifically consolidated obligation debt was 34 basis points in the 2014 period, down by 3 basis points from the 2013 period.  The low LIBOR (the average 3-month LIBOR was 23 basis points in the 2014 second quarter and 28 basis points in the same period in 2013) continued to negatively impact the potential to reduce funding costs on debt that is synthetically swapped to the 3-month LIBOR by the use of interest rate swaps.  The debt funding mix has changed somewhat, with less reliance on discount notes to fund the balance sheet in the 2014 second quarter compared to the same period in 2013, and the shift to bonds has also driven up aggregate funding costs.  In the 2014 second quarter, the average par of discount notes was $35.2 billion, or 31.9% of aggregate average total par amounts of consolidated obligations bonds and discounts notes, compared to $33.9 billion, or 36.0% in the same period in 2013.

 

Other income (loss) 2014 firstsecond quarter compared to 2013 firstsecond quarter — Primary line items are summarized below:

 

·Service fees and other — Service fees, primarily correspondent banking fee income, was $2.7 million in the 2014 period, compared to $2.4 million in the 2013 period.

·                  Instruments held at fair value Fair value changes of consolidated obligation debt and Advances elected under the FVO resulted in net fair value gains of $0.8$1.7 million in the 2014 period, compared to $3.7$7.2 million in the 2013 period.  For more information, see Table 1.11 and accompanying discussions.  Also, refer to Fair Value Option Disclosures in Note 16.  Fair Values of Financial Instruments.

·                  Derivative and hedging gains and losses Derivatives and hedging activities resulted in a net fair value loss of $2.1$1.7 million in the 2014 period, compared to a gain of $1.4$12.9 million in the 2013 period.  For more information, see Table 1.13 Earnings Impact of Derivatives and Hedging Activities and accompanying discussions.  Also see Components of Hedging Gainsnet gains/(losses) on Derivatives and Losseshedging activities in Note 15. Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

·Debt buy-back charges Expenses charged to earnings were $0.4 million in the 2014 period, compared to $7.9 million in the 2013 period.  For more information, see Table 1.12 Debt Extinguishment and Sale of Investment Securities.

 

Analysis of Allowance for Credit Losses

 

·                  Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio — Allowances and charge-offs in the 2014 and 2013 periods were not significant.  We evaluated impaired conventional mortgage loans on an individual loan-by-loan basis, and compared the fair values of collateral (net of liquidation costs) to recorded investment values in order to measure credit losses on impaired loans.  Collateral values of loans deemed to be impaired have stabilized in the New York and New Jersey sectors, and the low loan loss reserves were reflective of the stability in home prices in our residential loan markets.  FHA/VA (Insured mortgage loans) guaranteed loans were evaluated collectively for impairment, and no allowance was deemed necessary.

·                  Advances — Based on the collateral held as security and prior repayment history, no allowance for losses was currently deemed necessary.  Our credit risk from advances was concentrated in commercial banks, savings institutions and insurance companies.   All advances were fully collateralized during their entire term.  In addition, borrowing members pledged their stock in the FHLBNY as additional collateral for advances.  We have not experienced any losses on credit extended to any member since the FHLBNY’s inception.

 

Operating expenses, Compensation and benefits, and allocated expenses paid to the Office of Finance and the Finance AgencyOther Expenses — 2014 firstsecond quarter compared to first2013 second quarter 2013

 

·Operating expenses - Operating expenses, which included occupancy costs, computer service agreements, professional and legal fees, and depreciation and amortization, were $7.2$6.8 million in the 2014 period, almost unchanged from the 2013 period.  For more information, see Table 1.15 in this MD&A.

·Compensation and benefit expenses — Expenses were $14.2$12.8 million in the 2014 period, almost unchanged fromcompared to $13.3 million in the 2013 period.  We are continuing to benefit from MAP-21, the pension relief measure under a bill enacted by Congress in 2012, which reduced our defined benefit pension cost.  The relief will be phased out starting July 2014

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·Finance Agency and Office of Finance expenses - Expenses related to the share of expenses allocated to the FHLBNY forby the Finance Agency and the Office of Finance were $3.6$3.2 million in the 2014 period, almost unchangedup from $2.6 million in the 2013 period.

 

Affordable Housing Program (“AHP”) assessments 2014 firstsecond quarter compared to 2013 firstsecond quarter

 

AHP set aside from income totaled $8.4$8.6 million in the 2014 period, compared to $7.8$9.4 million in the 2013 period.  Assessments are calculated as a percentage of Net income, and the increasedecrease was in parallel with the increasedecrease in Net income.  For more information about AHP assessments, see Affordable Housing Program and Other Mission Related Programs in Item 1. Business in the most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014, and Table 2.1 in this MD&A.

 

Six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to six months ended June 30, 2013

Net Income Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $152.3 million, and decreased by $2.2 million, or 1.4%, compared to the 2013 period.

The primary drivers were decline in realized and unrealized gains from derivatives and hedging activities, and lower gains on instruments held at fair value under the FVO.  Period-over-period, Net interest income was higher driven by higher advance balances in the current year period.  Operating expenses were flat, and Compensation and benefits were a little lower in the current year period.  Cash flow evaluation of expected credit OTTI identified no credit impairment in the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Net interest income — Net interest income (before provisions for credit losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $214.3 million, and increased by $16.1 million, or 8.1%, compared to the 2013 period.  The increase was driven primarily by higher advance balances, and average earning assets grew to $121.5 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2014, up from $104.0 billion in the 2013 period.

Key metrics are summarized below:

·Net interest spread, which is the difference between yields earned on interest-earning assets and yields paid on interest-bearing liabilities, was 33 basis points in the 2014 period, down from 36 basis points in the 2013 period. Net interest margin, which is Net interest income divided by average earning assets was 36 basis points in the 2014 period, down 2 basis points from the 2013 period.

·Aggregate yield on interest earning assets was 67 basis points in the 2014 period, down 7 basis points from the 2013 period.  Aggregate yield paid on interest bearing liabilities, specifically consolidated obligation debt was 34 basis points in the 2014 period, down by 4 basis points from the 2013 period.

Other income (loss) six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to six months ended June 30, 2013 — Primary line items are summarized below:

·Instruments held at fair value Fair value changes of consolidated obligation debt and Advances elected under the FVO resulted in net fair value gains of $2.5 million in the 2014 period, compared to $10.9 million in the 2013 period.

·Derivative and hedging gains and losses Derivatives and hedging activities resulted in a net fair value loss of $3.8 million in the 2014 period, compared to a gain of $14.3 million in the 2013 period.

·Debt buy-back charges Expenses charged to earnings were $0.4 million in the 2014 period, compared to $8.9 million in the 2013 period.

Analysis of Allowance for Credit Losses

·Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio — Allowances and charge-offs in the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the same period in 2013 were not significant.

·Advances — Based on the collateral held as security and prior repayment history, no allowance for losses was currently deemed necessary.

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Interest income 2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter

 

Interest income from advances, investments in mortgage-backed securities and MPF loans are our principal sources of income.  Changes in both rate and intermediation volume (average interest-yielding assets) explain the change in the current year period from the prior year period.  Reported interest income is net of the impact of cash flows associated with interest rate swaps hedging fixed rate advances that were converted to floating rate generally indexed to short-term LIBOR.

 

The principal categories of Interest Income in the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 are summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 1.2:                                       Interest Income — Principal Sources

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances (a)

 

$

113,851

 

$

109,993

 

3.51

%

 

$

113,366

 

$

100,780

 

12.49

%

$

227,217

 

$

210,773

 

7.80

%

Interest-bearing deposits (b)

 

231

 

811

 

(71.52

)

 

279

 

588

 

(52.55

)

510

 

1,399

 

(63.55

)

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

63

 

 

NM

 

 

85

 

 

NM

 

148

 

 

NM

 

Federal funds sold (c)

 

1,996

 

4,265

 

(53.20

)

 

2,396

 

3,131

 

(23.47

)

4,392

 

7,396

 

(40.62

)

Available-for-sale securities (d)

 

3,002

 

4,753

 

(36.84

)

 

2,710

 

4,358

 

(37.82

)

5,712

 

9,111

 

(37.31

)

Held-to-maturity securities (d)

 

66,623

 

59,741

 

11.52

 

 

64,885

 

58,433

 

11.04

 

131,508

 

118,174

 

11.28

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio (e)

 

17,463

 

16,794

 

3.98

 

 

17,554

 

17,012

 

3.19

 

35,017

 

33,806

 

3.58

 

Loans to other FHLBanks

 

2

 

14

 

(85.71

)

 

1

 

4

 

(75.00

)

3

 

18

 

(83.33

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

$

203,231

 

$

196,371

 

3.49

%

 

$

201,276

 

$

184,306

 

9.21

%

$

404,507

 

$

380,677

 

6.26

%

 


(a)         Interest income from advancesInterest income grew by $12.6 million in the 2014 second quarter and by $16.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to the same periods in 2013.  Transaction volume,volumes, as measured by average outstanding advances, grew to $89.1$89.5 billion and $89.3 billion in the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, first quarter, up from $72.8$73.8 billion and $73.3 billion in the same period in 2013, period and was the primary driver.  The favorable volume growth contributed to $22.3 million in increase inhigher interest income.  This wasincome, partly offset by a declinelower yields.  Net yield (after the impact of $18.5 million due to decline in yields quarter-over-quarter.  Advance yields declined to 52qualifying hedges) was 51 basis points in the 2014 period,second quarter, compared to 6155 basis points in the 2013 period.  The continued decline inIn the 3-month LIBOR has also contributed to lower earnings from advances.  The average 3-month LIBORsix months ended June 30, 2014, net yield was 2451 basis points, in 2014 period, compared to 3058 basis points in the 2013 period, andperiod.

The continued decline of the 3-month LIBOR (the average 3-month LIBOR was 23 basis points in the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 28 basis points in the 2013 period) has impacted yields in two principal ways. First, almost all putable advances and long- and intermediate-term fixed-rate advances wereare swapped to receive LIBOR indexed cash flows, so that for such advances the yields have floated to lower levels with the decline in LIBOR.  Second, the Advance mix has changed in the 2014 period to include a greater volume of short-term advances and LIBOR-indexed adjustable rate advances (ARC advances).  Short-term fixed-rate advances, which re-price at frequent intervals, grew to $11.5 billion at June 30, 2014, compared to $9.5 billion at June 30, 2013.  In a declining interest rate environment, fixed rate coupons have re-priced to lower rates, also adversely impacting interest income.  ARC balances increased to $25.8$30.1 billion at March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to $14.5$22.7 billion at March 31,June 30, 2013.  The weighted average coupon of ARC advances was about 44 basis points in the 2014 first quarter, compared toperiods a little higher than 41 basis points in the same period in 2013.  Additionally, short-term fixed-rate advances, which repriceThe favorable change was driven by new ARCs issued at frequent intervals, grewwider spreads to $8.9 billion at March 31, 2014, comparedLIBOR relative to $5.2 billion at March 31, 2013.  In amaturing ARCs, and offset the unfavorable change due to declining short-term interest rate environment, fixed rate coupons have repriced to lower rates, adversely impacting interest income.  Prepayment fees, which are included in Interest income from advances, declined in line with lower prepayment activity; fees were $0.4 million in the 2014 period compared to $7.0 million in the 2013 period.LIBOR.

(b)         Interest income from interest bearing deposits — Represents interest income from cash collateral and margins posted to derivative counterparties.  Interest income was lower in the 2014 periods.  The overnight federal funds effective rate, which is the contractual coupon fromon cash collateral, declined in the 2014 periodperiods in line with the general decline in overnight and short-term rates.  Average balances also declined in the 2014 periods.

(c)          Interest income from investments in overnight Federal funds - Interest income was lower in the 2014 period.  Impact of increased revenues due toperiods, despite higher transactionaverage balances invested in Federal funds sold.  The favorable volume in the 2014 periodimpact was offset by 8 basis pointsa decline in yields in the 2014 period.

(d)         Interest income from investments in HTM and AFSHighInterest income from investments grew due to higher balances at June 30, 2014, compared to June 30, 2013.  Investment income from mortgage-backed securities was the primary driver.  Par balances of MBS were $13.2 billion at June 30, 2014, compared to $12.2 billion at June 30, 2013 and $13.4 billion at December 31, 2013.

Yields still remain low.  Higher yielding fixed rate MBS have continued to pay-down and acquisitions in 2013 to replace pay downs were yielding significantlypay-down.  Acquisitions of new fixed-rate MBS yielded lower coupons adversely impacting earnings.than vintage MBS that were paying down.  Pricing of GSE-issued MBS has been tight and yields low, partly due to limited supply, and partly as a result of the Federal Reserve Bank’s continued participation in the market for acquiring GSE-issued MBS.  The weighted average coupon of fixed-rate MBS was 317306 basis points in the 2014 period, down from 366second quarter and 312 basis points in the six months period ended June 30, 2014.  The comparable coupons in the 2013 period.  Yields from LIBOR-indexed variable-rate MBS have also declined in 2014 period, in parallel with theperiods were 334 basis points and 350 basis points.

The declining LIBOR adversely impacting interest income.has also impacted yields from the floating-rate MBS portfolio, which accounts for about 45% of the MBS on a par basis at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The weighted average coupon of LIBOR-indexed MBS was 7673 basis points in the 2014 period, compared to 85second quarter and 75 basis points in the 2013 period.six months period ended June 30, 2014, compared to 84 basis points in the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.

(e)          Interest income from mortgage loans — Interest income from MPF loans has increasedgrew due to improved pricing and a slightly higher volume.  Par balances of MPF loans at June 30, 2014 were $1.9 billion, up by $30.5 million compared to June 30, 2013.

 

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Impact of hedging advances2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter

 

We have executed interest rate swaps to modify the effective interest rate terms of many of our fixed-rate advance products and typically all of our putable advances, effectively converting a fixed-rate stream of cash flows from fixed-rate advances to a floating-rate stream of cash flows, typically indexed to LIBOR.  The cash flow patterns achieved our interest rate risk management practices of synthetically converting much of our fixed-rate interest exposures to a LIBOR exposure.

 

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The table below summarizes interestInterest income earned from advances and the impact of interest rate derivatives for the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013, are summarized below (in thousands):

 

Table 1.3:                                       Impact of Interest Rate Swaps on Interest Income Earned from Advances

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

Advance Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advance interest income before adjustment for interest rate swaps

 

$

366,274

 

$

381,287

 

Advance interest income before adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for interest rate swaps

 

$

363,558

 

$

358,806

 

$

729,832

 

$

740,093

 

Net interest adjustment from interest rate swaps (a)

 

(252,423

)

(271,294

)

 

(250,192

)

(258,026

)

(502,615

)

(529,320

)

Total Advance interest income reported

 

$

113,851

 

$

109,993

 

 

$

113,366

 

$

100,780

 

$

227,217

 

$

210,773

 

 


(a)         A fair value hedge of a fixed-rate advance is accomplished by the execution of an interest rate swap with a pay fixed-rate leg and a receive LIBOR-indexed variable rate leg.  In that hedge strategy, the combination of cash flows from the swap and the advance results in a synthetic conversion of the fixed-rate advance to a LIBOR indexed variable interest income.  Lower amounts of net interest have been paid to swap counterparties in the derivative hedging transactions.  InAs vintage high-coupon advances were prepaid or matured, they were replaced by lower coupon advances in the lowdeclining interest rate environment,environment. Additionally, the advances that were issued were medium or shorter-term and the spread between the fixed-rate payments made to swap counterpartiescoupon and the 3-month LIBOR received from swap counterparties, has narrowednarrowed.  If the new fixed-rate advance was hedged, the differential between the fixed coupon and LIBOR was also narrower.  The narrowing of that differential has driven down the net payments to swap counterparties.  In the prior year period, high couponperiods, relatively higher fixed rate advances had been hedged to the 3-month LIBOR, and for those hedges the differential between the fixed rate paid to swap counterparties and lowthe 3-month LIBOR received was wider.  As high coupon hedged fixed rate advances were prepaid in earlier years, or had matured, they were replaced by lower coupon fixed rate advances.  If the new fixed rate advance was hedged, the differential between the fixed coupon and LIBOR was also narrower.

 

Interest expense 2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter

 

Our primary source of funding is through the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes in the global debt markets.  Consolidated obligation bonds are medium- and long-term bonds, while discount notes are short-term instruments.  To fund our assets, our management considers our interest rate risk and liquidity requirements in conjunction with consolidated obligation buyers’ preferences and capital market conditions when determining the characteristics of debt to be issued.  Typically, we have used fixed-rate callable and non-callable bonds to fund mortgage-related assets and advances.  Discount notes are generally issued to fund advances and investments with shorter interest rate reset characteristics.

 

Changes in rate and intermediation volume (average interest-costing liabilities), the mix of debt issuances between bonds and discount notes, and the impact of hedging strategies explain the changes in interest expense.  Reported Interest Expense is net of the impact of derivatives and hedging strategies.  More information is provided under discussions “Impact of hedging debt”.

 

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The principal categories of Interest expense, 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013, are summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 1.4:                                       Interest Expenses - Principal Categories

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds (a)

 

$

77,322

 

$

75,843

 

(1.95

)%

 

$

78,086

 

$

71,729

 

(8.86

)%

$

155,408

 

$

147,572

 

(5.31

)%

Consolidated obligations-discount notes (a)

 

17,363

 

17,087

 

(1.62

)

 

16,658

 

17,001

 

2.02

 

34,021

 

34,088

 

0.20

 

Deposits (b)

 

143

 

162

 

11.73

 

 

144

 

149

 

3.36

 

287

 

311

 

7.72

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock (b)

 

282

 

253

 

(11.46

)

 

223

 

229

 

2.62

 

505

 

482

 

(4.77

)

Cash collateral held and other borrowings

 

1

 

2

 

50.00

 

 

10

 

2

 

NM

 

11

 

4

 

NM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

$

95,111

 

$

93,347

 

(1.89

)%

 

$

95,121

 

$

89,110

 

(6.75

)%

$

190,232

 

$

182,457

 

(4.26

)%

 


(a)         During the periods in 2014 and 2013, the utilization of consolidated obligation bonds to fund earning assets has remained almost unchanged at 61% as measured by average balances.  The funding mix between utilization ofInterest expense on consolidated obligation bonds and discountsdiscount notes has not changed in aggregate increased by $6.0 million in the first2014 second quarter ofand by $7.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to the same periodperiods in 2013.  Overall fundingAs the average balance sheet assets grew in the 2014 periods, debt funding grew in parallel, and interest expense on consolidated obligation debt increased due to increase in volume as measured by average outstanding funding balances.  Consolidated obligation bond funding costs as measured by spreads were tighter relative to LIBOR causinghave been very tight in the 2014 periods compared to the bonds that had been issued in prior years at advantageous spreads to LIBOR and were still outstanding in the 2013 periods.  As the debt matured, they were replaced by debt that was priced at very tight spreads, driving up the cost to increase, and compressing margin.  of funding.

The continued decline of the 3-month LIBOR (the average 3-month LIBOR was 23 basis points in the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 28 basis points in the 2013 period) has had a negative impact on debt that is swapped to sub-LIBOR levels.  When the 3-month LIBOR declines to very low levels, there is very little room for the spread to remain at a level that is consistent with the higher credit rating ascribed to the FHLBank debt.  If the debt relativewas in a qualifying hedge relationship, interest expense on debt was reported after netting net interest accruals on the swap associated with the debt.  In a fair value hedge relationship, the accruals in the 2014 and 2013 periods were favorable adjustments to cost of the double-A LIBOR rating.  Spreadsdebt as the swaps reduced the effective debt expense to LIBOR narroweda sub-LIBOR level, which was lower than the fixed-rate coupons of the debt.

Consolidated obligation bond and discount note yields have declined in 2013 adversely impacting our funding advantage.parallel with the lower interest rate environment in the 2014 periods.  Weighted average yields paid on all bonds, swapped and un-swapped, was 41 - 42 basis points in the 2014 period,second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 47 - 48 basis points in the 2013 periodsame periods in 2013.

Discount noteThe funding cost on an un-swapped basis, was 9 basis pointsmix between utilization of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes changed somewhat in the 2014 period,second quarter of 2014.  In the second quarter, the utilization of consolidated obligation discount notes to fund earning assets was lower, 31.9% compared to 13 basis points36.0% in the 2013 period.  Onperiod as measured by average par balances, and the change in mix was another factor contributing to the increase in interest expense on bonds.

As a swapped basis,result of lower usage of discount note funding cost was 18 basis pointsnotes and the general decline in the 2014 period, compared to 23 basis points in the 2013 period.  Cashinterest rates, interest expenses on discount notes has declined.  For certain discount notes, cash flow hedge strategies have been executed to synthetically convert the variability of cash flows of $1.3 billion 3-monthof discount notes that reset every 91days to long-term fixed rate cash flows, in order to fund long-term investments in MBS at a locked-inpredictable margin.  The yield on discount notes on an un-swapped basis was 9 basis points in the six months period ended June 30, 2014, compared to 12 basis points in the 2013 period.  On a swapped basis, discount note funding cost was 19 basis points in the 2014 period, compared to 22 basis points in the 2013 period.  In a cash flow hedge relationship, the accruals are typically unfavorable adjustments to the cost of the discount notes, increasing the reported discount note expense to a long-term fixed-rate.

(b)Average deposit has declined remained flat in the current year period relative2014 periods compared to prior year while yields paidthe 2013 periods.  Yields have also remained substantially unchanged.  Holders of mandatorily redeemable capital stock are paid dividend at the same rate as all stockholders.  The dividend payments are classified as interest payments in conformity with accounting rules.

 

Impact of hedging debt — 2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter

 

Derivative strategies are primarily used to manage the interest rate risk inherent in fixed-rate debt, by converting the fixed-rate funding to floating-rate debt that is indexed to 3-month LIBOR, our preferred funding base.  The strategies are designed to protect future interest margins.  A substantial percentage of non-callable fixed-rate debt is swapped to plain vanilla 3-month LIBOR indexed cash flows.  We also issue fixed-rate callable debt that is typically issued with the simultaneous execution of cancellable interest rate swaps to modify the effective interest rate terms and the effective durations of our fixed-rate callable debt.  The cash flow objectives are accomplished by utilizing Fairfair value hedging strategy,strategies, benefitting us in two principal ways.  First, the issuances of fixed-rate debt and the simultaneous execution of interest rate swaps convert the debt to an adjustable-rate instrument tied to the 3-month LIBOR.  Second, fixed-rate callable bonds, in conjunction with interest rate swapswaps containing a call feature that

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mirrors the option embedded in the callable bond, enables us to meet our funding needs at yields not otherwise directly attainable through the issuance of callable debt.

 

We may also issue floating rate debt indexed to other than the 3-month LIBOR (Prime, Federal funds rate and 1-month LIBOR).  Typically, we would then execute interest rate swaps that would convert the cash flows to the 3-month LIBOR, and designate the hedge as an economic hedge.

 

We have also created synthetic long-term fixed rate funding to fund long-term investments, utilizing a Cash Flow hedging strategy that converted forecasted long-term discount note variable-rate funding to fixed-rate funding by the use of long-term swaps.  For such discount notes, the recorded interest expense is equivalent to long-term fixed rate coupons.  Cash Flow hedging strategies are also discussed under the heading Impact of Cash flow hedging on earnings and AOCI in this MD&A.

 

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Interest income paid on consolidated obligation bonds and discountdiscounts notes and the impact of interest rate swapsderivatives for the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013, are summarized below  (in thousands):

 

Table 1.5:                                       Impact of Interest Rate Swaps on Consolidated Obligation Interest Expense

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

Consolidated bonds and discount notes-Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds-Interest expense before adjustment for swaps

 

$

135,930

 

$

163,744

 

 

$

142,388

 

$

157,071

 

$

278,318

 

$

320,816

 

Discount notes-Interest expense before adjustment for swaps

 

8,715

 

9,736

 

 

7,886

 

9,504

 

16,601

 

19,239

 

Amortization of basis adjustments

 

81

 

85

 

235

 

205

 

Net interest adjustment for interest rate swaps (a)

 

(49,960

)

(80,550

)

 

(55,611

)

(77,930

)

(105,725

)

(158,600

)

Total Consolidated bonds and discount notes-interest expense reported

 

$

94,685

 

$

92,930

 

 

$

94,744

 

$

88,730

 

$

189,429

 

$

181,660

 

 


(a)         A fair value hedge of debt is accomplished by the execution of an interest rate swap with a receive fixed-rate leg and a pay LIBOR-indexed variable rate leg.  In that hedge strategy, the combination of the swap and the debt results in a synthetic conversion of the fixed rate funding cost to LIBOR indexed variable expense.  As a result of the fair value hedging strategy, the net cash flows for the FHLBNY have been positive, reducing the cost of funding to a LIBOR basis.  DecliningLower amounts of net interest adjustments period-over-periodhave been received by the FHLBNY in the derivative hedging transactions.  As vintage high-coupon consolidated obligation bonds  were due toextinguished or matured, they were replaced by lower coupon debt in the declining interest rate environment.  Additionally, the bonds  that were issued were medium or shorter-term and the spread between the fixed-rate coupon and the 3-month LIBOR narrowed.  If the new fixed-rate debt was hedged, the differential between the fixed coupon and LIBOR was also narrower.  The narrowing of that differential has driven down the spreads between fixed paymentsnet cash flows received from swap dealers andcounterparties.  In the prior year periods, relatively higher fixed rate debt had been hedged to the 3-month LIBOR, paid toand for those hedges the dealers.differential between the fixed rate received from the swap counterparties and the 3-month LIBOR received was wider.

 

Net Interest Income 2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter

Net interest income is impacted by a variety of factors: (1) transaction volumes, as measured by average balances of interest earning assets, and by (2) the prevailing balance sheet yields, as measured by coupons on earning assets minus yields paid on interest-costing liabilities, after including the impact of the cash flows paid or received on interest rate derivatives that qualified under hedge accounting rules.

The following table summarizes Net interest income (dollars in thousands):

Table 1.6:Net Interest Income

Net interest income is impacted by a variety of factors: (1) transaction volumes, as measured by average balances of interest earning assets, and by (2) the prevailing balance sheet yields, as measured by coupons on earning assets minus yields paid on interest-costing liabilities, after including the impact of the cash flows paid or received on interest rate derivatives that qualified under hedge accounting rules.

Net interest income for the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013, are summarized below (dollars in thousands):

Table 1.6:Net Interest Income

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

2014

 

2013

 

Change

 

Total interest income(a)

 

$

203,231

 

$

196,371

 

3.49

%

 

$

201,276

 

$

184,306

 

9.21

%

$

404,507

 

$

380,677

 

6.26

%

Total interest expense(a)

 

95,111

 

93,347

 

(1.89

)

 

95,121

 

89,110

 

(6.75

)

190,232

 

182,457

 

(4.26

)

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

 

$

108,120

 

$

103,024

 

4.95

%

 

$

106,155

 

$

95,196

 

11.51

%

$

214,275

 

$

198,220

 

8.10

%

 


(a)Total Interest Income and Total Interest Expense See Table 1.2 and 1.4 together with accompany discussions.

 

Impact of lower interest income from investing member capital In the very low interest rate environment, our earnings from interest free capital and non-interest bearing liabilities have not been significant contributors.  We earn interest income from investing our members’ capital to fund interest-earning assets.  Such earnings are sensitive to the changes in short-term interest rates (Rate effects), and changes in the average outstanding capital and non-interest bearing liabilities (Volume effects).  Typically, we invest capital and net non-interest costing liabilities (“deployed capital”) to fund short-term investment assets that yield money market rates.  The most significant element of deployed capital is Capital stock, which increases or decreases in parallel with the volume of advances borrowed by members, and non-interest earning liabilities.  In the 2014 firstsecond quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2014, average capital was $6.4 billion and has increased relativeby $0.9 billion compared to the same periods in 2013, period in parallel withprimarily due to the increase in Advances.  However, opportunitiesAdvance balances.  Opportunities for investing in short-term assets and meeting our risk/reward preferences have been limited.  For more information about factors that impact Interest income and Interest expense, see Tables 1.2 through 1.5 and discussions thereto.limited, with a tradeoff between maintaining liquidity at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or investing at the low prevailing overnight rates at financial institutions.  Also, see Table 1.9 Spread and Yield Analysis, and Table 1.10 Rate and Volume Analysis.5.12 Cash balances at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

 

Impact of qualifying hedges on Net interest income We deploy hedging strategies to protect future net interest income, thatbut may reduce income in the short-term.  Net interest accruals of derivatives designated in a fair value or cash flow hedge that qualify under hedge accounting rules are recorded as adjustments to the interest income or interest expense associated with hedged assets or liabilities.  Also see Tables 1.3 and 1.5 and accompanying discussions.

 

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The following table summarizes the impact of net interest adjustments from hedge qualifying interest-rate swaps for the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 are summarized below (in thousands):

 

Table 1.7:                                       Net Interest Adjustments from Hedge Qualifying Interest-Rate Swaps

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

$

455,654

 

$

467,665

 

 

$

451,468

 

$

442,332

 

$

907,122

 

$

909,997

 

Net interest adjustment from interest rate swaps

 

(252,423

)

(271,294

)

 

(250,192

)

(258,026

)

(502,615

)

(529,320

)

Reported interest income

 

203,231

 

196,371

 

 

201,276

 

184,306

 

404,507

 

380,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

145,071

 

173,897

 

 

150,651

 

166,955

 

295,722

 

340,852

 

Net interest adjustment from interest rate swaps

 

(49,960

)

(80,550

)

Net interest adjustment from interest rate swaps and basis amortization

 

(55,530

)

(77,845

)

(105,490

)

(158,395

)

Reported interest expense

 

95,111

 

93,347

 

 

95,121

 

89,110

 

190,232

 

182,457

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income (Margin)

 

$

108,120

 

$

103,024

 

 

$

106,155

 

$

95,196

 

$

214,275

 

$

198,220

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest adjustment - interest rate swaps

 

$

(202,463

)

$

(190,744

)

 

$

(194,662

)

$

(180,181

)

$

(397,125

)

$

(370,925

)

 

GAAP compared to Economic — 2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter

 

Although we believe these non-GAAP financial measures used by management may enhance investor and members’ understanding of our business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.

 

The following table contrasts Net interest income, Net income (a) spread and Return on earning assets between GAAP and economic basis (dollar amountsfor the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 1.8:                                       GAAP Versus Economic Basis — Contrasting Net Interest Income, Net Income Spread and Return on Earning Assets

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

Amount

 

ROA

 

Net Spread

 

Amount

 

ROA

 

Net Spread

 

 

Amount

 

ROA

 

Net Spread

 

Amount

 

ROA

 

Net Spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP net interest income

 

$

108,120

 

0.36

%

0.34

%

$

103,024

 

0.40

%

0.38

%

 

$

106,155

 

0.35

%

0.33

%

$

95,196

 

0.37

%

0.34

%

Interest income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swaps not designated in a hedging relationship

 

3,670

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

9,614

 

0.04

 

0.04

 

Interest income (expense) Swaps not designated in a hedging relationship

 

3,108

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

6,038

 

0.02

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Economic net interest income

 

$

111,790

 

0.37

%

0.35

%

$

112,638

 

0.44

%

0.42

%

 

$

109,263

 

0.36

%

0.34

%

$

101,234

 

0.39

%

0.36

%

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

Amount

 

ROA

 

Net Spread

 

Amount

 

ROA

 

Net Spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP net interest income

 

$

214,275

 

0.36

%

0.33

%

$

198,220

 

0.38

%

0.36

%

Interest income (expense) Swaps not designated in a hedging relationship

 

6,778

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

15,653

 

0.03

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Economic net interest income

 

$

221,053

 

0.37

%

0.34

%

$

213,873

 

0.41

%

0.39

%

 


(a)         Net interestInterest income or expense associated with interest rate swaps in economic hedges is recorded as parta component of derivative gains and losses.  For the FHLBNY, such cash flowsFrom an economic perspective, interest payments and receipts are an integral part of the FHLBNY’s business model that converts fixed-rate exposures to LIBOR exposures.  The table above provides useful information to track the impact on our economic net interest margin.  For the most part, economic hedges outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were associated with — (1) Basis swaps that hedged floating-rate consolidated obligation debt indexed to the 1-month LIBOR in a strategy that converted floating-rate debt indexed to the 1-month LIBOR to the 3-month LIBOR cash flows (in a pay 3-month LIBOR, receive 1-month LIBOR interest rate exchange swap transaction), and (2) Swaps that hedged debt elected under the FVO (generally in a pay 3-month LIBOR, receive fixed-rate interest rate swap transaction).  In the 2014 first quarter,The net interest income derived from basis swaps in economic hedges of fixed-rate FVO debt declined in a lower rate environment in the 2014 periods, and was the primary factor driving the decrease in interest adjustments period-over-period.

 

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Spread and Yield Analysis 2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter

Table 1.9:Spread and Yield Analysis

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (a)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (a)

 

Earning Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

89,116,809

 

$

113,851

 

0.52

%

$

72,849,910

 

$

109,993

 

0.61

%

Interest bearing deposits and others

 

1,443,104

 

231

 

0.06

 

2,306,701

 

811

 

0.14

 

Federal funds sold and other overnight funds

 

15,769,456

 

2,059

 

0.05

 

13,341,833

 

4,265

 

0.13

 

Investments

 

13,951,021

 

69,625

 

2.02

 

13,238,302

 

64,494

 

1.98

 

Mortgage and other loans

 

1,945,823

 

17,465

 

3.64

 

1,914,931

 

16,808

 

3.56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

$

122,226,213

 

$

203,231

 

0.67

%

$

103,651,677

 

$

196,371

 

0.77

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded By:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

$

74,260,357

 

$

77,322

 

0.42

 

$

64,101,307

 

$

75,843

 

0.48

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

38,731,848

 

17,363

 

0.18

 

29,869,014

 

17,087

 

0.23

 

Interest-bearing deposits and  other borrowings

 

1,513,667

 

144

 

0.04

 

1,853,629

 

164

 

0.04

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,958

 

282

 

4.77

 

22,525

 

253

 

4.56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

114,529,830

 

95,111

 

0.33

%

95,846,475

 

93,347

 

0.39

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-interest-bearing funds

 

1,258,092

 

 

 

 

2,363,363

 

 

 

 

Capital

 

6,438,291

 

 

 

 

5,441,839

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Funding

 

$

122,226,213

 

$

95,111

 

 

 

$

103,651,677

 

$

93,347

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Income/Spread

 

 

 

$

108,120

 

0.34

%

 

 

$

103,024

 

0.38

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Net interest income/Earning Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

0.36

%

 

 

 

 

0.40

%

Table 1.9:Spread and Yield Analysis

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (a)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (a)

 

Earning Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

89,544,323

 

$

113,366

 

0.51

%

$

73,789,157

 

$

100,780

 

0.55

%

Interest bearing deposits and others

 

1,341,723

 

279

 

0.08

 

2,091,540

 

588

 

0.11

 

Federal funds sold and other overnight funds

 

14,128,286

 

2,481

 

0.07

 

13,459,484

 

3,131

 

0.09

 

Investments

 

13,850,353

 

67,595

 

1.96

 

13,089,204

 

62,791

 

1.92

 

Mortgage and other loans

 

1,952,503

 

17,555

 

3.61

 

1,931,741

 

17,016

 

3.53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

$

120,817,188

 

$

201,276

 

0.67

%

$

104,361,126

 

$

184,306

 

0.71

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded By:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

$

75,658,768

 

$

78,086

 

0.41

%

$

61,067,279

 

$

71,729

 

0.47

%

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

35,227,758

 

16,658

 

0.19

 

33,866,699

 

17,001

 

0.20

 

Interest-bearing deposits and other borrowings

 

1,759,896

 

154

 

0.04

 

1,680,752

 

151

 

0.04

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,573

 

223

 

3.80

 

25,758

 

229

 

3.56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

112,669,995

 

95,121

 

0.34

%

96,640,488

 

89,110

 

0.37

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-interest-bearing funds

 

1,736,534

 

 

 

 

2,171,510

 

 

 

 

Capital

 

6,410,659

 

 

 

 

5,549,128

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Funding

 

$

120,817,188

 

$

95,121

 

 

 

$

104,361,126

 

$

89,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Income/Spread

 

 

 

$

106,155

 

0.33

%

 

 

$

95,196

 

0.34

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Net interest income/Earning Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

0.35

%

 

 

 

 

0.37

%

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (a)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (a)

 

Earning Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

89,331,747

 

$

227,217

 

0.51

%

$

73,322,128

 

$

210,773

 

0.58

%

Interest bearing deposits and others

 

1,392,134

 

510

 

0.07

 

2,198,526

 

1,399

 

0.13

 

Federal funds sold and other overnight funds

 

14,944,337

 

4,540

 

0.06

 

13,400,983

 

7,396

 

0.11

 

Investments

 

13,900,394

 

137,220

 

1.99

 

13,163,342

 

127,285

 

1.95

 

Mortgage and other loans

 

1,949,181

 

35,020

 

3.62

 

1,923,382

 

33,824

 

3.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

$

121,517,793

 

$

404,507

 

0.67

%

$

104,008,361

 

$

380,677

 

0.74

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded By:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

$

74,963,425

 

$

155,408

 

0.42

%

$

62,575,911

 

$

147,572

 

0.48

%

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

36,970,123

 

34,021

 

0.19

 

31,878,900

 

34,088

 

0.22

 

Interest-bearing deposits and other borrowings

 

1,637,462

 

298

 

0.04

 

1,766,713

 

315

 

0.04

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,765

 

505

 

4.29

 

24,150

 

482

 

4.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

113,594,775

 

190,232

 

0.34

%

96,245,674

 

182,457

 

0.38

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-interest-bearing funds

 

1,498,634

 

 

 

 

2,266,907

 

 

 

 

Capital

 

6,424,384

 

 

 

 

5,495,780

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Funding

 

$

121,517,793

 

$

190,232

 

 

 

$

104,008,361

 

$

182,457

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Income/Spread

 

 

 

$

214,275

 

0.33

%

 

 

$

198,220

 

0.36

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Net interest income/Earning Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

0.36

%

 

 

 

 

0.38

%

 


(a)

(a)Reported yields with respect to advances and consolidated obligations may not necessarily equal the coupons on the instruments as derivatives are extensively used to change the yield and optionality characteristics of the underlying hedged items. When we issue fixed-rate debt that is hedged with an interest rate swap, the hedge effectively converts the debt into a simple floating-rate bond. Similarly, we make fixed-rate advances to members and hedge the advances with a pay-fixed and receive-variable interest rate swap that effectively converts the fixed-rate asset to one that floats with prevailing LIBOR rates. Average balance sheet information is presented, as it is more representative of activity throughout the periods presented. For most components of the average balances, a daily weighted average balance is calculated for the period. When daily weighted average balance information is not available, a simple monthly average balance is calculated. Average yields are derived by dividing income by the average balances of the related assets, and average costs are derived by dividing expenses by the average balances of the related liabilities. Yields and rates are annualized.

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Rate and Volume Analysis — 2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter

The Rate and Volume Analysis presents changes in interest income, interest expense and net interest income that are due to changes in volumes and rates.  The following tables present the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities affected our interest income and interest expense (in thousands):

Table 1.10:Rate and Volume Analysis

 

 

 

For the three months ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2014 vs. March 31, 2013

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease)

 

 

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Total

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

22,323

 

$

(18,465

)

$

3,858

 

Interest bearing deposits and others

 

(236

)

(344

)

(580

)

Federal funds sold and other overnight funds

 

668

 

(2,874

)

(2,206

)

Investments

 

3,531

 

1,600

 

5,131

 

Mortgage loans and other loans

 

275

 

382

 

657

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

26,561

 

(19,701

)

6,860

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

11,199

 

(9,720

)

1,479

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

4,435

 

(4,159

)

276

 

Deposits and borrowings

 

(31

)

11

 

(20

)

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

17

 

12

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

15,620

 

(13,856

)

1,764

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in Net Interest Income

 

$

10,941

 

$

(5,845

)

$

5,096

 

The following tables present the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities affected our interest income and interest expense for the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 (in thousands):

Table 1.10:Rate and Volume Analysis

 

 

For the three months ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2014 vs. June 30, 2013

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease)

 

 

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Total

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

20,348

 

$

(7,762

)

$

12,586

 

Interest bearing deposits and others

 

(180

)

(129

)

(309

)

Federal funds sold and other overnight funds

 

149

 

(799

)

(650

)

Investments

 

3,701

 

1,103

 

4,804

 

Mortgage loans and other loans

 

183

 

356

 

539

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

24,201

 

(7,231

)

16,970

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

15,760

 

(9,403

)

6,357

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

668

 

(1,011

)

(343

)

Deposits and borrowings

 

6

 

(3

)

3

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

(21

)

15

 

(6

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

16,413

 

(10,402

)

6,011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in Net Interest Income

 

$

7,788

 

$

3,171

 

$

10,959

 

 

 

For the six months ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2014 vs. June 30, 2013

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease)

 

 

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Total

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

 

$

42,552

 

$

(26,108

)

$

16,444

 

Interest bearing deposits and others

 

(413

)

(476

)

(889

)

Federal funds sold and other overnight funds

 

773

 

(3,629

)

(2,856

)

Investments

 

7,236

 

2,699

 

9,935

 

Mortgage loans and other loans

 

457

 

739

 

1,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

50,605

 

(26,775

)

23,830

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations-bonds

 

27,019

 

(19,183

)

7,836

 

Consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

5,040

 

(5,107

)

(67

)

Deposits and borrowings

 

(24

)

7

 

(17

)

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

(8

)

31

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

32,027

 

(24,252

)

7,775

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in Net Interest Income

 

$

18,578

 

$

(2,523

)

$

16,055

 

 

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Analysis of Non-Interest Income (Loss) 2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter.

 

The principal components of non-interest income (loss), for the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013, are summarized below (in thousands):

 

Table 1.11:                                Other Income (loss)(Loss)

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees and other (a)

 

$

2,732

 

$

2,355

 

 

$

1,855

 

$

2,584

 

$

4,587

 

$

4,939

 

Instruments held at fair value - Unrealized gains (b)

 

805

 

3,679

 

 

1,684

 

7,243

 

2,489

 

10,922

 

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives and hedging activities (c)

 

(2,122

)

1,383

 

 

(1,674

)

12,876

 

(3,796

)

14,259

 

Losses from extinguishment of debt (d)

 

(438

)

(7,931

)

 

 

(982

)

(438

)

(8,913

)

Total other income (loss)

 

$

977

 

$

(514

)

 

$

1,865

 

$

21,721

 

$

2,842

 

$

21,207

 

 


(a)         Service fees and other — Service fees are derived primarily from providing correspondent banking services to members, including fees earned on standby financial letters of credit.  Increase in issuance of financial letters of credit in the 2014 firstsecond quarter generated increased revenues.revenues, and was offset by decline in revenues from disposal of OREO.

(b)         Instruments held at fair value under the Fair Value Option — In aggregate, changes in fair values of consolidated obligation debt (bonds and discount notes) and Advances elected under the FVO reported net gains of $0.8$1.7 million and $2.5 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, first quarter, compared to $3.7$7.2 million and $10.9 million in the same periods in 2013.

FVO advances — In the 2014 second quarter, fair value changes resulted in a gain of $0.7 million, compared to a net loss of $0.4 million in the 2013 period.  The componentsIn the six months ended June 30, the cumulative fair value changes was a gain of $2.6 million in the results were: Fair values2014 period, compared to loss of debt, primarily bonds reported net losses$0.3 million in the 2013 period.  Notional amounts of $1.1 million on $26.9 billion of debtAdvances elected under the FVO were $18.7 billion at MarchJune 30, 2014, compared to $19.2 billion at December 31, 2014.  Generally,2013, and 11.7 billion at June 30, 2013.  Typically, changes in the bonds were shorter-term and fair values of FVO Advances have not been significant as the adjustable rate advances re-price to market rates quarterly.  Any inter-period fluctuations are generally due to quarterly rate re-pricing that are not in parallel with the quarterly reporting periods.

FVO Bonds — In the 2014 second quarter, fair value changes of FVO bonds resulted in a gain of $0.3 million, compared to a net gain of $7.2 million in the same period in 2013.  In the six months ended June 30, the cumulative fair value changes was a loss of $0.6 million in the 2014 period, compared to a gain of $10.5 million in the 2013 period.  Larger gains recorded in the six month period in 2013 were not significant.  Additionally,due to FVO bonds maturing in the first quarter of 2013 and the reversal of previously recorded unrealized losses.  Changes in market pricing of the Consolidated bonds had not changed significantly at March 31, 2014, compared to December 31, 2013.  Inbetween the 2013 first quarter,measurement dates were also a gainfactor.  Notional amounts of $3.6 million was recorded, largely driven by maturing debt that reversed previously recorded cumulative fair value losses.  Advances elected under the FVO reported net gains of $1.9 million on $19.2 billion notional of advances at March 31, 2014.  In the 2013 first quarter, fair values gains on advancesbonds elected under the FVO were not significant.  All advances$18.1 billion at June 30, 2014, compared to $22.9 billion at December 31, 2013, and 19.3 billion at June 30, 2013.  FVO bonds were fixed-rate with original maturities of less than two years.  Inter-period fluctuations in changes in fair value are likely to occur when bonds mature in a period and previously recorded unrealized gains and losses reverse to zero.

FVO Discount notes — In the 2014 second quarter, fair value changes of FVO discount notes resulted in a net gain of $0.6 million, compared to a net gain of $0.4 million in the same period in 2013.  In the six months ended June 30, the cumulative fair value changes was a net gain of $0.5 million in the 2014 period, compared to a net gain of $0.8 million in the 2013 period.  Inter-period fluctuations in changes in fair value are also likely to occur when discount notes mature in a period and previously recorded unrealized gains and losses reverse to zero.  Notional amounts of discount notes elected under the FVO were LIBOR-indexed short-term instruments.  $4.7 billion at June 30, 2014, compared to $4.3 billion at December 31, 2013, and $1.0 billion at June 30, 2013.

For more information, see FVO disclosures in Note 16. Fair Values of Financial Instruments.

(c)          Net realized and unrealized gains on derivatives and hedging activities — See Table 1.13 and accompanying discussions for more information.

(d)         Earnings Impact of Debt extinguishment and sales of investment securities. — See Table 1.12 for discussions and analysis.

 

Earnings Impact of Debt extinguishment and sales of investment securities — 2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter

 

We retire debt principally to reduce future debt costs or when the associated asset is either prepaid or terminated early, and less frequently from prepayments of mortgage-backed securities.   From time to time, we may sell investment securities classified as available-for-sale, or on an isolated basis, may be asked by the issuer of a security, which we have classified as held-to-maturity (“HTM”) to redeem the investment security.

 

The following table summarizestables summarize such activities for the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 (in thousands):

 

Table 1.12:                                Debt Extinguishment and Sale of Investment Securities

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

Carrying Value

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Carrying Value

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying Value

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Carrying Value

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Extinguishment of CO Bonds

 

$

56,811

 

$

(438

)

$

28,527

 

$

(4,023

)

 

$

 

$

 

$

11,956

 

$

(982

)

Transfer of CO Bonds to Other FHLBanks

 

$

 

$

 

$

25,035

 

$

(3,908

)

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

Carrying Value

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

Carrying Value

 

Gains/(Losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extinguishment of CO Bonds

 

$

56,811

 

$

(438

)

$

40,483

 

$

(5,005

)

Transfer of CO Bonds to Other FHLBanks

 

$

 

$

 

$

25,035

 

$

(3,908

)

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Earnings Impact of Derivatives and Hedging Activities 2014 first quarter compared to 2013 first quarter

 

We may designate a derivative as either a hedge of (1) the fair value changes of a recognized fixed-rate asset (Advance) or liability (Consolidated obligation debt), or an unrecognized firm commitment; (2) a forecasted transaction; or (3) the variability of future cash flows of a floating-rate asset or liability (Cash flow hedge).  We may also designate a derivative as an economic hedge, which does not qualify for hedge accounting under the accounting standards.

 

For the FHLBNY, such gains and losses are primarily from two sources.  Hedge ineffectiveness from hedges that qualify under hedge accounting rules (fair value effects of derivatives, net of the fair value effects of hedged items), and fair value changes of standalone derivatives in an economic hedge (fair value changes of derivatives without the offsetting fair value changes of the hedged items).  Generally, the largest source of gains or losses from derivative and hedging activities arise from derivatives designated as standalone derivatives.  For the FHLBNY, standalone derivatives have typically comprised of swaps in economic hedges of debt elected under the FVO, interest rate caps in economic hedges of capped floating-rate MBS, and basis swaps hedging floating-rate debt indexed to other than the 3-month LIBOR.  For both categories, derivatives that are standalone, and derivatives and hedged items that qualify under hedge accounting rules, gains and losses are unrealized and sum to zero if held to maturity.

For more information about qualifying Fair Value and Cash Flow hedges of advances and debt, see Derivative Hedging Strategies in Tables 9.1 - 9.3.

 

Generally, the largest source of gains or losses from hedging activities arise from derivatives designated as standalone derivatives, although for both categories (derivatives that are standalone; and derivatives and hedged items that qualify under hedge accounting rules), gains and losses are unrealized and sum to zero if held to maturity. Standalone derivatives comprised of (a) swaps in economic hedges of debt elected under the FVO (b) interest rate caps in economic hedges of capped floating-rate MBS, and (c)��basis swaps hedging floating-rate debt indexed to the 1-month LIBOR.

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The following tables summarize the impact of hedging activities on earnings for the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 are summarized below (in thousands):

 

Table 1.13:                                Earnings Impact of Derivatives and Hedging Activities — By Financial Instrument Type

 

Three months ended March 31, 2014

 

 

Three months ended June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPF

 

Obligation

 

Obligation

 

Balance

 

Intermediary

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPF

 

Obligation

 

Obligation

 

Balance

 

Intermediary

 

 

 

Earnings Impact

 

Advances

 

Loans

 

Bonds

 

Discount Notes

 

Sheet

 

Positions

 

Total

 

 

Advances

 

Loans

 

Bonds

 

Discount Notes

 

Sheet

 

Positions

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization/accretion/interest accruals of hedging activities reported in net interest income

 

$

(252,423

)

$

(82

)

$

58,608

 

$

(8,648

)

$

 

$

 

$

(202,545

)

 

$

(250,192

)

$

(75

)

$

64,301

 

$

(8,771

)

$

 

$

 

$

(194,737

)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains on fair value hedges

 

633

 

 

1,314

 

 

 

 

1,947

 

 

213

 

 

797

 

 

 

 

1,010

 

Net gains on derivatives-FVO

 

 

 

3,908

 

539

 

 

 

4,447

 

(Losses) gains-economic hedges

 

(9

)

110

 

(378

)

 

(8,239

)

 

(8,516

)

Gains on cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

 

51

 

Net gains on swaps in economic hedges of FVO instruments

 

 

 

2,081

 

62

 

 

 

2,143

 

Net (losses) gains on swaps and caps in other economic hedges

 

(1

)

326

 

427

 

 

(5,647

)

17

 

(4,878

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

624

 

110

 

4,844

 

539

 

(8,239

)

 

(2,122

)

 

212

 

326

 

3,356

 

62

 

(5,647

)

17

 

(1,674

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total earnings impact

 

$

(251,799

)

$

28

 

$

63,452

 

$

(8,109

)

$

(8,239

)

$

 

$

(204,667

)

 

$

(249,980

)

$

251

 

$

67,657

 

$

(8,709

)

$

(5,647

)

$

17

 

$

(196,411

)

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPF

 

Obligation

 

Obligation

 

Balance

 

Intermediary

 

 

 

Earnings Impact

 

Advances

 

Loans

 

Bonds

 

Discount Notes

 

Sheet

 

Positions

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization/accretion/interest accruals of hedging activities reported in net interest income

 

$

(271,294

)

$

(163

)

$

87,901

 

$

(7,351

)

$

 

$

 

$

(190,907

)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Losses) gains on fair value hedges

 

(663

)

 

368

 

 

 

 

(295

)

(Losses) on cash flow hedges

 

 

 

(53

)

 

 

 

(53

)

Net gains on derivatives-FVO

 

 

 

449

 

116

 

 

 

565

 

Gains (losses)-economic hedges

 

250

 

(195

)

142

 

 

968

 

1

 

1,166

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives and hedging activities

 

(413

)

(195

)

906

 

116

 

968

 

1

 

1,383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total earnings impact

 

$

(271,707

)

$

(358

)

$

88,807

 

$

(7,235

)

$

968

 

$

1

 

$

(189,524

)

 

 

Three months ended June 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPF

 

Obligation

 

Obligation

 

Balance

 

Intermediary

 

 

 

Earnings Impact

 

Advances

 

Loans

 

Bonds

 

Discount Notes

 

Sheet

 

Positions

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization/accretion/interest accruals of hedging activities reported in net interest income

 

$

(258,026

)

$

(160

)

$

85,343

 

$

(7,498

)

$

 

$

 

$

(180,341

)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains on fair value hedges

 

15,067

 

 

410

 

 

 

 

15,477

 

Gains on cash flow hedges

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

6

 

Net (losses) gains on swaps in economic hedges of FVO instruments

 

 

 

(2,981

)

146

 

 

 

(2,835

)

Net (losses) gains on swaps and caps in other economic hedges

 

(19

)

(1,714

)

(2,009

)

 

3,970

 

 

228

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

15,048

 

(1,714

)

(4,574

)

146

 

3,970

 

 

12,876

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total earnings impact

 

$

(242,978

)

$

(1,874

)

$

80,769

 

$

(7,352

)

$

3,970

 

$

 

$

(167,465

)

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Six months ended June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPF

 

Obligation

 

Obligation

 

Balance

 

Intermediary

 

 

 

Earnings Impact

 

Advances

 

Loans

 

Bonds

 

Discount Notes

 

Sheet

 

Positions

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization/accretion/interest accruals of hedging activities reported in net interest income

 

$

(502,615

)

$

(157

)

$

122,909

 

$

(17,419

)

$

 

$

 

$

(397,282

)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains on fair value hedges

 

846

 

 

2,111

 

 

 

 

2,957

 

Gains on cash flow hedges

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

 

51

 

Net gains on swaps in economic hedges of FVO instruments

 

 

 

5,989

 

601

 

 

 

6,590

 

Net (losses) gains on swaps and caps in other economic hedges

 

(10

)

436

 

49

 

 

(13,886

)

17

 

(13,394

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

836

 

436

 

8,200

 

601

 

(13,886

)

17

 

(3,796

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total earnings impact

 

$

(501,779

)

$

279

 

$

131,109

 

$

(16,818

)

$

(13,886

)

$

17

 

$

(401,078

)

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPF

 

Obligation

 

Obligation

 

Balance

 

Intermediary

 

 

 

Earnings Impact

 

Advances

 

Loans

 

Bonds

 

Discount Notes

 

Sheet

 

Positions

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization/accretion/interest accruals of hedging activities reported in net interest income

 

$

(529,320

)

$

(323

)

$

173,244

 

$

(14,849

)

$

 

$

 

$

(371,248

)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains on fair value hedges

 

14,404

 

 

778

 

 

 

 

15,182

 

(Losses) on cash flow hedges

 

 

 

(47

)

 

 

 

(47

)

Net (losses) gains on swaps in economic hedges of FVO instruments

 

 

 

(2,532

)

262

 

 

 

(2,270

)

Net gains (losses) on swaps and caps in other economic hedges

 

230

 

(1,909

)

(1,866

)

 

4,938

 

1

 

1,394

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities

 

14,634

 

(1,909

)

(3,667

)

262

 

4,938

 

1

 

14,259

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total earnings impact

 

$

(514,686

)

$

(2,232

)

$

169,577

 

$

(14,587

)

$

4,938

 

$

1

 

$

(356,989

)

 

Derivatives and hedging activities reported a net lossesloss of $2.1$1.7 million in the 2014 firstsecond quarter, compared to a net gain of $1.4$12.9 million in the prior year2013 period.  In the six month period ended June 30, the impact was a net loss of $3.8 million in the 2014 period, compared to a net gain of $14.3 million in the same period in 2013.  The rise and were primarily duefall of the forward LIBOR curve, which determines forward cash flows, and changes in the OIS curve, which is the discounting basis, are the determining factors of recorded fair value gains and losses.  Other market factors include interest rate spreads and interest rate volatility.  The volume of derivatives and their duration to the cumulative effectsmaturity are factors that are also key drivers of changes in market interest rates, interest rate spreads, interest rate volatility, and other market factors during the period.fair values.  Net interest accruals on derivative instruments in economic hedges may also have a significant impact.impact on reported impact of derivatives gains and losses.  Primary drivers are discussed below:

 

StandaloneInterest rate swaps and caps designated as standalone derivatives Fair value changes of derivatives designated in economic hedges (also referred to as (“standalone derivatives)derivatives”) resulted in the recognition of net losses of $4.1$2.7 million and $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2014 and 2013.  In the six month period ended June 30, the impact was a net loss of $6.8 million in the 2014 period, compared to a net loss of $0.9 million in the same period in 2013.

·Interest rate swaps designated as economic hedges of short-term debt elected under the Fair Value Option At June 30, 2014 and 2013, the notional of interest rate swaps hedging debt elected under the FVO debt were $22.7 billion and $20.3 billion, and $27.1 billion at December 31, 2013, and were designated as economic hedges.

In the 2014 second quarter, fair value changes of interest rate swaps hedging FVO debt resulted in a net gainsgain of $1.7$2.1 million, compared to a net loss of $2.8 million in the 2013 period.  Primary factors are described below:In the six month period ended June 30, the impact was a net gain of $6.6 million in the 2014 period, compared to a net loss of $2.3 million in the same period in 2013.  Such swaps were intermediate term, generally with maturities of less than two years, and as the swaps approached their maturity, gains and losses reversed so that at maturity the swap had a fair value of zero.

The relative short duration of the swaps causes inter-period fluctuations between fair value gains and losses.

 

·                  Impact of interest rate caps Caps— Interest rate caps have been designated in economic hedges of variable rate mortgage-backed securities, thatwhich are indexed to LIBOR.  The variable coupons areLIBOR and capped at predetermined strike rates.  We face potential risks in a rising interest rate environment due to the capped variable rate MBS, including cash flow exposure should LIBOR rate rises above the strike rates of the capped MBS.  To reduce the potential risks to within the FHLBNY’s risk tolerances, we have designated $2.7 billion (notional amounts) of interest rate caps to accomplish our risk reduction strategies.  The caps are structured with strikes that mirror the strikes in the MBS, making us indifferent to changes in LIBOR.  The FHLBNY’s purchased caps will report fair value gains when the forward LIBOR rates rise, and will report fair value losses when forward LIBOR rates decline.  Caps lost value at March 31,June 30, 2014, relative to December 31, 2013, in parallel with the down-shift of the relevant forward LIBOR curve between the two dates, and a loss of $8.2$5.6 million was recorded.  Inrecorded in the 2013 firstsecond quarter of 2014, in contrast to a gain of $1.0$4.0 million in the same period in 2013.  In the six month period ended June 30, the impact was recorded.a loss of $13.9 million in the 2014 period, compared to a gain of $4.9 million in the same period in 2013.

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·                  Interest rate swaps designated as economic hedges of floating rate debt From time to time, we have issued floating rate debt that is indexed to the 1-month LIBOR, or the Federal funds rate or Prime.  Concurrent with the issuance of such debt, we executehave executed an interest rate swaps (also referred to as “basis swaps”swap (“basis swap”) that exchanges the 1-month LIBOR cash flows (or the Federal funds rate or Prime) in return for the receipt of 3-month LIBOR indexed cash flows.  The basis swaps create synthetic 3-month LIBOR cost of funding, our preferred funding base.  Since the hedge accounting designation requirements for a Cash Flow hedgebasis swap are operationally difficult to achieve, we have opted to designate the basis swaps as standalone.  Notional amountsThe notional of basis swaps at MarchJune 30, 2014 and 2013 were $4.0 billion and $4.4 billion, and $6.5 billion at December 31, 2014 were $5.0 billion, almost all in the exchange of 1-month LIBOR for 3-month LIBOR.  At March 31, 2013 notional amounts of basis swaps were $2.3 billion.2013.

 

Fair values of basis swaps have fluctuated over the years causingReported fair value gains and losses to also fluctuate.  A net unrealized losson standalone interest rate swaps comprise of $0.4 million was recorded infair value changes and interest accruals.  In the 2014 period,second quarter, fair value changes of interest rate swaps hedging floating rate debt resulted in a net gain of $0.1 million, compared to a net loss of $3.1$2.9 million in the 2013 period.  In the six month period ended June 30, 2014, the impact of fair value changes was a net loss of $0.3 million, compared to a net loss of $6.0 million in the same period in 2013.  In the 2014 periods, fair value changes have not been significant due to the very short remaining duration to maturity of the swaps, between 6 and 9 months.  The rise and fall of the 3-month LIBOR forward rates relative to the forward federal funds rate1-month LIBOR, or the 1-month LIBORother non-LIBOR rates, are determining factors of recorded gains and losses, as islosses. The spread between the volume of derivatives designated as standalone.

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·Interest rate swaps designated as economic hedges of short-term debt elected under1-month LIBOR and the Fair value Option We elected the FVO for certain short-term fixed rate bonds and discount notes, together referred to as FVO debt, when we believed that we could not assert with a high degree of confidence that debt could be effectively hedged as a qualifying hedge.  In those circumstances, the interest rate swaps that hedges the FVO debt are designated as economic hedges.  At March 31, 2014, the notional amount of interest rate swaps hedging FVO debt was $26.9 billion, compared with $12.0 billion at March 31, 2013.

3-month LIBOR have also been generally stable in 2014.  In the 2014 first quarter,2013 periods, changes in fair values of basis swaps were unfavorable as previously recorded unrealized fair value changes of interest rate swaps hedging FVO debt resulted in a net gain of $0.8 million, compared to a net loss of $6.1 milliongains at December 31, 2012 reversed in the 2013 period. The rise and fall of the forward LIBOR curve were the determining factors of recorded gains and losses.  Suchperiods, driven by swaps were intermediate term, generally with maturities of less than two years.  The short duration of the swaps caused period-over-period fluctuations in fair value gains and losses.  As the swaps approached their maturity, gains and losses were reversed so that at maturity the swap had a fair value of zero.approaching maturity.

 

·                  Impact of recording Interest Accrual on Standalone derivatives — Interest accruals on swaps in economic hedges, primarily ofto hedge the debt elected under the FVO and floating-rate debt, generated positive cash flows of $3.1 million and $3.7$6.1 million was recorded as a gain componentcomponents of Earnings Impact of derivatives and hedging activities in the second quarters of 2014 period, compared to a gainand 2013.  In the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, interest accruals were gains of $6.7$6.8 million in the 2013 period.and $15.7 million.  Interest accruals are typically recorded as part of the Interest income or Interest expense when the derivative is in a recognized hedge accounting strategy, but when the derivative is designated as an economic hedge, interest accruals on the derivative are recorded as a net realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives and hedging activities.  For information about the impact of interest accruals on Interest income and Interest expense associated with derivatives in hedge qualifying associations, see Table 1.13.

 

Benchmark qualifying hedges The earnings impact from qualifying fair value hedging relationships wasare  primarily due to the fair value changes of hedged instruments that wereare not fully offset by fair value changes of the hedging derivatives.  This difference is also referred to as hedge ineffectiveness.  Ineffectiveness recorded in earnings was primarily due to fair value hedges of consolidated obligation bonds, discount notes, and advances, and insignificant amounts of ineffectiveness from closed Cashcash flow hedges of anticipated issuances of debt.  Fair value hedge ineffectiveness was a net gain of $2.0 million in the 2014 period, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million in the 2013 period.  Hedge ineffectiveness was primarily unrealized.  Cumulativeunrealized, and cumulative fair value gains and losses will sum to zero at maturity of the instruments.

Fair value hedge ineffectiveness (on qualifying hedges) was a net gain of $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to a net gain of $15.5 million in the 2013 period.  In the six month period ended June 30, 2014, the impact was a net gain of $3.0 million, compared to a net gain of $15.2 million in the 2013 period.  Earnings impact of qualifying hedges included overstated fair value gains of $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2013 and $8.1 million in the second quarter of 2013.  A correction was recorded as an out-of-period adjustment in the third quarter of 2013.

Cash flow hedge ineffectiveness was de minimis in any periods in this report.

 

For more information, also see Components of net gains and losses on derivatives and hedging activities in Note 15. Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

Impact of Cash flow hedging on earnings and AOCI

 

The two primary Cash Flow hedging strategies were:

 

Hedges of anticipated issuances of consolidated obligation bonds From time to time, we have executed interest rate swaps on the anticipated issuance of debt and to lock in a spread between the earning asset and the cost of funding.   The swap is a pay fixed-rate, receive LIBOR indexed structure.  Open swap contracts are valued at the end of each reporting period, and the effective portion of changes in the fair values of the swaps is recorded in AOCI, and ineffectiveness, if any, is recorded through earnings.   The swap is terminated upon issuance of the debt instrument, and fair values recorded in AOCI are reclassified to earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the variability of the cash flows of the debt that was issued.  The maximum period of time that we typically hedge our exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions to issue consolidated obligation bonds is between three and six months.   There were no open contracts to hedge the anticipated issuances of debt at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

Fair value losses in AOCI of $8.0$7.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and $8.7 million at December 31, 2013 represented the unamortized fair value basis of closed Cash flow hedges that had hedged anticipatory issuances of debt.  Amounts reclassified to Interest expense were $0.7 million in the 2014 firstsecond quarter and $1.1$0.8 million in the 2013 period.  In the six months ended June 30, 2014, amounts reclassified were $1.5 million and $1.9 million in the same period in 2013.  Over the next 12 months, it is expected that $2.6$2.4 million of net losses recorded in AOCI will be recognized as an interest expense.

 

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Hedges of discount note issuances UnrealizedNet unrealized losses from rollover Cash flow hedge strategies were $42.6$63.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to losses of $22.3 million at December 31, 2013.  Losses represented fair values of interest rate swaps designated in Cash flow strategies to hedge long-term issuances of consolidated obligation discount notes in the discount note rollover programs.  The net amountsNo hedge ineffectiveness were identified, and the entire amount of fair values from cash flow hedge strategies were recorded in AOCI as unrealized losses with an offset recorded in the balance sheet as derivative liabilities at those dates,June 30, 2014 and an offset recorded in AOCI as unrealized losses.December 31, 2013.

 

Long-term swaps, notional amounts of $1.3 billion at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were in pay fixed-rate, receive floating rate interest rate exchange agreements.  Fluctuation in long-term swap rates will determine future changes in such balancesgains and losses in AOCI.  Increase in fair value losses reflects the decline in long-term swap rates at March 31,June 30, 2014 relative to December 31, 2013.  We expect the long-term hedge programs to remain in place to the contractual maturities of the interest rate swaps.  Cumulativeswaps, and cumulative fair value losses will sum to zero over those periods.zero.  For more information, see Note 15.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

The long term interest rate swaps are designated as Cash flow hedges of the rollover financing program involving the sequential issuances of fixed-rate 3-month term discount notes over the same period as the term of the swap.  The program in effect creates synthetic fixed-rate funding, and offsets the variability of cash flows attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate (3-month LIBOR).  Discount notes are issued for a 91-day period at a fixed rate and rolled over for another 91-days at the then prevailing interest rate.  For more information, see Note 15.  DerivativesThe program creates synthetic fixed-rate funding and Hedging Activities.

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The Cash flow hedge programs have an impact on Interest expenses on discount notes, as the hedges increased thecreating predictable margins, but driving up discount note interest expense forin the swapped debt to a long-term fixed rate.current periods.  In the 2014 firstsecond quarter additional expenses of $8.7 million were incurred.  Inand the 2013 period,six months ended June 30, 2014, the additionalnet interest expense was $7.4 million. The amounts represented the cash accrual expensespaid on the interest rate swaps hedgingwere $8.8 million and $17.4 million.  In the discount notes.

The cash flow strategies are to create predictablesame periods in 2013, the net interest margins over the long-term.paid was $7.5 million and $14.8 million.

 

Derivative gains and losses reclassified from AOCI (a) to current period income The following table summarizes changes in derivative gains and (losses) and reclassifications into earnings from AOCI in the Statements of Condition (in thousands):

 

Table 1.14:                                Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Current Period Income from Cash Flow Hedges

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30

 

Six months ended June 30

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss from cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

$

(30,983

)

$

(137,114

)

 

$

(50,555

)

$

(119,503

)

$

(30,983

)

$

(137,114

)

Net hedging transactions

 

(20,308

)

16,544

 

 

(20,405

)

57,494

 

(40,713

)

74,038

 

Reclassified into earnings

 

736

 

1,067

 

 

734

 

795

 

1,470

 

1,862

 

End of period (a)

 

$

(50,555

)

$

(119,503

)

 

$

(70,226

)

$

(61,214

)

$

(70,226

)

$

(61,214

)

 


(a)         No amounts were reclassified from AOCI into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges because it became probable that the original forecasted transactions would not occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within a two-month period thereafter in any periods in this report.  Ineffectiveness from hedges designated as cash flow hedges was not significantless than $0.1 million in anythe periods reported in this Form 10-Q.

 

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Operating Expenses, Compensation and Benefits, and Other Expenses

 

The following table sets forth the major categories of operating expenses for the 2014 second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 are summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 1.15:                                Operating Expenses, and Compensation and Benefits

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

Percentage of
Total

 

2013

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

2014

 

Percentage of
Total

 

2013

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Operating Expenses (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occupancy

 

$

1,081

 

14.97

%

$

1,138

 

15.75

%

 

$

1,030

 

15.07

%

$

800

 

11.77

%

Depreciation and leasehold amortization

 

871

 

12.06

 

983

 

13.61

 

 

877

 

12.83

 

922

 

13.56

 

All others (a)

 

5,269

 

72.97

 

5,104

 

70.64

 

Total Operating Expenses (b)

 

$

7,221

 

100.00

%

$

7,225

 

100.00

%

All others (b)

 

4,929

 

72.10

 

5,075

 

74.67

 

Total Operating Expenses

 

$

6,836

 

100.00

%

$

6,797

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation

 

$

8,091

 

57.15

%

$

7,998

 

56.70

%

 

$

8,077

 

63.17

%

$

7,964

 

59.88

%

Employee benefits

 

6,067

 

42.85

 

6,108

 

43.30

 

 

4,710

 

36.83

 

5,337

 

40.12

��

Total Compensation and Benefits (c)

 

$

14,158

 

100.00

%

$

14,106

 

100.00

%

 

$

12,787

 

100.00

%

$

13,301

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance Agency and Office of Finance (d)

 

$

3,619

 

 

 

$

3,451

 

 

 

 

$

3,219

 

 

 

$

2,640

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

Percentage of
Total

 

2013

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Operating Expenses (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occupancy

 

$

2,111

 

15.01

%

$

1,938

 

13.82

%

Depreciation and leasehold amortization

 

1,748

 

12.44

 

1,905

 

13.59

 

All others (b)

 

10,198

 

72.55

 

10,179

 

72.59

 

Total Operating Expenses

 

$

14,057

 

100.00

%

$

14,022

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation

 

$

16,168

 

60.00

%

$

15,962

 

58.24

%

Employee benefits

 

10,777

 

40.00

 

11,445

 

41.76

 

Total Compensation and Benefits (c)

 

$

26,945

 

100.00

%

$

27,407

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance Agency and Office of Finance (d)

 

$

6,838

 

 

 

$

6,091

 

 

 

 


(a)All others — included temporary workers, computer service agreements, contractual services, professional and legal fees, audit fees, director fees and expenses, and insurance and telecommunications.

(b)         Operating expenses included the administrative and overhead costs of operating the Bank, as well as the operating costs of providing advances and managing collateral associated with the advances, managing the investment portfolios, and providing correspondent banking services to members. Occupancy expenses in the prior year periods benefitted from insurance reimbursements from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

(b)All others — included temporary workers, computer service agreements, contractual services, professional and legal fees, audit fees, director fees and expenses, and insurance and telecommunications.

(c)          Employee compensation and benefits were almost unchanged period-over-period.  Pension expense for the Pentegra Defined benefit pension plan has benefited from the relief measure under a pension relief bill (MAP-21) enacted by Congress in mid-2012.  Employee benefits are lower due to plan amendments to the Retiree Medical Benefits Plan.  For more information, see Note 14. Employee Retirement Plans for an understanding of MAP-21 and Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies.the plan amendment.

(d)         We are also assessed for our share of the operating expenses for the Finance Agency and the Office of Finance.  The 12 FHLBanks and two other GSEs share the entire cost of the Finance Agency.  Expenses are allocated by the Finance Agency and the Office of Finance.

 

Assessments

 

For more information about assessments, see Affordable Housing Program and Other Mission Related Programs and Assessments under ITEM 1 BUSINESS in the most recent Form 10-K.  The following table provides roll-forward information with respect to changes in AHP liabilities (in thousands):

 

Table 2.1:                                       Affordable Housing Program Liabilities

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

123,060

 

$

134,942

 

 

$

124,266

 

$

128,512

 

$

123,060

 

$

134,942

 

Additions from current period’s assessments

 

8,405

 

7,802

 

 

8,571

 

9,416

 

16,976

 

17,218

 

Net disbursements for grants and programs

 

(7,199

)

(14,232

)

 

(12,594

)

(15,677

)

(19,793

)

(29,909

)

Ending balance

 

$

124,266

 

$

128,512

 

 

$

120,243

 

$

122,251

 

$

120,243

 

$

122,251

 

 

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Financial Condition

 

Table 3.1:                                       Statements of Condition — Period-Over-Period Comparison

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in

 

Net change in

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in

 

Net change in

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

dollar amount

 

percentage

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

dollar amount

 

percentage

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

5,534,616

 

$

15,309,998

 

$

(9,775,382

)

(63.85

)%

 

$

7,164,721

 

$

15,309,998

 

$

(8,145,277

)

(53.20

)%

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

500,000

 

 

500,000

 

NM

 

 

800,000

 

 

800,000

 

NM

 

Federal funds sold

 

9,872,000

 

5,986,000

 

3,886,000

 

64.92

 

 

6,713,000

 

5,986,000

 

727,000

 

12.15

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

1,469,424

 

1,562,541

 

(93,117

)

(5.96

)

 

1,382,374

 

1,562,541

 

(180,167

)

(11.53

)

Held-to-maturity securities

 

12,254,080

 

12,535,928

 

(281,848

)

(2.25

)

 

12,622,488

 

12,535,928

 

86,560

 

0.69

 

Advances

 

87,677,059

 

90,765,017

 

(3,087,958

)

(3.40

)

 

96,847,928

 

90,765,017

 

6,082,911

 

6.70

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio

 

1,931,356

 

1,927,623

 

3,733

 

0.19

 

 

1,958,406

 

1,927,623

 

30,783

 

1.60

 

Derivative assets

 

49,858

 

43,302

 

6,556

 

15.14

 

 

47,030

 

43,302

 

3,728

 

8.61

 

Other assets

 

194,856

 

202,496

 

(7,640

)

(3.77

)

 

295,864

 

202,496

 

93,368

 

46.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

119,483,249

 

$

128,332,905

 

$

(8,849,656

)

(6.90

)%

 

$

127,831,811

 

$

128,332,905

 

$

(501,094

)

(0.39

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand

 

$

1,663,013

 

$

1,865,399

 

$

(202,386

)

(10.85

)%

 

$

1,643,451

 

$

1,865,399

 

$

(221,948

)

(11.90

)%

Non-interest-bearing demand

 

30,936

 

25,941

 

4,995

 

19.26

 

 

9,641

 

25,941

 

(16,300

)

(62.83

)

Term

 

36,000

 

38,000

 

(2,000

)

(5.26

)

 

37,000

 

38,000

 

(1,000

)

(2.63

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deposits

 

1,729,949

 

1,929,340

 

(199,391

)

(10.33

)

 

1,690,092

 

1,929,340

 

(239,248

)

(12.40

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds

 

74,993,371

 

73,275,312

 

1,718,059

 

2.34

 

 

75,394,871

 

73,275,312

 

2,119,559

 

2.89

 

Discount notes

 

35,649,830

 

45,870,470

 

(10,220,640

)

(22.28

)

 

43,225,476

 

45,870,470

 

(2,644,994

)

(5.77

)

Total consolidated obligations

 

110,643,201

 

119,145,782

 

(8,502,581

)

(7.14

)

 

118,620,347

 

119,145,782

 

(525,435

)

(0.44

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock

 

23,915

 

23,994

 

(79

)

(0.33

)

 

23,378

 

23,994

 

(616

)

(2.57

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

345,716

 

349,150

 

(3,434

)

(0.98

)

 

344,603

 

349,150

 

(4,547

)

(1.30

)

Other liabilities

 

387,867

 

398,985

 

(11,118

)

(2.79

)

 

410,742

 

398,985

 

11,757

 

2.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

113,130,648

 

121,847,251

 

(8,716,603

)

(7.15

)

 

121,089,162

 

121,847,251

 

(758,089

)

(0.62

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital

 

6,352,601

 

6,485,654

 

(133,053

)

(2.05

)

 

6,742,649

 

6,485,654

 

256,995

 

3.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and capital

 

$

119,483,249

 

$

128,332,905

 

$

(8,849,656

)

(6.90

)%

 

$

127,831,811

 

$

128,332,905

 

$

(501,094

)

(0.39

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheet overview March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013

 

Total assets at March 31,June 30, 2014 declined by $8.8$0.5 billion, or 6.9%0.4% from December 31, 2013.  The decline was driven largely due to lower cash balances at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and lower advances balances.York.  Advances balances increased by $6.1 billion, or 6.7%.

 

Aside from advances, our primary earning assets were GSE-issued mortgage-backed securities, and mortgage loans in the MPF program.  We also hold small portfolios of private-label MBS, and bonds issued by state and local government housing agencies.  For liquidity purposes, we maintained investments in Federal funds sold, collateralized overnight investments, and cash at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.York (“FRBNY”).

 

Capital ratios — Our capital remains strong.  At March 31,June 30, 2014, actual risk-based capital was $6.5$6.9 billion, compared to required risk-based capital of $0.6 billion.  To support $119.5$127.8 billion of total assets at March 31,June 30, 2014, the required minimum regulatory capital was $4.8$5.1 billion, or 4.0% of assets.  Our actual regulatory capital was $6.5$6.9 billion, exceeding required capital by $1.7$1.8 billion.  These ratios have remained consistently above the required regulatory ratios through all periods in this report.  For more information, see Note 12.  Capital Stock, Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock and Restricted Retained Earnings.

 

Leverage — At March 31,June 30, 2014, balance sheet leverage was 18.819.0 times shareholders’ equity, compared to 19.8 times at December 31, 2013; the decrease was primarily due to lower cash balances at March 31, 2014.the FRBNY.  Balance sheet leverage has generally remained steady over the last several years, although from time to time we have maintained excess liquidity in highly liquid investments, or cash balances at the Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkFRBNY to meet unexpected member demand for funds.  Increases or decreases in investments have a direct impact on leverage, but generally growth in or shrinkage of advances does not significantly impact balance sheet leverage under existing capital stock management practices.  This is because changes in shareholders’ capital parallel changes in advances, and the ratio of assets to capital generally remains unchanged.  Under our existing capital management practices, members are required to purchase capital stock to support their borrowings from us, and when capital stock is in excess of the amount that is required to support advance borrowings, we redeem the excess capital stock immediately.  Therefore, stockholders’ capital increases and decreases with members’ advance borrowings, and the capital to asset ratios remain relatively unchanged.

 

Liquidity and Debt — At March 31,June 30, 2014, liquid assets included $5.5$7.2 billion in cash, primarily at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, $9.9FRBNY, $7.5 billion in overnight Federal funds sold and $1.5overnight collateralized loans, and $1.4 billion in highly-ratedof high credit quality GSE issued available-for-sale securities that were highly-rated and readily marketable and available-for-sale.marketable.  Our liquidity position remains strong, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, and we do not foresee any changes to that position.

 

The primary source of our funds is the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes to the public.  Our GSE status enables the FHLBanks to raise funds at rates that are typically at a small to moderate spread above U.S. Treasury security yields.  Our ability to access the capital markets, which has a direct impact on our cost of funds, is dependent to a degree on our credit ratings from the major ratings organizations.  The FHLBank debt performance has withstood the impact of the rating downgrade in the recent past and the controversy surrounding

 

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the debt ceiling.  However, we cannot say with certainty the long-term impact of such actions on our liquidity position, which could be adversely affected by many causes both internal and external to our business.

 

Among other liquidity measures, the FHFAFinance Agency requires FHLBanks to maintain sufficient liquidity through short-term investments in an amount at least equal to our anticipated cash outflows under two different scenarios.  The first scenario assumes that we cannot access capital markets for 15 days, and during that period members do not renew their maturing, prepaid and called advances.  The second scenario assumes that we cannot access the capital markets for five days, and during that period, members renew maturing and “put” advances.  We were in compliance with regulations under both scenarios.  The actual Contingency Liquidity under the 5-day scenario in the firstsecond quarter of 2014 was $30.3$27.2 billion, well in excess of the required $3.4$2.9 billion.  We also have other liquidity measures in place  Deposit Liquidity and Operational Liquidity, both of which indicated that our liquidity buffers were in excess of required reserves.   For more information about our liquidity measures, please see section Liquidity, Cash Flows, Short-Term Borrowings and Short-Term Debt in this MD&A.

 

AdvancesDeclineIncrease in amounts borrowed at March 31,June 30, 2014, relative to December 31, 2013 have been driven primarily by lower liquidity needs of the membershipgrowth in the form of overnight borrowings, and lower needsdemand for short-term funding.fixed-rate advances and variable-rate LIBOR indexed advances.  The larger members continued to be the primary drivers of demand for advances.

 

Table 3.2:                                       Advance Trends

 

GRAPHIC

 

Long-term investment securities — Long-term investment securities are designated as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity.   At March 31,June 30, 2014, GSE issued mortgage-backed securities totaling $1.5$1.4 billion were available-for-sale and represented 100% of the MBS securities classified as AFS.  In the held-to-maturity portfolio (HTM), GSE issued mortgage-backed securities were $11.2$11.5 billion, representing 96.7%96.9% of the MBS securities in the HTM portfolio.  Private-label issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS) totaled $383.8 million,$0.3 billion, or 3.3%3.1% of remaining MBS securities in the HTM portfolio.  We have not acquired a privately issued MBS since 2006.  Investments in housing finance agency bonds, primarily those in New York and New Jersey, were $714.4 million,$0.8 billion, and were classified as HTM.  The heavy concentration of GSE-issued securities and a declining balance of private-label MBS has beenis our investment profile for many years.profile.

 

Other than temporary Impairment (OTTI) — Cash flow testing and evaluation of our investment securities did not identify any OTTI in the two quarters in 2014 first quarter or in any periods in 2013.

 

Mortgage loans held-for-portfolio — Mortgage loans were investments in Mortgage Partnership Finance loans (“MPF” or “MPF Program”).  Growth has not been strong as member loan origination has continued to be weak.  Purchases exceeded paydowns by $5.4Pay downs in the six months ended June 30, 2014 have slowed down to $84.4 million, compared to $183.4 million in the same period in 2013.  Acquisitions totaled $118.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014, period.compared to $275.8 million in the same period in 2013.  Par amounts of loans under this program stood at $1.9 billion at March 31,June 30, 2014, slightly up from December 31, 2013.  Loans were primarily fixed-rate, single-family mortgages acquired through the MPF Program.  Credit performance has been strong and delinquency low.  Historical loss experience has been very low.  Residential collateral values have remained stable in the New York and New Jersey sectors, the primary geographic concentration for our MPF portfolio.

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Advances

 

Our primary business is making collateralized loans to members, referred to as advances.  Generally, the growth or decline in advances is reflective of demand by members for both short-term liquidity and term funding.  This demand is driven by economic factors such as availability of alternative funding sources that are more attractive, or by the interest rate environment and the outlook for the economy.  Members may choose to prepay advances (which may generate prepayment penalty fees) based on their expectations of interest rate changes and demand for liquidity.

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Advance volume is also influenced by merger activity, where members are either acquired by non-members or acquired by members of another FHLBank.  When our members are acquired by members of another FHLBank or by non-members, these former members no longer qualify for membership and we may not offer renewals or additional advances to the former members.  Subsequent to the merger, maturing advances will not be replaced, which has an immediate impact on short-term and overnight lending if the former member borrowed short-term and overnight advances.

 

Member demand for advance products

 

Advances outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, included unrealized net fair value basis adjustments gains of $1.9 billion of which $7.1 million represented unrealized gains onand $2.0 billion, computed in accordance with the hedge accounting rules for fair value hedges.  For advances elected under the fair value option, unrealized valuation gains were $8.3 million and the remaining unrealized gains on advances hedged in accordance with the accounting for derivative instruments$5.4 million at June 30, 2014 and hedging activities.December 31, 2013.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2014, par amounts of advances were $85.8$94.9 billion, down $3.0up $6.2 billion, or 3.4%7.0%, from the balances at December 31, 2013.

 

Advances — Product Types.

 

The following table summarizes par values of advances by product type (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 4.1:                                       Advances by Product Type

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Amounts

 

of Total

 

Amounts

 

of Total

 

 

Amounts

 

of Total

 

Amounts

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustable Rate Credit - ARCs

 

$

25,803,800

 

30.09

%

$

26,161,800

 

29.48

%

 

$

30,063,800

 

31.67

%

$

26,161,800

 

29.48

%

Fixed Rate Advances

 

45,062,422

 

52.54

 

45,741,935

 

51.54

 

 

46,665,399

 

49.15

 

45,741,935

 

51.54

 

Short-Term Advances

 

8,925,654

 

10.41

 

9,926,676

 

11.19

 

 

11,491,778

 

12.10

 

9,926,676

 

11.19

 

Mortgage Matched Advances

 

484,276

 

0.57

 

466,602

 

0.53

 

 

500,287

 

0.53

 

466,602

 

0.53

 

Overnight & Line of Credit (OLOC) Advances

 

2,293,588

 

2.67

 

3,459,411

 

3.90

 

 

2,851,130

 

3.00

 

3,459,411

 

3.90

 

All other categories

 

3,191,282

 

3.72

 

2,981,176

 

3.36

 

 

3,370,636

 

3.55

 

2,981,176

 

3.36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

85,761,022

 

100.00

%

88,737,600

 

100.00

%

 

94,943,030

 

100.00

%

88,737,600

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge valuation basis adjustments

 

1,908,912

 

 

 

2,022,018

 

 

 

 

1,896,579

 

 

 

2,022,018

 

 

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

7,125

 

 

 

5,399

 

 

 

 

8,319

 

 

 

5,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

87,677,059

 

 

 

$

90,765,017

 

 

 

 

$

96,847,928

 

 

 

$

90,765,017

 

 

 

 

Adjustable Rate Advances (“ARC Advances”) — One member’s outstanding ARC Advances stood at $22.2$26.7 billion at March 31,June 30, 2014, unchangedup by $4.5 billion from December 31, 2013.  Of that amount $15.0$9.5 billion is expected to mature by December 31, 2014.  We are unable to predict with certainty if the borrowings will be rolled over at their maturities.

 

ARC advances are medium- and long-term loans that can be linked to a variety of indices, such as 1-month LIBOR, 3-month LIBOR, the Federal funds rate, or Prime.  Members use ARC advances to manage interest rate and basis risks by efficiently matching the interest rate index and repricing characteristics of floating-rate assets.  The interest rate is set and reset (depending upon the maturity of the advance and the type of index) at a spread to that designated index.  Principal is due at maturity and interest payments are due at each reset date, including the final payment date.

 

Fixed-rate Advances Fixed-rate advances, comprising putable and non-putable advances, remain the largest category of advances.  Fixed-rate advances are offered in maturities of one year or longer.  Member demand for fixed-rate advances was generallyimproved in the second quarter of 2014 after a weak start in the first quarter of 2014, a continuing trend from 2013.2014.  We believe that members still remain uncertain about locking into long-term advances, perhaps because of unfavorable pricing of longer-term advances, an uncertain outlook on the direction and timing of interest rate changes, or lukewarm demand from members’ customer base for longer-term fixed-rate loans.

 

A significant composition of Fixed-rate advances consists of advances with a “put” option feature (“putable advance”).  Historically, Fixed-rate putable advances have been more competitively priced relative to fixed-rate “bullet” advances (without put option) because of the “put” feature (that we have purchased from the member) reduces the coupon on the advance.  The price advantage of a putable advance increases with the number of puts sold and the length of the term of a putable advance.  With a putable advance, we have the right to exercise the put option and terminate the advance at predetermined exercise date(s).  We would normally exercise this option when interest rates rise, and the borrower may then apply for a new advance at the then-prevailing coupon and terms.  In the present interest rate environment, the price advantage has not been significant because of constraints in offering longer-term advances.  Maturing and prepaid putable advances were either not replaced or replaced by bullet advances (without the put feature), and outstanding balances of advances that are putable or callable have remained almost unchanged in the firstsecond quarter of 2014 and stood at $14.4$14.3 billion, compared to $14.5 billion at December 31, 2013.

 

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Short-term Advances InMember demand for short-term fixed-rate advances improved in the second quarter of 2014 after a weak start in the first quarter of 2014, demand has declined in contrast to steady growth in 2013.2014.  Short term advances are fixed-rate advances with original maturities of one year or less.

 

Overnight Advances DemandMember demand for overnight borrowingsAdvances has beenimproved somewhat in the second quarter of 2014 after a weak start in the first quarter of 2014, and balances have declined.  Member2014.  Fluctuations in demand for the Overnight Advances reflectsreflect the seasonal needs of certain member banks for their short-term liquidity requirements.  Some large members also use overnight advances to adjust their balance sheet in line with their own leverage targets.  The overnight advances program gives members a short-term, flexible,

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readily accessible revolving line of credit for immediate liquidity needs.  Overnight Advances mature on the next business day, at which time the advance is repaid.

 

Advances — Interest Rate Terms

 

The following table summarizes interest-rate payment terms forof advances (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 4.2:                                       Advances by Interest-Rate Payment Terms

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

`

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

Fixed-rate (a)

 

$

59,957,222

 

69.91

%

$

62,575,800

 

70.52

%

 

$

64,879,230

 

68.33

%

$

62,575,800

 

70.52

%

Variable-rate (b)

 

25,803,800

 

30.09

 

26,153,800

 

29.47

 

 

30,063,800

 

31.67

 

26,153,800

 

29.47

 

Variable-rate capped (c)

 

 

 

8,000

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

8,000

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

85,761,022

 

100.00

%

88,737,600

 

100.00

%

 

94,943,030

 

100.00

%

88,737,600

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge valuation basis adjustments

 

1,908,912

 

 

 

2,022,018

 

 

 

 

1,896,579

 

 

 

2,022,018

 

 

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

7,125

 

 

 

5,399

 

 

 

 

8,319

 

 

 

5,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

87,677,059

 

 

 

$

90,765,017

 

 

 

 

$

96,847,928

 

 

 

$

90,765,017

 

 

 

 


(a)         Fixed-rate borrowings remained popular with members.  This categoryDemand has declinedimproved in the second quarter of 2014 after a weak start in the first quarter of 2014 after steady growth in 2013.  Decrease is primarily in the Short-term fixed rate category.2014.  Demand for new long-term fixed rate advances remains weak.

(b)         Adjustable-rate LIBOR-based advances remained almost unchanged.  Onehave increased primarily due to one member’s borrowings of $22.2 billion largely made upduring the outstanding balances.six months ended June 30, 2014.  The FHLBNY’s larger members are generally borrowers of variable-rate advances, and except for the one large member’s borrowing activity, other members have remained on the side-lines in a weak economy and have not increased their borrowings despite the low short-term rates, as it would appear that they have sufficient liquidity in the form of customer deposits.

(c)          Typically, capped ARCs arewere not in demand by members in a risingdeclining interest rate environment, as members would purchase cap options to limit their interest rate exposure.exposure in a rising interest rate environment.  With a capped variable rate advance, we purchase cap options that mirror the terms of the caps sold to members, offsetting our exposure on the advance.

 

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The following table summarizes maturity and yield characteristics of par amounts of advances (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 4.3:                                       Advances by Maturity and Yield Type

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

Amount

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

18,275,007

 

21.31

%

$

22,226,151

 

25.05

%

 

$

23,397,420

 

24.64

%

$

22,226,151

 

25.05

%

Due after one year

 

41,682,215

 

48.60

 

40,349,649

 

45.47

 

 

41,481,810

 

43.69

 

40,349,649

 

45.47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Fixed-rate

 

59,957,222

 

69.91

 

62,575,800

 

70.52

 

 

64,879,230

 

68.33

 

62,575,800

 

70.52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable-rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

20,399,900

 

23.79

 

19,960,500

 

22.49

 

 

19,599,900

 

20.65

 

19,960,500

 

22.49

 

Due after one year

 

5,403,900

 

6.30

 

6,201,300

 

6.99

 

 

10,463,900

 

11.02

 

6,201,300

 

6.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Variable-rate

 

25,803,800

 

30.09

 

26,161,800

 

29.48

 

 

30,063,800

 

31.67

 

26,161,800

 

29.48

 

Total par value

 

85,761,022

 

100.00

%

88,737,600

 

100.00

%

 

94,943,030

 

100.00

%

88,737,600

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge valuation basis adjustments (a)

 

1,908,912

 

 

 

2,022,018

 

 

 

 

1,896,579

 

 

 

2,022,018

 

 

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments and accrued interest (b)

 

7,125

 

 

 

5,399

 

 

 

 

8,319

 

 

 

5,399

 

 

 

Total

 

$

87,677,059

 

 

 

$

90,765,017

 

 

 

 

$

96,847,928

 

 

 

$

90,765,017

 

 

 

 

Fair value basis and valuation adjustments - The carrying values of Advancesadvances include hedgingvaluation basis adjustments, (LIBOR benchmark hedging adjustments) for those advances recorded under hedge accounting provisions, or at fair value for those advances elected under the FVO.  Fair value basis adjustmentswhich are impacted by hedge volume, the interest rate environment, and the volatility of the interest rates.

 


(a)         Hedging valuation adjustmentsThe reported carrying value of hedged advances is adjusted for changes in their fair value (fair value basis adjustments or fair value) that are attributable to the risk being hedged, which is LIBOR for the FHLBNY, and is the discounting basis for computing changes in fair values basis for hedges of advances in a fair value hedge.  The application of this accounting methodology results in the recognition of fair value hedge valuation basis adjustments.  The hedge valuation basis adjustments were $1.9 billion and $2.0 billion as net unrealized gains at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  When medium- and long-term interest rates rise or fall, the fair values of fixed-rate advances move in the opposite direction and valuation basis adjustments will decline or rise.  The hedged advances had been issued in prior years at the then-prevailing higher interest rate environment, and recorded gains were consistent with the lower yield curves at the two balance sheet dates.  Unrealized gains from fair value basis adjustments on hedged advances were almost entirely offset by net fair value unrealized losses of the derivatives associated with the fair value hedges of advances, thereby achieving our hedging objectives of mitigating fair value basis risk.

 

Hedging valuation basis adjustment at March 31,June 30, 2014 was a little lower than at December 31, 2013, and was primarily due to several factors.  Higher yieldingthe issuance of new hedged advances have matured or prepaid,in the six months ended June 30, 2014 at narrower spreads between fixed-rate coupons and replaced by new fixed-rate advances with coupons that are closethe 3-month LIBOR, and the fair value changes attributable to changes in LIBOR also narrowed, remaining closer to a par market rate.  Higher yieldingThe volume of advances have also been modified to a lower coupon rate, resulting in decline in previously recorded fair value valuation gains.  Decline in valuation gainsthat were partly offset by the effects of a declining forward swap curvehedged at March 31,June 30, 2014 relative towas only slightly higher than at December 31, 2013.  Declining market yields typically resultThe growth in increase in valuation gains.advances has been concentrated along ARC advances and short-term fixed-rate advances that are not generally hedged and therefore no basis adjustments were recorded.

 

(b)         FVO fair values- Carrying values of advances elected under the FVO include valuation adjustments to recognize changes in fair values, which for FVO instrument include accrued interest receivable.   The discounting basis for computing changes in fair values of FVO advances elected under the FVO is the observed FHLBank Advance yield curve.  Changes in fairFair value basis reflect changes in the term structure and shape of the Advance yield curve at the measurement dates, the growth or decline in volume of FVO advances, elected under the FVO, and the amount of accrued interest.

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The valuation adjustment has increased due to the decline in the observed yield causing an increase in the price of the instrument.  Volume of advances elected under the FVO was $18.7 billion at June 30, 2014 compared to $19.2 billion at March 31, 2014, unchanged from December 31, 2013.  As discussed elsewhere in the MD&A, the FHLBNY carries certain intermediate-term advances at fair value by electing the FVO, as an alternative to electing to qualify under hedge accounting rules.  The fair value basis of a FVO instrument included accrued interest receivable, which was a large component of the valuation basis at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Interest accrued receivable is also impacted by timing of the interest settlement.  All FVO advances were variable rate, LIBOR indexed advances and gains and lossesfluctuations in their valuation were not significant as the advance would repriceadvances re-price frequently to market indices.indices, remaining near to par.

 

We have elected the FVO on an instrument-by-instrument basis for such advances.  With respect to credit risk, we have concluded that it was not necessary to estimate changes attributable to instrument-specific credit risk as we consider our advances to remain fully collateralized through to maturity.

For more information, see Fair Value Disclosures in Note 16.  Fair Values of Financial Instruments.

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Hedge volume — We primarily hedge putable advances and certain “bullet” fixed-rate advances under the hedging accounting provisions when they qualify under those standards and as economic hedges when the hedge accounting provisions are operationally difficult to establish or a high degree of hedge effectiveness cannot be asserted.

 

The following table summarizes hedged advances by type of option features (in thousands):

 

Table 4.4:                                       Hedged Advances by Type

 

Par Amount

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Qualifying Hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate bullets (a)

 

$

29,768,847

 

$

29,231,978

 

 

$

29,654,194

 

$

29,231,978

 

Fixed-rate putable (b)

 

14,119,412

 

14,170,412

 

 

14,017,412

 

14,170,412

 

Fixed-rate callable

 

35,000

 

30,000

 

 

40,000

 

30,000

 

Fixed-rate with embedded cap

 

85,000

 

50,000

 

 

100,000

 

50,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Qualifying Hedges

 

$

44,008,259

 

$

43,482,390

 

 

$

43,811,606

 

$

43,482,390

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate par amount of advances hedged (c)

 

$

44,010,459

 

$

43,495,135

 

 

$

43,814,275

 

$

43,495,135

 

Fair value basis (Qualifying hedging adjustments)

 

$

1,908,912

 

$

2,022,018

 

 

$

1,896,579

 

$

2,022,018

 

 


(a)         Generally, non-callable fixed-rate medium and longer term advances are hedged to mitigate the risk in fixed-rate lending.

(b)         Putable advances, which are generally hedged in a fair value qualifying hedge, have remained unchanged, or have declined as members have generally not replaced maturing putable advances.

(c)          Except for an insignificant amount of derivatives that were designated as economic hedges of advances, hedged advances were in a qualifying hedging relationship.

 

Advances elected under the FVOIn 2013, significantSignificant amounts of LIBOR-indexed advances werehave been borrowed over the last two years, and we elected to account for them under the FVO.  By electing the FVO for an asset instrument (the advance), the objective was to offset some of the volatility in earnings due to the designation of debt (liability) under the FVO.  Changes in the fair values of the advance were recorded through earnings, and the offset was recorded as a fair value basis adjustment to the carrying values of the advances.  The following table summarizes par amounts of advances elected under the FVO (in thousands):

 

Table 4.5:                                       Advances under the Fair Value Option (FVO)

 

 

 

Advances

 

Par Amount

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Advances designated under FVO

 

$

19,200,000

 

$

19,200,000

 

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Advances

 

Par Amount

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Advances designated under FVO

 

$

18,650,000

 

$

19,200,000

 

 

Advances — Call Dates and Exercise Options

 

Putable and callable advances are structured with one or more put or call dates.  The table offers a view of the advance portfolio, including the structured advances, with the possibility of the exercise at the first put and call date.  (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 4.6:                                       Advances by Put Date/Call Date (a)(b)

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of 
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of 
Total

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Total

 

Amount

 

Total

 

Due or putable in one year or less

 

$

45,386,756

 

52.92

%

$

48,905,001

 

55.11

%

 

$

49,631,170

 

52.27

%

$

48,905,001

 

55.11

%

Due or putable after one year through two years

 

12,761,933

 

14.88

 

11,485,229

 

12.94

 

 

15,372,962

 

16.19

 

11,485,229

 

12.94

 

Due or putable after two years through three years

 

12,163,735

 

14.19

 

12,115,765

 

13.66

 

 

13,623,964

 

14.35

 

12,115,765

 

13.66

 

Due or putable after three years through four years

 

7,326,796

 

8.54

 

8,521,661

 

9.60

 

 

8,410,696

 

8.86

 

8,521,661

 

9.60

 

Due or putable after four years through five years

 

4,190,126

 

4.89

 

3,982,517

 

4.49

 

 

4,139,456

 

4.36

 

3,982,517

 

4.49

 

Thereafter

 

3,931,676

 

4.58

 

3,727,427

 

4.20

 

 

3,764,782

 

3.97

 

3,727,427

 

4.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

85,761,022

 

100.00

%

88,737,600

 

100.00

%

 

94,943,030

 

100.00

%

88,737,600

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge valuation basis adjustments

 

1,908,912

 

 

 

2,022,018

 

 

 

 

1,896,579

 

 

 

2,022,018

 

 

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

7,125

 

 

 

5,399

 

 

 

 

8,319

 

 

 

5,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

87,677,059

 

 

 

$

90,765,017

 

 

 

 

$

96,847,928

 

 

 

$

90,765,017

 

 

 

 


(a)         Contrasting advances by contractual maturity dates (See Note 7. Advances) with potential put dates illustrates the impact of hedging on the effective duration of our advances.  Although no significant amounts of new putable advances have been issued in 2014 and 2013, outstanding advances included a significant amountamounts of putable advances in which we purchased from members the option to terminate advances at agreed-upon dates.  Typically, almost all putable advances are hedged by cancellable interest rate swaps in which the derivative counterparty has the right to exercise and terminate the swap at par at agreed upon dates.   When the swap counterparty exercises its right to call the cancellable swap, we would typically also exercise our right to put the advance at par.  Under this hedging practice, on a put option basis, the potential exercised maturity is significantly accelerated, and is an important factor in our current hedge strategy.  This is best illustrated by the fact that on a contractual maturity basis, 13.6%12.1% of advances would mature after five years, while on a put basis, the percentage declined to 4.6%4.0% at March 31,June 30, 2014.

(b)         Callable advances aggregated $35.0$40.0 million at MarchJune 30, 2014, compared to $30.0 million at December 31, 2014.2013.  With a callable advance, borrowers have purchased the option to terminate advances at par at predetermined dates.

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The following table summarizes par amounts of advances that were still putable or callable (one or more pre-determined option exercise dates remaining) (par amounts, in thousands):

 

Table 4.7:                                       Putable and Callable Advances

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013 (a)

 

Putable/callable

 

$

14,434,412

 

$

14,506,412

 

 

$

14,309,412

 

$

14,506,412

 

No-longer putable/callable

 

$

2,091,000

 

$

2,111,000

 

 

$

2,006,000

 

$

2,111,000

 

 


(a) December 31, 2013 balance wasbalances were expanded to include callable advances to conform to the presentation adopted at March 31,June 30, 2014.

 

Member borrowings havedemand has been weak for putable advances, which are typically medium- and long-term.  Maturing advances with put features have been replaced by plain vanilla advances.

 

Investments

 

We maintain long-term investment portfolios, which are principally mortgage-backed securities issued by GSEs, a smaller portfolio of MBS issued by private enterprises, and securities issued by state or local housing finance agencies.  We also maintain short-term investments for our liquidity purpose, to fund stock repurchases and redemptions, provide additional earnings, and ensure the availability of funds to meet the credit needs of our members.

 

We are subject to credit risk on our investments, generally transacted with GSEs and large financial institutions that are considered to be of investment quality.  The Finance Agency defines investment quality as a security with adequate financial backings so that full and timely payment of principal and interest on such security is expected and there is minimal risk that the timely payment of principal and interest would not occur because of adverse changes in economic and financial conditions during the projected life of the security.

Investments — Policies and Practices

Regulatory Restrictions on Investments.  On November 8, 2013, the Finance Agency (the FHLBanks regulators) issued a final rule implementing Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act (“Act”).  The Act required Federal agencies, including the Finance Agency, to review their regulations and to remove provisions that require the use of ratings issued by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“NRSRO”).  The final rule issued by the Finance Agency requires each FHLBank to make its own determination of credit quality with respect to its investments, but does not prevent the FHLBanks from using NRSRO ratings or other third party analysis in their credit determinations.  The final rule became effective on May 7, 2014, and the amendments (as discussed above) were incorporated in the Finance Agency’s pre-existing regulations governing investments, which are summarized below:

To minimize credit risk on investments, we are prohibited by Finance Agency regulations from investing in any of the following security types:

·instruments, such as common stock that represent an ownership interest in an entity, other than stock in small business investment companies or certain investments targeted at low-income persons or communities;

·instruments issued by non-U.S. entities, other than those issued by U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks (e.g., federal funds);

·debt instruments that are not investment quality, other than certain investments targeted at low-income persons or communities and instruments that became less than investment quality after their purchase by the FHLBank;

·whole mortgages or other whole loans, or interests in mortgages or loans, other than:

·whole mortgages or loans acquired under an FHLBank’s Acquired Member Asset program;

·certain investments targeted to low-income persons or communities;

·certain marketable direct obligations of state, local, or tribal government units or agencies that are investment quality;

·mortgage-backed securities (which include agency and private-label pools of commercial and residential mortgage loans), or asset-backed securities collateralized by manufactured housing loans or home equity loans that meet the definition of the term “securities” under the Securities Act of 1933; and

·certain foreign housing loans authorized under section 12(b) of the FHLBank Act;

·residual interest and interest accrual classes of securities;

·interest-only and principal-only securities;

·mortgage-backed securities or eligible asset-backed securities that on the trade date are at rates equal to their contractual cap, with average lives that vary more than six years under an assumed instantaneous rate change of 300 basis points, unless the instrument qualifies as an Acquired Member Asset; and

·foreign currency or commodity positions.

The Finance Agency’s rule limits acquisition of mortgage backed securities so that on the day of the purchase of a security, the book value of all investment in MBS does not exceed 300% of regulatory capital.

 

It is our practice not to lend unsecured funds to members, including overnight Federal funds and certificates of deposit.  Unsecured lending to members is not prohibited by Finance Agency regulations or Board of Directors’ policy.  We are prohibited from purchasing a consolidated obligation issued directly from another FHLBank, but

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may acquire consolidated obligations for investment in the secondary market after the bond settles.  We made no investments in consolidated obligations during the periods in this report.

 

The Finance Agency issued a final rule, effective June 20, 2011, that incorporated the pre-existing 300% of capital and other policy limitations on the FHLBanks’ purchase of mortgage-backed securities.  The Finance Agency prohibits us from investing in certain types of securities.  We were in compliance with the Finance Agency rules at all times.rules.  For more information about our policies and practices, see the most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.

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The following table summarizes changes in investments by categories (including held-to-maturity securities, available-for-sale securities, and money market investments) (Carrying values; dollars in thousands):

 

Table 5.1:                                       Investments by Categories

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

Dollar

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Variance

 

Variance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations (a)

 

$

714,360

 

$

714,880

 

$

(520

)

(0.07

)%

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities, at fair value (b)

 

1,459,103

 

1,552,134

 

(93,031

)

(5.99

)

Held-to-maturity securities, at carrying value (b)

 

11,539,720

 

11,821,048

 

(281,328

)

(2.38

)

Total securities

 

13,713,183

 

14,088,062

 

(374,879

)

(2.66

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grantor trust (c)

 

10,321

 

10,407

 

(86

)

(0.83

)

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

500,000

 

 

500,000

 

NM

 

Federal funds sold

 

9,872,000

 

5,986,000

 

3,886,000

 

64.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments

 

$

24,095,504

 

$

20,084,469

 

$

4,011,035

 

19.97

%

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

Dollar

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Variance

 

Variance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations (a)

 

$

792,010

 

$

714,880

 

$

77,130

 

10.79

%

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities, at fair value (b)

 

1,371,987

 

1,552,134

 

(180,147

)

(11.61

)

Held-to-maturity securities, at carrying value (b)

 

11,830,478

 

11,821,048

 

9,430

 

0.08

 

Total securities

 

13,994,475

 

14,088,062

 

(93,587

)

(0.66

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grantor trust (c)

 

10,387

 

10,407

 

(20

)

(0.19

)

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

800,000

 

 

800,000

 

NM

 

Federal funds sold

 

6,713,000

 

5,986,000

 

727,000

 

12.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments

 

$

21,517,862

 

$

20,084,469

 

$

1,433,393

 

7.14

%

 


(a)         State and local housing finance agency bonds — No acquisitions were made in the 2014 period.  Bonds are classified as HTM securities, and carried at amortized cost.  $88.0 million par amounts of bonds were acquired in the second quarter of 2014.

 

(b)         Mortgage-backed securities classified as Available-for-sale — No acquisitions were made in the 2014 period.periods.  AFS securities outstanding were GSE issued floating-rate Mortgage-backed securities, and were carried at fair value.

 

Mortgage-backed securities classified as Held-to-maturity — No acquisitions$558.8 million of GSE issued MBS were madeacquired in the 2014 period.periods and designated as HTM.  HTM mortgage-backed securities are primarily (96.7%(96.9%) GSE issued MBS.

 

(c)         Grantor Trust is classified as available-for-sale securities, which areand is reported at fair value.  Trust funds represent investments in registered mutual funds and other fixed-income and equity funds maintained under the grantor trust.  The grantor trust funds current and potential future payments to retirees for supplemental pension plan obligations.

 

Long-Term Investment Securities

 

Investments with original long-term contractual maturities were comprised of mortgage- and asset-backedbacked securities, and securities issued by state and local housing agencies.

 

Pricing of GSE-issued MBS has been tight partly due to limited supply, and partly as a result of the Federal Reserve Bank’s continued participation in the market for acquiring GSE-issued MBS.  As a result of the unfavorable pricing, no acquisitions were only made in the 2014 period.when pricing justified our risk/reward criteria.  The long-term investment portfolios at March 31,June 30, 2014, comprising of MBS and housing finance agency bonds in the HTM and AFS portfolios, totaled $13.7$14.0 billion, a little lower than $14.1 billion at December 31, 2013.

 

The Available-for-sale MBS portfolio, comprising of GSE-issued floating-rate securities, wasis carried at fair value of $1.5and was $1.4 billion and $1.6 billion at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  No acquisitions were made due to pricing that was outside our risk/reward criteria.  Fair values of AFS securities were in unrealized fair value gain positions at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Floating-rate securities arewere indexed to LIBOR, and certain securities arewere capped, typically between 6.5% and 7.5%.  No MBS securities were sold.  For more information, see Note 6.  Available-for-Sale Securities.

 

The Held-to-maturity MBS portfolio, comprising of 96.7%96.9% of GSE issued fixed and floating-rate MBS aggregated $11.5 billion and $11.8 billion at March 31,June 30, 2014, andalmost unchanged from the balance at December 31, 2013.  No acquisitionsAcquisitions made during 2014 totaled $558.8 million, just in line with paydowns.  HTM floating-rate securities were made due to pricing that was outside our risk/reward criteria.  Floating-rate securities are indexed to LIBOR, and certain securities arewere capped, typically between 6.5% and 7.5%.

 

We face potential risks in a rising interest rate environment due to the capped variable rate MBS, including cash flow exposure should the LIBOR rate risesrates rise above the strike rates of the capped MBS.  To reduce the potential risks to be within the FHLBNY’s risk tolerances, we have designated $2.7 billion (notional amounts)of notional amounts of interest rate caps to accomplish our risk reduction strategies.  The interest rate caps are structured such that if LIBOR rates exceed the pre-determined cap strikes, we would receive cash payments for each period the cap strike rate is exceeded, making us indifferent to adverse movements in LIBOR.

 

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Mortgage-Backed Securities — By Issuer

 

The following table summarizes our investment securities issuer concentration (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 5.2:                                       Investment Securities Issuer Concentration

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying value as a

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying value as a

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying value as a

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying value as a

 

 

Carrying (a)

 

 

 

Percentage

 

Carrying (a)

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Carrying (a)

 

 

 

Percentage

 

Carrying (a)

 

 

 

Percentage

 

Long Term Investment

 

Value

 

Fair Value

 

of Capital

 

Value

 

Fair Value

 

of Capital

 

 

Value

 

Fair Value

 

of Capital

 

Value

 

Fair Value

 

of Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

$

5,937,942

 

$

5,959,660

 

93.47

%

$

6,156,878

 

$

6,149,220

 

94.93

%

 

$

5,879,440

 

$

5,934,815

 

87.20

%

$

6,156,878

 

$

6,149,220

 

94.93

%

Freddie Mac

 

6,598,651

 

6,700,302

 

103.88

 

6,731,314

 

6,781,294

 

103.79

 

 

6,882,414

 

7,056,800

 

102.07

 

6,731,314

 

6,781,294

 

103.79

 

Ginnie Mae

 

78,438

 

78,968

 

1.23

 

83,023

 

83,614

 

1.28

 

 

73,325

 

73,809

 

1.09

 

83,023

 

83,614

 

1.28

 

All Others - PLMBS

 

383,792

 

462,026

 

6.04

 

401,967

 

479,736

 

6.20

 

 

367,286

 

444,738

 

5.45

 

401,967

 

479,736

 

6.20

 

Non-MBS (b)

 

724,681

 

672,759

 

11.41

 

725,287

 

672,061

 

11.18

 

 

802,397

 

750,890

 

11.90

 

725,287

 

672,061

 

11.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investment Securities

 

$

13,723,504

 

$

13,873,715

 

216.03

%

$

14,098,469

 

$

14,165,925

 

217.38

%

 

$

14,004,862

 

$

14,261,052

 

207.71

%

$

14,098,469

 

$

14,165,925

 

217.38

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Categorized as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-Sale Securities

 

$

1,469,424

 

$

1,469,424

 

 

 

$

1,562,541

 

$

1,562,541

 

 

 

 

$

1,382,374

 

$

1,382,374

 

 

 

$

1,562,541

 

$

1,562,541

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held-to-Maturity Securities

 

$

12,254,080

 

$

12,404,291

 

 

 

$

12,535,928

 

$

12,603,384

 

 

 

 

$

12,622,488

 

$

12,878,678

 

 

 

$

12,535,928

 

$

12,603,384

 

 

 

 


(a)         Carrying value includesvalues include fair valuevalues for AFS securities.

(b)         Non-MBS consist of housing finance agency bonds and a Grantor Trust.

 

External rating information of the held-to-maturity portfolio was as follows (carrying values; in thousands):

 

Table 5.3:External Rating of the Held-to-Maturity Portfolio

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

AAA-rated (a)

 

AA-rated (b)

 

A-rated

 

BBB-rated

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Total

 

 

AAA-rated (a)

 

AA-rated (b)

 

A-rated

 

BBB-rated

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

$

2,022

 

$

11,173,908

 

$

222,278

 

$

37,008

 

$

104,504

 

$

11,539,720

 

 

$

1,863

 

$

11,478,995

 

$

214,955

 

$

35,137

 

$

99,528

 

$

11,830,478

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

65,000

 

612,750

 

7,780

 

28,830

 

 

714,360

 

 

61,225

 

694,300

 

36,485

 

 

 

792,010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Long-term securities

 

$

67,022

 

$

11,786,658

 

$

230,058

 

$

65,838

 

$

104,504

 

$

12,254,080

 

 

$

63,088

 

$

12,173,295

 

$

251,440

 

$

35,137

 

$

99,528

 

$

12,622,488

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

AAA-rated (a)

 

AA-rated (b)

 

A-rated

 

BBB-rated

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Total

 

 

AAA-rated (a)

 

AA-rated (b)

 

A-rated

 

BBB-rated

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

$

2,110

 

$

11,438,520

 

$

234,017

 

$

39,488

 

$

106,913

 

$

11,821,048

 

 

$

2,110

 

$

11,438,520

 

$

234,017

 

$

39,488

 

$

106,913

 

$

11,821,048

 

State and local housing finance agency obligations

 

65,000

 

613,270

 

7,780

 

28,830

 

 

714,880

 

 

65,000

 

613,270

 

7,780

 

28,830

 

 

714,880

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Long-term securities

 

$

67,110

 

$

12,051,790

 

$

241,797

 

$

68,318

 

$

106,913

 

$

12,535,928

 

 

$

67,110

 

$

12,051,790

 

$

241,797

 

$

68,318

 

$

106,913

 

$

12,535,928

 

 


(a)         Certain PLMBS and housing finance bonds are rated triple-A by S&P and Moody’s.

(b)         GSE issued MBS have been classified as double-A, the credit rating assigned to the GSEs. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and U.S. Agency issued MBS are rated double-A (Based on S&P’s rating of AA+ for the GSEs and Double-A for the U.S sovereign; Moody’s affirmed the triple-A status of the two GSEs and the U.S. sovereign rating).

 

External credit rating information has been provided as it is used as another data point to supplement our credit quality indicators, and is a useful indicator when analyzing the degree of credit risk to which we are exposed.  Significant changes in credit ratings classifications of our investment securities portfolio could indicate increased credit risk for us that could be accompanied by a reduction in the fair values of our investment securities portfolio.

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External rating information of the available-for-sale portfolio was as follows (the carrying values of AFS investments are at fair values; in thousands):

 

Table 5.4:                                       External Rating of the Available-for-Sale Portfolio

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

AA-rated (a)

 

Unrated

 

Total

 

AA-rated (a)

 

Unrated

 

Total

 

 

AA-rated (a)

 

Unrated

 

Total

 

AA-rated (a)

 

Unrated

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

$

1,459,103

 

$

 

$

1,459,103

 

$

1,552,134

 

$

 

$

1,552,134

 

 

$

1,371,987

 

$

 

$

1,371,987

 

$

1,552,134

 

$

 

$

1,552,134

 

Other - Grantor trust

 

 

10,321

 

10,321

 

 

10,407

 

10,407

 

 

 

10,387

 

10,387

 

 

10,407

 

10,407

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Available-for-sale securities

 

$

1,459,103

 

$

10,321

 

$

1,469,424

 

$

1,552,134

 

$

10,407

 

$

1,562,541

 

 

$

1,371,987

 

$

10,387

 

$

1,382,374

 

$

1,552,134

 

$

10,407

 

$

1,562,541

 

 


(a)         All MBS are GSE/U.S. Agency issued securities and the ratings are based on issuer credit ratings.  Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and U.S. Agency issued MBS are rated double-A (Based on S&P’s rating of AA+/Stable for the GSEs and Double-A for the U.S sovereign; Moody’s affirmed the triple-A status of the two GSEs and the U.S. sovereign rating).

 

External credit rating information has been provided as it is used as another data point to supplement our credit quality indicators, and is a useful indicator when analyzing the degree of credit risk to which we are exposed.  Significant changes in credit ratings classifications of our investment securities portfolio could indicate increased credit risk for us that could be accompanied by a reduction in the fair values of our investment securities portfolio.

Fair Value Levels of investment securities, and Unrecognized and Unrealized holding losses

 

Except for a small portfolio of non-Agency PLMBS and housing finance agency bonds, our portfolios of MBS were issued by GSEs and U.S. agency.  To compute fair values at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, four vendor prices were received for substantially all of our MBS holdings, and substantially all of those prices fell within the

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specified thresholds.  The relative proximity of the prices received from the four vendors supported our conclusion that the final computed prices were reasonable estimates of fair value.  GSE securities priced under such a valuation technique using the market approach are typically classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

 

For a comparison of carrying values and fair values of investment securities, see Note 5. Held-to-Maturity Securities and Note 6. Available-for-Sale Securities.  For more information about the corroboration and other analytical procedures performed, see Note 16. Fair Values of Financial instruments.Instruments.

 

Weighted average rates — Mortgage-backed securities (HTM and AFS)

 

The following table summarizes weighted average rates and amounts by contractual maturities.  A significant portion of the MBS portfolio consisted of floating-rate securities and the weighted average rates will change in parallel with changes in the LIBOR rate (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 5.5:                                       Mortgage-Backed Securities Weighted Average Rates by Contractual Maturities

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Amortized

 

Weighted

 

Amortized

 

Weighted

 

 

Amortized

 

Weighted

 

Amortized

 

Weighted

 

 

Cost

 

Average Rate

 

Cost

 

Average Rate

 

 

Cost

 

Average Rate

 

Cost

 

Average Rate

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

 

%

$

19

 

6.25

%

 

$

 

%

$

19

 

6.25

%

Due after one year through five years

 

2,032,235

 

2.20

 

1,665,395

 

2.21

 

 

2,093,506

 

2.15

 

1,665,395

 

2.21

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

3,742,387

 

2.90

 

4,162,452

 

2.83

 

 

4,083,589

 

2.77

 

4,162,452

 

2.83

 

Due after ten years

 

7,262,133

 

1.64

 

7,585,946

 

1.65

 

 

7,061,160

 

1.62

 

7,585,946

 

1.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total mortgage-backed securities

 

$

13,036,755

 

2.09

%

$

13,413,812

 

2.08

%

 

$

13,238,255

 

2.06

%

$

13,413,812

 

2.08

%

 

OTTI — Base Case and Adverse Case Scenario

 

We evaluated our PLMBS under a base case (or best estimate) scenario when we performed a cash flow analysis for each security under assumptions that forecasted increased credit default rates or loss severities, or both.  The stress test scenario and associated results do not represent our current expectations and therefore should not be construed as a prediction of future results, market conditions or the actual performance of these securities.

 

No OTTI was recorded in the 2014 periodperiods or in the 2013 period.2013.  In the six months ended June 30, 2014, period, we identified improvements in cash flows on certain previously OTTI non-agency PLMBS, and $0.2$0.3 million was recorded as accretable yield to investment income.income, with an offset to the amortized cost of the securities.

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The results of the adverse case scenario are presented below alongside our expected outcome for the credit impaired securities (the base case) at the OTTI measurement dates (in thousands):

 

Table 5.6:Base and Adverse Case Stress Scenarios (a)

 

 

As of March 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2014

 

 

 

Actual Results - Base Case Scenario

 

Adverse Case Scenario

 

 

 

 

Actual Results - Base Case Scenario

 

Adverse Case Scenario

 

 

 

# of Securities

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to
Credit Loss

 

# of Securities

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to
Credit Loss

 

 

 

 

# of Securities

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to
Credit Loss

 

# of Securities

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to
Credit Loss

 

RMBS

Prime

 

8

 

$

39,198

 

$

 

8

 

$

39,198

 

$

(85

)

 

Prime

 

8

 

$

35,845

 

$

 

8

 

$

35,845

 

$

(70

)

RMBS

Alt-A

 

5

 

5,480

 

 

5

 

5,480

 

 

 

Alt-A

 

5

 

5,277

 

 

5

 

5,277

 

 

HEL

Subprime

 

30

 

319,509

 

 

30

 

319,509

 

(3,491

)

 

Subprime

 

30

 

309,143

 

 

30

 

309,143

 

(3,825

)

Manufactured housing

Subprime

 

2

 

107,377

 

 

2

 

107,377

 

 

 

Subprime

 

2

 

102,317

 

 

2

 

102,317

 

 

Total Securities

 

 

45

 

$

471,564

 

$

 

45

 

$

471,564

 

$

(3,576

)

 

 

 

45

 

$

452,582

 

$

 

45

 

$

452,582

 

$

(3,895

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Results - Base Case Scenario

 

 

 

Adverse Case Scenario

 

 

 

# of Securities

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to
Credit Loss

 

# of Securities

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to
Credit Loss

 

RMBS

Prime

 

9

 

$

46,007

 

$

 

9

 

$

46,007

 

$

(59

)

RMBS

Alt-A

 

6

 

5,700

 

 

6

 

5,700

 

 

HEL

Subprime

 

30

 

328,488

 

 

30

 

328,488

 

(2,145

)

Manufactured housing

Subprime

 

2

 

112,128

 

 

2

 

112,128

 

 

Total Securities

 

 

47

 

$

492,323

 

$

 

47

 

$

492,323

 

$

(2,204

)

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Results - Base Case Scenario

 

 

 

Adverse Case Scenario

 

 

 

 

 

# of Securities

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to
Credit Loss

 

# of Securities

 

UPB

 

OTTI Related to
Credit Loss

 

RMBS

 

Prime

 

9

 

$

46,007

 

$

 

9

 

$

46,007

 

$

(59

)

RMBS

 

Alt-A

 

6

 

5,700

 

 

6

 

5,700

 

 

HEL

 

Subprime

 

30

 

328,488

 

 

30

 

328,488

 

(2,145

)

Manufactured housing

 

Subprime

 

2

 

112,128

 

 

2

 

112,128

 

 

Total Securities

 

 

 

47

 

$

492,323

 

$

 

47

 

$

492,323

 

$

(2,204

)

 


(a)         Generally, the Adverse Case is computed by stressing Credit Default Rate and Loss Severity.

 

FHLBank OTTI Governance Committee Common Platform Consistent with the guidelines provided by the OTTI Committee, the FHLBNY has contracted with the FHLBanks of San Francisco and Chicago to perform cash-flow analyses for about 50% of our non-Agency PLMBS portfolio that were possible to be cash-flow tested within the Common Platform.  The results were reviewed and found reasonable by the FHLBNY.  For more information about the OTTI Committee and the Common Platform, see Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Accounting and governance policies, and impairment analysis withinin Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates in the Bank’s most recent Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

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ProjectedUp until the 2014 first quarter, the OTTI Committee employed home price recovery of home prices was a critical assumption employed to calculate OTTIprojections for cash flows developedthe base and the adverse case.  Those projections were key inputs used under the Common Platform.  RecoveryPlatform to generate cash flows for 50% of our non-Agency PLMBS.  The model used a short-term component plus static recovery paths over the long term on the assumption that the housing markets were homogenous, and price behaviors can be standardized across geographic housing markets.

In the second quarter of 2014, the OTTI Committee deemed that the previous methodology was inadequate as it had assumed the housing market was homogeneous, not recognizing that certain markets were already transitioning to a housing recovery at a different pace than other markets, and that the cash flow models should recognize the behavior that housing markets would behave more heterogeneously in the transition period and in the long-term.  Beginning with the 2014 second quarter, home price projections beyond the short-term is based on the forecasted length of time and the annual appreciation rate during the transition period plus a forecast of the long-term annual appreciation rate for each Core Based Statistical Area (“CBSA”).  The cash flow models have been updated with the forecasts in transition period and for the long-term that will more tightly align the forecast to incorporate the appreciation rates were unchangedbased on loan-level CBSA data.

The short-term forecasts for changes in the housing market price over the 12-months range from a decrease of 4.0% to an increase of 9.0%.  For the vast majority of housing markets, the projected short-term housing price changes range from a decrease of 2.0% to an increase of 4.0%.

Below are the recovery rates employed previously at March 31, 2014 fromand December 31, 2013.  The table below presents projected home price recovery under a base case and an adverse case.

 

Table 5.7:                                       Projected Home Price Recovery by Months

 

March 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Base Case

Adverse Case

Base Case

Adverse Case

Months

Recovery Range % (a)

Recovery Range % (a)

Recovery Range % (a)

Recovery Range % (a)

1- 6

0.0 - 3.0

0.0 - 2.0

0.0 - 3.0

0.0 - 2.0

7- 12

1.0 - 4.0

0.7 - 2.7

1.0 - 4.0

0.7 - 2.7

13- 18

2.0 - 4.0

1.3 - 2.7

2.0 - 4.0

1.3 - 2.7

19- 30

2.0 - 5.0

1.3 - 3.4

2.0 - 5.0

1.3 - 3.4

31- 42

2.0 - 6.0

1.3 - 4.0

2.0 - 6.0

1.3 - 4.0

43- 54

2.0 - 6.0

1.3 - 4.0

2.0 - 6.0

1.3 - 4.0

55- 66

2.3 - 5.6

1.5 - 3.8

2.3 - 5.6

1.5 - 3.8

Thereafter

2.3 - 5.6

1.5 - 3.8

2.3 - 5.6

1.5 - 3.8

 

 

Base Case

 

Adverse Case

 

Months

 

Recovery Range % (a)

 

Recovery Range % (a)

 

1

-

6

 

0.0    -    3.0

 

0.0    -    2.0

 

7

-

12

 

1.0    -    4.0

 

0.7    -    2.7

 

13

-

18

 

2.0    -    4.0

 

1.3    -    2.7

 

19

-

30

 

2.0    -    5.0

 

1.3    -    3.4

 

31

-

42

 

2.0    -    6.0

 

1.3    -    4.0

 

43

-

54

 

2.0    -    6.0

 

1.3    -    4.0

 

55

-

66

 

2.3    -    5.6

 

1.5    -    3.8

 

Thereafter

 

2.3    -    5.6

 

1.5    -    3.8

 

 


(a) Annualized Rates.

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Non-Agency Private label mortgage- and asset-backed securities

 

Our investments in privately-issued MBS are summarized below.  All private-label MBS were classified as held-to-maturity (unpaid principal balance (a); in thousands):

 

Table 5.8:                                       Non-Agency Private Label Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Private-label MBS

 

Fixed Rate

 

Variable
Rate

 

Total

 

Fixed Rate

 

Variable
Rate

 

Total

 

 

Fixed Rate

 

Variable 
Rate

 

Total

 

Fixed Rate

 

Variable 
Rate

 

Total

 

Private-label RMBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prime

 

$

36,798

 

$

2,400

 

$

39,198

 

$

43,532

 

$

2,475

 

$

46,007

 

 

$

33,569

 

$

2,276

 

$

35,845

 

$

43,532

 

$

2,475

 

$

46,007

 

Alt-A

 

3,458

 

2,022

 

5,480

 

3,590

 

2,110

 

5,700

 

 

3,414

 

1,863

 

5,277

 

3,590

 

2,110

 

5,700

 

Total private-label RMBS

 

40,256

 

4,422

 

44,678

 

47,122

 

4,585

 

51,707

 

 

36,983

 

4,139

 

41,122

 

47,122

 

4,585

 

51,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home Equity Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

268,226

 

51,282

 

319,508

 

275,246

 

53,242

 

328,488

 

 

260,014

 

49,129

 

309,143

 

275,246

 

53,242

 

328,488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured Housing Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

107,377

 

 

107,377

 

112,128

 

 

112,128

 

 

102,317

 

 

102,317

 

112,128

 

 

112,128

 

Total UPB of private-label MBS (b)

 

$

415,859

 

$

55,704

 

$

471,563

 

$

434,496

 

$

57,827

 

$

492,323

 

 

$

399,314

 

$

53,268

 

$

452,582

 

$

434,496

 

$

57,827

 

$

492,323

 

 


(a)Unpaid principal balance (UPB) is also known as the current face or par amount of a mortgage-backed security.

(b)         Paydowns and prepayments of PLMBS have reduced outstanding unpaid principal balances.  No acquisitions of PLMBS have been made since 2006.

 

The following tables present additional information of the fair values and gross unrealized losses of PLMBS by year of securitization and external rating (in thousands):

 

Table 5.9:                                       PLMBS by Year of Securitization and External Rating

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid Principal Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid Principal Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private-label MBS

 

Ratings
Subtotal

 

Triple-A

 

Double-A

 

Single-A

 

Triple-B

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross 
Unrealized
(Losses)

 

Fair Value

 

 

Ratings
Subtotal

 

Triple-A

 

Double-A

 

Single-A

 

Triple-B

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)

 

Fair Value

 

RMBS Prime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

$

11,456

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

11,456

 

$

10,747

 

$

(200

)

$

10,664

 

 

$

10,784

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

10,784

 

$

10,080

 

$

(188

)

$

10,038

 

2005

 

12,412

 

 

 

 

 

12,412

 

11,803

 

 

12,455

 

 

10,895

 

 

 

 

 

10,895

 

10,305

 

 

10,998

 

2004 and earlier

 

15,330

 

 

9,222

 

3,708

 

 

2,400

 

15,268

 

(82

)

15,382

 

 

14,166

 

 

8,383

 

3,507

 

 

2,276

 

14,108

 

(76

)

14,276

 

Total RMBS Prime

 

39,198

 

 

9,222

 

3,708

 

 

26,268

 

37,818

 

(282

)

38,501

 

 

35,845

 

 

8,383

 

3,507

 

 

23,955

 

34,493

 

(264

)

35,312

 

Alt-A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

5,480

 

2,022

 

911

 

 

1,184

 

1,363

 

5,480

 

(152

)

5,363

 

 

5,277

 

1,863

 

 

911

 

1,158

 

1,345

 

5,276

 

(132

)

5,231

 

Total RMBS

 

44,678

 

2,022

 

10,133

 

3,708

 

1,184

 

27,631

 

43,298

 

(434

)

43,864

 

 

41,122

 

1,863

 

8,383

 

4,418

 

1,158

 

25,300

 

39,769

 

(396

)

40,543

 

HEL Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

319,508

 

 

7,868

 

117,617

 

47,162

 

146,861

 

284,144

 

(3,528

)

307,694

 

 

309,143

 

 

7,438

 

114,312

 

44,757

 

142,636

 

273,838

 

(3,226

)

298,829

 

Manufactured Housing Loans Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

107,377

 

 

 

107,377

 

 

 

107,365

 

 

110,468

 

 

102,317

 

 

 

102,317

 

 

 

102,306

 

 

105,366

 

Total PLMBS

 

$

471,563

 

$

2,022

 

$

18,001

 

$

228,702

 

$

48,346

 

$

174,492

 

$

434,807

 

$

(3,962

)

$

462,026

 

 

$

452,582

 

$

1,863

 

$

15,821

 

$

221,047

 

$

45,915

 

$

167,936

 

$

415,913

 

$

(3,622

)

$

444,738

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid Principal Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private-label MBS

 

Ratings
Subtotal

 

Triple-A

 

Double-A

 

Single-A

 

Triple-B

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)

 

Fair Value

 

RMBS Prime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

$

12,379

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

12,379

 

$

11,669

 

$

(128

)

$

11,621

 

2005

 

13,285

 

 

 

 

 

13,285

 

12,630

 

(3

)

13,220

 

2004 and earlier

 

20,343

 

 

10,269

 

7,599

 

2,475

 

 

20,261

 

(46

)

20,354

 

Total RMBS Prime

 

46,007

 

 

10,269

 

7,599

 

2,475

 

25,664

 

44,560

 

(177

)

45,195

 

Alt-A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

5,700

 

2,110

 

911

 

19

 

1,214

 

1,446

 

5,700

 

(157

)

5,622

 

Total RMBS

 

51,707

 

2,110

 

11,180

 

7,618

 

3,689

 

27,110

 

50,260

 

(334

)

50,817

 

HEL Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

328,488

 

 

8,278

 

121,052

 

47,572

 

151,586

 

292,883

 

(3,659

)

314,038

 

Manufactured

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

112,128

 

 

 

112,128

 

 

 

112,115

 

 

114,881

 

Total PLMBS

 

$

492,323

 

$

2,110

 

$

19,458

 

$

240,798

 

$

51,261

 

$

178,696

 

$

455,258

 

$

(3,993

)

$

479,736

 

 

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December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid Principal Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private-label MBS

 

Ratings
Subtotal

 

Triple-A

 

Double-A

 

Single-A

 

Triple-B

 

Below
Investment
Grade

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross 
Unrealized
(Losses)

 

Fair Value

 

RMBS Prime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

$

12,379

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

12,379

 

$

11,669

 

$

(128

)

$

11,621

 

2005

 

13,285

 

 

 

 

 

13,285

 

12,630

 

(3

)

13,220

 

2004 and earlier

 

20,343

 

 

10,269

 

7,599

 

2,475

 

 

20,261

 

(46

)

20,354

 

Total RMBS Prime

 

46,007

 

 

10,269

 

7,599

 

2,475

 

25,664

 

44,560

 

(177

)

45,195

 

Alt-A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

5,700

 

2,110

 

911

 

19

 

1,214

 

1,446

 

5,700

 

(157

)

5,622

 

Total RMBS

 

51,707

 

2,110

 

11,180

 

7,618

 

3,689

 

27,110

 

50,260

 

(334

)

50,817

 

HEL Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

328,488

 

 

8,278

 

121,052

 

47,572

 

151,586

 

292,883

 

(3,659

)

314,038

 

Manufactured Housing Loans Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

��

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

112,128

 

 

 

112,128

 

 

 

112,115

 

 

114,881

 

Total PLMBS

 

$

492,323

 

$

2,110

 

$

19,458

 

$

240,798

 

$

51,261

 

$

178,696

 

$

455,258

 

$

(3,993

)

$

479,736

 


(a) Credit-related OTTI was offset by reclassification of non-credit OTTI to Net income.

 

Table 5.10:                                Weighted-Average Credit support Analysis of MBS

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Private-label MBS

 

Original
Weighted-
Average Credit
Support % (a)

 

Weighted-
Average
Credit
Support % (b)

 

Weighted-Average
Collateral
Delinquency % (c)

 

Original
Weighted-
Average Credit
Support % (a)

 

Weighted-
Average
Credit
Support % (b)

 

Weighted-Average
Collateral
Delinquency % (c)

 

 

Original
Weighted-
Average Credit
Support % 
(a)

 

Weighted-
Average
Credit
Support % 
(b)

 

Weighted-Average
Collateral
Delinquency % 
(c)

 

Original
Weighted-
Average Credit
Support % 
(a)

 

Weighted-
Average Credit
Support % 
(b)

 

Weighted-Average
Collateral
Delinquency % 
(c)

 

RMBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

4.50

%

4.11

%

16.34

%

4.41

%

3.96

%

18.54

%

 

4.54

%

4.22

%

20.73

%

4.41

%

3.96

%

18.54

%

2005

 

2.49

 

6.22

 

7.41

 

2.50

 

6.13

 

6.78

 

 

2.56

 

6.50

 

7.74

 

2.50

 

6.13

 

6.78

 

2004 and earlier

 

1.64

 

6.84

 

5.65

 

1.54

 

6.79

 

2.18

 

 

1.65

 

6.88

 

5.45

 

1.54

 

6.79

 

2.18

 

Total RMBS Prime

 

2.75

 

5.85

 

9.33

 

2.59

 

5.84

 

7.91

 

 

2.80

 

5.97

 

10.74

 

2.59

 

5.84

 

7.91

 

Alt-A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

13.92

 

38.35

 

15.19

 

13.85

 

38.04

 

10.01

 

 

14.20

 

39.36

 

14.18

 

13.85

 

38.04

 

10.01

 

Total RMBS

 

4.12

 

9.83

 

10.05

 

3.83

 

9.39

 

8.14

 

 

4.26

 

10.25

 

11.19

 

3.83

 

9.39

 

8.14

 

HEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

58.10

 

34.26

 

19.61

 

58.02

 

34.18

 

19.75

 

 

58.19

 

34.64

 

19.69

 

58.02

 

34.18

 

19.75

 

Manufactured Housing Loans Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured Housing Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subprime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 and earlier

 

100.00

 

30.49

 

2.96

 

100.00

 

29.82

 

2.90

 

 

100.00

 

30.87

 

3.13

 

100.00

 

29.82

 

2.90

 

Total Private-label MBS

 

62.53

%

31.09

%

14.92

%

61.89

%

30.58

%

14.69

%

 

62.74

%

31.57

%

15.17

%

61.89

%

30.58

%

14.69

%

 

Weighted-average credit support analysis of unrealized loss percentage; a comparison of the weighted-average credit support to weighted-average collateral delinquency percentage is another indicator of the credit support available to absorb potential cash flow shortfalls.

 


Definitions:

 

(a)         Original Weighted-Average Credit Support Percentage represents the average of a cohort of securities by vintage; credit support is defined as the credit protection level at the time the mortgage-backed securities closed.  Support is expressed as a percentage of the sum of: subordinate bonds, reserve funds, guarantees, overcollateralization, divided by the original collateral balance.

 

(b)         Weighted-Average Credit Support Percentage represents the average of a cohort of securities by vintage; credit support is defined as the credit protection level as of the mortgage-backed securities most current payment date.  Support is expressed as a percentage of the sum of: subordinate bonds, reserve funds, guarantees, overcollateralization, divided by the most current unpaid collateral balance.

 

(c)          Weighted-Average Collateral Delinquency Percentage represents the average of a cohort of securities by vintage: collateral delinquency is defined as the sum of the unpaid principal balance of loans underlying the mortgage-backed security where the borrower is 60 or more days past due, or in bankruptcy proceedings, or the loan is in foreclosure, or has become real estate owned divided by the aggregate unpaid collateral balance.

 

Short-term investments

 

We typically maintain substantial investments in high quality short- and intermediate-term financial instruments such as certificates of deposit, secured overnight transactions collateralized by securities, and unsecured overnight and term Federal funds sold to highly ratedhighly-rated financial institutions and secured overnight transactions, under securities purchased with agreement to resell.who also satisfy other credit quality factors.  These investments provide the liquidity necessary to meet members’ credit needs.   Short-term investments also provide a flexible means of implementing the asset/liability management decisions to increase liquidity.

 

Monitoring — We actively monitor our credit exposures and the credit quality of our counterparties, including an assessment of each counterparty’s financial performance, capital adequacy, and sovereign support as well as related market signals, and actively limit or suspend existing exposures, as appropriate.   In addition, we are required to manage our unsecured portfolio subject to regulatory limits, prescribed by the FHFA,Finance agency, our regulator.  The FHFAFinance agency regulations include limits on the amount of unsecured credit that may be extended to a counterparty or a group of

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affiliated counterparties, based upon a percentage of eligible regulatory capital and the counterparty’s overall credit rating.  Under these regulations, the level of eligible regulatory capital is determined as the lesser of our regulatory capital or the eligible amount of regulatory capital of the counterparty determined in accordance with FHFA regulation.Finance agency regulations.  The eligible amount of regulatory capital is then multiplied by a stated percentage.  The stated percentage that we may offer for term extensions, which are comprised of on- and off-balance sheet and derivative transactions, of unsecured credit ranges from 1% to 15% based on the counterparty’s credit rating.

 

FHFA regulationThe Finance agency regulations also permitspermit us to extend additional unsecured credit, which could be comprised of overnight extensions and sales of Federal funds subject to continuing contract.  Our total unsecured overnight exposure to a counterparty may not exceed twice the regulatory limit for term exposures, resulting in a total exposure limit to a counterparty of 2% to 30% of the eligible amount of regulatory capital based on the counterparty’s credit rating.   We remain in compliance with the regulatory limits established for unsecured credit in all reported periods.

 

We are prohibited by FHFAFinance agency regulation from investing in financial instruments issued by non-U.S. entities other than those issued by U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks.  Our unsecured credit exposures to domestic counterparties and U.S. subsidiaries of foreign commercial banks, includes the risk that these counterparties have extended credit to non-U.S. counterparties and foreign sovereign governments.  Our unsecured credit exposures to U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks include the risk that the counterparty may be unable to meet its contractual repayment obligations as a result of political or economic conditions in the country of its incorporation.  The FHLBNY did not own any financial instruments issued by foreign sovereign governments, including those countries that are members of the European Union.

 

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Securities purchased with agreement to resell — As part of FHLBNY’s banking activities with counterparties, the FHLBNY has entered into secured financing transactions that mature overnight, and can be extended only at the discretion of the FHLBNY.  These transactions involve the lending of cash, against which securities that are taken as collateral.  Outstanding balance was $500.0$800.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and $0 at December 31, 2013.  The average amount of lending was $691.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014, period was $687.8 million and $72.9 million duringin the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.  The secured financing agreements with certain highly-rated counterparties who also met the FHLBNY’s credit quality standards, involve the lending of cash, against which securities are taken as collateral.  The amount of cash loaned against the securities collateral is a function of the liquidity and quality of the collateral as well as the credit quality of the counterparty.  The collateral is typically in the form of ahigh quality, highly-rated marketable security, and thesecurity.  The FHLBNY has the ability to call for additional collateral if the value of the securities falls below a pre-defined threshold.  The FHLBNY can terminate the transaction and liquidate the collateral if the counterparty fails to post the additional margin.  The FHLBNY does not have the right to re-pledge the securities received.  Securities purchased under agreements to resell (reverse repos) generally do not constitute a sale for accounting purposes of the underlying securities, and so are treated as collateralized financing transactions.

 

Certificates of deposits — Allowable investments in certificates of deposit cannot exceed maturities of 270 days.  They would typically be issued by major financial institutions.  From time to time, we may invest in such securities, and investments would be designated as held-to-maturity and recorded at amortized cost.  There were no investments in such instruments in the 2014 period or during 2013.

 

Federal funds sold and Cash at the Federal Reserve Banks — Federal funds sold at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 represented overnight, unsecured lending to major banks and financial institutions.  The amount of unsecured credit risk that may be extended to individual counterparties is commensurate with the counterparty’s credit quality which is determinedas assessed by management based on the FHLBNY, including credit ratings of counterparty’s debt securities or deposits as reported by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations.NRSROs.  Overnight and short-term federal funds allow us to warehouse and provide balance sheet liquidity to meet unexpected member borrowing demands.

 

The table below presents Federal funds sold, the counterparty credit ratings, and the domicile of the counterparty or the domicile of the counterparty’s parent for U.S. branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks in the U.S. (in thousands):

 

Table 5.11:                                Federal Funds Sold by Domicile of the Counterparty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Balances at

 

Daily average

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Balances at

 

Daily average

 

Daily average

 

Foreign

 

S&P

 

Moody’s

 

S&P

 

Moody’s

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

Counterparties

 

Rating

 

Rating

 

Rating

 

Rating

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

Foreign
Counterparties

 

S&P
Rating

 

Moody’s 
Rating

 

S&P
Rating

 

Moody’s 
Rating

 

June 30,
2014

 

December 31,
2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australia

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

$

1,803,000

 

$

1,792,000

 

$

2,403,200

 

$

1,898,511

 

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

$

1,000,000

 

$

1,792,000

 

$

1,878,945

 

$

2,552,692

 

$

2,139,624

 

$

2,227,409

 

Canada

 

A to AA-

 

AA3 to AA2

 

A to AA-

 

AA3 to AA2

 

2,263,000

 

1,152,000

 

4,216,610

 

2,937,655

 

 

A to AA-

 

AA3 to AA1

 

A to AA-

 

AA3 to AA2

 

2,366,000

 

1,152,000

 

4,086,153

 

2,827,484

 

4,151,022

 

2,882,265

 

Finland

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

1,803,000

 

1,792,000

 

1,833,200

 

1,330,267

 

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

500,000

 

1,792,000

 

1,806,857

 

1,576,044

 

1,819,956

 

1,453,834

 

Germany

 

A

 

A2

 

A

 

A2

 

 

 

1,020,278

 

834,911

 

 

A

 

BAA1

 

A

 

A2

 

 

 

350,549

 

 

683,564

 

415,149

 

Netherlands

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

1,803,000

 

 

1,232,378

 

1,485,600

 

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

AA-

 

AA2

 

1,848,000

 

 

818,429

 

1,481,088

 

1,024,260

 

1,483,331

 

Norway

 

A+

 

A1

 

A+

 

A1

 

 

1,000,000

 

1,163,689

 

1,002,244

 

 

A+

 

A1

 

A+

 

A1

 

 

1,000,000

 

1,158,077

 

1,013,187

 

1,160,867

 

1,007,746

 

Sweden

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

 

 

1,417,667

 

1,552,256

 

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

AA-

 

AA3

 

 

 

1,564,286

 

1,494,725

 

1,491,381

 

1,523,331

 

UK

 

A-

 

BAA1

 

A-

 

A3

 

 

 

 

215,000

 

 

A-

 

BAA1

 

A-

 

A3

 

 

 

 

 

 

106,906

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,672,000

 

5,736,000

 

13,287,022

 

11,256,444

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,714,000

 

5,736,000

 

11,663,296

 

10,945,220

 

12,470,674

 

11,099,971

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USA

 

A to AA-

 

A1 to AA3

 

A to AA-

 

A2 to AA2

 

2,200,000

 

250,000

 

1,794,656

 

2,085,389

 

 

A to AA-

 

A1 to AA2

 

A to AA-

 

A2 to AA2

 

999,000

 

250,000

 

1,769,385

 

2,514,264

 

1,781,950

 

2,301,011

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

9,872,000

 

$

5,986,000

 

$

15,081,678

 

$

13,341,833

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,713,000

 

$

5,986,000

 

$

13,432,681

 

$

13,459,484

 

$

14,252,624

 

$

13,400,982

 

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Table 5.12:                                Cash Balances at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York

 

In addition, we maintained liquidity at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (“FRB”).FRBNY. The following table summarizes outstanding balances at the FRB at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and the average balances for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

Average

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Balances with Federal Reserve Bank

 

$

5,527

 

$

15,302

 

$

757

 

$

586

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

Balances at

 

Daily average

 

Daily Average

 

 

 

June 30,
2014

 

December 31,
2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Balances with Federal Reserve Bank

 

$

7,159

 

$

15,302

 

$

174

 

$

604

 

$

464

 

$

595

 

 

The decrease inLower amounts of cash balances at the FRBFRBNY at March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013, waswere determined based on projected estimated member liquidity requirements at the two periods.requirements.

 

Cash collateral pledged to derivative counterparties — All cash posted as pledged collateral to derivative counterparties is reported as a deduction to Derivative liabilities in the Statements of Condition.   Cash posted in excess of required collateral is reported as a component of Derivative assets.  Typically, cash posted as collateral or as margin earn interest at the overnight Federal funds rate.  At March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had deposited $1.4$1.3 billion and $1.5 billion in interest-earning cash as pledged collateral or as margins to derivative counterparties.  We generally execute derivatives with major financial institutions and enter into bilateral collateral netting agreements for derivatives that have not yet been approved for clearing by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”).  Such derivatives are also referred to as uncleared derivatives.  For derivative contracts that are mandated for clearing under the Dodd-Frank Act, we have obtained legal netting analysis that provide support for the right of offset of posted margins as a netting adjustment to the fair value exposures of the associated derivatives.  When our derivatives are in a liability position, counterparties are in a fair value gain position and counterparties are exposed to the non-performance risk of the FHLBNY.  For cleared and uncleared derivatives, we

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are required to post cash collateral or margin to mitigate the counterparties’ credit exposure under agreed upon procedures.  For uncleared derivatives, bilateral collateral agreements include certain thresholds and pledge requirements under ISDA agreements that are generally triggered if exposures exceed the agreed-upon thresholds.  For cleared derivatives executed in compliance with CFTC rules, margins are posted daily to cover the exposure presented by our open positions.  Certain triggering events such as a default by the FHLBNY could result in additional margins to be posted by the FHLBNY to our derivative clearing agents.  For more information, see Credit Risk dueDue to Nonperformance by counterpartiesCounterparties in Note 15. Derivatives and Hedging Activities.  Also see Tables 9.5 and 9.6 and accompanying discussions in this MD&A.

 

Mortgage Loans Held-for-Portfolio

 

The portfolio of mortgageMortgage loans was primarily comprised ofwere investments in Mortgage Partnership Finance loans (“MPF” or “MPF Program”).  We provide this product to members as another alternative for them to sell their mortgage production, and do not expect the MPF loans to increase substantially.  Growth has been weak primarily because of weak origination.  MPF loans are fixed rate mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residential properties with maturities ranging from five to 30 years.

 

Mortgage Partnership Finance Program

 

We invest in mortgage loans through the MPF Program, which is a secondary mortgage market structure under which eligible mortgage loans are purchased or funded from or through members who are Participating Financial Institution members (“PFIs”PFI”) and purchase.  We may also acquire MPF loans through participations in pools of eligible mortgage loans are purchased fromwith other FHLBanks (collectively, “MPF” or “MPF Loans”).FHLBanks.  MPF Loans are conforming conventional and Government i.e., insured or guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”), the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”), or the Rural Housing Service of the Department of Agriculture (“RHS”) or the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), fixed rate mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residential properties with maturities ranging from five to 30 years or participations in such mortgage loans, also referred to as “MPF Government Loans.”  The FHLBank of Chicago (“MPF Provider”) developed the MPF Program in order to help fulfill the housing mission and to provide an additional source of liquidity to FHLBank members that choose to sell mortgage loans into the secondary market rather than holding them in their own portfolios.  Finance Agency regulations define the acquisition of Acquired Member Assets (“AMA”) as a core mission activity of the FHLBanks.  In order for MPF Loans to meet the AMA requirements, the purchase and funding are structured so that the credit risk associated with MPF Loans is shared with PFIs.

 

Under the MPF program, we purchase or fund eligible MPF loans from or through PFIs.  We may also acquire MPF loans through participations with other FHLBanks.  MPF loans are conforming, conventional or government-insured fixed rate mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residential properties with maturities ranging from five to 30 years.  For more information about the MPF program, see Mortgage Loans Held-for-Portfolio in the MD&A in the Bank’s most recent Form 10K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

MPF Loan Types There are five MPF loan products under the MPF program that we participate in: Original MPF, MPF 100, MPF 125, MPF 125 Plus, and MPF Government.  While still held in our Statements of Condition, we currently do not offer the MPF 100 or MPF 125 Plus loan products.

Original MPF, MPF 125, MPF 125 Plus, and MPF Government are closed loan products in which we purchase loans acquired or closed by the PFI. MPF 100 is a loan product in which we “table fund” MPF loans; that is, we provide

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the funds through the PFI as our agent to make the MPF loan to the borrower.  We are considered the originator of the MPF loan for accounting purpose since the PFI is acting as our agent when originating the loan; however, we do not collect any origination fees.

 

The following table summarizes MPF loan by product types (par values,value, in thousands):

 

Table 6.1:                                       MPF by Loss LayersProduct Types

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original MPF (a)

 

$

442,880

 

$

444,470

 

 

$

440,871

 

$

444,470

 

MPF 100 (b)

 

6,651

 

7,197

 

 

6,300

 

7,197

 

MPF 125 (c)

 

1,111,213

 

1,105,644

 

 

1,141,364

 

1,105,644

 

MPF 125 Plus (d)

 

213,647

 

223,506

 

 

203,936

 

223,506

 

Other

 

126,799

 

116,561

 

 

134,391

 

116,561

 

Total par MPF loans

 

$

1,901,190

 

$

1,897,378

 

 

$

1,926,862

 

$

1,897,378

 

 


(a)         Original MPF — The first layer of losses is applied to the First Loss Account. We are responsible for the first layer of losses. The member then provides a credit enhancement up to “AA” rating equivalent. We would absorb any credit losses beyond the first two layers, though the possibility of any such losses is remote.

(b)         MPF 100 — The first layer of losses is applied to the First Loss Account. We are responsible for the first layer of losses. Losses incurred in the First Loss Account are deducted from credit enhancement fees payable to the member after the third year. The member then provides a credit enhancement up to “AA” rating equivalent less the amount placed in the FLA. We absorb any losses incurred in the FLA that are not recovered through credit enhancement fees (should the pool liquidate prior to repayment of losses). We would absorb any credit losses beyond the first two layers.

(c)          MPF 125 — The first layer of losses is applied to the First Loss Account. We are responsible for the first layer of losses. Losses incurred in the First Loss Account are deducted from the credit enhancement fees payable to the member. The member then provides a credit enhancement up to “AA” rating equivalent less the amount placed in the FLA. We absorb any losses incurred in the FLA that are not recovered through credit enhancement fees (if the pool should liquidate prior to repayment of losses). We would absorb any credit losses beyond the first two layers.

(d)         MPF 125 Plus —The first layer of losses is applied to the First Loss Account (“FLA”) in an amount equal to a specified percentage of loans in the pool as of the sale date. Losses incurred in the First Loss Account are deducted from the credit enhancement fees payable to the member. We absorb any losses incurred in the FLA that are not recovered through credit enhancement fees (should the pool liquidate prior to repayment of losses). The member acquires an additional Credit Enhancement (“CE”) coverage through a supplemental mortgage insurance policy (“SMI”) to cover second layer losses that exceed the deductible (“FLA”) of the Supplemental Mortgage Insurance policy. Losses not covered by the First Loss Account or Supplemental Mortgage Insurance coverage will be paid by the member’s Credit Enhancement obligation up to “AA” rating equivalent. We would absorb losses that exceeded the Credit Enhancement obligation, though such losses are a remote possibility.

 

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Mortgage loans — Conventional and Insured Loans

 

The following table classifies mortgage loans between conventional loans and loans insured by FHA/VA (in thousands):

 

Table 6.2:                                       MPF by Loss LayersConventional and Insured Loans

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Housing Administration and Veteran Administration insured loans

 

$

126,734

 

$

116,496

 

 

$

134,327

 

$

116,496

 

Conventional loans

 

1,774,391

 

1,780,817

 

 

1,792,471

 

1,780,817

 

Others

 

65

 

65

 

 

64

 

65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par MPF loans

 

$

1,901,190

 

$

1,897,378

 

 

$

1,926,862

 

$

1,897,378

 

 

Mortgage Loans — Credit Enhancement WaterfallLoss sharing and the credit enhancement waterfall

 

In the credit enhancement waterfall, we are responsible for the first loss layer.  The second loss layer is that amount of credit obligation that the PFI has taken on whichthat will equate the loan to a double-A rating.   We assume all residual risk.  Also, see Note 8.  Mortgage Loans Held-for-Portfolio.

First loss layer The amount of the first layer or the First Loss Account (“FLA”) serves as an information or memorandum account, and as an indicator of the amount of losses that the FHLBNY is responsible for in the first layer.  A table below provides changes in the FLA for the periods in this report.   Losses that exceed the liquidation value of the real property, and the value of any primary mortgage insurance (“PMI”) for loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80% at origination, will be absorbed by the FHLBNY up to the FLA for each Master Commitment.

Table 6.3:Roll-Forward First Loss Account (in thousands)

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

19,991

 

$

18,021

 

$

19,716

 

$

18,436

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions

 

474

 

964

 

788

 

1,875

 

Resets(a)

 

 

 

 

(1,226

)

Charge-offs

 

(427

)

(191

)

(466

)

(291

)

Ending balance

 

$

20,038

 

$

18,794

 

$

20,038

 

$

18,794

 


(a)For the Original MPF, MPF 100, MPF 125 and MPF 125 Plus products, the Credit Enhancement is periodically recalculated.  If the recalculated Credit Enhancement would result in a PFI Credit Enhancement obligation lower than the remaining obligation, the PFI’s Credit Enhancement obligation will be reset to the new, lower level.

Second loss layer The PFI is required to cover the next layer of losses up to an agreed-upon credit enhancement obligation amount, which may consist of a direct liability of the PFI to pay credit losses up to a specified amount, or through a contractual obligation of a PFI to provide supplemental mortgage insurance, or a combination of both.

 

The amount of the credit enhancement is computed with the use of S&P’s model for determining the amount of credit enhancement necessary to bring a pool of uninsured loans to “AA” credit risk.  The credit enhancement becomes an obligation of the PFI.   For taking on the credit enhancement obligation, we pay to the PFI a credit enhancement fee.   For certain MPF products, the credit enhancement fee is accrued and paid each month.   For other MPF products, the credit enhancement fee is accrued and paid monthly after being deferred for 12 months.  CE Fees are paid on a pool level, and if the pool runs down, the amount of future CE fees would shrink in line.

 

The portion of the credit enhancement that is an obligation of the PFI must be fully secured with pledged collateral.  A portion of the credit enhancement may also be covered by insurance, subject to limitations specified in the Acquired Member Assets regulation.   Each PFI/member or housing associate (at this time, we have no housing associates as a PFI) that participates in the MPF program must meet our established financial performance criteria.  In addition, we perform financial reviews of each approved PFI annually.   Housing Associate are entities that (i) are approved mortgagees under Title II of the National Housing Act, (ii) chartered under law and have succession, (iii) subject to inspection and supervision by a governmental agency, and (iv) lend their own funds as their principal activity in the mortgage field.

 

ThePMI is required for loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80% at origination.  In addition, for MPF 125 Plus products, Supplemental Mortgage Insurance (“SMI”) may be required from the PFI.  Typically, the FHLBNY computeswill pay the provision for credit losses without considering thePFI a higher credit enhancement features (exceptfee in return for the “First Loss Account”) accompanyingPFI taking on the additional obligation.

Table 6.4:Second Losses and SMI Coverage (in thousands)

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Second Loss Position (a)

 

$

74,840

 

$

70,095

 

SMI Coverage - NY share only (b)

 

$

13,476

 

$

17,593

 

SMI Coverage - portfolio (b)

 

$

13,763

 

$

17,958

 


(a)Increase due to increase in overall outstanding of MPF.

(b)SMI coverage has declined since December 31, 2013 as the contracts were re-evaluated in the first quarter of 2014.  Additionally, no new master commitments have been added under the MPF loans to provide credit assurance to the FHLBNY.  CE Fees are paid on a pool level, and if the pool runs down, the amount of future CE fees would shrink in line.   For more information, see Note 8. Mortgage Loans Held-for-Portfolio.125 Plus Program.

 

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Loan and PFI Concentration — Loan concentration was in New York State, which is to be expected since the largest PFIs are located in New York.  The tables below summarize MPF loan concentration and PFI concentration:

 

Table 6.3:6.5:                                       Concentration of MPF Loans

 

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Number of
loans %

 

Amounts
outstanding %

 

Number of
loans %

 

Amounts
outstanding %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York State

 

70.3

%

60.7

%

70.1

%

60.6

%

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Number of
loans %

 

Amounts
outstanding %

 

Number of
loans %

 

Amounts
outstanding %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York State

 

70.5

%

60.8

%

70.1

%

60.6

%

 

Table 6.4:6.6:                                       Top Five Participating Financial Institutions — Concentration (par values,value, dollars in thousands)

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

Mortgage

 

Percent of Total

 

 

Mortgage

 

Percent of Total

 

 

Loans

 

Mortgage Loans

 

 

Loans

 

Mortgage Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association

 

$

312,970

 

16.46

%

Astoria Bank

 

$

310,056

 

16.09

%

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

 

214,187

 

11.27

 

 

204,470

 

10.61

 

Investors Bank

 

164,743

 

8.66

 

 

167,262

 

8.68

 

Elmira Savings Bank

 

119,690

 

6.30

 

 

122,603

 

6.36

 

First Choice Bank

 

91,206

 

4.80

 

 

101,806

 

5.29

 

All Others

 

998,329

 

52.51

 

 

1,020,601

 

52.97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total (a)

 

$

1,901,125

 

100.00

%

 

$

1,926,798

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

Daily average

 

 

 

Mortgage

 

Percent of Total

 

 

 

Loans

 

Mortgage Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association

 

$

313,686

 

16.53

%

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

 

224,053

 

11.81

 

Investors Bank

 

167,428

 

8.82

 

Elmira Savings Bank

 

114,685

 

6.05

 

Watertown Savings Bank

 

86,402

 

4.55

 

All Others

 

991,059

 

52.24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

1,897,313

 

100.00

%

The FHLBNY and its members share the credit risk of MPF loans by structuring potential credit losses into layers.  The first layer is typically 100 basis points, but this varies with the particular MPF product.  The FLA is not recorded or reported as a reserve for loan losses, as it serves as a memorandum or information account.  The FHLBNY is responsible for absorbing the first layer.

Table 6.5:Roll-Forward First Loss Account (in thousands)

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

19,716

 

$

18,436

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions

 

314

 

911

 

Resets(a)

 

 

(1,226

)

Charge-offs

 

(39

)

(100

)

Ending balance

 

$

19,991

 

$

18,021

 


(a)For the Original MPF, MPF 100, MPF 125 and MPF Plus products, the Credit Enhancement is periodically recalculated.  If the recalculated Credit Enhancement would result in a PFI Credit Enhancement obligation lower than the remaining obligation, the PFI’s Credit Enhancement obligation will be reset to the new, lower level.

The next layer of protection comes from the mortgage insurance that is required for loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80% at origination.  Losses that exceed the liquidation value of the real property and any mortgage insurance up to an agreed upon amount, the FLA for each Master Commitment, will be absorbed by the FHLBNY.

Table 6.6:Second Losses and SMI Coverage (in thousands)

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Loss Position (a)

 

$

72,078

 

$

70,095

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMI Coverage - NY share only (b)

 

$

13,476

 

$

17,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMI Coverage - portfolio (b)

 

$

13,763

 

$

17,958

 


(a)   Increase due to increase in overall outstanding of MPF.

(b)SMI coverage has declined at March 31, 2014 as the contracts were re-evaluated.  Additionally, no new master commitments have been added under the MPF Plus Program.

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December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Mortgage

 

Percent of Total

 

 

 

Loans

 

Mortgage Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association

 

$

313,686

 

16.53

%

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

 

224,053

 

11.81

 

Investors Bank

 

167,428

 

8.82

 

Elmira Savings Bank

 

114,685

 

6.05

 

Watertown Savings Bank

 

86,402

 

4.55

 

All Others

 

991,059

 

52.24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

1,897,313

 

100.00

%

 

Accrued interest receivable

Other assets

 

Accrued interest receivable was $169.2$168.5 million and $173.6 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and represented interest receivable primarily from advances and investments.  Changes in balances represent the timing of coupon receivables from advances and investments at the balance sheet dates.

 

Other assets included prepayments and miscellaneous receivables, and were $14.2$116.3 million and $17.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Other assets at June 30, 2014 included a receivable of $100.0 million settled on the following day.

 

Debt Financing Activity and Consolidated Obligations

 

Our primary source of funds continued to be the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes.   Consolidated

The carrying value of consolidated obligation debtbonds outstanding was $75.4 billion (par,  $74.9 billion) at March 31,June 30, 2014, was $110.6compared to $73.3 billion a decrease of $8.5 billion, or 7.1% from the debt outstanding(par, $72.9 billion) at December 31, 2013, and included unrealized net fair value hedge basis losses of $465.8 million and $337.0 million, computed in accordance with the hedge accounting rules for fair value hedges.  For bonds elected under the FVO, unrealized valuation losses were $7.7 million and $8.4 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The carrying value of consolidated obligation discount notes outstanding was $43.2 billion (par, $43.2 billion) at June 30, 2014, compared to $45.9 billion (par, $45.9 billion) at December 31, 2013, and included unrealized valuation losses of $1.5 million and $1.7 million on discount notes elected under the FVO.

The overall decrease in debt was in parallel with a 6.9% decrease$0.5 billion decline in Totaltotal assets at March 31,June 30, 2014 compared tofrom December 31, 2013.

 

A FHLBank’s ability to access the capital markets to issue debt, as well as our cost of funds, is dependent on our credit ratings from major ratings organizations.   Please see Table 7.10 for our credit ratings.

 

The issuance and servicing of consolidated obligations debt are performed by the Office of Finance, a joint office of the FHLBanks established by the Finance Agency.  Each FHLBank independently determines its participation in each issuance of consolidated obligations based on, among other factors, its own funding and operating

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requirements, maturities, interest rates and other terms available for consolidated obligations in the market place.  The two major debt programs offered by the Office of Finance are the Global Debt Program and the TAP issue programs.  We participate in both programs.  For a discussion of issuance practices, see Debt Financing Consolidated Obligations in Item 1. Business in the most recent Form 10K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

Joint and Several Liability

 

Although we are primarily liable for our portion of consolidated obligations (i.e. those issued on our behalf), we are also jointly and severally liable with the other FHLBanks for the payment of principal and interest on the consolidated obligations of all the FHLBanks.  For more information, see Note 17.  Commitments and Contingencies.

 

Consolidated obligation bonds Funding Mix.

 

The following summarizes types of bonds issued and outstanding (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 7.1:                                       Consolidated Obligation Bonds by Type

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate, non-callable

 

$

49,341,315

 

66.19

%

$

51,487,625

 

70.64

%

 

$

50,099,765

 

66.89

%

$

51,487,625

 

70.64

%

Fixed-rate, callable

 

9,502,500

 

12.75

 

7,292,500

 

10.01

 

 

9,209,500

 

12.30

 

7,292,500

 

10.01

 

Step Up, callable

 

2,201,000

 

2.95

 

2,026,000

 

2.78

 

 

2,981,000

 

3.98

 

2,026,000

 

2.78

 

Step Down, callable

 

25,000

 

0.03

 

25,000

 

0.03

 

 

25,000

 

0.03

 

25,000

 

0.03

 

Single-index floating rate

 

13,480,000

 

18.08

 

12,055,000

 

16.54

 

 

12,580,000

 

16.80

 

12,055,000

 

16.54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

74,549,815

 

100.00

%

72,886,125

 

100.00

%

 

74,895,265

 

100.00

%

72,886,125

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond premiums

 

59,407

 

 

 

68,737

 

 

 

 

50,738

 

 

 

68,737

 

 

 

Bond discounts

 

(24,524

)

 

 

(24,931

)

 

 

 

(24,652

)

 

 

(24,931

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge valuation basis adjustments (a)

 

324,348

 

 

 

261,480

 

 

 

 

391,456

 

 

 

261,480

 

 

 

Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges (b)

 

75,004

 

 

 

75,500

 

 

 

 

74,345

 

 

 

75,500

 

 

 

FVO (c) - valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

9,321

 

 

 

8,401

 

 

 

 

7,719

 

 

 

8,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated obligation-bonds

 

$

74,993,371

 

 

 

$

73,275,312

 

 

 

 

$

75,394,871

 

 

 

$

73,275,312

 

 

 

 

Fair value basis and valuation adjustments - The carrying values of bonds include hedging basis adjustments (LIBOR benchmark hedging adjustments) for those bonds recorded under hedge accounting provisions, or at fair value for those bonds elected under the FVO.   Fair value basis adjustments are impacted by hedge volume, the interest rate environment, and the volatility of the interest rates.

 


(a)         Hedge valuation basis - The reported carrying value of hedged consolidated bonds is adjusted for changes in the bond’s fair value (fair value basis adjustments or fair value) that are attributable to the risk being hedged, which is LIBOR for the FHLBNY, and is the discounting basis for computing changes in fair values basis for hedges of debt in a fair value hedge.  The application of the accounting methodology resulted in the recognition of $324.3$391.5 million in unrealized basis losses at March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to losses of $261.5 million at December 31, 2013.  Most of our existing hedged bonds were fixed-rate liabilities, which had been issued in prior years at the then prevailing higher interest rate environment.   In a lower interest rate environment at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, these fixed-rate bonds exhibitedreported unrealized fair value basis losses.

 

Valuation basis were not significant, relative to their par values, because the terms to maturity of the hedged bonds were, on average, short- and medium-term.  The valuation basis has increased at March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to December 31, 2013, due to anthe increase in the amounts of bonds hedged,that were in a hedging relationship, and thefurther decline in market observed yields relative to the coupons of the hedged fixed-rated debt.

 

(b)         Valuation basis of terminated hedges - When certain hedges were terminated before their stated maturities, the fair valueshedge valuation basis of the debt at the hedge termination date were recorded as basis adjustments,was no longer adjusted for changes in the benchmark rate, and is being amortized on a level yield method toas a reduction of Interest expense.   Unamortized basis adjustments were $75.0$74.3 million and $75.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the amounts will be amortized through the contractual maturities of the bonds.

 

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(c)          FVO fair values - Carrying values of bonds elected under the FVO include valuation adjustments to recognize changes in fair values.   The discounting basis for computing changes in fair values of bonds elected under the FVO is the observed FHLBank bond yield curve.  Changes in fair value basis reflect changes in the term structure of interest rates, the shape of the yield curve at the measurement dates, the value and implied volatility of call options on callable bonds, from the growth or decline in volume, and accrued interest payable.  Consolidated bonds elected under the FVO were exhibiting fair value losses due to declining yields of equivalent maturity consolidated bonds offered in the bond markets.  Valuation adjustments of $9.3$7.7 million and $8.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 represented the premium over market values.

 

We have elected the FVO on an instrument-by-instrument basis.  For bonds elected under the FVO, it was not necessary to estimate changes attributable to instrument-specific credit risk as we consider the credit worthiness of the FHLBanks to be secure and credit related adjustments unnecessary.

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Hedge volume Tables 7.2 — 7.4 provide information with respect to par amounts of bonds based on accounting designation: (1) under hedge qualifying rules, (2) under the FVO, and (3) as an economic hedge (in thousands):

 

Table 7.2:                                       Bonds Hedged under Qualifying Fair Value Hedges

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

Par Amount

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Qualifying Hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate bullet bonds

 

$

22,746,975

 

$

23,269,810

 

 

$

24,203,310

 

$

23,269,810

 

Fixed-rate callable bonds

 

8,946,000

 

5,076,000

 

 

9,966,000

 

5,076,000

 

 

$

31,692,975

 

$

28,345,810

 

 

$

34,169,310

 

$

28,345,810

 

 

Bonds elected under the FVO If at inception of a hedge we do not believe that thea hedge would be highly effective in offsetting fair value changes between the derivative and the debt (hedged item), we may designate the debt under the FVO if operationally practical.  We would record fair value changes of the debt through earnings, and to the extent the debt is economically hedged, record changes of the fair values of the derivatives through earnings.  The recorded balance sheet value of debt under the FVO would include the fair value basis adjustments, so that the debt’s balance sheet carrying values would be its fair value.

 

Table 7.3:                                       Bonds Elected under the Fair Value Option (FVO)

 

(Economically hedged)

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

Par Amount

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Bonds designated under FVO

 

$

19,960,000

 

$

22,860,000

 

 

$

18,080,000

 

$

22,860,000

 

 

Bonds elected under the FVO were generally economically hedged by interest rate swaps.  Election of short-term bonds under the FVO has largely been in parallel with the election of advances under the FVO.  By electing the FVO of both the liability (Consolidated bond) and the asset (Advances), we have reduced the potential earnings volatility of markingif the advance asset was marked to fair value without markingand the debt liability was not also marked to fair value.  We elected to account for the bonds under the FVO as we were unable to assert with confidence that the short- and intermediate-term bonds, or with short lock-out periods to the exercise of call options, would remain effective hedges as required under hedge accounting rules.  We opted instead to elect to hedge such FVO bonds on an economic basis with an interest rate swap.  See Table 7.4 for more information.  For more information, also see Fair Value Option disclosures in Note 16.  Fair Values of Financial Statements.Instruments.

 

Economically hedged bonds We also issue variable rate debt with coupons that are not indexed to the 3-month LIBOR, our preferred funding base.  To mitigate the economic risk of a change in the basis between the 1-month LIBOR and the 3-month LIBOR, we have executed basis rate swaps that have synthetically created 3-month LIBOR debt.  The operational cost of electing the FVO or designating the instruments in a fair value hedge outweighed the accounting benefits of offsetting fair value gains and losses.  We opted instead to designate the basis swap as a standalone derivative, and recorded changes in their fair values through earnings.  In an economic hedge, theThe carrying value of the debt would not include fair value basis since the debt is recorded at amortized cost.

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Table 7.4:                                       Economically Hedged Bonds

 

(Excludes consolidated obligation bonds elected under the FVO and hedged economically)

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

Par Amount

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Bonds designated as economically hedged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floating-rate bonds (a)

 

$

5,000,000

 

$

6,500,000

 

 

$

4,000,000

 

$

6,500,000

 

Fixed-rate bonds (b)

 

50,000

 

 

 

356,000

 

 

 

$

5,050,000

 

$

6,500,000

 

 

$

4,356,000

 

$

6,500,000

 

 


(a)         Floating-rate debt Floating-rate bonds indexed to 1-month LIBOR were swapped in economic hedges to 3-month LIBOR with the execution of basis swaps.

(b)         Fixed-rate debt These primarily represent bond hedges that have fallen out of effectiveness.  We do not consider this to be significant and the fair values were also not significant.

 

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Consolidated obligation bonds — maturity or next call date (a)

 

Swapped, callableCallable bonds contain an exercise date or a series of exercise dates that may result in a shorter redemption period.  The following table summarizes consolidated bonds outstanding by years to maturity or next call date (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 7.5:                                       Consolidated Obligation Bonds — Maturity or Next Call Date

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Year of Maturity or Next Call Date

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Amount

 

Percentage of
Total

 

Year of maturity or next call date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due or callable in one year or less

 

$

55,366,485

 

74.27

%

$

54,896,925

 

75.32

%

 

$

52,862,875

 

70.58

%

$

54,896,925

 

75.32

%

Due or callable after one year through two years

 

9,355,995

 

12.55

 

8,157,800

 

11.19

 

 

11,551,065

 

15.42

 

8,157,800

 

11.19

 

Due or callable after two years through three years

 

2,566,300

 

3.44

 

2,602,960

 

3.57

 

 

3,177,490

 

4.24

 

2,602,960

 

3.57

 

Due or callable after three years through four years

 

1,952,355

 

2.62

 

1,774,390

 

2.43

 

 

1,824,455

 

2.44

 

1,774,390

 

2.43

 

Due or callable after four years through five years

 

1,339,370

 

1.80

 

1,135,840

 

1.56

 

 

1,579,970

 

2.11

 

1,135,840

 

1.56

 

Thereafter

 

3,969,310

 

5.32

 

4,318,210

 

5.93

 

 

3,899,410

 

5.21

 

4,318,210

 

5.93

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total par value

 

74,549,815

 

100.00

%

72,886,125

 

100.00

%

 

74,895,265

 

100.00

%

72,886,125

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond premiums

 

59,407

 

 

 

68,737

 

 

 

 

50,738

 

 

 

68,737

 

 

 

Bond discounts

 

(24,524

)

 

 

(24,931

)

 

 

 

(24,652

)

 

 

(24,931

)

 

 

Hedge valuation basis adjustments

 

324,348

 

 

 

261,480

 

 

 

 

391,456

 

 

 

261,480

 

 

 

Hedge basis adjustments on terminated hedges

 

75,004

 

 

 

75,500

 

 

 

 

74,345

 

 

 

75,500

 

 

 

FVO - valuation adjustments and accrued interest

 

9,321

 

 

 

8,401

 

 

 

 

7,719

 

 

 

8,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total bonds

 

$

74,993,371

 

 

 

$

73,275,312

 

 

 

 

$

75,394,871

 

 

 

$

73,275,312

 

 

 

 


(a)         Contrasting consolidated obligation bonds by contractual maturity dates with potential put dates illustrates the impact of hedging on the effective duration of the bond.  With a callable bond, we have purchased the option to terminate debt at agreed upon dates from investors.  Call options are exercisable either as a one-time option or as quarterly.  Our current practice is to exercise our option to call a bond when the swap counterparty exercises its option to call the cancellable swap hedging the callable bond.  Thus, issuance of a callable bond with an associated callable swap significantly alters the contractual maturity characteristics of the original bond and introduces the possibility of an exercise call date that is significantly shorter than the contractual maturity.

 

The following table summarizes callable bonds outstanding (par amounts, in thousands):

 

Table 7.6:                                       Outstanding Callable Bonds

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Callable

 

$

11,728,500

 

$

9,343,500

 

 

$

12,215,500

 

$

9,343,500

 

Non-Callable

 

$

62,821,315

 

$

63,542,625

 

 

$

62,679,765

 

$

63,542,625

 

 

Discount Notes

For discount notes elected under the FVO, it was not necessary to estimate changes attributable to instrument-specific credit risk as we consider the credit worthiness of the FHLBanks to be secure and credit related adjustments unnecessary.

 

The following table summarizes discount notes issued and outstanding (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 7.7:                                       Discount Notes Outstanding

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par value

 

$

35,654,235

 

$

45,876,381

 

 

$

43,229,881

 

$

45,876,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized cost

 

$

35,646,140

 

$

45,868,730

 

 

$

43,223,965

 

$

45,868,730

 

Fair value option valuation adjustments (a)

 

3,690

 

1,740

 

 

1,511

 

1,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total discount notes

 

$

35,649,830

 

$

45,870,470

 

 

$

43,225,476

 

$

45,870,470

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average interest rate

 

0.08

%

0.07

%

 

0.07

%

0.07

%

 


(a)         Carrying values of discount notes elected under the FVO include valuation adjustments to recognize changes in fair values.  The discounting basis for computing changes in fair values of discount notes elected under the FVO is the observed FHLBank discount note yield curve.  Changes in fair value basis reflect changes in the term structure of interest rates, the shape of the yield curve at the measurement dates, and from the growth or decline in volume.  Consolidated notes elected under the FVO were exhibiting fair value losses due to declining yields of equivalent maturity discount notes offered in the bond markets.  Valuation adjustments at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 represented the premium over market values.

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The following table summarizes discount notes under the FVO (par amounts, in thousands):

 

Table 7.8:                                       Discount Notes under the Fair Value Option (FVO)

Par Amount

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount Notes designated under FVO (a)

 

$

6,957,553

 

$

4,258,896

 

 

$

4,647,756

 

$

4,258,896

 

 


(a)         We elected the FVO offor the discount notenotes to partly offset the volatility of floating-rate advances elected under the FVO.

For discount notes elected under the FVO, it was not necessary to estimate changes attributable to instrument-specific credit risk as we consider the credit worthiness of the FHLBanks to be secure and credit related adjustments unnecessary.

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The following table summarizes Cash flow hedges of discount notes (par amounts, in thousands):

 

Table 7.9:                                       Cash Flow Hedges of Discount Notes

 

Consolidated Obligation Discount Notes

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Discount Notes

 

Principal Amount

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Discount notes hedged under qualifying hedge (a)

 

$

1,256,000

 

$

1,256,000

 

 

$

1,256,000

 

$

1,256,000

 

 


(a)         Par amounts represent discounts notes issued in cash flow “rollover” hedge strategies that hedged the variability of 91-day discount notes issued in sequence for periods up to 15 years.  In this strategy, the discount note expense, which resets every 91 days, is synthetically changed to fixed cash flows over the hedge periods, thereby achieving hedge objectives.  For more information, see Cash Flow Hedges in Note 15. Derivatives and Hedging Activities.

 

Recent Rating Actions

 

Table 7.10 below presents FHLBank’s long-term credit rating, short-term credit rating and outlook at April 30,July 31, 2014.

 

Table 7.10:FHLBNY Ratings

 

 

 

 

S&P

 

 

 

Moody’s

 

 

 

 

 

Long-Term/ Short-Term

 

 

 

Long-Term/ Short-Term

 

Year

 

 

 

Rating

 

Outlook

 

 

 

Rating

 

Outlook

 

2014

July 2, 2014

Aaa/P-1

Stable/Affirmed

2013

 

June 10, 2013

 

AA+/A-1+

 

Stable/Affirmed

 

July 18, 2013

 

Aaa/P-1

 

Stable/Affirmed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 13, 2013

 

Aaa/P-1

 

Negative/Affirmed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012

 

August 15, 2012

 

AA+/A-1+

 

Negative/Affirmed

 

August 15, 2012

 

Aaa/P-1

 

Negative/Affirmed

 

 

Accrued interest payable

Other liabilities

 

Accrued interest payable Amounts outstanding were $127.7$116.9 million and $112.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Accrued interest payable was comprised primarily of interest due and unpaid on consolidated obligation bonds, which are generally payable on a semi-annual basis.  Fluctuations in unpaid interest balances on bonds are due to the timing of semi-annual coupon accruals outstandingand payments at the balance sheet dates, relative to the semi-annual coupon period.dates.

 

Other liabilities Amounts outstanding were $135.9$173.6 million and $163.9 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Other liabilities comprised of unfunded pension liabilities, pass through reserves held on behalf of members at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York,FRBNY, commitments and miscellaneous payables.  Other liabilities declinedincreased primarily due to increase in miscellaneous payables, partly offset by decline in pass-through reserves, lower miscellaneous payables, and decline in the liability obligation for the postretirement health benefit plan.

 

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Stockholders’ Capital Retained Earnings, AOCI, and Dividend

 

The following table summarizes the components of Stockholders’ capital (in thousands):

 

Table 8.1:Stockholders’ Capital

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

Capital Stock (a)

 

$

5,438,616

 

$

5,571,400

 

 

$

5,821,824

 

$

5,571,400

 

Unrestricted retained earnings (b)

 

836,384

 

841,412

 

 

845,081

 

841,412

 

Restricted retained earnings (c)

 

172,186

 

157,114

 

 

187,569

 

157,114

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

(94,585

)

(84,272

)

 

(111,825

)

(84,272

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Capital

 

$

6,352,601

 

$

6,485,654

 

 

$

6,742,649

 

$

6,485,654

 

 


(a)         Stockholders’ Capital Capital stock has decreased consistentincreased with the decreaseincrease in advances borrowed by members. Members are generally required to purchase stock as a percentage of advances borrowed.  A decreaseAn increase in advances will typically result in a decreaseincrease in capital stock.  Under our present practice, we generally redeem any stock in excess of the amount necessary to support advance activity.  Therefore, the amount of capital stock outstanding varies directly with members’ outstanding borrowings.

(b)         Unrestricted retained earnings Net Income in the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2014 was 75.4 million.  We paid $65.3 million to members as dividend in the period, and $15.1$152.3 million; $30.5 million was set aside towards Restricted retained earnings. From the remaining amounts, we paid $118.2 million to members as dividends in the period.   As a result, Unrestricted retained earnings declinedincreased by $5.0$3.7 million to $836.4$845.1 million at March 31, 2014, compared with $841.4 million at December 31, 2013.June 30, 2014.

(c)          Restricted retained earnings Restricted retained earnings have grown to $172.2$187.6 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 since the third quarter of 2011 when the FHLBanks, including the FHLBNY agreed to set up a restricted retained earnings account.  The FHLBNY will allocate at least 20% of its net income to a restricted retained earnings account until the balance of the account equals at least 1% of FHLBNY’s average balance of outstanding Consolidated Obligations for the previous quarter.  By way of reference, if the Restricted retained earnings target was to be calculated at March 31,June 30, 2014, itthe target amount would have amounted tobe $1.1 billion based on the FHLBNY’s average consolidated obligations outstanding during the previous quarter.  For more information about Restricted retained earnings, see Note 12. Capital Stock, Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock and Restricted Retained Earnings in the Bank’s most recent Form 10K filed on March 24, 2014.

 

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The following table summarizes the components of AOCI (in thousands):

 

Table 8.2:Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”)

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-credit portion of OTTI on held-to-maturity securities, net of accretion (a)

 

$

(51,016

)

$

(53,291

)

 

$

(48,627

)

$

(53,291

)

Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities (b)

 

15,022

 

14,505

 

 

14,992

 

14,505

 

Net unrealized losses on hedging activities (c)

 

(50,555

)

(30,983

)

 

(70,226

)

(30,983

)

Employee supplemental retirement plans (d)

 

(8,036

)

(14,503

)

 

(7,964

)

(14,503

)

Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

$

(94,585

)

$

(84,272

)

 

$

(111,825

)

$

(84,272

)

 


(a)         OTTI Non-credit OTTI losses recorded in AOCI declined at March 31,June 30, 2014 due to non-credit accretion recorded as a reduction in AOCI and a corresponding increase in the balance sheet carrying values of the securities previously deemed to be OTTI.  No securities were deemed to be OTTI or re-impaired in the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2014.

(b)         Fair values of available-for-sale securities Balance represents net unrealized fair value gains of MBS securities and a grantor trust fund.  The overall pricing of the MBS portfolio has improved at March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013.

(c)          Cash flow hedge losses Represents unrealized valuation losses on interest rate swaps in cash flow “rollover” strategies that hedged the variability of 91-day discount notes that will be issued in sequence for periods up to 15 years.   Fair values of the swaps were in net unrealized loss positions primarily due to the prevailing low interest rates, relative to those prevailing when the hedges were initially executed.  Valuation losses have increased due to decline in the relevant segments of the yield curve at March 31,June 30, 2014 relative to December 31, 2013.  Fair value changes will be recorded through AOCI over the life of the hedges for the effective portion of the cash flow hedge strategy.

Hedges of anticipatory issuance of debt - Fair value losses also included unamortized realized net losses of $8.0$7.1 million resulting from terminated swaps that had been in cash flow hedge strategies of anticipated issuance of debt, and amounts recorded in AOCI are being reclassified as an interest expense over the terms of the issued debt.

(d)         Employee supplemental plans — Represent minimum additional actuarially determined supplemental pension and post-retirementpostretirement health benefit liabilities that were not recognized through earnings.  Amounts will be amortized as an expense through earnings over an actuarially determined period.  Unrecognized losses declined at March 31,June 30, 2014 primarily due to amendments to the postretirement health benefit plan.  For more information, see Note 14.  Employee Retirement Plans.

 

Dividends — By Finance Agency regulation, dividends may be paid out of current earnings or if certain conditions are met, may be paid out of previously retained earnings.  We may be restricted from paying dividends if we do not comply with any of its minimum capital requirements or if payment would cause us to fail to meet any of its minimum capital requirements, including our Retained earnings target as established by the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY.  In addition, we may not pay dividends if any principal or interest due on any consolidated obligations has not been paid in full, or if we fail to satisfy certain liquidity requirements under applicable Finance Agency regulations.  None of these restrictions applied for any period presented.  Dividends are computed based on the weighted average stock outstanding during a quarter, and are declared and paid in the following quarter. 

The following table summarizes dividends paid and payout ratios (on all Class B stocks held by members; excludes capital stock held by non-members)stocks):

 

Table 8.3:Dividends Paid and Payout Ratios

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

March 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

June 30, 2013

 

Cash dividends paid per share

 

$

1.20

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

2.16

 

$

2.12

 

Dividends paid (a) (c)

 

65,605

 

52,985

 

 

118,670

 

99,278

 

Pay-out ratio (b)

 

87.06

%

75.73

%

 

77.93

%

64.26

%

 


(a)         In thousands.

(b)         Dividend paid during the period divided by net income for the period.

(c)          Includes dividend paid to non-member; for accounting purposes, such dividends are recorded as interest expense.

 

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

Interest rate swaps, swaptions, cap and floor agreements (collectively, derivatives) enable us to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates by adjusting the effective maturity, repricing frequency, or option characteristics of financial instruments.  To a limited extent, we also use interest rate swaps to hedge changes in interest rates prior to debt issuance and essentially lock in funding costs. Finance Agency regulations prohibit the speculative use of derivatives.

For additional information about the methodologies adopted for the fair value measurement of derivatives, see Note 16.  Fair Values of Financial Instruments.

 

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The following tables summarize the principal derivatives hedging strategies outstanding as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

Table 9.1:                                       Derivative Hedging Strategies — Advances

 

Derivatives/Terms

 

Hedging Strategy

 

Accounting Designation

 

March 31, 2014
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

December 31, 2013
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

 

Hedging Strategy

 

Accounting Designation

 

June 30, 2014 Notional
Amount 
(in millions)

 

December 31, 2013
Notional Amount 
(in millions)

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate non-putable advance

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

2

 

$

5

 

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate non-putable advance

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

3

 

$

5

 

Pay fixed, receive adjustable interest rate swap

 

To convert fixed rate advance (with embedded caps) to a LIBOR adjustable rate

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

85

 

$

50

 

 

To convert fixed rate advance (with embedded caps) to a LIBOR adjustable rate

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

100

 

$

50

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap cancellable by FHLBNY

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate callable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

35

 

$

30

 

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate callable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

40

 

$

30

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap cancellable by counterparty

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate putable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

14,119

 

$

14,170

 

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate putable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

14,018

 

$

14,170

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap no longer cancellable by counterparty

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate no-longer putable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

2,111

 

$

2,120

 

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate no-longer putable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

1,998

 

$

2,120

 

Pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate non-putable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

27,658

 

$

27,112

 

 

To convert fixed rate on a fixed rate advance to a LIBOR floating rate non-putable advance

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

27,656

 

$

27,112

 

Purchased interest rate cap

 

To offset the cap embedded in the variable rate advance

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

 

$

8

 

 

To offset the cap embedded in the variable rate advance

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

 

$

8

 

 

Table 9.2:                                       Derivative Hedging Strategies - Consolidated Obligation Liabilities

 

Derivatives/Terms

 

Hedging Strategy

 

Accounting Designation

 

March 31, 2014
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

December 31, 2013
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

 

Hedging Strategy

 

Accounting Designation

 

June 30, 2014 Notional
Amount 
(in millions)

 

December 31, 2013
Notional Amount 
(in millions)

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap cancellable by counterparty

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate callable bond

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

50

 

$

 

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate callable bond

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

356

 

$

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap cancellable by counterparty

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate callable bond

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

8,946

 

$

5,076

 

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate callable bond

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

9,966

 

$

5,076

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap no longer cancelable

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate no-longer callable

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

90

 

$

40

 

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate no-longer callable

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

80

 

$

40

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate non-callable

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

22,657

 

$

23,230

 

 

To convert fixed rate consolidated obligation bond debt to a LIBOR floating rate non-callable

 

Fair Value Hedge

 

$

24,123

 

$

23,230

 

Pay fixed, receive LIBOR interest rate swap

 

To offset the variability of cash flows associated with interest payments on forecasted issuance of fixed rate consolidated obligation discount note debt.

 

Cash flow hedge

 

$

1,256

 

$

1,256

 

 

To offset the variability of cash flows associated with interest payments on forecasted issuance of fixed rate consolidated obligation discount note debt.

 

Cash flow hedge

 

$

1,256

 

$

1,256

 

Basis swap

 

To convert 1M LIBOR index to 3M LIBOR to reduce interest rate sensitivity and repricing gaps

 

Economic Hedge of Cash Flows

 

$

5,000

 

$

6,500

 

 

To convert 1M LIBOR index to 3M LIBOR to reduce interest rate sensitivity and repricing gaps

 

Economic Hedge of Cash Flows

 

$

4,000

 

$

6,500

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap cancellable by counterparty

 

Fixed rate callable bond converted to a LIBOR floating rate; matched to callable bond accounted for under fair value option

 

Fair Value Option

 

$

1,585

 

$

3,485

 

 

Fixed rate callable bond converted to a LIBOR floating rate; matched to callable bond accounted for under fair value option

 

Fair Value Option

 

$

1,375

 

$

3,485

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap no longer cancelable

 

Fixed rate callable bond converted to a LIBOR floating rate; matched to bond no-longer callable accounted for under fair value option.

 

Fair Value Option

 

$

1,000

 

$

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

Fixed rate non-callable bond converted to a LIBOR floating rate; matched to non-callable bond accounted for under fair value option

 

Fair Value Option

 

$

17,375

 

$

19,375

 

 

Fixed rate non-callable bond converted to a LIBOR floating rate; matched to non-callable bond accounted for under fair value option

 

Fair Value Option

 

$

16,705

 

$

19,375

 

Receive fixed, pay floating interest rate swap non-cancellable

 

Fixed rate consolidated obligation discount note converted to a LIBOR floating rate; matched to discount note accounted for under fair value option

 

Fair Value Option

 

$

6,958

 

$

4,259

 

 

Fixed rate consolidated obligation discount note converted to a LIBOR floating rate; matched to discount note accounted for under fair value option

 

Fair Value Option

 

$

4,648

 

$

4,259

 

 

Table 9.3:                                       Derivative Hedging Strategies - Balance Sheet and Intermediation

 

Derivatives/Terms

 

Hedging Strategy

 

Accounting Designation

 

March 31, 2014
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

December 31, 2013
Notional Amount
(in millions)

 

 

Hedging Strategy

 

Accounting Designation

 

June 30, 2014 Notional
Amount 
(in millions)

 

December 31, 2013
Notional Amount 
(in millions)

 

Purchased interest rate cap

 

Economic hedge on the Balance Sheet

 

Economic Hedge

 

$

2,692

 

$

2,692

 

 

Economic hedge on the Balance Sheet

 

Economic Hedge

 

$

2,692

 

$

2,692

 

Intermediary positions- interest rate swaps and caps

 

To offset interest rate swaps and caps executed with members by executing offsetting derivatives with counterparties

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

260

 

$

260

 

Intermediary positions-interest rate swaps and caps

 

To offset interest rate swaps and caps executed with members by executing offsetting derivatives with counterparties

 

Economic Hedge of Fair Value Risk

 

$

260

 

$

260

 

 

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Derivatives Financial Instruments by Product

The following table summarizes the notional amounts and estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments (excluding accrued interest) by product and type of accounting treatment.  The table also provides a reconciliation of fair value basis gains and (losses) of derivatives to the Statements of Condition (in thousands):

Table 9.4:Derivatives Financial Instruments by Product

 

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Total Estimated

 

 

 

Total Estimated

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

(Excluding

 

 

 

(Excluding

 

 

 

Total Notional

 

Accrued

 

Total Notional

 

Accrued

 

 

 

Amount

 

Interest)

 

Amount

 

Interest)

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances-fair value hedges

 

$

44,008,259

 

$

(1,919,837

)

$

43,482,390

 

$

(2,033,574

)

Consolidated obligations-fair value hedges

 

31,692,975

 

319,138

 

28,345,810

 

255,839

 

Cash Flow-anticipated transactions

 

1,256,000

 

(42,604

)

1,256,000

 

(22,296

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances hedges

 

2,200

 

(76

)

12,745

 

(100

)

Consolidated obligations hedges

 

5,050,000

 

125

 

6,500,000

 

498

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

9,139

 

(20

)

7,563

 

(29

)

Balance sheet

 

2,692,000

 

18,957

 

2,692,000

 

27,196

 

Intermediary positions hedges

 

260,000

 

132

 

260,000

 

157

 

Derivatives matching COs designated under FVO (c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps-consolidated obligations-bonds

 

19,960,000

 

141

 

22,860,000

 

(495

)

Interest rate swaps-consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

6,957,553

 

304

 

4,258,896

 

148

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total notional and fair value

 

$

111,888,126

 

$

(1,623,740

)

$

109,675,404

 

$

(1,772,656

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives, excluding accrued interest

 

 

 

$

(1,623,740

)

 

 

$

(1,772,656

)

Cash collateral pledged to counterparties (d)

 

 

 

1,365,458

 

 

 

1,499,588

 

Cash collateral received from counterparties

 

 

 

(8,620

)

 

 

(3,971

)

Accrued interest

 

 

 

(28,956

)

 

 

(28,809

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net derivative balance

 

 

 

$

(295,858

)

 

 

$

(305,848

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net derivative asset balance (d)

 

 

 

$

49,858

 

 

 

$

43,302

 

Net derivative liability balance

 

 

 

(345,716

)

 

 

(349,150

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net derivative balance

 

 

 

$

(295,858

)

 

 

$

(305,848

)

The following table summarizes the notional amounts and estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments (excluding accrued interest) by product and type of accounting treatment.  The table also provides a reconciliation of fair value basis gains and (losses) of derivatives to the Statements of Condition (in thousands):

Table 9.4:Derivatives Financial Instruments by Product

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Total Estimated

 

 

 

Total Estimated

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

(Excluding

 

 

 

(Excluding

 

 

 

Total Notional

 

Accrued

 

Total Notional

 

Accrued

 

 

 

Amount

 

Interest)

 

Amount

 

Interest)

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances-fair value hedges

 

$

43,811,606

 

$

(1,907,107

)

$

43,482,390

 

$

(2,033,574

)

Consolidated obligations-fair value hedges

 

34,169,310

 

385,988

 

28,345,810

 

255,839

 

Cash Flow-anticipated transactions

 

1,256,000

 

(63,097

)

1,256,000

 

(22,296

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances hedges

 

2,670

 

(58

)

12,745

 

(100

)

Consolidated obligations hedges

 

4,356,000

 

20

 

6,500,000

 

498

 

Mortgage delivery commitments

 

12,313

 

58

 

7,563

 

(29

)

Balance sheet

 

2,692,000

 

13,311

 

2,692,000

 

27,196

 

Intermediary positions hedges

 

260,000

 

123

 

260,000

 

157

 

Derivatives matching COs designated under FVO (c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps-consolidated obligations-bonds

 

18,080,000

 

(218

)

22,860,000

 

(495

)

Interest rate swaps-consolidated obligations-discount notes

 

4,647,756

 

25

 

4,258,896

 

148

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total notional and fair value

 

$

109,287,655

 

$

(1,570,955

)

$

109,675,404

 

$

(1,772,656

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives, excluding accrued interest

 

 

 

$

(1,570,955

)

 

 

$

(1,772,656

)

Cash collateral pledged to counterparties (d)

 

 

 

1,346,665

 

 

 

1,499,588

 

Cash collateral received from counterparties

 

 

 

(52,778

)

 

 

(3,971

)

Accrued interest

 

 

 

(20,505

)

 

 

(28,809

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net derivative balance

 

 

 

$

(297,573

)

 

 

$

(305,848

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net derivative asset balance (d)

 

 

 

$

47,030

 

 

 

$

43,302

 

Net derivative liability balance

 

 

 

(344,603

)

 

 

(349,150

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net derivative balance

 

 

 

$

(297,573

)

 

 

$

(305,848

)

 


(a)         Derivatives that qualified as a fair value or cash flow hedge under hedge accounting rules.

(b)         Derivatives that did not qualify under hedge accounting rules, but were utilized as an economic hedge (“standalone”).

(c)          Derivatives that were utilized as economic hedges of debt elected under the FVO.

(d)         Net derivative asset balance included $41.2$33.6 million and $34.9 million of excess cash collateral or margins posted by the FHLBNY at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Excess margins are generallytypically the initial margins posted to Derivative Clearing Organizations in compliance with rules for cleared swaps.

 

The categories of “Fair value,” “Commitment,” and “Cash flow” hedges represented derivative transactions accounted for as hedges.  The category of “Economic” hedges represented derivative transactions under hedge strategies that did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment but were an approved risk management strategy.

 

Derivative Credit Risk Exposure and Concentration

 

In addition to market risk, we are subject to credit risk in derivative transactions because of the potential for non-performance by the counterparties, which could result in the FHLBNY having to acquire a replacement derivative from a different counterparty at a cost that may exceed its recorded fair values.  We are also subject to operational risks in the execution and servicing of derivative transactions.  The degree of counterparty credit risk may depend on, among other factors, the extent to which netting procedures and/or the provision of collateral are used to mitigate the risk.  See Table 9.5 for summarized information.  Summarized below are our risk measurement and mitigation processes:

 

Risk measurement We estimate exposure to credit loss on derivative instruments by calculating the replacement cost, on a present value basis, to settle at current market prices of all outstanding derivative contracts in a gain position, net of collateral pledged by the counterparty.  All derivative contracts with non-members are also subject to master netting agreements or other right of offset arrangements.

 

Exposure In determining credit risk, we consider accrued interest receivable and payable, and the legal right to offset assets and liabilities by counterparty.  We attempt to mitigate exposure by requiring derivative counterparties to pledge cash collateral if the amount of exposure is above the collateral threshold agreements.

 

Our credit exposures (derivatives in a net gain position) were to highly-rated counterparties including aand Derivative Clearing OrganizationOrganizations (“DCO”). that met our credit quality standards.  Our exposures also included open derivative contracts executed on behalf of member institutions, and the exposures were collateralized under standard advance collateral agreements with our members.  For such transactions, acting as an intermediary, we offset the transaction by purchasing equivalent notional amounts of derivatives from unrelated derivative counterparties.  For more

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Risk mitigationWe attempt to mitigate derivative counterparty credit risk by contracting only with experienced counterparties with investment-gradeinvestment-quality credit ratings.ratings that met our credit quality standards.  Annually, our management and Board of Directors review and approve all non-member derivative counterparties.  We monitor counterparties on an ongoing basis for significant business events, including ratings actions taken by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations.  All approved derivatives counterparties must enter into a master ISDA agreement with our bank before we execute a trade through that counterparty.  In addition, for all bilateral OTC derivatives, we have executed the Credit Support Annex to the ISDA agreement that provides for collateral support at predetermined thresholds.  For Cleared-OTC derivatives, margin requirements are mandated under the Dodd-Frank Act.  We believe that these arrangements have sufficiently mitigated our exposures, and we do not anticipate any credit losses on derivative contracts.

 

Derivatives Counterparty Credit Ratings

 

The following tables summarize our fair value exposure to counterparties, their ratings and notional amounts outstanding (in thousands):

 

Table 9.5:                                       Derivatives Counterparty Credit Ratings

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

Credit Rating

 

Notional Amount

 

Net Derivatives Fair
Value Before
Collateral

 

Cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties 
(b)

 

Balance Sheet Net
Credit Exposure

 

Non-cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties 
(a)

 

Net Credit
Exposure to
Counterparties

 

 

Notional Amount

 

Net Derivatives Fair
Value Before
Collateral

 

Cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties 
(b)

 

Balance Sheet Net
Credit Exposure

 

Non-cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties 
(a)

 

Net Credit
Exposure to
Counterparties

 

Non-member counterparties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset positions with credit exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double-A

 

$

1,000,000

 

$

44

 

$

 

$

44

 

$

 

$

44

 

 

$

1,000,000

 

$

4

 

$

 

$

4

 

$

 

$

4

 

Single-A

 

9,566,693

 

12,517

 

(6,330

)

6,187

 

 

6,187

 

 

9,544,694

 

31,304

 

(21,038

)

10,266

 

 

10,266

 

Cleared derivatives

 

4,234,709

 

2,054

 

(2,054

)

 

 

 

 

49,134,705

 

32,691

 

(31,278

)

1,413

 

 

1,413

 

Excess margins posted on cleared derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

40,965

 

40,965

 

 

40,965

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,116

 

33,116

 

 

33,116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative positions with non-member counterparties to which the Bank had credit exposure

 

14,801,402

 

14,615

 

32,581

 

47,196

 

 

47,196

 

 

59,679,399

 

63,999

 

(19,200

)

44,799

 

 

44,799

 

Member institutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions with member counterparties to which the Bank had credit exposure

 

130,000

 

2,662

 

 

2,662

 

(2,662

)

 

 

130,000

 

2,173

 

 

2,173

 

(2,173

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delivery Commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative position with delivery commitments

 

12,313

 

58

 

 

58

 

(58

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative position with members

 

130,000

 

2,662

 

 

2,662

 

(2,662

)

 

 

142,313

 

2,231

 

 

2,231

 

(2,231

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions with credit exposure

 

14,931,402

 

$

17,277

 

$

32,581

 

$

49,858

 

$

(2,662

)

$

47,196

 

 

59,821,712

 

$

66,230

 

$

(19,200

)

$

47,030

 

$

(2,231

)

$

44,799

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions without fair value credit exposure

 

96,956,724

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,465,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total notional

 

$

111,888,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

109,287,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

Credit Rating

 

Notional Amount

 

Net Derivatives Fair
Value Before
Collateral

 

Cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties 
(b)

 

Balance Sheet Net
Credit Exposure

 

Non-cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties 
(a)

 

Net Credit
Exposure to
Counterparties

 

Non-member counterparties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset positions with credit exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilateral derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double-A

 

$

1,000,000

 

$

125

 

$

 

$

125

 

$

 

$

125

 

Single-A

 

4,094,000

 

5,116

 

(500

)

4,616

 

 

4,616

 

Cleared derivatives

 

4,509,709

 

4,013

 

(3,471

)

542

 

 

542

 

Excess margins posted on cleared derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

34,922

 

34,922

 

 

34,922

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative positions with non-member counterparties to which the Bank had credit exposure

 

9,603,709

 

9,254

 

30,951

 

40,205

 

 

40,205

 

Member institutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions with member counterparties to which the Bank had credit exposure

 

130,000

 

3,097

 

 

3,097

 

(3,097

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative position with members

 

130,000

 

3,097

 

 

3,097

 

(3,097

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions with credit exposure

 

9,733,709

 

$

12,351

 

$

30,951

 

$

43,302

 

$

(3,097

)

$

40,205

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative positions without fair value credit exposure

 

99,941,695

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total notional

 

$

109,675,404

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(a)         Members pledge non-cash collateral to fully collateralize their exposures.  Non-cash collateral is not deducted from net derivative assets on the balance sheet.

(b)         Excess margins posted to the counterparties and the Derivative Clearing Organization on derivatives were classified as derivative assets and an exposure for the FHLBNY.

 

Uncleared derivatives For bilateral executed OTC derivatives (uncleared derivatives), many of the Credit Support Amount (“CSA”) agreements with swap dealers stipulate that so long as we retain our GSE status, ratings downgrades would not result in the posting of additional collateral.  Other CSA agreements with derivative counterparties would require us to post additional collateral based solely on an adverse change in our credit rating by S&P and Moody’s.  In the event of a split rating, the lower rating will apply.  In 2011, S&P had downgraded the credit rating of the FHLBank long-term debt from AAA to AA+/Negative and lowered one notch the credit ratings of those FHLBanks rated AAA (including the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York) to AA+/Negative.  In June 2013, S&P revised its outlook from negative to stable.  Moody’s has affirmed the AAA status of the FHLBank’s long-term debt and the AAA credit rating of the FHLBNY.

 

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Cleared derivatives For cleared OTC derivatives, margin requirements are determined by the DCO, and generally credit ratings are not factored into the margin amounts.  Clearing agents may require additional margin amounts to be posted based on credit considerations.  The FHLBNY was not subject to additional margin calls by its clearing agents at March 31,June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

 

Collateral and margin posted - The FHLBNY had posted cash collateral of $1.4$1.3 billion and $1.5 billion to swap dealers and a DCO to cover the potential nonperformance risk of the FHLBNY with respect to derivatives in a fair value liability positions at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The fair values of our derivative instruments that were in a net liability position at March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was approximately $345.7$344.6 million and $349.2 million after posting cash collateral at those dates.  On the assumption we will retain our status as a GSE, we estimate that a one notch downgrade of our credit rating by S&P would have permitted swap dealers and counterparties to make additional collateral calls of up to $58.8$49.9 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and $78.1 million at December 31, 2013.   Additional collateral postings upon an assumed downgrade were estimated based on the individual collateral posting provisions of the CSA of the counterparty and the actual bilateral exposure of the counterparty and the FHLBNY at those dates.

 

Derivative Counterparty Country Concentration Risk

 

The following tables summarize derivative notional amounts and fair values by significant counterparty by country of incorporation for derivatives in a favorable gain position, which represents the FHLBNY’s credit exposure.  The fair values were after deducting cash collateral received, and were aggregated by country of domicile of the counterparties.

 

For derivatives in a liability position, only notional amounts are presented below.  If a counterparty’s notional amount exceeds 10% of the total notional of all counterparties, its country of domicile is reported, otherwise counterparties are aggregated by country of domicile.  (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 9.6:                                       FHLBNY Exposure Concentration (a)

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

 

Ultimate Country

 

Notional

 

Percentage

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage

 

Counterparties (Asset position)

 

of Incorporation (b)

 

Amount (c)

 

of Total

 

Exposure

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties

 

U.S.A.

 

$

48,049,877

 

42.95

%

$

47,152

 

94.57

%

Counterparties

 

France

 

3,679,000

 

3.29

 

 

 

Counterparties

 

Cananda

 

1,000,000

 

0.89

 

44

 

0.09

 

Members and Delivery Commitments

 

 

 

139,139

 

0.12

 

2,662

 

5.34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credit Exposure (Fair values, net) - Balance sheet assets

 

 

 

52,868,016

 

47.25

 

$

49,858

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties (Liability position)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties below 10% aggregate by country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.A.

 

31,443,462

 

28.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

10,803,879

 

9.67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Germany

 

9,186,400

 

8.21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switzerland

 

7,398,369

 

6.61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

173,000

 

0.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

France

 

15,000

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

59,020,110

 

52.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

111,888,126

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

Ultimate Country

 

Notional

 

Percentage

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage

 

 

Ultimate Country

 

Notional

 

Percentage

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage

 

Counterparties (Asset position)

 

of Incorporation (b)

 

Amount (c)

 

of Total

 

Exposure

 

of Total

 

 

of Incorporation (b)

 

Amount (c)

 

of Total

 

Exposure

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties

 

U.S.A.

 

$

32,939,778

 

30.03

%

$

35,464

 

81.90

%

 

U.S.A.

 

$

55,082,399

 

50.40

%

$

44,795

 

95.25

%

Counterparties

 

France

 

4,094,000

 

3.73

 

4,616

 

10.66

 

 

France

 

3,597,000

 

3.29

 

 

 

Counterparties

 

Cananda

 

1,000,000

 

0.91

 

125

 

0.29

 

 

Canada

 

1,000,000

 

0.92

 

4

 

0.01

 

Members and Delivery Commitments

 

 

 

137,563

 

0.13

 

3,097

 

7.15

 

 

 

 

142,313

 

0.13

 

2,231

 

4.74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credit Exposure (Fair values, net) - Balance sheet assets

 

 

 

38,171,341

 

34.80

 

$

43,302

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

59,821,712

 

54.74

 

$

47,030

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties (Liability position)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties below 10% aggregate by country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.A.

 

28,255,718

 

25.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

10,574,662

 

9.68

 

 

 

 

 

 

Germany

 

7,714,400

 

7.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switzerland

 

2,733,163

 

2.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

173,000

 

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

 

France

 

15,000

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,465,943

 

45.26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

109,287,655

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Ultimate Country

 

Notional

 

Percentage

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage

 

Counterparties (Asset position)

 

of Incorporation (b)

 

Amount (c)

 

of Total

 

Exposure

 

of Total

 

Counterparties

 

U.S.A.

 

$

32,939,778

 

30.03

%

$

35,464

 

81.90

%

Counterparties

 

France

 

4,094,000

 

3.73

 

4,616

 

10.66

 

Counterparties

 

Canada

 

1,000,000

 

0.91

 

125

 

0.29

 

Members and Delivery Commitments

 

 

 

137,563

 

0.13

 

3,097

 

7.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credit Exposure (Fair values, net) - Balance sheet assets

 

 

 

38,171,341

 

34.80

 

$

43,302

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties (Liability position)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparty in excess of 10% (one counterparty)

 

Germany

 

12,346,400

 

11.26

 

 

 

 

 

 

Germany

 

12,346,400

 

11.26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparties below 10% aggregate by country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.A.

 

38,904,137

 

35.47

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.A.

 

38,904,137

 

35.47

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

11,624,591

 

10.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

11,624,591

 

10.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switzerland

 

8,440,935

 

7.70

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switzerland

 

8,440,935

 

7.70

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

173,000

 

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

173,000

 

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

 

France

 

15,000

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

France

 

15,000

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71,504,063

 

65.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71,504,063

 

65.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

109,675,404

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

109,675,404

 

100.00

%

 

 

 

 

 


(a)         Notional concentration We measure concentration by fair value exposure and not by notional.  We have reported fair values for derivative contracts in a gain position, which is our credit exposure due to potential non-performance by derivative counterparties.  Derivative contracts with remaining counterparties were in a liability position in which the swap counterparties were exposed to a default by the FHLBNY.  The FHLBNY’s exposure with such contracts would be measured by the FHLBNY’s inability to replace the contracts at a value that was equal to or greater than the cash posted to the defaulting counterparty.

(b)Country of incorporation is based on domicile of the ultimate parent company.

(c)          Total notional for all counterparties.  Fair values are reported only when the FHLBNY has an exposure.  Fair values in a liability position represent our exposure to counterparties.  For such derivatives, we have reported notionals and country of domicile.  Fair values were not reported since they would not represent our exposure.

 

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The following table summarizes derivative notional and fair values (a) by contractual maturities (dollars in(in thousands):

 

Table 9.7:                                       Notional and Fair Value by Contractual Maturity (in thousands):

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

Notional

 

Fair Value

 

Notional

 

Fair Value

 

 

Notional

 

Fair Value

 

Notional

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maturity less than one year

 

$

51,914,458

 

$

(6,895

)

$

52,018,032

 

$

(4,585

)

 

$

45,645,865

 

$

(13,808

)

$

52,018,032

 

$

(4,585

)

Maturity from one year to less than three years

 

26,941,626

 

(644,289

)

26,272,581

 

(664,252

)

 

31,156,724

 

(676,208

)

26,272,581

 

(664,252

)

Maturity from three years to less than five years

 

16,517,465

 

(586,884

)

15,286,583

 

(686,696

)

 

16,250,818

 

(472,167

)

15,286,583

 

(686,696

)

Maturity from five years or greater

 

16,505,438

 

(385,652

)

16,090,645

 

(417,094

)

 

16,221,935

 

(408,830

)

16,090,645

 

(417,094

)

Delivery Commitments

 

9,139

 

(20

)

7,563

 

(29

)

 

12,313

 

58

 

7,563

 

(29

)

 

$

111,888,126

 

$

(1,623,740

)

$

109,675,404

 

$

(1,772,656

)

 

$

109,287,655

 

$

(1,570,955

)

$

109,675,404

 

$

(1,772,656

)


(a)Derivative fair values were in a net liability position at the two dates.

 

Liquidity, Cash Flows, Short-Term Borrowings and Short-Term Debt

 

Our primary source of liquidity is the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes.  To refinance maturing consolidated obligations, we rely on the willingness of our investors to purchase new issuances.  We have access to the discount note market, and the efficiency of issuing discount notes is an important factor as a source of liquidity, since discount notes can be issued any time and in a variety of amounts and maturities.  Member deposits and capital stock purchased by members are another source of funds.  Short-term unsecured borrowings from other FHLBanks and in the Federal funds market provide additional sources of liquidity.   In addition, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to purchase up to $4.0 billion of consolidated obligations from the FHLBanks.   Our liquidity position remains in compliance with all regulatory requirements and management does not foresee any changes to that position.

 

Finance Agency Regulations — Liquidity

 

Regulatory requirements are specified in Parts 917, 932 and 1270 of Finance Agency regulations and are summarized below.  Each FHLBank shall at all times have at least an amount of liquidity equal to the current deposits received from its members that may be invested in: (1) Obligations of the United States; (2) Deposits in banks or trust companies; or (3) Advances with a maturity not to exceed five years.

 

In addition, each FHLBank shall provide for contingency liquidity, which is defined as the sources of cash a FHLBank may use to meet its operational requirements when its access to the capital markets is impeded.  We met our contingency liquidity requirements.  Liquidity in excess of requirements is summarized in the table titled Contingency Liquidity.   Violations of the liquidity requirements would result in non-compliance penalties under discretionary powers given to the Finance Agency under applicable regulations, which include other corrective actions.

 

Liquidity Management

 

We actively manage our liquidity position to maintain stable, reliable, and cost-effective sources of funds while taking into account market conditions, member demand and the maturity profile of our assets and liabilities. We recognize that managing liquidity is critical to achieving our statutory mission of providing low-cost funding to our members.  In managing liquidity risk, we are required to maintain certain liquidity measures in accordance with the FHLBank Act and policies developed by management and approved by our Board of Directors.  The applicable liquidity requirements are described in the next four sections.

 

Deposit Liquidity. We are required to invest an aggregate amount at least equal to the amount of current deposits received from members in: (1) Obligations of the U.S. government; (2) Deposits in banks or trust companies; or (3) Advances to members with maturities not exceeding five years.  In addition to accepting deposits from our members, we may accept deposits from other FHLBanks or from any other governmental instrumentality.  Deposit liquidity is calculated daily.  Quarterly average reserve requirements and actual reserves are summarized below (in millions).  We met these requirements at all times.

 

Table 10.1:                                Deposit Liquidity

 

 

Average Deposit

 

Average Actual

 

 

 

 

Average Deposit

 

Average Actual

 

 

 

For the Quarters Ended

 

Reserve Required

 

Deposit Liquidity

 

Excess

 

 

Reserve Required

 

Deposit Liquidity

 

Excess

 

June 30, 2014

 

$

1,777

 

$

76,001

 

$

74,224

 

March 31, 2014

 

$

1,551

 

$

75,381

 

$

73,830

 

 

1,551

 

75,381

 

73,830

 

December 31, 2013

 

1,699

 

74,445

 

72,746

 

 

1,699

 

74,445

 

72,746

 

 

Operational LiquidityWe must be able to fund our activities as our balance sheet changes from day to day.  We maintain the capacity to fund balance sheet growth through regular money market and capital market funding activities.  We monitor our operational liquidity needs by regularly comparing our demonstrated funding capacity with potential balance sheet growth.  We take such actions as may be necessary to maintain adequate sources of funding for such growth.  Operational liquidity is measured daily.  We met these requirements at all times.

 

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The following table summarizes excess operational liquidity (in millions):

 

Table 10.2:                                Operational Liquidity

 

 

Average Balance Sheet

 

Average Actual

 

 

 

 

Average Balance Sheet

 

Average Actual

 

 

 

For the Quarters Ended

 

Liquidity Requirement

 

Operational Liquidity

 

Excess

 

 

Liquidity Requirement

 

Operational Liquidity

 

Excess

 

June 30, 2014

 

$

8,939

 

$

27,457

 

$

18,518

 

March 31, 2014

 

$

12,185

 

$

30,575

 

$

18,390

 

 

12,185

 

30,575

 

18,390

 

December 31, 2013

 

10,349

 

29,367

 

19,018

 

 

10,349

 

29,367

 

19,018

 

 

Contingency LiquidityWe are required by Finance Agency regulations to hold “contingency liquidity” in an amount sufficient to meet our liquidity needs if we are unable to access the consolidated obligation debt markets for at least five business days.  Contingency liquidity includes (1) marketable assets with a maturity of one year or less; (2) self-liquidating assets with a maturity of one year or less; (3) assets that are generally acceptable as collateral in the repurchase market; and (4) irrevocable lines of credit from financial institutions receiving not less than the second-highest credit rating from a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization.  We consistently exceeded the regulatory minimum requirements for contingency liquidity.��  Contingency liquidity is reported daily.  We met these requirements at all times.

 

The following table summarizes excess contingency liquidity (in millions):

 

Table 10.3:                                Contingency Liquidity

 

 

Average Five Day

 

Average Actual

 

 

 

 

Average Five Day

 

Average Actual

 

 

 

For the Quarters Ended

 

Requirement

 

Contingency Liquidity

 

Excess

 

 

Requirement

 

Contingency Liquidity

 

Excess

 

June 30, 2014

 

$

2,937

 

$

27,214

 

$

24,277

 

March 31, 2014

 

$

3,367

 

$

30,347

 

$

26,980

 

 

3,367

 

30,347

 

26,980

 

December 31, 2013

 

2,953

 

29,410

 

26,457

 

 

2,953

 

29,410

 

26,457

 

 

The standards in our risk management policy address our day-to-day operational and contingency liquidity needs. These standards enumerate the specific types of investments to be held to satisfy such liquidity needs and are outlined above.  These standards also establish the methodology to be used in determining our operational and contingency needs.  We continually monitor and project our cash needs, daily debt issuance capacity, and the amount and value of investments available for use in the market for repurchase agreements.  We use this information to determine our liquidity needs and to develop appropriate liquidity plans.

 

Advance “Roll-Off” and “Roll-Over” Liquidity Guidelines.  The Finance Agency’s Minimum Liquidity Requirement Guidelines expanded the existing liquidity requirements to include additional cash flow requirements under two scenarios:  Advance “Roll-Over” and “Roll-Off” scenarios.  Each FHLBank, including the FHLBNY, must have positive cash balances to be able to maintain positive cash flows for 15 days under the Roll-Off scenario, and for five days under the Roll-Over scenario.  The Roll-Off scenario assumes that advances maturing under their contractual terms would mature, and in that scenario we would maintain positive cash flows for a minimum of 15 days on a daily basis.  The Roll-Over scenario assumes that our maturing advances would be rolled over, and in that scenario we would maintain positive cash flows for a minimum of 5 days on a daily basis.  We calculate the amount of cash flows under each scenario on a daily basis and have been in compliance with these guidelines.

 

Other Liquidity Contingencies.  As discussed more fully under the section Debt Financing Activity and Consolidated Obligations, we are primarily liable for consolidated obligations issued on our behalf.  We are also jointly and severally liable with the other FHLBanks for the payment of principal and interest on the consolidated obligations of all the FHLBanks.  If the principal or interest on any consolidated obligation issued on our behalf is not paid in full when due, we may not pay dividends, redeem or repurchase shares of stock of any member or non-member stockholder until the Finance Agency approves our consolidated obligation payment plan or other remedy and until we pay all the interest or principal currently due on all our consolidated obligations.  The Finance Agency, at its discretion, may require any FHLBank to make principal or interest payments due on any consolidated obligations.

 

Finance Agency regulations also state that the FHLBanks must maintain, free from any lien or pledge, the following types of assets in an amount at least equal to the amount of consolidated obligations outstanding: Cash; Obligations of, or fully guaranteed by, the United States; Secured advances; Mortgages that have any guaranty, insurance, or commitment from the United States or any agency of the United States; Investmentsand investments described in section 16(a) of the FHLBank Act, including securities that a fiduciary or trust fund may purchase under the laws of the state in which the FHLBank is located; and Other securities that are rated “Aaa” by Moody’s or “AAA” by Standard & Poor’s.located.

 

Cash flows

 

Cash and due from banks was $5.5$7.2 billion at March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to $15.3 billion at December 31, 2013.  The following discussion highlights the major activities and transactions that affected our cash flows.  See Table 5.12 for a fuller understanding of cash held at the FRB.FRBNY.  Also see Statements of Cash Flows in the financial statements.

 

Cash flows from operating activities Operating assets and liabilities support our lending activities to members, and can vary significantly in the normal course of business due to the amount and timing of cash flows, which are affected by member-driven borrowing, our investment strategies, and market conditions.  Management believes cash

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flows from operations, available cash balances and our ability to generate cash through the issuance of consolidated obligation bonds and discount notes are sufficient to fund our operating liquidity needs.

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $143.6$255.1 million in first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $140.6$228.4 million in same period in 2013.  Net income was $75.4$152.3 million in the 2014 period, and $70.0$154.5 million in the 2013 period.  Net cash flows were higher than Net income largely as a result of adjustments for noncash items, amounts set aside from Net income for the Affordable Housing Program,fair value adjustments on derivatives and hedging activities, amortization of premiums and discounts on assets and liabilities, net changes in accrued interest receivable, and derivative financing elements, which are associated with derivative cash flows with off-market terms.elements.

 

Derivative financing element haselements have been a significant favorable reporting adjustment to Operating cash flows in each period in this report.  For cash flow reporting, cash outflows (expenses) associated with swaps with off-market terms are considered to be principal repayments of certain off-market swap transactions, although they are reported as an expense to Net income in the Statements of Income.  Certain interest rate swaps at inception of the contracts included off-market terms, and required up-front cash exchanges, and were largely outstanding in the periods in this report.  We view these swaps to contain “financing elements”, as defined under hedge accounting rules.  The amounts classified within the Statements of Cash Flows as Financing activities rather than Operating activities were $59.4$118.5 million in the 2014 period, compared to $56.6$113.4 million in the 2013 period.  They represented interest payments to certain swap counterparties for the off-market swaps, and these cash outflows are not considered outflows from Operating expenses, rather as a component of Financing activities.

 

Cash flows from investing activities Investing activities were a net user of cash of $903.1 million$7.6 billion and $1.9 billion.$16.0 billion in the 2014 and 2013 periods.  In both periods, growth in advances borrowed by members exceeded funds collected from maturing advances exceed investmentsby $6.2 billion and $10.0 billion in advances.  Increasethe 2014 and 2013 periods.  In the 2014 period, investment in overnight Federal funds sold were a net user of fundsand securities purchased under agreements to resell totaled $1.6 billion compared to $7.3 billion in both periods.the 2013 period.

 

Short-term Borrowings and Short-term Debt.

 

Our primary source of funds is the issuance of FHLBank debt.  Consolidated obligation discount notes are issued with maturities up to one year and provide us with short-term funds.  Discount notes are principally used in funding short-term advances, some long-term advances, as well as money market instruments.  We also issue short-term consolidated obligation bonds as part of our asset-liability management strategy.  We may also borrow from another FHLBank, generally for a period of one day.   Such borrowings have been insignificant historically.

 

The following table summarizes short-term debt and their key characteristics (dollars in thousands):

 

Table 10.4:                                Short-term Debt

 

 

Consolidated Obligations-Discount Notes

 

Consolidated Obligations-Bonds With Original
Maturities of One Year or Less

 

 

Consolidated Obligations-Discount Notes

 

Consolidated Obligations-Bonds With Original
Maturities of One Year or Less

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

June 30, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at end of the period (a)

 

$

35,649,830

 

$

45,870,470

 

$

30,625,500

 

$

32,650,000

 

 

$

43,225,476

 

$

45,870,470

 

$

28,998,250

 

$

32,650,000

 

Weighted-average rate at end of the period

 

0.08

%

0.07

%

0.13

%

0.12

%

 

0.07

%

0.07

%

0.13

%

0.12

%

Average outstanding for the period (a)

 

$

38,731,848

 

$

36,872,187

 

$

33,120,514

(b)

$

22,102,671

(b)

 

$

36,970,123

 

$

36,872,187

 

$

31,715,830

(b)

$

22,102,671

(b)

Weighted-average rate for the period

 

0.08

%

0.08

%

0.13

%

0.13

%

 

0.07

%

0.08

%

0.13

%

0.13

%

Highest outstanding at any month-end (a)

 

$

45,870,470

 

$

45,870,470

 

$

33,847,000

 

$

32,650,000

 

 

$

43,225,476

 

$

45,870,470

 

$

33,847,000

 

$

32,650,000

 

 


(a)         Outstanding balances represent the carrying value of discount notes and par value of bonds (one year or less) issued and outstanding at the reported dates.

(b)         The amount represents the monthly average par value outstanding balance at the reported dates.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Guarantees, and Other Commitments — In accordance with regulations governing the operations of the FHLBanks, each FHLBank, including the FHLBNY, is jointly and severally liable for the FHLBank System’s consolidated obligations issued under Section 11(a) of the FHLBank Act, and in accordance with the FHLBank Act, each FHLBank, including the FHLBNY, is jointly and severally liable for consolidated obligations issued under Section 11(c) of the FHLBank Act.  The joint and several liability regulation authorizes the Finance Agency to require any FHLBank to repay all or a portion of the principal or interest on consolidated obligations for which another FHLBank is the primary obligor.

 

In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the FHLBNY engages in financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, are not recorded on the FHLBNY’s balance sheet or may be recorded on the FHLBNY’s balance sheet in amounts that are different from the full contract or notional amount of the transactions.  For example, the Bank routinely enters into commitments to purchase MPF loans from PFIs, and to issues standby letters of credit.  These commitments may represent future cash requirements of the Bank, although the standby letters of credit usually expire without being drawn upon.  For more information about contractual obligations and commitments, see Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies.

 

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Legislative and Regulatory Developments

 

The legislative and regulatory environment in which the Bank and its members operate continues to evolve as a result of regulations enacted pursuant to the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, as amended (Housing Act) and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank Act). The Bank’s business operations, funding costs, rights, obligations, and/or the environment in which the Bank carries out its housing finance mission are likely to continue to be significantly impacted by these changes. Significant regulatory actions and developments for the period covered by this report are summarized below.

 

FHFA Proposed Rule on ResponsibilitiesMoney Market Mutual Fund Reform. On June 19, 2013, the SEC proposed two alternatives for amending rules that govern money market mutual funds under the Investment Company Act of Boards of Directors; Corporate Practices and Corporate Governance Matters. 1940. On January 28,July 23, 2014, the FHFA published a proposed rule to relocate and consolidate existing Federal Housing Finance Board and Office of Federal Housing Enterprise OversightSEC approved final regulations pertaining to director responsibilities, corporate practices, and corporate governance matters for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the FHLBanks (each, a “regulated entity”). In addition, the proposed rule would make certain amendments or additions to the corporate governance rules currently applicable to the FHLBanks, including provisions to:governing money market mutual funds. The final regulations, among other things, will:

 

·                  Revise existing risk management provisionsrequire institutional prime money market funds to better align themsell and redeem shares based on their floating net asset value, which would result in the daily share prices of these money market funds fluctuating along with more recent proposalschanges in the market-based value of the Federal Reserve Board, including requirements that each regulated entity adopts an enterprise wide risk management program and appoints a chief risk officer with certain enumerated responsibilities;funds’ investments;

·                  Require each regulated entity to maintain a compliance program headed by a compliance officer who reports directly to the chief executive officer and must regularly report to the boardallow money market fund boards of directors (orto directly address a board committee);run on a fund by imposing liquidity fees or suspending redemptions temporarily; and

·                  Require each regulated entity’s board to establish committees specifically responsible for the following matters: (a) risk management; (b) audit; (c) compensation;include enhanced diversification, disclosure and (d) corporate governance;

·Require each FHLBank to designate in its bylaws a body of law to follow for its corporate governance practicesstress-testing requirements, as well as provide updated reporting by money market funds and proceduresprivate funds that may arise for which no federal law controls, choosing from (a) the law of the jurisdiction in which the FHLBank maintains its principal office; (b) the Delaware General Corporation Law; or (c) the Revised Model Business Corporation Act. The proposed rule states that the FHFA has the authority to review a regulated entity’s indemnification policies, procedures and practices and may limit or prohibit indemnification payments in support of the safe and sound operations of the regulated entity.

Comments on the proposed rule are due by May 15, 2014.

FHFA Final Rule on Executive Compensation. On January 28, 2014, the FHFA issued a final rule setting forth requirements and processes with respect to compensation provided to executive officers by FHLBanks and the Office of Finance.  The final rule addresses the authority of the Director of the FHFA to review the compensation arrangements of executive officers of the FHLBanks and to prohibit an FHLBank or the Office of Finance from providing compensation to any executive officer that the Director of the FHFA determines is not reasonable and comparable with compensation for employment in other similar businesses involving similar duties and responsibilities.operate like money market funds.

 

The final rule also addressesregulations do not change the Director’s authorityexisting regulatory treatment of FHLB consolidated obligations as liquid assets. FHLB consolidated discount notes continue to approve,be included in advance, agreements or contractsthe definition of executive officers that provide compensation in connection“daily liquid assets”, and the definition of “weekly liquid assets” continues to include FHLB consolidated discount notes with termination of employment. The final rule became effective on February 27, 2014.

FHFA Final Rule on Golden Parachute Payments. On January 28, 2014,a remaining maturity up to 60 days. At this time, the FHFA issued a final rule setting forth the standards that the Director of the FHFA will take into consideration when determining whether to limit or prohibit golden parachute payments. The primaryfuture impact of this final rule is to better conform existing FHFAthese regulations on golden parachutes with FDIC golden parachute regulations and to further limit golden parachute payments made by an FHLBank or the Office of Finance thatdemand for FHLB consolidated obligations is assigned a less than satisfactory composite FHFA examination rating. The final rule became effective on February 27, 2014.unknown.

 

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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

Market Risk Management.  Market risk or interest rate risk (“IRR”) is the risk of loss to market value or future earnings that may result from changes in the interest rate environment.  Embedded in IRR is a tradeoff of risk versus reward.  We could earn higher income by having higher IRR through greater mismatches between our assets and liabilities at the cost of potentially significant declines in market value and future income if the interest rate environment turned against our expectations.  We have opted to retain a modest level of IRR which allows us to preserve our capital value while generating steady and predictable income.  In keeping with that philosophy, our balance sheet consists of predominantly short-term and LIBOR-based assets and liabilities.  More than 85% of our financial assets are either short-term or LIBOR-based, and a similar percentage of our liabilities are also either short-term or LIBOR-based.  These positions protect our capital from large changes in value arising from interest rate or volatility changes.

 

Our primary tool to achieve the desired risk profile is the use of interest rate exchange agreements (“Swaps”).  All the LIBOR-based advances are long-term advances that are swapped to 3- or 1-month LIBOR or possess adjustable rates which periodically reset to a LIBOR index.  Similarly, a majority of the long-term consolidated obligations are swapped to 3- or 1-month LIBOR.  These features create a relatively steady income that changes in concert with prevailing interest rate changes to maintain a spread to short-term rates.

 

Despite the conservative philosophy, IRR does arise from a number of aspects in our portfolio.  These include the embedded prepayment rights, refunding needs, rate resets between short-term assets and liabilities, and basis risks arising from differences between the yield curves associated with assets and liabilities.  To address these risks, we use certain key IRR measures including re-pricing gaps, duration of equity (“DOE”), value at risk (“VaR”), net interest income (“NII”) at risk, key rate durations (“KRD”), and forecasted dividend rates.

 

Risk Measurements.  Our Risk Management Policy sets up a series of risk limits that we calculate on a regular basis.  The risk limits are as follows:

 

·                  The option-adjusted DOE is limited to a range of +2.0 years to -3.5 years in the rates unchanged case, and to a range of +/-6.0 years in the +/-200bps shock cases.  Due to the low interest rate environment beginning in early 2008, the March 2013, June 2013, September 2013, December 2013, March 2014 and MarchJune 2014 rates were too low for a meaningful parallel down-shock measurement.

·The one-year cumulative re-pricing gap is limited to 10 percent of total assets.

·                  The sensitivity of expected net interest income over a one-year period is limited to a -15 percent change under both the +/-200bps shocks compared to the rates unchanged case.

·The potential decline in the market value of equity is limited to a 10 percent change under the +/-200bps shocks.

·                 KRD exposure at any of nine term points (3-month, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, 5-year, 7-year, 10-year, 15-year, and 30-year) is limited to between +/-12 months through the 3-year term point and a cumulative limit of +/-30 months from the 5-year through 30-year term points.  KRD exposure havehas largely remained unchanged year-over-year.

 

Our portfolio, including derivatives, is tracked and the overall mismatch between assets and liabilities is summarized by using a DOE measure.  Our last five quarterly DOE results are shown in years in the table below (due to the on-going low interest rate environment, there was no down-shock measurement performed between the firstsecond quarter of 2013 and the firstsecond quarter of 2014):

 

 

Base Case DOE

 

-200bps DOE

 

+200bps DOE

 

 

Base Case DOE

 

-200bps DOE

 

+200bps DOE

 

June 30, 2014

 

-0.50

 

N/A

 

1.26

 

March 31, 2014

 

-0.10

 

N/A

 

1.27

 

 

-0.10

 

N/A

 

1.27

 

December 31, 2013

 

0.60

 

N/A

 

1.46

 

 

0.60

 

N/A

 

1.46

 

September 30, 2013

 

1.11

 

N/A

 

1.70

 

 

1.11

 

N/A

 

1.70

 

June 30, 2013

 

0.81

 

N/A

 

2.25

 

 

0.81

 

N/A

 

2.25

 

March 31, 2013

 

-0.05

 

N/A

 

2.55

 

 

The DOE has remained within policy limits.  Duration indicates any cumulative re-pricing/maturity imbalance in the portfolio’s financial assets and liabilities.  A positive DOE indicates that, on average, the liabilities will re-price or mature sooner than the assets, while a negative DOE indicates that, on average, the assets will re-price or mature earlier than the liabilities.  We measure DOE using software that incorporates any optionality within our portfolio using well-known and tested financial pricing theoretical models.

 

We do not solely rely on the DOE measure as a mismatch measure between assets and liabilities. We also perform the more traditional gap measure that subtracts re-pricing/maturing liabilities from re-pricing/maturing assets over time. We observe the differences over various horizons, but have set a 10 percent of assets limit on cumulative re-pricings at the one-year point. This quarterly observation of the one-year cumulative re-pricing gap is provided in the table below and all values are below 10 percent of assets, well within the limit:

 

 

 

One Year
Re-pricing Gap

 

June 30, 2014

$

6.052 Billion

March 31, 2014

 

$

5.804 Billion

 

December 31, 2013

 

$

5.747 Billion

 

September 30, 2013

 

$

6.406 Billion

 

June 30, 2013

 

$

6.182 Billion

 

March 31, 2013

$

5.595 Billion

 

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Our review of potential interest rate risk issues also includes the effect of changes in interest rates on expected net income.  We project asset and liability volumes and spreads over a one-year horizon and then simulate expected income and expenses from those volumes and other inputs.  The effects of changes in interest rates are measured to test whether the portfolio has too much exposure in its net interest income over the coming 12-month period.  To measure the effect, the change to the spread in the shocks is calculated and compared against the base case and subjected to a -15 percent limit.  The quarterly sensitivity of our expected net interest income under both +/-200bps shocks over the next 12 months is provided in the table below (due to the ongoing low interest rate environment, the down-shock measurement was not performed between the firstsecond quarter of 2013 and the firstsecond quarter of 2014):

 

 

 

Sensitivity in
the -200bps
Shock

 

Sensitivity in
the +200bps
Shock

 

June 30, 2014

N/A

6.08

%

March 31, 2014

 

N/A

 

10.09

%

December 31, 2013

 

N/A

 

12.12

%

September 30, 2013

 

N/A

 

15.45

%

June 30, 2013

 

N/A

 

14.61

%

March 31, 2013

N/A

16.17

%

 

Aside from net interest income, the other significant impact on changes in the interest rate environment is the potential impact on the value of the portfolio. These calculated and quoted market values are estimated based upon their financial attributes (including optionality) and then re-estimated under the assumption that interest rates suddenly rise or fall by 200bps. The worst effect, whether it is the up or the down shock, is compared to the internal limit of 10 percent. The quarterly potential maximum decline in the market value of equity under these 200bps shocks is provided below (due to the ongoing low interest rate environment, the down-shock measurement was not performed between the firstsecond quarter of 2013 and the firstsecond quarter of 2014):

 

 

 

Down-
shock Change
in MVE

 

+200bps Change
in
MVE

 

June 30, 2014

N/A

-0.84

%

March 31, 2014

 

N/A

 

-1.16

%

December 31, 2013

 

N/A

 

-2.16

%

September 30, 2013

 

N/A

 

-2.50

%

June 30, 2013

 

N/A

 

-3.37

%

March 31, 2013

N/A

-3.01

%

 

As noted, the potential declines under these shocks are within our limits of a maximum 10 percent.

 

The following table displays the portfolio’s maturity/re-pricing gaps as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

 

Interest Rate Sensitivity

 

 

Interest Rate Sensitivity

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

More Than

 

More Than

 

More Than

 

 

 

 

 

 

More Than

 

More Than

 

More Than

 

 

 

 

Six Months

 

Six Months to

 

One Year to

 

Three Years to

 

More Than

 

 

Six Months

 

Six Months to

 

One Year to

 

Three Years to

 

More Than

 

 

or Less

 

One Year

 

Three Years

 

Five Years

 

Five Years

 

 

or Less

 

One Year

 

Three Years

 

Five Years

 

Five Years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-MBS Investments

 

$

18,069

 

$

126

 

$

460

 

$

351

 

$

910

 

 

$

16,803

 

$

125

 

$

433

 

$

337

 

$

1,036

 

MBS Investments

 

6,119

 

220

 

921

 

1,923

 

3,891

 

 

6,292

 

258

 

978

 

1,966

 

3,781

 

Adjustable-rate loans and advances

 

25,804

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,064

 

 

 

 

 

Net unswapped

 

49,992

 

346

 

1,381

 

2,274

 

4,801

 

 

53,159

 

383

 

1,411

 

2,303

 

4,817

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate loans and advances

 

14,411

 

3,913

 

18,769

 

12,235

 

10,630

 

 

18,038

 

5,408

 

19,206

 

11,769

 

10,458

 

Swaps hedging advances

 

41,666

 

(2,159

)

(17,543

)

(11,521

)

(10,443

)

 

42,165

 

(3,007

)

(17,854

)

(11,019

)

(10,285

)

Net fixed-rate loans and advances

 

56,077

 

1,754

 

1,226

 

714

 

187

 

 

60,203

 

2,401

 

1,352

 

750

 

173

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

$

106,069

 

$

2,100

 

$

2,607

 

$

2,988

 

$

4,988

 

 

$

113,362

 

$

2,784

 

$

2,763

 

$

3,053

 

$

4,990

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$

1,695

 

$

13

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

1,720

 

$

13

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount notes

 

34,444

 

1,205

 

 

 

 

 

42,530

 

695

 

 

 

 

Swapped discount notes

 

(1,256

)

 

 

 

1,256

 

 

(1,106

)

(150

)

 

 

1,256

 

Net discount notes

 

33,188

 

1,205

 

 

 

1,256

 

 

41,424

 

545

 

 

 

1,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FHLB bonds

 

33,567

 

17,153

 

11,307

 

5,689

 

6,947

 

 

29,017

 

18,752

 

14,126

 

6,298

 

6,805

 

Swaps hedging bonds

 

31,518

 

(15,974

)

(8,949

)

(2,819

)

(3,776

)

 

36,676

 

(18,053

)

(11,858

)

(3,079

)

(3,686

)

Net FHLB bonds

 

65,085

 

1,179

 

2,358

 

2,870

 

3,171

 

 

65,693

 

699

 

2,268

 

3,219

 

3,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

$

99,968

 

$

2,397

 

$

2,358

 

$

2,870

 

$

4,427

 

 

$

108,837

 

$

1,257

 

$

2,268

 

$

3,219

 

$

4,375

 

Post hedge gaps (a):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Periodic gap

 

$

6,101

 

$

(297

)

$

249

 

$

118

 

$

561

 

 

$

4,525

 

$

1,527

 

$

495

 

$

(166

)

$

615

 

Cumulative gaps

 

$

6,101

 

$

5,804

 

$

6,053

 

$

6,171

 

$

6,732

 

 

$

4,525

 

$

6,052

 

$

6,547

 

$

6,381

 

$

6,996

 

 

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Interest Rate Sensitivity

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

More Than

 

More Than

 

More Than

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months

 

Six Months to

 

One Year to

 

Three Years to

 

More Than

 

 

 

or Less

 

One Year

 

Three Years

 

Five Years

 

Five Years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-MBS Investments

 

$

23,566

 

$

130

 

$

434

 

$

344

 

$

963

 

MBS Investments

 

6,329

 

232

 

913

 

1,712

 

4,264

 

Adjustable-rate loans and advances

 

26,162

 

 

 

 

 

Net unswapped

 

56,057

 

362

 

1,347

 

2,056

 

5,227

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate loans and advances

 

18,323

 

3,945

 

17,980

 

11,896

 

10,433

 

Swaps hedging advances

 

39,983

 

(1,663

)

(16,882

)

(11,194

)

(10,244

)

Net fixed-rate loans and advances

 

58,306

 

2,282

 

1,098

 

702

 

189

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

$

114,363

 

$

2,644

 

$

2,445

 

$

2,758

 

$

5,416

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$

1,892

 

$

15

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount notes

 

44,286

 

1,584

 

 

 

 

Swapped discount notes

 

(1,256

)

 

 

 

1,256

 

Net discount notes

 

43,030

 

1,584

 

 

 

1,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Obligation Bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FHLB bonds

 

30,066

 

19,571

 

11,372

 

4,671

 

7,329

 

Swaps hedging bonds

 

33,741

 

(18,639

)

(9,191

)

(2,130

)

(3,781

)

Net FHLB bonds

 

63,807

 

932

 

2,181

 

2,541

 

3,548

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

$

108,729

 

$

2,531

 

$

2,181

 

$

2,541

 

$

4,804

 

Post hedge gaps (a):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Periodic gap

 

$

5,634

 

$

113

 

$

264

 

$

217

 

$

612

 

Cumulative gaps

 

$

5,634

 

$

5,747

 

$

6,011

 

$

6,228

 

$

6,840

 

 


(a)         Re-pricing gaps are estimated at the scheduled rate reset dates for floating rate instruments, and at maturity for fixed rate instruments.  For callable instruments, the re-pricing period is estimated by the earlier of the estimated call date under the current interest rate environment or the instrument’s contractual maturity.

 

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ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures: An evaluation of the Bank’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”)) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer, José R. González, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Kevin M. Neylan, as of March 31,June 30, 2014.  Based on this evaluation, they concluded that as of March 31,June 30, 2014, the Bank’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at a reasonable level of assurance, in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Bank in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Bank’s management (including the President and Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There were no changes in the Bank’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Act) during the Bank’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Bank’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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ITEMPART II.  OTHER INFORMATION.

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is involved in disputes or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of business.  There has been no material change with respect to the matter involving the FHLBNY that was previously disclosed in Part 1, Item 3 of the FHLBNY’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

 

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

 

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the “Part I — Item 1A - Risk Factors” section of the FHLBNY’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

 

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

No.

 

Exhibit
Description

 

Filed with this
Form 10-Q

 

Form

 

Date Filed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.01

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York 2014 Incentive Compensation Plan (a)

X

31.01

 

Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.02

 

Certification of the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.01

 

Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.02

 

Certification of the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101.01

 

Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T, the following financial information from the Bank’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31,June 30, 2014, is formatted in XBRL interactive data files: (i) Statements of Condition (Unaudited) at March 31,June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013; (ii) Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months ended March 31,Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013; (iii) Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months ended March 31,Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (iv) Statements of Capital (Unaudited) for the ThreeSix Months ended March 31,Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013; (v) Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the ThreeSix Months ended March 31,Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013; and (vi) Notes to Financial Statements.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 


(a)This exhibit includes a management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement required to be noted herein.

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Kevin M. Neylan

 

 

 

Kevin M. Neylan

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (on behalf of the registrant and as the Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date: May 9,August 8, 2014

 

 

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