10-Q 1 ind3311510-q.htm 10-Q IND 3/31/15 10-Q


 
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, 2015

OR

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

Commission File Number:  000-51404
 
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Federally chartered corporation
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
35-6001443
(I.R.S. employer identification number)
8250 Woodfield Crossing Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
46240
(Zip code)
(317) 465-0200
(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 for the past 90 days.

x  Yes            o  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

x   Yes            o  No

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 definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
o  Large accelerated filer
o  Accelerated filer
x Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
o  Smaller reporting company

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
Shares outstanding
as of April 30, 2015

Class B Stock, par value $100
16,002,994



Table of Contents
Page
 
 
Number
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
Statements of Condition as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
Statements of Capital for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2015
 
 
 
 
Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements:
 
 
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Change in Accounting Principle
 
Note 2 - Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Guidance
 
Note 3 - Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Note 4 - Held-to-Maturity Securities
 
Note 5 - Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
 
Note 6 - Advances
 
Note 7 - Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio
 
Note 8 - Allowance for Credit Losses
 
Note 9 - Derivatives and Hedging Activities
 
Note 10 - Consolidated Obligations
 
Note 11 - Affordable Housing Program
 
Note 12 - Capital
 
Note 13 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Note 14 - Segment Information
 
Note 15 - Estimated Fair Values
 
Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies
 
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties
 
 
 
 
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Item 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
Executive Summary
 
Selected Financial Data
 
Results of Operations and Changes in Financial Condition
 
Operating Segments
 
Analysis of Financial Condition
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
Recent Accounting and Regulatory Developments
 
Risk Management
Item 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Item 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
 
 
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Item 1A.
RISK FACTORS
Item 6.
EXHIBITS
 
Signatures
 
Exhibit 31.1
 
 
Exhibit 31.2
 
 
Exhibit 31.3
 
 
Exhibit 32
 



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis
Statements of Condition
(Unaudited, $ amounts and shares in thousands, except par value)
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
3,582,894

 
$
3,550,939

Interest-bearing deposits
289

 
483

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
500,000

 
—

Available-for-sale securities (Notes 3 and 5)
3,544,966

 
3,556,165

Held-to-maturity securities (estimated fair values of $6,693,510 and $7,098,616, respectively) (Notes 4 and 5)
6,561,611

 
6,982,115

Advances (Note 6)
21,845,827

 
20,789,667

Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net of allowance for loan losses of $(2,250) and $(2,500), respectively (Notes 7 and 8)
7,411,764

 
6,820,262

Accrued interest receivable
84,312

 
82,866

Premises, software, and equipment, net
38,515

 
38,418

Derivative assets, net (Note 9)
42,693

 
25,487

Other assets
38,269

 
6,630

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
43,651,140

 
$
41,853,032

 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 

 
 
Deposits
$
1,431,905

 
$
1,084,042

Consolidated obligations (Note 10):
 

 
 
Discount notes
11,161,162

 
12,567,696

Bonds
28,243,211

 
25,503,138

Total consolidated obligations
39,404,373

 
38,070,834

Accrued interest payable
77,998

 
77,034

Affordable Housing Program payable (Note 11)
35,759

 
36,899

Derivative liabilities, net (Note 9)
108,682

 
103,253

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock (Note 12)
15,553

 
15,673

Other liabilities
167,704

 
90,027

Total liabilities
41,241,974

 
39,477,762

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)


 


 
 
 
 
Capital (Note 12):
 

 
 
Capital stock putable (at par value of $100 per share):
 
 
 
Class B-1 issued and outstanding shares: 15,719 and 15,510, respectively
1,571,870

 
1,550,981

     Total capital stock putable
1,571,870

 
1,550,981

Retained earnings:
 
 
 
Unrestricted
679,638

 
672,159

Restricted
111,592

 
105,470

Total retained earnings
791,230

 
777,629

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 13)
46,066

 
46,660

Total capital
2,409,166

 
2,375,270

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and capital
$
43,651,140

 
$
41,853,032


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

1


Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis
Statements of Income
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Interest Income:
 
 
 
Advances
$
27,728

 
$
28,116

Prepayment fees on advances, net
191

 
1,049

Interest-bearing deposits
54

 
54

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
115

 
89

Federal funds sold
619

 
280

Available-for-sale securities
6,812

 
6,146

Held-to-maturity securities
29,401

 
32,110

Mortgage loans held for portfolio
62,226

 
58,105

Other interest income, net
153

 
114

Total interest income
127,299

 
126,063

Interest Expense:
 
 
 
Consolidated obligation discount notes
3,016

 
1,402

Consolidated obligation bonds
75,391

 
76,442

Deposits
19

 
23

Mandatorily redeemable capital stock
134

 
610

Total interest expense
78,560

 
78,477

 
 
 
 
Net interest income
48,739

 
47,586

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses
563

 
(704
)
 
 
 
 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
48,176

 
48,290

 
 
 
 
Other Income (Loss):
 
 
 
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses
—

 
—

Non-credit portion reclassified to (from) other comprehensive income, net
—

 
(170
)
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses, credit portion
—

 
(170
)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities
(1,880
)
 
2,968

Service fees
188

 
215

Standby letters of credit fees
151

 
159

Other, net (Note 16)
5,117

 
2,713

Total other income (loss)
3,576

 
5,885

 
 
 
 
Other Expenses:
 
 
 
Compensation and benefits
10,700

 
9,947

Other operating expenses
5,092

 
4,044

Federal Housing Finance Agency
720

 
799

Office of Finance
863

 
818

Other
352

 
291

Total other expenses
17,727

 
15,899

 
 
 
 
Income before assessments
34,025

 
38,276

 
 
 
 
Affordable Housing Program assessments
3,416

 
3,889

 
 
 
 
Net income
$
30,609

 
$
34,387


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

2


Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis
Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
30,609

 
$
34,387

 
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income:
 
 
 
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
1,504

 
12,039

 
 
 
 
Non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses on available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
Reclassification of non-credit portion to other income (loss)
—

 
170

Net change in fair value not in excess of cumulative non-credit losses
1

 
(219
)
Unrealized gains (losses)
(2,359
)
 
4,254

Net non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses on available-for-sale securities
(2,358
)
 
4,205

 
 
 
 
Non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses on held-to-maturity securities:
 
 
 
Accretion of non-credit portion
12

 
13

Net non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses on held-to-maturity securities
12

 
13

 
 
 
 
Pension benefits, net
248

 
136

 
 
 
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(594
)
 
16,393

 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
$
30,015

 
$
50,780



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

3


Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis
Statements of Capital
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2015
(Unaudited, $ amounts and shares in thousands)

 
 
Capital Stock
Class B Putable
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Capital
 
 
Shares
 
Par Value
 
Unrestricted
 
Restricted
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
 
16,099

 
$
1,609,931

 
$
647,624

 
$
82,151

 
$
729,775

 
$
21,720

 
$
2,361,426

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
27,510

 
6,877

 
34,387

 
16,393

 
50,780

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sale of capital stock
 
59

 
5,926

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,926

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends on capital stock
(5.50% annualized)
 
 
 
 
 
(22,166
)
 
—

 
(22,166
)
 
 
 
(22,166
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2014
 
16,158

 
$
1,615,857

 
$
652,968

 
$
89,028

 
$
741,996

 
$
38,113

 
$
2,395,966

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2014
 
15,510

 
$
1,550,981

 
$
672,159

 
$
105,470

 
$
777,629

 
$
46,660

 
$
2,375,270

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
24,487

 
6,122

 
30,609

 
(594
)
 
30,015

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sale of capital stock
 
209

 
20,889

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
20,889

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends on capital stock
(4.00% annualized)
 
 
 
 
 
(17,008
)
 
—

 
(17,008
)
 
 
 
(17,008
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2015
 
15,719

 
$
1,571,870

 
$
679,638

 
$
111,592

 
$
791,230

 
$
46,066

 
$
2,409,166




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

4


Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
30,609

 
$
34,387

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Amortization and depreciation
12,942

 
4,275

Prepayment fees on advances, net of related swap termination fees
(1,862
)
 
—

Changes in net derivative and hedging activities
11,760

 
7,233

Net other-than-temporary impairment losses, credit portion
—

 
170

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses
563

 
(704
)
Changes in:
 
 
 
Accrued interest receivable
(1,442
)
 
1,683

Other assets
(4,213
)
 
14,932

Accrued interest payable
964

 
4,924

Other liabilities
13,005

 
95

Total adjustments, net
31,717

 
32,608

 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
62,326

 
66,995

 
 
 
 
Investing Activities:
 
 


Changes in:
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
(32,525
)
 
51,737

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
(500,000
)
 
(1,300,000
)
Federal funds sold
—

 
(225,000
)
Purchases of premises, software, and equipment
(1,373
)
 
(1,105
)
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from maturities
18,976

 
17,928

Held-to-maturity securities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from maturities
432,967

 
182,296

Purchases
(16,197
)
 
—

Advances:
 
 
 
Principal collected
17,944,283

 
15,213,277

Disbursed to members
(18,971,601
)
 
(15,010,095
)
Mortgage loans held for portfolio:
 
 
 
Principal collected
331,548

 
196,048

Purchases
(891,413
)
 
(184,457
)
 
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,685,335
)
 
(1,059,371
)
 


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

5


Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis
Statements of Cash Flows, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Changes in deposits
346,283

 
101,100

Net payments on derivative contracts with financing elements
(15,620
)
 
(15,750
)
Net proceeds from issuance of consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
Discount notes
13,840,829

 
9,327,578

Bonds
7,224,218

 
3,178,564

Payments for matured and retired consolidated obligations:
 
 
 
Discount notes
(15,248,157
)
 
(10,343,928
)
Bonds
(4,496,350
)
 
(3,596,000
)
Other Federal Home Loan Banks:
 
 
 
Proceeds from borrowings
—

 
22,000

Payments for maturities
—

 
(22,000
)
Proceeds from sale of capital stock
20,889

 
5,926

Payments for redemption/repurchase of mandatorily redeemable capital stock
(120
)
 
(1
)
Cash dividends paid on capital stock
(17,008
)
 
(22,166
)
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
1,654,964

 
(1,364,677
)
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks
31,955

 
(2,357,053
)
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period
3,550,939

 
3,318,564

 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks at end of period
$
3,582,894

 
$
961,511

 
 
 
 
Supplemental Disclosures:
 
 
 
Interest paid
$
74,690

 
$
72,949

Affordable Housing Program payments
4,556

 
3,456

Capitalized interest on certain held-to-maturity securities
598

 
751

Net transfers of mortgage loans to real estate owned
—

 
117

 

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

6


Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Change in Accounting Principle

Basis of Presentation. The accompanying interim financial statements of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The interim financial statements presented herein should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto, which are included in our 2014 Form 10-K.

The financial statements contain all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments were of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year or any other interim period.

Our significant accounting policies and certain other disclosures are set forth in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our 2014 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to these policies through March 31, 2015.

We use certain acronyms and terms throughout these financial statements, which are defined in the Glossary of Terms. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "we," "us," and "our" refer to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis or its management.

Reclassifications. We have reclassified certain amounts from the prior periods to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, total comprehensive income, total capital, or net cash flows.

Use of Estimates. When preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP, we are required to make subjective assumptions and estimates that may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of income and expense. The most significant estimates include the determination of other-than-temporary impairment of certain private-label RMBS, the fair values of derivatives and other financial instruments, and the allowance for credit losses. Although the reported amounts and disclosures reflect our best estimates, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.

Change in Accounting Principle. Effective October 1, 2014, we changed our method of accounting for the amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts, deferred loan fees or costs, and hedging basis adjustments on our mortgage loans held for portfolio to the contractual interest method. The contractual method recognizes the income effects of premiums and discounts in a manner that reflects the actual prepayments and other activity of the mortgage loans during that period and the contractual terms of the loans without regard to estimated prepayments based upon assumptions about future borrower activity. Historically, we deferred and amortized premiums and accreted discounts into interest income using the retrospective interest method, which used both actual prepayment experience and estimates of future principal repayments in calculating the estimated lives of the loans. While both the retrospective interest and contractual interest methods are acceptable under GAAP, the contractual interest method has become preferable for recognizing net unamortized premiums on our mortgage loans held for portfolio because (i) it reduces our reliance on subjective assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, capital and income in the financial statements and (ii) it represents the base accounting model articulated in GAAP applicable to accounting for the amortization of premiums and the accretion of discounts, whereas the retrospective method is only permitted by the guidance in narrowly defined circumstances.

The change to the contractual method for amortizing premiums and accreting discounts, deferred loan fees or costs, and hedging basis adjustments on our mortgage loans has been reported through retroactive application of the change in accounting principle to all periods presented. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the effect of this change was an increase to net income of $727.




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


The following table illustrates the impact of the change in amortization and accretion methodology on our previously reported financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
 
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
 
Previous Method
 
New Method
 
Effect of Change
Statements of Condition:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net
 
$
6,175,018

 
$
6,153,649

 
$
(21,369
)
Total assets
 
36,521,508

 
36,500,139

 
(21,369
)
Affordable Housing Program payable
 
43,130

 
43,211

 
81

Total liabilities
 
34,104,092

 
34,104,173

 
81

Unrestricted retained earnings
 
671,277

 
652,968

 
(18,309
)
Restricted retained earnings
 
92,169

 
89,028

 
(3,141
)
Total retained earnings
 
763,446

 
741,996

 
(21,450
)
Total capital
 
2,417,416

 
2,395,966

 
(21,450
)
Total liabilities and capital
 
$
36,521,508

 
$
36,500,139

 
$
(21,369
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statements of Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income - mortgage loans held for portfolio
 
$
57,297

 
$
58,105

 
$
808

Net interest income after provision for credit losses
 
47,482

 
48,290

 
808

Income before assessments
 
37,468

 
38,276

 
808

Affordable Housing Program assessments
 
3,808

 
3,889

 
81

Net income
 
$
33,660

 
$
34,387

 
$
727

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statements of Comprehensive Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
33,660

 
$
34,387

 
$
727

Total comprehensive income
 
$
50,053

 
$
50,780

 
$
727

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statements of Capital:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total retained earnings, as of beginning of year
 
$
751,952

 
$
729,775

 
$
(22,177
)
Total comprehensive income
 
50,053

 
50,780

 
727

Total retained earnings, as of end of year
 
763,446

 
741,996

 
(21,450
)
Total capital
 
$
2,417,416

 
$
2,395,966

 
$
(21,450
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statements of Cash Flows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
33,660

 
$
34,387

 
$
727

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization and depreciation
 
5,083

 
4,275

 
(808
)
Changes in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
14

 
95

 
81

Total adjustments, net
 
33,335

 
32,608

 
(727
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
66,995

 
$
66,995

 
$
—







Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Note 2 - Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Guidance

Customers Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. On April 15, 2015, the FASB issued amendments to clarify a customer's accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement. The amendments provide guidance to customers on determining whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license that should be accounted for as internal-use software. If the arrangement does not contain a software license, it would be accounted for as a service contract. This guidance becomes effective for the interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted. We can elect to adopt the amendments either (i) prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or (ii) retrospectively. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance and its effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. On April 7, 2015, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs. This guidance requires a reclassification on the statement of condition of debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability from other assets to a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. This guidance becomes effective for the interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The guidance is required to be applied on a retrospective basis to each individual period presented on the statement of condition. We are in the process of evaluating the effect of this guidance on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. On February 18, 2015, the FASB issued amended guidance intended to enhance consolidation analysis for legal entities such as limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and securitization structures (collateralized debt obligations, collateralized loan obligations, and MBS transactions). The new guidance primarily focuses on: (i) placing more emphasis on risk of loss when determining a controlling financial interest, such that a reporting organization may no longer have to consolidate a legal entity in certain circumstances based solely on its fee arrangement when certain criteria are met; (ii) reducing the frequency of the application of related-party guidance when determining a controlling financial interest in a VIE; and (iii) changing consolidation conclusions for entities in several industries that typically make use of limited partnerships or VIEs. This guidance becomes effective for the interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance, but its effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows is not expected to be material.

Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. On August 8, 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance relating to the classification and measurement of certain government-guaranteed mortgage loans upon foreclosure. The amendments in this guidance require that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if certain conditions are met. This guidance became effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on January 1, 2015, and was adopted prospectively. However, this guidance did not have any effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. On June 12, 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase agreements executed as repurchase financings. This amendment requires entities to account for repurchase-to-maturity transactions as secured borrowings rather than as sales with forward repurchase agreements. 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 became effective for the interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2015 and was adopted prospectively. However, this guidance did not have any effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. On January 17, 2014, the FASB issued guidance clarifying when consumer mortgage loans collateralized by real estate should be reclassified to REO. Specifically, such collateralized mortgage loans should be reclassified to REO when 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 became effective for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2015, and was adopted prospectively. However, this guidance did not have any effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Advisory Bulletin 2012-02. On April 9, 2012, the Finance Agency issued an Advisory Bulletin that established a standard and uniform methodology for adversely classifying loans, other real estate owned, and certain other assets (excluding investment securities), and prescribes the timing of asset charge-offs based on these classifications. Such requirements differed from our previous methodology and accounting policy, particularly in that, among other differences, the Advisory Bulletin states that, with certain exceptions, any loss exposure on a loan more than 180 days past due should be adversely classified and charged off. The charge-off amount is generally the excess of the loan balance over the fair value of the underlying property, less costs to sell, and adjusted for credit enhancements. The adverse classification requirements were implemented as of January 1, 2014, and the financial reporting and charge-off requirements were implemented on January 1, 2015. However, the adoption of these requirements did not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 3 - Available-for-Sale Securities

Major Security Types. The following table presents information on our AFS securities by type of security.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
Gross
 
 
 
 
Amortized
 
Non-Credit
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
March 31, 2015
 
Cost (1)
 
OTTI
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Fair Value
GSE and TVA debentures
 
$
3,146,549

 
$
—

 
$
18,112

 
$
(530
)
 
$
3,164,131

Private-label RMBS
 
345,021

 
(126
)
 
35,940

 
—

 
380,835

Total AFS securities
 
$
3,491,570

 
$
(126
)
 
$
54,052

 
$
(530
)
 
$
3,544,966

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE and TVA debentures
 
$
3,139,037

 
$
—

 
$
17,430

 
$
(1,352
)
 
$
3,155,115

Private-label RMBS
 
362,878

 
(127
)
 
38,299

 
—

 
401,050

Total AFS securities
 
$
3,501,915

 
$
(127
)
 
$
55,729

 
$
(1,352
)
 
$
3,556,165


(1) 
Includes adjustments made to the cost basis of an investment for accretion, amortization, collection of principal, and, if applicable, OTTI recognized in earnings (credit losses) and fair-value hedge accounting adjustments.

Unrealized Loss Positions. The following table presents impaired AFS securities (i.e., in an unrealized loss position), aggregated by major security type and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.
 
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
 
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
March 31, 2015
 
Fair Value
 
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Losses
GSE and TVA debentures
 
$
189,267

 
$
(530
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
189,267

 
$
(530
)
Private-label RMBS
 
—

 
—

 
5,411

 
(126
)
 
5,411

 
(126
)
Total impaired AFS securities
 
$
189,267

 
$
(530
)
 
$
5,411

 
$
(126
)
 
$
194,678

 
$
(656
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE and TVA debentures
 
$
264,959

 
$
(1,352
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
264,959

 
$
(1,352
)
Private-label RMBS
 
—

 
—

 
5,656

 
(127
)
 
5,656

 
(127
)
Total impaired AFS securities
 
$
264,959

 
$
(1,352
)
 
$
5,656

 
$
(127
)
 
$
270,615

 
$
(1,479
)




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Contractual Maturity. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of non-MBS AFS securities by contractual maturity are presented below. MBS are not presented by contractual maturity because their actual maturities will likely differ from contractual maturities as borrowers have the right to prepay their obligations with or without prepayment fees.
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Amortized
 
Estimated
 
Amortized
 
Estimated
Year of Contractual Maturity
 
Cost
 
Fair Value
 
Cost
 
Fair Value
Due after one year through five years
 
$
2,480,103

 
$
2,491,979

 
$
2,484,379

 
$
2,497,034

Due after five years through ten years
 
666,446

 
672,152

 
654,658

 
658,081

Total non-MBS
 
3,146,549

 
3,164,131

 
3,139,037

 
3,155,115

Total RMBS
 
345,021

 
380,835

 
362,878

 
401,050

Total AFS securities
 
$
3,491,570

 
$
3,544,966

 
$
3,501,915

 
$
3,556,165


Realized Gains and Losses. There were no sales of AFS securities during the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014. As of March 31, 2015, we had no intention of selling the AFS securities in an unrealized loss position nor did we consider it more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities before our anticipated recovery of each security's remaining amortized cost basis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note 4 - Held-to-Maturity Securities

Major Security Types. The following table presents information on our HTM securities by type of security.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
Gross
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized
 
Unrecognized
 
 
 
 
Amortized
 
Non-Credit
 
Carrying
 
Holding
 
Holding
 
Estimated
March 31, 2015
 
Cost (1)
 
OTTI
 
Value
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
 Fair Value
GSE debentures
 
$
100,000

 
$
—

 
$
100,000

 
$
132

 
$
—

 
$
100,132

MBS and ABS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other U.S. obligations -guaranteed MBS
 
2,922,180

 
—

 
2,922,180

 
33,476

 
(3,237
)
 
2,952,419

GSE MBS
 
3,434,203

 
—

 
3,434,203

 
103,325

 
(441
)
 
3,537,087

Private-label RMBS
 
92,982

 
—

 
92,982

 
552

 
(825
)
 
92,709

Manufactured housing loan ABS
 
10,786

 
—

 
10,786

 
—

 
(1,109
)
 
9,677

Home equity loan ABS
 
1,623

 
(163
)
 
1,460

 
84

 
(58
)
 
1,486

Total MBS and ABS
 
6,461,774

 
(163
)
 
6,461,611

 
137,437

 
(5,670
)
 
6,593,378

Total HTM securities
 
$
6,561,774

 
$
(163
)
 
$
6,561,611

 
$
137,569

 
$
(5,670
)
 
$
6,693,510

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE debentures
 
$
269,000

 
$
—

 
$
269,000

 
$
199

 
$
—

 
$
269,199

MBS and ABS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other U.S. obligations -guaranteed MBS
 
3,032,494

 
—

 
3,032,494

 
30,598

 
(5,959
)
 
3,057,133

GSE MBS
 
3,567,958

 
—

 
3,567,958

 
93,583

 
(104
)
 
3,661,437

Private-label RMBS
 
99,879

 
—

 
99,879

 
360

 
(1,049
)
 
99,190

Manufactured housing loan ABS
 
11,243

 
—

 
11,243

 
—

 
(1,164
)
 
10,079

Home equity loan ABS
 
1,716

 
(175
)
 
1,541

 
114

 
(77
)
 
1,578

Total MBS and ABS
 
6,713,290

 
(175
)
 
6,713,115

 
124,655

 
(8,353
)
 
6,829,417

Total HTM securities
 
$
6,982,290

 
$
(175
)
 
$
6,982,115

 
$
124,854

 
$
(8,353
)
 
$
7,098,616


(1) 
Includes adjustments made to the cost basis of an investment for accretion, amortization, collection of principal, and, if applicable, OTTI recognized in earnings (credit losses).





Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Unrealized Loss Positions. The following table presents impaired HTM securities (i.e., in an unrealized loss position), aggregated by major security type and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position. None of our non-MBS were in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014.
 
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
 
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
March 31, 2015
 
Fair Value
 
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Losses (1)
MBS and ABS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other U.S. obligations - guaranteed MBS
 
$
179,422

 
$
(6
)
 
$
689,949

 
$
(3,231
)
 
$
869,371

 
$
(3,237
)
GSE MBS
 
386,733

 
(441
)
 
—

 
—

 
386,733

 
(441
)
Private-label RMBS
 
2,890

 
(2
)
 
39,141

 
(823
)
 
42,031

 
(825
)
Manufactured housing loan ABS
 
—

 
—

 
9,677

 
(1,109
)
 
9,677

 
(1,109
)
Home equity loan ABS
 
—

 
—

 
1,486

 
(137
)
 
1,486

 
(137
)
Total MBS and ABS
 
569,045

 
(449
)
 
740,253

 
(5,300
)
 
1,309,298

 
(5,749
)
Total impaired HTM securities
 
$
569,045

 
$
(449
)
 
$
740,253

 
$
(5,300
)
 
$
1,309,298

 
$
(5,749
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS and ABS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other U.S. obligations - guaranteed MBS
 
$
528,242

 
$
(1,254
)
 
$
702,768

 
$
(4,705
)
 
$
1,231,010

 
$
(5,959
)
GSE MBS
 
31,554

 
(8
)
 
26,013

 
(96
)
 
57,567

 
(104
)
Private-label RMBS
 
3,274

 
(3
)
 
41,050

 
(1,046
)
 
44,324

 
(1,049
)
Manufactured housing loan ABS
 
—

 
—

 
10,080

 
(1,164
)
 
10,080

 
(1,164
)
Home equity loan ABS
 
—

 
—

 
1,579

 
(138
)
 
1,579

 
(138
)
Total MBS and ABS
 
563,070

 
(1,265
)
 
781,490

 
(7,149
)
 
1,344,560

 
(8,414
)
Total impaired HTM securities
 
$
563,070

 
$
(1,265
)
 
$
781,490

 
$
(7,149
)
 
$
1,344,560

 
$
(8,414
)

(1) 
For home equity loan ABS, total unrealized losses does not agree to total gross unrecognized holding losses at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 of $(58) and $(77), respectively. Total unrealized losses include non-credit-related OTTI losses recorded in AOCI of $(163) and $(175), respectively, and gross unrecognized holding gains on previously OTTI securities of $84 and $114, respectively.

Contractual Maturity. The amortized cost, carrying value and estimated fair value of non-MBS HTM securities by contractual maturity are presented below. MBS and ABS are not presented by contractual maturity because their actual maturities will likely differ from contractual maturities as certain borrowers have the right to prepay their obligations with or without prepayment fees.
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Amortized
 
Carrying
 
Estimated
 
Amortized
 
Carrying
 
Estimated
Year of Contractual Maturity
 
Cost (1)
 
Value (2)
 
Fair Value
 
Cost (1)
 
Value (2)
 
Fair Value
Non-MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due in one year or less
 
$
100,000

 
$
100,000

 
$
100,132

 
$
169,000

 
$
169,000

 
$
169,099

Due after one year through five years
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
100,000

 
100,000

 
100,100

Total non-MBS
 
100,000

 
100,000

 
100,132

 
269,000

 
269,000

 
269,199

Total MBS and ABS
 
6,461,774

 
6,461,611

 
6,593,378

 
6,713,290

 
6,713,115

 
6,829,417

Total HTM securities
 
$
6,561,774

 
$
6,561,611

 
$
6,693,510

 
$
6,982,290

 
$
6,982,115

 
$
7,098,616


(1) 
Includes adjustments made to the cost basis of an investment for accretion, amortization, collection of principal, and, if applicable, OTTI recognized in earnings (credit losses).
(2) 
Represents amortized cost after adjustment for non-credit OTTI recognized in AOCI.




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Note 5 - Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

OTTI Evaluation Process and Results - Private-label RMBS and ABS. We evaluate our individual AFS and HTM securities that have been previously OTTI or are in an unrealized loss position for OTTI on a quarterly basis. As part of our evaluation, we consider whether we intend to sell each security and whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, we recognize an OTTI loss equal to the entire difference between the security's amortized cost basis and its estimated fair value at the Statement of Condition date. For those securities that meet neither of these conditions, we perform a cash flow analysis to determine whether we expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security as described in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 6 - Other-Than-Temporary Impairment in our 2014 Form 10-K.

OTTI - Significant Inputs. The FHLBanks' OTTI Governance Committee developed a short-term housing price forecast with projected changes ranging from a decrease of 3% to an increase of 8% over a twelve-month period. For the vast majority of housing markets, the changes range from an increase of 1% to an increase of 5%. Thereafter, a unique path is projected for each geographic area based on an internally developed framework derived from historical data.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Results of OTTI Evaluation Process. As a result of our analysis, OTTI credit losses were recognized for no securities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and one security for the three months ended March 31, 2014. We determined that the unrealized losses on the remaining private-label RMBS and ABS were temporary as we expect to recover the entire amortized cost. The following table presents a rollforward of the amounts related to credit losses recognized in earnings. The rollforward excludes accretion of credit losses for securities that have not experienced a significant increase in cash flows.
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Credit Loss Rollforward
 
2015
 
2014
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
69,626

 
$
72,287

Additions:
 
 
 
 
Additional credit losses for which OTTI was previously recognized (1)
 
—

 
170

Reductions:
 
 
 
 
Increases in cash flows expected to be collected (accreted as interest income over the remaining lives of the applicable securities)
 
(1,252
)
 
—

Balance at end of period
 
$
68,374

 
$
72,457


(1) 
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the amount relates to one security impaired prior to January 1, 2014.

The following table presents the March 31, 2015 classification and balances of OTTI securities impaired prior to that date (i.e., life-to-date) but not necessarily as of that date. Securities are classified based on the originator's classification at the time of origination or based on the classification by the NRSROs upon issuance. Because there is no universally accepted definition of prime, Alt-A or subprime underwriting standards, such classifications are subjective.
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
HTM Securities
 
AFS Securities
OTTI Life-to-Date
 
UPB
 
Amortized Cost
 
Carrying Value
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
UPB
 
Amortized Cost
 
Estimated Fair Value
Private-label RMBS - prime
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
406,606

 
$
345,021

 
$
380,835

Home equity loan ABS - subprime
 
713

 
683

 
521

 
604

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
 
$
713

 
$
683

 
$
521

 
$
604

 
$
406,606

 
$
345,021

 
$
380,835


OTTI Evaluation Process and Results - All Other AFS and HTM Securities.

Other U.S. and GSE Obligations and TVA Debentures. For other U.S. obligations, GSE obligations, and TVA debentures, we determined that, based on current expectations, the strength of the issuers' guarantees through direct obligations of or support from the United States government is sufficient to protect us from any losses. As a result, all of the gross unrealized losses as of March 31, 2015 are considered temporary.



Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Note 6 - Advances

We had advances outstanding, as presented below by year of contractual maturity, with interest rates ranging from 0.02% to 7.53%.
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Year of Contractual Maturity
 
Amount
 
WAIR %
 
Amount
 
WAIR %
Overdrawn demand and overnight deposit accounts
 
$
—

 
—

 
$
—

 
—

Due in 1 year or less
 
7,342,449

 
0.82

 
7,406,652

 
0.83

Due after 1 year through 2 years
 
2,477,483

 
1.33

 
2,529,649

 
1.28

Due after 2 years through 3 years
 
2,957,011

 
1.61

 
2,331,427

 
1.57

Due after 3 years through 4 years
 
1,718,911

 
2.18

 
2,047,262

 
2.05

Due after 4 years through 5 years
 
2,186,026

 
1.78

 
1,571,567

 
2.51

Thereafter
 
4,975,641

 
1.40

 
4,743,645

 
1.31

Total advances, par value
 
21,657,521

 
1.33

 
20,630,202

 
1.33

Fair-value hedging adjustments
 
147,516

 
 

 
117,118

 
 

Unamortized swap termination fees associated with modified advances, net of deferred prepayment fees
 
40,790

 
 

 
42,347

 
 

Total advances
 
$
21,845,827

 
 

 
$
20,789,667

 
 


Prepayments. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had $5.8 billion and $5.6 billion, respectively, of advances that can be prepaid without incurring prepayment or termination fees. All other advances may only be prepaid by paying a fee that is sufficient to make us financially indifferent to the prepayment of the advance.

At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had putable advances outstanding totaling $184,000 and $179,000, respectively.

The following table presents advances by the earlier of the year of contractual maturity or the next call date and next put date.
 
 
Year of Contractual Maturity
or Next Call Date
 
Year of Contractual Maturity
or Next Put Date
 
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Overdrawn demand and overnight deposit accounts
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Due in 1 year or less
 
11,662,064

 
11,293,767

 
7,489,949

 
7,574,152

Due after 1 year through 2 years
 
2,746,483

 
2,533,649

 
2,437,483

 
2,499,649

Due after 2 years through 3 years
 
2,619,261

 
2,208,677

 
2,879,511

 
2,233,927

Due after 3 years through 4 years
 
1,488,911

 
1,847,262

 
1,693,911

 
2,012,262

Due after 4 years through 5 years
 
1,551,026

 
1,506,567

 
2,206,026

 
1,566,567

Thereafter
 
1,589,776

 
1,240,280

 
4,950,641

 
4,743,645

Total advances, par value
 
$
21,657,521

 
$
20,630,202

 
$
21,657,521

 
$
20,630,202


Credit Risk Exposure and Security Terms. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had a total of $11.4 billion and $8.3 billion, respectively, of advances outstanding, at par, to single borrowers with balances that were greater than or equal to $1.0 billion. These advances, representing 53% and 40%, respectively, of total advances at par outstanding on those dates, were made to seven and five borrowers, respectively. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we held $21.9 billion and $15.1 billion, respectively, of UPB of collateral to cover the advances to these borrowers.

See Note 8 - Allowance for Credit Losses for information related to credit risk on advances and allowance methodology for credit losses.




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Note 7 - Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio

The following tables present information on mortgage loans held for portfolio by term and by type.
 
 
March 31, 2015
Term
 
MPP
 
MPF
 
Total
Fixed-rate long-term mortgages
 
$
5,766,259

 
$
416,641

 
$
6,182,900

Fixed-rate medium-term (1) mortgages
 
1,015,285

 
75,788

 
1,091,073

Total mortgage loans held for portfolio, UPB
 
6,781,544

 
492,429

 
7,273,973

Unamortized premiums
 
130,595

 
8,382

 
138,977

Unamortized discounts
 
(3,990
)
 
(292
)
 
(4,282
)
Fair-value hedging adjustments
 
5,807

 
(461
)
 
5,346

Allowance for loan losses
 
(2,000
)
 
(250
)
 
(2,250
)
Total mortgage loans held for portfolio, net
 
$
6,911,956

 
$
499,808

 
$
7,411,764


 
 
December 31, 2014
Term
 
MPP
 
MPF
 
Total
Fixed-rate long-term mortgages
 
$
5,233,682

 
$
428,758

 
$
5,662,440

Fixed-rate medium-term (1) mortgages
 
963,083

 
78,919

 
1,042,002

Total mortgage loans held for portfolio, UPB
 
6,196,765

 
507,677

 
6,704,442

Unamortized premiums
 
107,876

 
8,726

 
116,602

Unamortized discounts
 
(1,874
)
 
(302
)
 
(2,176
)
Fair-value hedging adjustments
 
4,369

 
(475
)
 
3,894

Allowance for loan losses
 
(2,250
)
 
(250
)
 
(2,500
)
Total mortgage loans held for portfolio, net
 
$
6,304,886

 
$
515,376

 
$
6,820,262


(1) 
Defined as a term of 15 years or less at origination.

 
 
March 31, 2015
Type
 
MPP
 
MPF
 
Total
Conventional
 
$
6,170,172

 
$
393,995

 
$
6,564,167

Government
 
611,372

 
98,434

 
709,806

Total mortgage loans held for portfolio, UPB
 
$
6,781,544

 
$
492,429

 
$
7,273,973


 
 
December 31, 2014
Type
 
MPP
 
MPF
 
Total
Conventional
 
$
5,562,460

 
$
406,469

 
$
5,968,929

Government
 
634,305

 
101,208

 
735,513

Total mortgage loans held for portfolio, UPB
 
$
6,196,765

 
$
507,677

 
$
6,704,442


For information related to our credit risk on mortgage loans and allowance for loan losses, see Note 8 - Allowance for Credit Losses.




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Note 8 - Allowance for Credit Losses

We have established a methodology to determine the allowance for credit losses for each of our portfolio segments: credit products (advances, letters of credit, and other extensions of credit to members); term securities purchased under agreements to resell; term federal funds sold; government-guaranteed or insured mortgage loans held for portfolio; and conventional mortgage loans held for portfolio. A description of the allowance methodologies for our portfolio segments as well as our policy for impairing financing receivables, placing them on non-accrual status, and charging them off when necessary is disclosed in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 9 - Allowance for Credit Losses in our 2014 Form 10-K.

Credit Products. Using a risk-based approach, we consider the amount and quality of the collateral pledged and the borrower's financial condition to be indicators of credit quality on the borrower's credit products. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had rights to collateral on a borrower-by-borrower basis with an estimated value in excess of our outstanding extensions of credit.

At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we did not have any credit products that were past due, on non-accrual status, or considered impaired. In addition, there were no TDRs related to credit products during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

Based upon the collateral held as security, our credit extension and collateral policies, our credit analysis and the repayment history on credit products, we have not recorded any allowance for credit losses on credit products. Accordingly, at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, no liability was recorded to reflect an allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures. For additional information about off-balance sheet credit exposure, see Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies.

Mortgage Loans.

Collectively Evaluated Mortgage Loans.

Collectively Evaluated MPP Loans. Our loan loss analysis includes collectively evaluating conventional loans for impairment within each pool purchased under the MPP. The measurement of our allowance for loan losses includes evaluating (i) homogeneous pools of mortgage loans past due 180 days or more; and (ii) the current to 179 days past due portion of the loan portfolio. This loan loss analysis considers MPP pool-specific attribute data, estimated liquidation value of real estate collateral held, estimated costs associated with maintaining and disposing of the collateral, and credit enhancements. Delinquency reports are used to determine the population of loans incorporated into the allowance for loan loss analysis.

In the first quarter of 2015, we changed our technique for estimating losses on mortgage loans past due 180 days or more to use loan-level property values obtained from a third-party model. A significant haircut was applied to these loan-level values to capture the potential impact of severely distressed property sales. The reduced values were then aggregated to the pool level and were further reduced for estimated liquidation costs to determine the estimated liquidation value.

Credit Enhancements.

The following table presents the actual activity in the LRA.
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
LRA Activity
 
2015
 
2014
Balance of LRA, beginning of period
 
$
61,949

 
$
45,330

Additions
 
10,549

 
2,426

Claims paid
 
(186
)
 
(636
)
Distributions
 
(134
)
 
(162
)
Balance of LRA, end of period
 
$
72,178

 
$
46,958





Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


MPP Credit Enhancements. The following table presents the projected impact of credit enhancements on the allowance.
MPP Credit Waterfall
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Estimated losses remaining after borrower's equity, before credit enhancements
 
$
20,085

 
$
25,232

Portion of estimated losses recoverable from PMI
 
(2,867
)
 
(3,301
)
Portion of estimated losses recoverable from LRA (1)
 
(3,238
)
 
(5,334
)
Portion of estimated losses recoverable from SMI
 
(12,219
)
 
(14,587
)
Allowance for unrecoverable PMI/SMI
 
239

 
240

Allowance for MPP loan losses
 
$
2,000

 
$
2,250


(1) 
Amounts recoverable limited to (i) incurred losses remaining after borrower's equity and PMI and (ii) the remaining balance in each pool's portion of the LRA.

MPF Credit Enhancements. CE fees paid to PFIs were $94 and $102 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Performance-based CE fees may be withheld to cover losses allocated to us.

If losses occur in an MCC, these losses will either be: (i) recovered through the withholding of future performance-based CE fees from the PFI or (ii) absorbed by us in the FLA. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our exposure under the FLA was $3,451 and $3,431, respectively, with CE obligations available to cover losses in excess of the FLA totaling $26,862 and $26,851, respectively. Any estimated losses that would be absorbed by the CE obligation are not reserved for as part of our allowance for loan losses. Accordingly, the calculated allowance was reduced by $1 and $2 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, for the amount in excess of the FLA to be covered by PFIs’ CE obligations. The resulting allowance for MPF loan losses at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $250.
 
 
 
 
 



Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Allowance for Loan Losses on Mortgage Loans. The tables below present a rollforward of our allowance for loan losses, the allowance for loan losses by impairment methodology, and the recorded investment in mortgage loans by impairment methodology.
 
 
MPP
 
MPF
 
 
Rollforward of Allowance
 
Conventional
 
Conventional
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses, December 31, 2014
 
$
2,250

 
$
250

 
$
2,500

Charge-offs, net of recoveries
 
(813
)
 
—

 
(813
)
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses
 
563

 
—

 
563

Allowance for loan losses, March 31, 2015
 
$
2,000

 
$
250

 
$
2,250

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses, December 31, 2013
 
$
4,000

 
$
500

 
$
4,500

Charge-offs, net of recoveries
 
(287
)
 
(9
)
 
(296
)
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses
 
(713
)
 
9

 
(704
)
Allowance for loan losses, March 31, 2014
 
$
3,000

 
$
500

 
$
3,500

Allowance for Loan Losses, March 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
1,415

 
$
250

 
$
1,665

Loans individually evaluated for impairment (1)
 
585

 
—

 
585

Total allowance for loan losses
 
$
2,000

 
$
250

 
$
2,250

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for Loan Losses, December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
1,776

 
$
250

 
$
2,026

Loans individually evaluated for impairment (1)
 
474

 
—

 
474

Total allowance for loan losses
 
$
2,250

 
$
250

 
$
2,500

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded Investment, March 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
6,299,836

 
$
402,731

 
$
6,702,567

Loans individually evaluated for impairment (1)
 
19,823

 
—

 
19,823

Total recorded investment
 
$
6,319,659

 
$
402,731

 
$
6,722,390

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded Investment, December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
5,667,524

 
$
415,569

 
$
6,083,093

Loans individually evaluated for impairment (1)
 
19,889

 
—

 
19,889

Total recorded investment
 
$
5,687,413

 
$
415,569

 
$
6,102,982


(1) 
The recorded investment in our MPP conventional loans individually evaluated for impairment excludes principal that was previously paid in full by the servicers as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 of $4,482 and $5,519, respectively, that remains subject to potential claims by those servicers for any losses resulting from past or future liquidations of the underlying properties. However, the MPP conventional loan allowance for loan losses includes $113 and $153 for these potential claims as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

As a result of our recent loss history, for conventional mortgage loans that are 180 days or more delinquent and/or where the borrower has filed for bankruptcy, we charge off the portion of the outstanding balance in excess of estimated fair value of the underlying property, less cost to sell and adjusted for any available credit enhancements.




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Credit Quality Indicators. The tables below present our key credit quality indicators for mortgage loans held for portfolio.
Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio
March 31, 2015
 
MPP
 
MPF
 
 
 
Conventional
 
FHA
 
Conventional
 
Government
 
Total
Past due 30-59 days
 
$
49,608

 
$
17,842

 
$
908

 
$
1,645

 
$
70,003

Past due 60-89 days
 
12,485

 
5,336

 
1

 
451

 
18,273

Past due 90 days or more
 
43,995

 
3,694

 
336

 
250

 
48,275

Total past due
 
106,088

 
26,872

 
1,245

 
2,346

 
136,551

Total current
 
6,213,571

 
595,376

 
401,486

 
97,433

 
7,307,866

Total mortgage loans, recorded investment
 
6,319,659

 
622,248

 
402,731

 
99,779

 
7,444,417

Net unamortized premiums
 
(118,092
)
 
(8,513
)
 
(7,104
)
 
(986
)
 
(134,695
)
Fair-value hedging adjustments
 
(5,726
)
 
(81
)
 
408

 
53

 
(5,346
)
Accrued interest receivable
 
(25,669
)
 
(2,282
)
 
(2,040
)
 
(412
)
 
(30,403
)
Total mortgage loans held for portfolio, UPB
 
$
6,170,172

 
$
611,372

 
$
393,995

 
$
98,434

 
$
7,273,973

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Delinquency Statistics
March 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In process of foreclosure (1)
 
$
30,234

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
30,234

Serious delinquency rate (2)
 
0.70
%
 
0.59
%
 
0.08
%
 
0.25
%
 
0.65
%
Past due 90 days or more still accruing interest (3)
 
$
41,689

 
$
3,694

 
$
—

 
$
250

 
$
45,633

On non-accrual status
 
5,438

 
—

 
336

 
—

 
5,774

Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio
December 31, 2014
 
MPP
 
MPF
 
 
 
Conventional
 
FHA
 
Conventional
 
Government
 
Total
Past due 30-59 days
 
$
59,365

 
$
25,954

 
$
1,011

 
$
1,287

 
$
87,617

Past due 60-89 days
 
14,879

 
6,010

 
252

 
657

 
21,798

Past due 90 days or more
 
49,128

 
3,636

 
1

 
483

 
53,248

Total past due
 
123,372

 
35,600

 
1,264

 
2,427

 
162,663

Total current
 
5,564,041

 
609,711

 
414,305

 
100,184

 
6,688,241

Total mortgage loans, recorded investment
 
5,687,413

 
645,311

 
415,569

 
102,611

 
6,850,904

Net unamortized premiums
 
(97,411
)
 
(8,591
)
 
(7,400
)
 
(1,024
)
 
(114,426
)
Fair-value hedging adjustments
 
(4,323
)
 
(45
)
 
417

 
57

 
(3,894
)
Accrued interest receivable
 
(23,219
)
 
(2,370
)
 
(2,117
)
 
(436
)
 
(28,142
)
Total mortgage loans held for portfolio, UPB
 
$
5,562,460

 
$
634,305

 
$
406,469

 
$
101,208

 
$
6,704,442

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Delinquency Statistics
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In process of foreclosure (1)
 
$
32,369

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
32,369

Serious delinquency rate (2)
 
0.86
%
 
0.56
%
 
—
%
 
0.47
%
 
0.78
%
Past due 90 days or more still accruing interest (3)
 
$
46,341

 
$
3,636

 
$
—

 
$
483

 
$
50,460

On non-accrual status
 
7,207

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
7,208





Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


(1) 
Includes loans for which the decision of foreclosure or similar alternative, such as pursuit of deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, has been reported. Loans in process of foreclosure are included in past due categories depending on their delinquency status.
(2) 
Represents loans 90 days or more past due (including loans in process of foreclosure) expressed as a percentage of the total recorded investment in mortgage loans. The percentage excludes principal and interest amounts that were previously paid in full by the servicers on conventional loans that are pending resolution of potential loss claims. Many government, including FHA, loans are repurchased by the servicers when they reach 90 days or more delinquent status, similar to the rules for servicers of Ginnie Mae MBS, resulting in the lower serious delinquency rate for government loans.
(3) 
Although our past due scheduled/scheduled MPP loans are classified as loans past due 90 days or more based on the mortgagor's payment status, we do not consider these loans to be non-accrual.

Troubled Debt Restructurings. The table below presents the recorded investment of the performing and non-performing TDRs. Non-performing represents loans on non-accrual status only.
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014

Recorded Investment
 
Performing
 
Non-Performing 
 
Total
 
Performing
 
Non-Performing
 
Total
MPP conventional loans
 
$
15,494

 
$
4,329

 
$
19,823

 
$
13,744

 
$
6,145

 
$
19,889


Due to the minimal change in terms of modified loans (i.e., no principal forgiven), our pre-modification recorded investment was not materially different than the post-modification recorded investment in TDRs.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, certain conventional MPP loans classified as TDRs within the previous 12 months experienced a payment default. A borrower is considered to have defaulted on a TDR if the borrower's contractually due principal or interest is 60 days or more past due at any time. The recorded investment of certain conventional MPP loans classified as TDRs within the previous 12 months that experienced an initial payment default at the end of such periods was $206 and $96 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. However, a loan can experience another payment default in a subsequent period.

A loan considered to be a TDR is individually evaluated for impairment when determining its related allowance for loan loss. Credit loss is measured by factoring in expected cash shortfalls as of the reporting date. The tables below present the impaired conventional loans individually evaluated for impairment. The first table presents the recorded investment, UPB and related allowance associated with these loans, while the next table presents the average recorded investment of individually impaired loans and related interest income recognized.
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014


Individually Evaluated Impaired Loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
UPB
 
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
 
Recorded Investment
 
UPB
 
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
MPP conventional loans without allowance for loan losses (1)
 
$
15,494

 
$
15,378

 
$
—

 
$
13,744

 
$
13,647

 
$
—

MPP conventional loans with allowance for loan losses
 
4,329

 
4,302

 
472

 
6,145

 
6,099

 
321

Total
 
$
19,823

 
$
19,680

 
$
472

 
$
19,889

 
$
19,746

 
$
321


(1) 
No allowance for loan losses was recorded on these impaired loans after consideration of the underlying loan-specific attribute data, estimated liquidation value of real estate collateral held, estimated costs associated with maintaining and disposing of the collateral, and credit enhancements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
March 31, 2014
Individually Evaluated Impaired Loans
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
MPP conventional loans without allowance for loan losses
 
$
15,516

 
$
223

 
$
17,505

 
$
255

MPP conventional loans with allowance for loan losses
 
4,339

 
64

 
1,162

 
16

Total
 
$
19,855

 
$
287

 
$
18,667

 
$
271


There were no MPF TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014.

Note 9 - Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Financial Statement Effect and Additional Financial Information.

Derivative Notional Amounts. The following table presents the notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments, including the effect of netting adjustments, cash collateral, and the related accrued interest.
 
 
Notional
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
 
Amount of
 
of Derivative
 
of Derivative
March 31, 2015
 
Derivatives
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-rate swaps
 
$
30,447,727

 
$
42,465

 
$
342,265

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
30,447,727

 
42,465

 
342,265

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-rate swaps
 
1,034,860

 
149

 
1,421

Interest-rate caps/floors
 
340,500

 
205

 
—

Interest-rate forwards
 
271,700

 
190

 
213

MDCs
 
269,934

 
925

 
24

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
1,916,994

 
1,469

 
1,658

Total derivatives before adjustments
 
$
32,364,721

 
43,934

 
343,923

Netting adjustments and cash collateral (1)
 
 

 
(1,241
)
 
(235,241
)
Total derivatives, net
 
 

 
$
42,693

 
$
108,682

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-rate swaps
 
$
27,527,697

 
$
55,095

 
$
331,546

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
27,527,697

 
55,095

 
331,546

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-rate swaps
 
1,476,365

 
330

 
735

Interest-rate caps/floors
 
340,500

 
312

 
—

Interest-rate forwards
 
252,100

 
—

 
1,631

MDCs
 
252,418

 
711

 
6

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
2,321,383

 
1,353

 
2,372

Total derivatives before adjustments
 
$
29,849,080

 
56,448

 
333,918

Netting adjustments and cash collateral (1)
 
 

 
(30,961
)
 
(230,665
)
Total derivatives, net
 
 

 
$
25,487

 
$
103,253


(1) 
Represents the application of the netting requirements that allow us to settle (i) positive and negative positions and (ii) cash collateral and related accrued interest held or placed, with the same clearing agent and/or counterparty. Cash collateral placed was $234,000 and $201,284 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Cash collateral held was $0 and $1,580 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


We record derivative instruments, related cash collateral received or pledged, including initial and variation margin, and associated accrued interest, on a net basis by clearing agent and/or by counterparty when we have met the netting requirements. The following table presents separately the estimated fair value of derivative instruments meeting or not meeting netting requirements, including the related collateral received from or pledged to counterparties.
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
Derivative instruments meeting netting requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross recognized amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bilateral
 
$
32,466

 
$
295,503

 
$
48,532

 
$
308,041

Cleared
 
10,353

 
48,183

 
7,205

 
24,240

Total gross recognized amount
 
42,819

 
343,686

 
55,737

 
332,281

Gross amounts of netting adjustments and cash collateral
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bilateral
 
(32,352
)
 
(187,058
)
 
(48,389
)
 
(206,425
)
Cleared
 
31,111

 
(48,183
)
 
17,428

 
(24,240
)
Total gross amounts of netting adjustments and cash collateral
 
(1,241
)
 
(235,241
)
 
(30,961
)
 
(230,665
)
Net amounts after netting adjustments and cash collateral
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bilateral
 
114

 
108,445

 
143

 
101,616

Cleared
 
41,464

 
—

 
24,633

 
—

Total net amounts after netting adjustments and cash collateral
 
41,578

 
108,445

 
24,776

 
101,616

Derivative instruments not meeting netting requirements (1)
 
1,115

 
237

 
711

 
1,637

   Total derivatives, at estimated fair value
 
$
42,693

 
$
108,682

 
$
25,487

 
$
103,253


(1) 
Includes MDCs and certain interest-rate forwards.

The following table presents the components of net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities reported in other income (loss).
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Type of Hedge
 
2015
 
2014
Net gain (loss) related to fair-value hedge ineffectiveness:
 
 
 
 
Interest-rate swaps
 
$
109


$
(611
)
Total net gain (loss) related to fair-value hedge ineffectiveness
 
109


(611
)
Net gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 

 
 
Economic hedges:
 
 
 
 
Interest-rate swaps
 
(795
)
 
1,343

Interest-rate caps/floors
 
(106
)
 
(462
)
Interest-rate forwards
 
(3,321
)
 
(725
)
Net interest settlements
 
291

 
2,725

MDCs
 
1,942

 
698

Total net gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
(1,989
)
 
3,579

Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities
 
$
(1,880
)
 
$
2,968





Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


The following table presents, by type of hedged item, the gains (losses) on derivatives and the related hedged items in fair-value hedging relationships and the effect of those derivatives on net interest income.
 
 
Gain (Loss)
 
Gain (Loss)
 
Net Fair-
 
 
Effect on
 
 
on
 
on Hedged
 
Value Hedge
 
 
Net Interest
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
Derivative
 
Item
 
Ineffectiveness
 
 
Income (1)
Advances
 
$
(36,952
)
 
$
35,705

 
$
(1,247
)
 
 
$
(39,427
)
AFS securities
 
(10,898
)
 
10,319

 
(579
)
 
 
(24,429
)
CO bonds
 
15,060

 
(13,125
)
 
1,935

 
 
16,596

Total
 
$
(32,790
)
 
$
32,899

 
$
109


 
$
(47,260
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances
 
$
(1,303
)
 
$
2,408

 
$
1,105

 
 
$
(36,400
)
AFS securities
 
1,234

 
(1,060
)
 
174

 
 
(24,495
)
CO bonds
 
24,672

 
(26,562
)
 
(1,890
)
 
 
18,625

Total
 
$
24,603

 
$
(25,214
)
 
$
(611
)
 
 
$
(42,270
)

(1) 
Includes the effect of derivatives in fair-value hedging relationships on net interest income that is recorded in the interest income/expense line item of the respective hedged items. Excludes the interest income/expense of the respective hedged items, which fully offset the interest income/expense of the derivatives, except to the extent of any hedge ineffectiveness. Net interest settlements on derivatives that are not in fair-value hedging relationships are reported in other income (loss).

Managing Credit Risk on Derivatives. We are subject to credit risk due to the risk of nonperformance by the counterparties to our derivative transactions.

For our bilateral derivatives, we have credit support agreements that contain provisions requiring us to post additional collateral with our counterparties if there is deterioration in our credit rating. If our credit rating is lowered by an NRSRO, we could be required to deliver additional collateral on bilateral derivative instruments in net liability positions. The aggregate estimated fair value of all bilateral derivative instruments with credit risk-related contingent features that were in a net liability position (before cash collateral and related accrued interest on cash collateral) at March 31, 2015 was $263,151 for which we have posted collateral, including accrued interest, with an estimated fair value of $154,706 in the normal course of business. In addition, we held other derivative instruments in a net liability position of $237 that are not subject to credit support agreements containing credit risk-related contingent features. If our credit rating had been lowered by an NRSRO (from an S&P equivalent of AA+ to AA), we could have been required to deliver up to an additional $5,493 of collateral (at estimated fair value) to our bilateral derivative counterparties at March 31, 2015.

For cleared derivatives, the clearinghouse determines initial margin requirements, and generally credit ratings are not factored into the initial margin. However, clearing agents may require additional initial margin to be posted based on credit considerations, including, but not limited to, credit rating downgrades. We were not required to post additional initial margin by our clearing agents at March 31, 2015.




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Note 10 - Consolidated Obligations

Although we are the primary obligor for our portion of consolidated obligations (i.e., those issued on our behalf), we are also jointly and severally liable with each of the other FHLBanks for the payment of the principal and interest on all FHLBank consolidated obligations. The par values of the FHLBanks' outstanding consolidated obligations totaled $812.2 billion and $847.2 billion at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Discount Notes. The following table presents our participation in discount notes outstanding, all of which are due within one year of issuance.
Discount Notes
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Book value
 
$
11,161,162

 
$
12,567,696

Par value
 
11,165,225

 
12,570,811

 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average effective interest rate
 
0.13
%
 
0.12
%

CO Bonds. The following table presents our participation in CO bonds outstanding by contractual maturity.
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Year of Contractual Maturity
 
Amount
 
WAIR%
 
Amount
 
WAIR%
Due in 1 year or less
 
$
14,241,310

 
0.34

 
$
11,695,550

 
0.33

Due after 1 year through 2 years
 
2,612,610

 
1.23

 
2,018,510

 
1.49

Due after 2 years through 3 years
 
2,512,250

 
1.75

 
2,158,950

 
1.76

Due after 3 years through 4 years
 
1,161,350

 
1.67

 
1,934,100

 
1.49

Due after 4 years through 5 years
 
1,769,075

 
2.80

 
999,700

 
2.51

Thereafter
 
5,924,500

 
3.17

 
6,692,000

 
3.11

Total CO bonds, par value
 
28,221,095

 
1.35

 
25,498,810

 
1.44

Unamortized premiums
 
30,967

 
 

 
27,138

 
 

Unamortized discounts
 
(14,387
)
 
 

 
(14,913
)
 
 

Fair-value hedging adjustments
 
5,536

 
 

 
(7,897
)
 
 

Total CO bonds
 
$
28,243,211

 
 

 
$
25,503,138

 
 


The following tables present our participation in CO bonds outstanding by redemption feature and contractual maturity or next call date.
Redemption Feature
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Non-callable / non-putable
 
$
20,601,095

 
$
17,253,810

Callable
 
7,620,000

 
8,245,000

Total CO bonds, par value
 
$
28,221,095

 
$
25,498,810

Year of Contractual Maturity or Next Call Date
 
 
 
 
Due in 1 year or less
 
$
21,728,310


$
19,918,550

Due after 1 year through 2 years
 
2,121,610

 
1,651,510

Due after 2 years through 3 years
 
1,044,250

 
883,950

Due after 3 years through 4 years
 
638,350

 
461,100

Due after 4 years through 5 years
 
1,153,075

 
543,700

Thereafter
 
1,535,500

 
2,040,000

Total CO bonds, par value
 
$
28,221,095

 
$
25,498,810





Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Note 11 - Affordable Housing Program

The following table summarizes the activity in our AHP funding obligation.
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
AHP Activity
 
2015
 
2014
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
36,899

 
$
42,778

Assessment (expense)
 
3,416

 
3,889

Subsidy usage, net (1)
 
(4,556
)
 
(3,456
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
35,759

 
$
43,211


(1) 
Subsidies disbursed are reported net of returns/recaptures of previously disbursed subsidies.

Note 12 - Capital
    
We are subject to capital requirements under our capital plan and the Finance Agency regulations as disclosed in Note 15 - Capital in our 2014 Form 10-K. As presented in the following table, we were in compliance with the Finance Agency's capital requirements at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. For regulatory purposes, AOCI is not considered capital; MRCS, however, is considered capital.
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Regulatory Capital Requirements
 
Required
 
Actual
 
Required
 
Actual
Risk-based capital
 
$
529,123

 
$
2,378,653

 
$
566,683

 
$
2,344,283

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Regulatory permanent capital-to-asset ratio
 
4.00
%
 
5.45
%
 
4.00
%
 
5.60
%
Regulatory permanent capital
 
$
1,746,046

 
$
2,378,653

 
$
1,674,121

 
$
2,344,283

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leverage ratio
 
5.00
%
 
8.17
%
 
5.00
%
 
8.40
%
Leverage capital
 
$
2,182,557

 
$
3,567,980

 
$
2,092,652

 
$
3,516,425


Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had $15,553 and $15,673, respectively, in capital stock subject to mandatory redemption, which is classified as a liability. There were eight former members holding MRCS at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

The following tables present the activity in MRCS and distributions on MRCS.
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
MRCS Activity
 
2015
 
2014
Liability at beginning of period
 
$
15,673

 
$
16,787

Redemptions/repurchases
 
(120
)
 
(1
)
Liability at end of period
 
$
15,553

 
$
16,786

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
MRCS Distributions
 
2015
 
2014
Recorded as interest expense
 
$
134

 
$
610

Recorded as distributions from retained earnings
 
—

 
—

Total
 
$
134

 
$
610


Excess Capital Stock. Excess capital stock is defined as the amount of stock held by a member or former member in excess of our stock requirement for that institution. Finance Agency rules limit the ability of an FHLBank to create member excess stock under certain circumstances, including when its total excess stock exceeds 1% of total assets or if the issuance of excess stock would cause total excess stock to exceed 1% of total assets. Our excess stock totaled $463,582 at March 31, 2015, which was 1.1% of our total assets. Therefore, we are currently not permitted to issue new excess stock to members or distribute stock dividends.



Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Note 13 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table presents a summary of the changes in the components of AOCI.
AOCI Rollforward
 
Unrealized Gains on AFS Securities
 
Non-Credit OTTI on AFS Securities
 
Non-Credit OTTI on HTM Securities
 
Pension Benefits
 
Total AOCI
Balance, December 31, 2013
 
$
317

 
$
25,936

 
$
(241
)
 
$
(4,292
)
 
$
21,720

OCI before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net change in unrealized gains (losses)
 
12,039

 
4,254

 
—

 
—

 
16,293

Net change in fair value
 
—

 
(219
)
 
—

 
—

 
(219
)
Accretion of non-credit losses
 
—

 
—

 
13

 
—

 
13

Reclassifications from OCI to net income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Non-credit portion of OTTI losses
 
—

 
170

 
—

 
—

 
170

Pension benefits
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
136

 
136

Total other comprehensive income
 
12,039

 
4,205

 
13

 
136

 
16,393

Balance, March 31, 2014
 
$
12,356

 
$
30,141

 
$
(228
)
 
$
(4,156
)
 
$
38,113

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2014
 
$
16,078

 
$
38,172

 
$
(175
)
 
$
(7,415
)
 
$
46,660

OCI before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net change in unrealized gains (losses)
 
1,504

 
(2,359
)
 
—

 
—

 
(855
)
Net change in fair value
 
—

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
1

Accretion of non-credit loss
 
—

 
—

 
12

 
—

 
12

Reclassifications from OCI to net income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Non-credit portion of OTTI losses
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Pension benefits
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
248

 
248

Total other comprehensive income
 
1,504

 
(2,358
)
 
12

 
248

 
(594
)
Balance, March 31, 2015
 
$
17,582

 
$
35,814

 
$
(163
)
 
$
(7,167
)
 
$
46,066

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note 14 - Segment Information

The following table presents our financial performance by operating segment.
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
 
Traditional
 
Mortgage Loans
 
Total
 
Traditional
 
Mortgage Loans
 
Total
Net interest income
 
$
30,921

 
$
17,818

 
$
48,739

 
$
30,998

 
$
16,588

 
$
47,586

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses
 
—

 
563

 
563

 
—

 
(704
)
 
(704
)
Other income (loss)
 
4,864

 
(1,288
)
 
3,576

 
5,883

 
2

 
5,885

Other expenses
 
15,097

 
2,630

 
17,727

 
13,782

 
2,117

 
15,899

Income before assessments
 
20,688

 
13,337

 
34,025

 
23,099

 
15,177

 
38,276

Affordable Housing Program assessments
 
2,082

 
1,334

 
3,416

 
2,371

 
1,518

 
3,889

Net income
 
$
18,606

 
$
12,003

 
$
30,609

 
$
20,728

 
$
13,659

 
$
34,387


The following table presents asset balances by operating segment.
By Date
 
Traditional
 
Mortgage Loans
 
Total
March 31, 2015
 
$
36,239,376

 
$
7,411,764

 
$
43,651,140

December 31, 2014
 
35,032,770

 
6,820,262

 
41,853,032





Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Note 15 - Estimated Fair Values

We review the fair value hierarchy classifications of our financial instruments on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of the inputs may result in a reclassification of certain assets or liabilities. Such reclassifications are reported as transfers in/out at estimated fair value as of the beginning of the quarter in which the changes occur. There were no such reclassifications during the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014.

The following tables present the carrying value and estimated fair value of each of our financial instruments. The total of the estimated fair values does not represent an estimate of our overall market value as a going concern, which would take into account, among other considerations, future business opportunities and the net profitability of assets and liabilities.
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
 
Carrying
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Netting
Financial Instruments
 
Value
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Adjustment (1)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
3,582,894

 
$
3,582,894

 
$
3,582,894

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Interest-bearing deposits
 
289

 
289

 
—

 
289

 
—

 
—

Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell
 
500,000

 
500,000

 
—

 
500,000

 
—

 
—

AFS securities
 
3,544,966

 
3,544,966

 
—

 
3,164,131

 
380,835

 
—

HTM securities
 
6,561,611

 
6,693,510

 
—

 
6,589,638

 
103,872

 
—

Advances
 
21,845,827

 
21,906,253

 
—

 
21,906,253

 
—

 
—

Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net
 
7,411,764

 
7,750,994

 
—

 
7,713,652

 
37,342

 
—

Accrued interest receivable
 
84,312

 
84,312

 
—

 
84,312

 
—

 
—

Derivative assets, net
 
42,693

 
42,693

 
—

 
43,934

 
—

 
(1,241
)
Grantor trust assets (included in other assets)
 
13,133

 
13,133

 
13,133

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
1,431,905

 
1,431,905

 
—

 
1,431,905

 
—

 
—

Consolidated Obligations:
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount notes
 
11,161,162

 
11,165,225

 
—

 
11,165,225

 
—

 
—

Bonds
 
28,243,211

 
28,719,935

 
—

 
28,719,935

 
—

 
—

Accrued interest payable
 
77,998

 
77,998

 
—

 
77,998

 
—

 
—

Derivative liabilities, net
 
108,682

 
108,682

 
—

 
343,923

 
—

 
(235,241
)
MRCS
 
15,553

 
15,553

 
15,553

 
—

 
—

 
—





Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
 
Carrying
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Netting
Financial Instruments
 
Value
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Adjustment (1)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
3,550,939

 
$
3,550,939

 
$
3,550,939

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Interest-bearing deposits
 
483

 
483

 
—

 
483

 
—

 
—

AFS securities
 
3,556,165

 
3,556,165

 
—

 
3,155,115

 
401,050

 
—

HTM securities
 
6,982,115

 
7,098,616

 
—

 
6,987,768

 
110,848

 
—

Advances
 
20,789,667

 
20,844,701

 
—

 
20,844,701

 
—

 
—

Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net
 
6,820,262

 
7,120,935

 
—

 
7,078,490

 
42,445

 
—

Accrued interest receivable
 
82,866

 
82,866

 
—

 
82,866

 
—

 
—

Derivative assets, net
 
25,487

 
25,487

 
—

 
56,448

 
—

 
(30,961
)
Grantor trust assets (included in other assets)
 
12,980

 
12,980

 
12,980

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
1,084,042

 
1,084,042

 
—

 
1,084,042

 
—

 
—

Consolidated Obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount notes
 
12,567,696

 
12,570,811

 
—

 
12,570,811

 
—

 
—

Bonds
 
25,503,138

 
25,882,934

 
—

 
25,882,934

 
—

 
—

Accrued interest payable
 
77,034

 
77,034

 
—

 
77,034

 
—

 
—

Derivative liabilities, net
 
103,253

 
103,253

 
—

 
333,918

 
—

 
(230,665
)
MRCS
 
15,673

 
15,673

 
15,673

 
—

 
—

 
—


(1) 
Represents the application of the netting requirements that allow the settlement of (i) positive and negative positions and (ii) cash collateral and related accrued interest held or placed, with the same clearing agent and/or counterparty.

Summary of Valuation Techniques and Significant Inputs. A description of the valuation techniques, significant inputs, and levels of fair value hierarchy is disclosed in Note 19 - Estimated Fair Values in our 2014 Form 10-K. No changes have been made in the current year, except as disclosed below.

Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio. We record non-recurring fair value adjustments to reflect partial charge-offs on certain mortgage loans. We estimate the fair value of these assets using a current property value obtained from a third-party model with a haircut applied to the modeled values to capture potentially distressed property sales.






Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Estimated Fair Value Measurements. The following tables present by level within the fair value hierarchy the estimated fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that are recorded at estimated fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis on our statement of condition. We did not have any financial assets or liabilities recorded at estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis on our statement of condition as of December 31, 2014.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Netting
March 31, 2015
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Adjustment (1)
AFS securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE and TVA debentures
 
$
3,164,131

 
$
—

 
$
3,164,131

 
$
—

 
$
—

Private-label RMBS
 
380,835

 
—

 
—

 
380,835

 
—

Total AFS securities
 
3,544,966

 
—

 
3,164,131

 
380,835

 
—

Derivative assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-rate related
 
41,578

 
—

 
42,819

 
—

 
(1,241
)
Interest-rate forwards
 
190

 
—

 
190

 
—

 
—

MDCs
 
925

 
—

 
925

 
—

 
—

Total derivative assets, net
 
42,693

 
—

 
43,934

 
—

 
(1,241
)
Grantor trust assets (included in other assets)
 
13,133

 
13,133

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total recurring assets at estimated fair value
 
$
3,600,792

 
$
13,133

 
$
3,208,065

 
$
380,835

 
$
(1,241
)
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivative liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-rate related
 
$
108,445

 
$
—

 
$
343,686

 
$
—

 
$
(235,241
)
Interest-rate forwards
 
213

 
—

 
213

 
—

 
—

MDCs
 
24

 
—

 
24

 
—

 
—

Total derivative liabilities, net
 
108,682

 
—

 
343,923

 
—

 
(235,241
)
Total recurring liabilities at estimated fair value
 
$
108,682

 
$
—

 
$
343,923

 
$
—

 
$
(235,241
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans held for portfolio
 
$
6,207

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
6,207

 
$
—

Total non-recurring assets at estimated fair value
 
$
6,207

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
6,207

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE and TVA debentures
 
$
3,155,115

 
$
—

 
$
3,155,115

 
$
—

 
$
—

Private-label RMBS
 
401,050

 
—

 
—

 
401,050

 
—

Total AFS securities
 
3,556,165

 
—

 
3,155,115

 
401,050

 
—

Derivative assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-rate related
 
24,776

 
—

 
55,737

 
—

 
(30,961
)
MDCs
 
711

 
—

 
711

 
—

 
—

Total derivative assets, net
 
25,487

 
—

 
56,448

 
—

 
(30,961
)
Grantor trust assets (included in other assets)
 
12,980

 
12,980

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total recurring assets at estimated fair value
 
$
3,594,632

 
$
12,980

 
$
3,211,563

 
$
401,050

 
$
(30,961
)
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivative liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-rate related
 
$
101,616

 
$
—

 
$
332,281

 
$
—

 
$
(230,665
)
Interest-rate forwards
 
1,631

 
—

 
1,631

 
—

 
—

MDCs
 
6

 
—

 
6

 
—

 
—

Total derivative liabilities, net
 
103,253

 
—

 
333,918

 
—

 
(230,665
)
Total recurring liabilities at estimated fair value
 
$
103,253

 
$
—

 
$
333,918

 
$
—

 
$
(230,665
)

(1) 
Represents the application of the netting requirements that allow the settlement of (i) positive and negative positions and (ii) cash collateral and related accrued interest held or placed, with the same clearing agent and/or counterparty.




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


Level 3 Disclosures for All Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis. The table below presents a rollforward of our AFS private-label RMBS measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 significant inputs. The estimated fair values for the private-label RMBS were determined using a pricing source, such as a dealer quote or comparable security price, for which the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the price were not reasonably available.
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Level 3 Rollforward
 
2015
 
2014
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
401,050

 
$
469,685

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
 
 
 
 
Accretion of credit losses in interest income
 
1,119

 
21

Net gains (losses) on changes in fair value in other income (loss)
 
—

 
(170
)
Net change in fair value not in excess of cumulative non-credit losses in OCI
 
1

 
(219
)
Unrealized gains (losses) in OCI
 
(2,359
)
 
4,254

Reclassification of non-credit portion in OCI to other income (loss)
 
—

 
170

Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements:
 
 
 
 
Settlements
 
(18,976
)
 
(17,929
)
Balance, end of period
 
$
380,835

 
$
455,812

 
 
 
 
 
Net gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to changes in fair value relating to assets still held at end of period
 
$
1,119

 
$
(149
)

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies

The following table presents our off-balance-sheet commitments at their notional amounts.
 
 
March 31, 2015
Type of Commitment
 
Expire within one year
 
Expire after one year
 
Total
Letters of credit outstanding 
 
$
99,372

 
$
147,946

 
$
247,318

Unused lines of credit (1)
 
1,003,077

 
—

 
1,003,077

Commitments to fund additional advances (2)
 
77,356

 
—

 
77,356

Commitments to fund or purchase mortgage loans (3)
 
269,934

 
—

 
269,934

Unsettled CO bonds, at par (4)
 
171,270

 
—

 
171,270


(1) 
Maximum line of credit amount is $50,000.
(2) 
Generally for periods up to six months.
(3) 
Generally for periods up to 91 days.
(4) 
Includes $115,270 hedged with associated interest-rate swaps.

Pledged Collateral. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had pledged cash collateral, at par, of $233,986 and $201,267, respectively, to counterparties and clearing agents. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had not pledged any securities as collateral.

Legal Proceedings. We are subject to legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. We would record an accrual for a loss contingency when it is probable that a loss for which we could be liable has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. After consultation with legal counsel, management does not anticipate that the ultimate liability, if any, arising out of these proceedings will have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.




Notes to Financial Statements, continued
(Unaudited, $ amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)


In 2010, we filed a complaint asserting claims against several entities for negligent misrepresentation and violations of state and federal securities law occurring in connection with the sale of private-label RMBS to us. In 2013, 2014 and 2015, we executed confidential settlement agreements with certain defendants in this litigation, pursuant to which we have dismissed all pending claims against, and provided legal releases to, certain entities with respect to all applicable securities at issue in the litigation, in consideration of our receipt of cash payments on behalf of those defendants. These payments totaled $4,732 and $2,414, net of legal fees and litigation expenses, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and were recorded in other income.

Additional discussion of other commitments and contingencies is provided in Note 6 - Advances; Note 7 - Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio; Note 9 - Derivatives and Hedging Activities; Note 10 - Consolidated Obligations; Note 12 - Capital; and Note 15 - Estimated Fair Values.

Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties

For financial reporting purposes, we define related parties as those members, and former members and their affiliates, with capital stock outstanding in excess of 10% of our total outstanding capital stock and MRCS. We had no related parties at March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014 as no institution had capital stock outstanding in excess of 10% of our total outstanding capital stock and MRCS.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Flagstar Bank, FSB was a related party at March 31, 2014. We had net advances to Flagstar for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of $137,000.
 
 
 
 
 
Transactions with Directors' Financial Institutions. The following table presents the outstanding balances with respect to transactions with directors' financial institutions and their balance as a percent of the total balance on our statement of condition.
 
 
Capital Stock and MRCS
 
Advances
 
Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio (1)
Date
 
Par value
 
% of Total
 
Par value
 
% of Total
 
UPB
 
% of Total
March 31, 2015
 
$
40,213

 
3
%
 
$
260,784

 
1
%
 
$
169,580

 
2
%
December 31, 2014
 
40,213

 
3
%
 
261,146

 
1
%
 
167,072

 
2
%

(1) 
Represents UPB of mortgage loans purchased from directors' financial institutions.
 
 
 
The following table presents net advances to (repayments from) directors' financial institutions and mortgage loans purchased from directors' financial institutions, taking into account the dates of the directors' appointments and term endings.
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Transactions with Directors' Financial Institutions
 
2015
 
2014
Net advances (repayments)
 
$
(362
)
 
$
(12,335
)
Mortgage loans purchased
 
7,390

 
4,735


Transactions with Other FHLBanks. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we purchased $0 and $11,011, respectively, of participation interests from the FHLBank of Topeka in mortgage loans originated by certain of its members under the MPF program. Beginning in July 2012, we pay an MPF Provider fee to the FHLBank of Chicago for our participation in the MPF program that is recorded in other expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we paid such fees of $69 and $75, respectively.



GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ABS: Asset-Backed Securities
Advance: Secured loan to members, former members or Housing Associates
AFS: Available-for-Sale
AHP: Affordable Housing Program
AMA: Acquired Member Assets
AOCI: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Bank Act: Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932, as amended
bps: basis points
CBSA: Core Based Statistical Areas, refer collectively to metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget
CDFI: Community Development Financial Institution
CE: Credit Enhancement
CEO: Chief Executive Officer
CFI: Community Financial Institution
CFPB: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CFTC: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Clearinghouse: A United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission-registered derivatives clearing organization
CMO: Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
CO bond: Consolidated Obligation bond
DB plan: Pentegra Defined Benefit Pension Plan for Financial Institutions
DC plan: Pentegra Defined Contribution Retirement Savings Plan for Financial Institutions
Dodd-Frank Act: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as amended
Exchange Act: Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Fannie Mae: Federal National Mortgage Association
FASB: Financial Accounting Standards Board
FRB: Federal Reserve Board
FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHA: Federal Housing Administration
FHLBank: A Federal Home Loan Bank
FHLBanks: The 12 Federal Home Loan Banks or a subset thereof
FHLBank System: The 12 Federal Home Loan Banks and the Office of Finance
FICO®: Fair Isaac Corporation, the creators of the FICO credit score
Finance Agency: Federal Housing Finance Agency, successor to Finance Board
Finance Board: Federal Housing Finance Board, predecessor to Finance Agency
Fitch: Fitch Ratings, Inc.
FLA: First Loss Account
FOMC: Federal Open Market Committee
Form 8-K: Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Form 10-K: Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Form 10-Q: Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Freddie Mac: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America
Genworth: Genworth Mortgage Insurance Corporation
Ginnie Mae: Government National Mortgage Association
GLB Act: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999
GSE: Government-Sponsored Enterprise
HERA: Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, as amended
Housing Associate: Approved lender under Title II of the National Housing Act of 1934 that is either a government agency or is chartered under federal or state law with rights and powers similar to those of a corporation
HTM: Held-to-Maturity
HUD: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
JCE Agreement: Joint Capital Enhancement Agreement, as amended, among the 12 FHLBanks
LIBOR: London Interbank Offered Rate
LRA: Lender Risk Account
LTV: Loan-to-Value



MAP-21: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, enacted on July 6, 2012
MBS: Mortgage-Backed Securities
MCC: Master Commitment Contract
MDC: Mandatory Delivery Commitment
Moody's: Moody's Investor Services
MGIC: Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation
MPF: Mortgage Partnership Finance®
MPP: Mortgage Purchase Program, including Original and Advantage unless indicated otherwise
MRCS: Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Stock
NRSRO: Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization
OCC: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
OCI: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
OIS: Overnight Index Swap
ORERC: Other Real Estate-Related Collateral
OTTI: Other-Than-Temporary Impairment or -Temporarily Impaired (as the context indicates)
PFI: Participating Financial Institution
PMI: Primary Mortgage Insurance
REMIC: Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
REO: Real Estate Owned
RHA: Rural Housing Service of the Department of Agriculture
RMIC: Republic Mortgage Insurance Company
RMBS: Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities
RMP: Risk Management Policy of the Bank
S&P: Standard & Poor's Rating Service
SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission
SERP: Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis 2005 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and a similar frozen plan
SMI: Supplemental Mortgage Insurance
TBA: To Be Announced
TDR: Troubled Debt Restructuring
TVA: Tennessee Valley Authority
UCC: Uniform Commercial Code
UPB: Unpaid Principal Balance
VA: Department of Veterans Affairs
VaR: Value at Risk
VIE: Variable Interest Entity
WAIR: Weighted-Average Interest Rate




Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Presentation 

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our 2014 Form 10-K and the Financial Statements and related Notes to Financial Statements contained in this Form 10-Q in Item 1. Financial Statements.

As used in this Item 2, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "we," "us," "our," and the "Bank" refer to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis or its management. We use certain acronyms and terms throughout this Form 10-Q that are defined in the Glossary of Terms located in Item 1. Financial Statements.

Unless otherwise stated, amounts are rounded to the nearest million; therefore, dollar amounts of less than one million may not be reflected and, due to rounding, may not appear to agree to the amounts presented in thousands in the Financial Statements and related Notes to Financial Statements. Amounts used to calculate dollar and percentage changes are based on numbers in thousands. Accordingly, recalculations based upon the disclosed amounts (millions) may not produce the same results.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
Statements in this Form 10-Q, including statements describing our objectives, projections, estimates or predictions, may be considered to be "forward-looking statements." These statements may use forward-looking terminology, such as "anticipates," "believes," "could," "estimates," "may," "should," "expects," "will," or their negatives or other variations on these terms. We caution that, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk or uncertainty and that actual results either 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. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following:

•
economic and market conditions, including the timing and volume of market activity, inflation or deflation, changes in the value of global currencies, and changes in the financial condition of market participants;
•
volatility of market prices, interest rates, and indices or other factors, resulting from the effects of, and changes in, various monetary or fiscal policies and regulations, including those determined by the FRB and the FDIC, or a decline in liquidity in the financial markets, that could affect the value of investments (including OTTI of private-label RMBS), or collateral we hold as security for the obligations of our members and counterparties;
•
demand for our advances and purchases of mortgage loans under our MPP resulting from:
◦
changes in our members' deposit flows and credit demands;
◦
regulatory developments impacting suitability or eligibility of membership classes;
◦
membership changes, including, but not limited to, mergers, acquisitions and consolidations of charters;
◦
changes in the general level of housing activity in the United States, the level of refinancing activity and consumer product preferences; and
◦
competitive forces, including, without limitation, other sources of funding available to our members;
•
changes in mortgage asset prepayment patterns, delinquency rates and housing values or improper or inadequate mortgage originations and mortgage servicing;
•
ability to introduce and successfully manage new products and services, including new types of collateral securing advances;
•
political events, including legislative, regulatory, or other developments, and judicial rulings that affect us, our status as a secured creditor, our members (or certain classes of members), prospective members, counterparties, one or more of the FHLBanks and/or investors in the consolidated obligations of the FHLBanks;
•
ability to raise capital market funding at acceptable terms;
•
changes in our credit ratings or the credit ratings of the other FHLBanks and the FHLBank System;
•
changes in the level of government guarantees provided to other United States and international financial institutions;
•
competition from other entities borrowing funds in the capital markets;
•
dealer commitment to supporting the issuance of our consolidated obligations;
•
ability of one or more of the FHLBanks to repay its participation in the consolidated obligations, or otherwise meet its financial obligations;
•
ability to attract and retain skilled personnel;



•
ability to develop, implement and support technology and information systems sufficient to manage our business effectively;
•
nonperformance of counterparties to bilateral and cleared derivative transactions;
•
changes in terms of derivative agreements and similar agreements;
•
loss arising from natural disasters, acts of war or acts of terrorism; and
•
changes in or differing interpretations of accounting guidance. 

Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, additional disclosures may be made through reports filed with the SEC in the future, including our Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K.
 
Executive Summary
 
Overview. We are a regional wholesale bank that makes secured loans in the form of advances; purchases whole mortgage loans from our member financial institutions; purchases other investments; and provides other financial services to our member financial institutions. Our member financial institutions may consist of federally-insured depository institutions (including commercial banks, thrifts, and credit unions), insurance companies and CDFIs. All member financial institutions are required to purchase shares of our Class B capital stock as a condition of membership. 

Our public policy mission is to facilitate and expand the availability of financing for housing and community development. We seek to achieve our mission by providing products and services to our members in a safe, sound, and profitable manner, and by generating a reasonable, risk-adjusted return on their capital investment. See Item 1. Business - Background Information in our 2014 Form 10-K for more information.

Our principal source of funding is the proceeds from the sale to the public of FHLBank debt instruments, called consolidated obligations, which are the joint and several obligation of all FHLBanks. We obtain additional funds from deposits, other borrowings, and the sale of capital stock to our members.

Our primary source of revenue is interest earned on advances, mortgage loans, and long- and short-term investments.
 
Our net interest income is primarily determined by the interest spread between the interest earned on our assets and the interest paid on our share of the consolidated obligations. We use funding and hedging strategies to manage the related interest-rate risk.

We group our products and services within two operating segments:

•
Traditional, which consists of (i) credit products (including advances, letters of credit, and lines of credit), (ii) investments (including federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell, AFS securities and HTM securities) and (iii) correspondent services and deposits; and
•
Mortgage loans, which consist of (i) mortgage loans purchased from our members through our MPP and (ii) participation interests previously purchased from the FHLBank of Topeka in mortgage loans originated by its members under the MPF Program.
 
Economic Conditions. Our financial condition and results of operations are influenced by the general state of the global and national economies; the conditions in the financial, credit and mortgage markets; the prevailing interest rates; and the economies in our district states and their impact on our member financial institutions.

Global Economy. On February 11, 2015, Moody’s issued its Global Macro Outlook for 2015-16, focusing on the limited impact of lower oil prices on economic growth. The United States was cited as one of the countries where real income gains stemming from lower energy prices would increase spending in other market segments. In contrast, in nations where concerns such as unemployment, political uncertainty or tight fiscal policy are prevalent, the potential benefit of lower energy costs may not translate to economic growth. Nations with economies driven by oil production could face more significant challenges. The report also cites the possibility of an uncertain response to a tightening of United States monetary policy that could lead to a stronger dollar and lower capital flows in the emerging markets.

The International Money Fund’s April 2015 World Economic Outlook projects global growth will be 3.5% during 2015. However, the growth is likely to be uneven, with advanced economies improving and emerging and oil-dependent economies experiencing lower growth rates.



United States Economy. The United States Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") for the fourth quarter of 2014 was finalized at a 2.2% increase, reflecting positive contributions from personal consumption, nonresidential fixed investment, exports, state and local government spending, and residential fixed investment that were partly offset by negative contributions from federal government spending and private inventory investment, according to the Department of Commerce.

In its report dated February 11, 2015, Moody’s projects GDP growth rates of 3.2% and 2.8% for 2015 and 2016, respectively. A GDP growth range of 2.5% to 3.5% was forecast for both years. The United States unemployment rate is expected to decline from a 5.0% to 6.0% range for 2015 to a 4.5% to 5.5% range for 2016. The report suggests the FOMC will begin increasing the Federal Funds target rate during the second half of 2015, with gradual increases that keep the rate under 2.0% through 2016.

Freddie Mac’s April 2015 United States Economic and Housing Market Outlook cites the recent growth of pending home sales as a sign of momentum that could lead to the highest annual home sales volume since 2007. Any delay of a Fed Funds rate hike would be expected to bolster home sales.

On April 29, 2015, the FOMC reported that information received suggests that economic growth slowed during recent months, as the rate of job gains moderated and the unemployment rate remained steady. Growth in household spending declined; households’ real incomes rose strongly, partly reflecting earlier declines in energy prices. Inflation continued to run below the FOMC’s longer-run objective.

The FOMC expects that, with appropriate policy accommodation, economic activity will expand at a moderate pace, with labor market indicators moving toward maximum employment and inflation gradually rising toward 2%. The FOMC reaffirmed its view that the current 0 to 0.25% target range for the federal funds rate remains appropriate. An increase of the target range for the fed funds rate is expected to be based on further improvement in the labor market and confidence that inflation is moving back to the 2% objective over the medium term.

Indiana and Michigan Economies. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Michigan’s preliminary unemployment rate was 5.6% for March 2015, while Indiana’s preliminary rate was 5.8%, compared to the national rate of 5.5%. On April 7, 2015, the Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at the University of Michigan projected Michigan’s annualized job growth rate to spike to 3.8% during the first quarter of 2015. Slower quarterly growth rates are projected through the rest of 2015 and 2016. Anticipated job growth is projected to boost personal income by 4.8% in 2015 and 4.7% in 2016. The Center for Econometric Research at Indiana University projects Indiana’s employment and annual income growth rates to be similar to national rates.

Information provided by Black Knight Financial Services for February 2015 shows that Indiana had a non-current mortgage rate (loans past due 30 days or more) of 8.3%, and Michigan had a non-current mortgage rate of 5.9%, compared to the national rate of 6.9%.
 
The Capital Markets. The Office of Finance, our fiscal agent, issues debt in the global capital markets on behalf of the FHLBanks. Our funding operations are dependent on the issuance of such debt, which is affected by events in the capital markets. Taxable money market fund holdings of agency debt fell steadily during the first quarter of 2015.

During the first quarter of 2015, Treasury rates decreased from year-end 2014. The 10-year Treasury rate closed the quarter at 1.9%, approximately 24 bps below the year-end 2014 rate.

FOMC’s April 29, 2015 report stated its intention to maintain its existing policy of reinvesting principal payments from its holdings of agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities in agency mortgage-backed securities and of rolling over maturing Treasury securities at auction. This policy of maintaining sizable holdings of longer-term securities is expected to help maintain accommodative financial conditions.











Selected Financial Data
 
The following table presents a summary of certain financial information ($ amounts in millions). Our change in the fourth quarter of 2014 to the contractual method for amortizing premiums and accreting discounts on our mortgage loans has been reported through retroactive application of the change in accounting principle to all periods presented. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Change in Accounting Principle for more information.
 
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2014
 
March 31,
2014
Statement of Condition:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances
 
$
21,846

 
$
20,789

 
$
19,325

 
$
19,248

 
$
17,129

Investments (1)
 
10,607

 
10,539

 
10,647

 
10,801

 
12,107

Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net
 
7,412

 
6,820

 
6,449

 
6,230

 
6,154

Total assets
 
43,651

 
41,853

 
41,015

 
39,034

 
36,500

Discount notes
 
11,161

 
12,568

 
10,106

 
9,001

 
6,418

CO bonds
 
28,243

 
25,503

 
26,914

 
26,250

 
26,190

Total consolidated obligations
 
39,404

 
38,071

 
37,020

 
35,251

 
32,608

MRCS
 
16

 
16

 
16

 
17

 
17

Capital stock, Class B putable
 
1,572

 
1,551

 
1,726

 
1,667

 
1,616

Retained earnings (2)
 
791

 
777

 
777

 
760

 
742

AOCI
 
46

 
47

 
57

 
47

 
38

Total capital
 
2,409

 
2,375

 
2,560

 
2,474

 
2,396

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
$
49

 
$
49

 
$
45

 
$
43

 
$
47

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
Other income (loss)
 
4

 
(10
)
 
7

 
10

 
6

Other expenses
 
18

 
19

 
16

 
17

 
16

Affordable Housing Program assessments
 
3

 
2

 
4

 
3

 
4

Net income
 
$
31

 
$
18

 
$
32

 
$
33

 
$
34

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selected Financial Ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest margin (3)
 
0.47
%
 
0.46
%
 
0.45
%
 
0.46
%
 
0.52
%
Return on average equity (4)
 
4.43
%
 
2.65
%
 
4.44
%
 
4.81
%
 
5.57
%
Return on average assets (4)
 
0.26
%
 
0.16
%
 
0.28
%
 
0.31
%
 
0.35
%
Weighted average dividend rate (5)
 
4.00
%
 
3.75
%
 
3.75
%
 
3.75
%
 
5.50
%
Dividend payout ratio (6)
 
55.57
%
 
97.21
%
 
48.07
%
 
44.65
%
 
64.46
%
Total capital ratio (7)
 
5.52
%
 
5.68
%
 
6.24
%
 
6.34
%
 
6.56
%
Total regulatory capital ratio (8)
 
5.45
%
 
5.60
%
 
6.14
%
 
6.26
%
 
6.51
%
Average equity to average assets
 
5.92
%
 
6.16
%
 
6.28
%
 
6.41
%
 
6.34
%

(1) 
Consists of interest-bearing deposits, securities purchased under agreements to resell, federal funds sold, AFS securities, and HTM securities.
(2) 
Includes restricted and unrestricted retained earnings.
(3) 
Annualized net interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(4) 
Annualized. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, December 31, 2014, September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014, and March 31, 2014, the annualization was adjusted to remove the impact of litigation settlements related to our private-label RMBS in those periods. Without the adjustment, return on average equity during those periods was 4.95%, 2.63%, 5.02%, 5.49%, and 5.85%, respectively, and return on average assets was 0.29%, 0.16%, 0.32%, 0.35%, and 0.37%, respectively.
(5) 
Dividends paid in cash during the period divided by the average amount of Class B capital stock eligible for dividends (i.e., excludes MRCS). The weighted average dividend rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 includes a supplemental dividend of 2.0%.



(6) 
Dividends paid in cash during the period divided by net income for the period. The three months ended March 31, 2014 includes a supplemental dividend of 2.0%. By dividing dividends paid in cash during the period by the net income for the prior period, the dividend payout ratios for each of the three months ended March 31, 2015, December 31, 2014, September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, would be 101.94%, 50.50%, 46.22%, 43.38% and 28.47% respectively. See Liquidity and Capital Resources - Capital Resources - Capital Distributions for more information.
(7) 
Capital stock plus retained earnings and AOCI expressed as a percentage of total assets.
(8) 
Capital stock plus retained earnings and MRCS expressed as a percentage of total assets.

Results of Operations and Changes in Financial Condition
 
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. The following table presents the comparative highlights of our results of operations ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
Comparative Highlights
 
2015
 
2014
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Net interest income
 
$
49

 
$
47

 
$
2

 
2
%
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses
 
1

 
(1
)
 
2

 
180
%
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
 
48

 
48

 
—

 
—
%
Other income
 
4

 
6

 
(2
)
 
(39
%)
Other expenses
 
18

 
16

 
2

 
11
%
Income before assessments
 
34

 
38

 
(4
)
 
(11
%)
AHP assessments
 
3

 
4

 
(1
)
 
(12
%)
Net income
 
31

 
34

 
(3
)
 
(11
%)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(1
)
 
16

 
(17
)
 
(104
%)
Total comprehensive income
 
$
30

 
$
50

 
$
(20
)
 
(41
%)

The decrease in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to unrealized losses in 2015 related to derivative and hedging activities, partially offset by higher net proceeds from litigation settlements related to certain of our private-label RMBS.

The decrease in total other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to a decrease in the fair value of AFS securities during the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to an increase in the fair value of AFS securities for the same period in 2014.




Changes in Financial Condition for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015. The following table presents the changes in our financial condition ($ amounts in millions).
Condensed Statements of Condition
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Advances
 
$
21,846

 
$
20,789

 
$
1,057

 
5
%
Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net
 
7,412

 
6,820

 
592

 
9
%
Investments (1)
 
10,607

 
10,539

 
68

 
1
%
Other assets (2)
 
3,786

 
3,705

 
81

 
2
%
Total assets
 
$
43,651

 
$
41,853

 
$
1,798

 
4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated obligations
 
$
39,404

 
$
38,071

 
$
1,333

 
4
%
MRCS
 
16

 
16

 
—

 
(1
%)
Other liabilities
 
1,822

 
1,391

 
431

 
31
%
Total liabilities
 
41,242

 
39,478

 
1,764

 
4
%
Capital stock, Class B putable
 
1,572

 
1,551

 
21

 
1
%
Retained earnings (3)
 
791

 
777

 
14

 
2
%
AOCI
 
46

 
47

 
(1
)
 
(1
%)
Total capital
 
2,409

 
2,375

 
34

 
1
%
Total liabilities and capital
 
$
43,651

 
$
41,853

 
$
1,798

 
4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total regulatory capital (4)
 
$
2,379

 
$
2,344

 
$
35

 
1
%

(1) 
Includes interest-bearing deposits, securities purchased under agreements to resell, federal funds sold, AFS securities, and HTM securities.
(2) 
Includes cash and due from banks of $3,583 million and $3,551 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
(3) 
Includes restricted retained earnings of $111 million and $105 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
(4) 
Total capital less AOCI plus MRCS.

The increase in total assets at March 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 was primarily attributable to an increase in advances and mortgage loans.

The increase in total liabilities at March 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 was primarily attributable to an increase in consolidated obligations to fund our asset growth.

Total capital was essentially unchanged from December 31, 2014.

Analysis of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income, which is primarily the interest income on advances, mortgage loans held for portfolio, short-term investments, and investment securities less the interest expense on consolidated obligations and interest-bearing deposits, is our primary source of earnings. 




The following tables present average balances (calculated daily), interest income and expense, and average yields of our major categories of interest-earning assets and the sources funding those interest-earning assets ($ amounts in millions). 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Average
Yield (1)
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Average
Yield (1)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
$
3,416

 
$
1

 
0.09
%
 
$
2,994

 
$
1

 
0.05
%
Investment securities (2)
10,260

 
36

 
1.43
%
 
10,633

 
38

 
1.46
%
Advances (3)
21,012

 
28

 
0.54
%
 
17,057

 
29

 
0.69
%
Mortgage loans held for portfolio (3)
7,059

 
62

 
3.58
%
 
6,164

 
58

 
3.82
%
Other assets (interest-earning) (4)
244

 
—

 
0.34
%
 
316

 
—

 
0.22
%
Total interest-earning assets
41,991

 
127

 
1.23
%
 
37,164

 
126

 
1.38
%
Other assets (5)
398

 
 
 
 
 
418

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
42,389

 
 
 
 
 
$
37,582

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Capital:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
$
708

 
—

 
0.01
%
 
$
904

 
—

 
0.01
%
Discount notes
10,792

 
3

 
0.11
%
 
6,588

 
1

 
0.09
%
CO bonds (3)
27,375

 
75

 
1.12
%
 
26,758

 
77

 
1.16
%
MRCS (6)
16

 
—

 
3.48
%
 
17

 
1

 
14.74
%
Other borrowings
—

 
—

 
—
%
 
—

 
—

 
—
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
38,891

 
78

 
0.82
%
 
34,267

 
79

 
0.93
%
Other liabilities
988

 
 
 
 
 
932

 
 
 
 
Total capital
2,510

 
 
 
 
 
2,383

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and capital
$
42,389

 
 
 
 
 
$
37,582

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
$
49

 

 
 
 
$
47

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net spread on interest-earning assets less interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
0.41
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.45
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest margin (7)
 
 
 
 
0.47
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.52
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
1.08

 
 
 
 
 
1.08

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) 
Annualized. 
(2) 
Consists of AFS securities and HTM securities. The average balances of investment securities are reflected at amortized cost; therefore, the resulting yields do not reflect changes in the estimated fair value of AFS securities that are reflected as a component of OCI, nor do they include the effect of OTTI-related non-credit losses. Interest income/expense includes the effect of associated derivative transactions.
(3) 
Interest income/expense and average yield include all other components of interest, including the impact of net interest payments or receipts on derivatives in qualifying hedge relationships, amortization of hedge accounting adjustments, and prepayment fees on advances.
(4) 
Consists of interest-bearing deposits, loans to other FHLBanks (if applicable), and grantor trust assets that are carried at estimated fair value. The amounts include the rights or obligations to cash collateral, which are included in the estimated fair value of derivative assets or derivative liabilities.
(5) 
Includes changes in the estimated fair value of AFS securities and the effect of OTTI-related non-credit losses on AFS and HTM securities.
(6)
Includes impact of fourth quarter 2013 supplemental dividend paid in February 2014.
(7) 
Annualized net interest income expressed as a percentage of the average balance of interest-earning assets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



Yields. The yield on total interest-earning assets for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was 1.23%, a decrease of 15 bps compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014, resulting from lower yields on advances, mortgage loans, and investment securities, as well as lower prepayment fees on advances. These lower yields were partially offset by a lower cost of funds related to interest-bearing liabilities. The yield on total interest-bearing liabilities was 0.82%, a decrease of 11 bps from the prior year period. The net effect of the lower yields on interest-earning assets was a reduction in the net interest spread to 0.41% for the three months ended March 31, 2015 from 0.45% for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Average Balances. Higher average balances of both interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities offset the impact of lower yields for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase in interest-earning assets was largely related to advances and mortgage loans held for portfolio. Advances at carrying value totaled $21.8 billion at March 31, 2015, a net increase of $1.1 billion, or 5%, compared to December 31, 2014. Mortgage loans held for portfolio continued to grow as our mortgage loan purchases totaled $891.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, an increase of 383% compared to the same period in 2014. The increase in average interest-bearing liabilities was primarily due to an increase in consolidated obligations to fund the increases in advances and mortgage loans and included an increase in the funding mix from CO bonds to discount notes.
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for (Reversal of) Credit Losses. The change in the provision for (reversal of) credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to (i) a lower reversal of the portion of the allowance for loan losses on mortgage loans held for portfolio pertaining to potentially unrecoverable amounts from PMI and SMI providers and (ii) a change during the first quarter of 2015 in the technique for estimating losses on delinquent MPP loans to use loan-level property values obtained from a third-party model, with a significant haircut applied, instead of the weighted-average collateral recovery rate. See Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates and Notes to Financial Statements - Note 8 - Allowance for Credit Losses for more information.
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Loss). The following table presents the components of other income ($ amounts in millions). 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Components
 
2015
 
2014
Total OTTI losses
 
$
—

 
$
—

Non-credit portion reclassified to (from) other comprehensive income
 
—

 
—

Net OTTI credit losses
 
—

 
—

Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities
 
(2
)
 
3

Other
 
 
 
 
Litigation settlements, net (1)
 
5

 
2

Other miscellaneous
 
1

 
1

Total other income
 
$
4

 
$
6


(1) 
See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies and Part II. Other Information - Item 1. Legal Proceedings for additional information on litigation settlements.

The decrease in total other income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to unrealized losses in 2015 related to derivative and hedging activities, partially offset by higher net proceeds from a litigation settlement related to certain private-label RMBS.




Net Gains (Losses) on Derivatives and Hedging Activities. Our net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities fluctuate due to volatility in the overall interest rate environment as we hedge our asset or liability risk exposures. In general, we hold derivatives and associated hedged items to the maturity, call, or put date. Therefore, due to timing, nearly all of the cumulative net gains and losses for these financial instruments will reverse over the remaining contractual terms of the hedged item. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 9 - Derivatives and Hedging Activities for more information.

The unfavorable change in net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to fluctuations in net interest settlements and unrealized net gains/losses related to derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting.

Our net interest income and net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities are affected by the inclusion or exclusion of the net interest income/expense associated with derivatives. For example, if a derivative qualifies for fair-value hedge accounting, the net interest income/expense associated with the derivative is included in net interest income along with the net interest income/expense on the hedged item. If a derivative does not qualify for fair-value hedge accounting or if we have not designated it in such a qualifying hedge relationship, the net interest income/expense associated with the derivative is recorded in net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities.

Certain derivatives have failed hedge effectiveness at either trade date or at subsequent assessment. As a result, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, net interest income of $0.3 million and $2.7 million, respectively, was recorded in other income (loss) instead of net interest income.

We continue to carry these derivatives that have failed effectiveness at their estimated fair values and recognize the changes in the estimated fair value in other income (loss) with no offsetting estimated fair value adjustments for the hedged items. The change in estimated fair value of these derivatives was a loss of $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and a gain of $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

The overall impact of the discontinuance of hedge accounting on net income was unfavorable for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and favorable for the three months ended March 31, 2014.




The tables below present the net effect of derivatives on net interest income and other income (loss), within the net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities, by type of hedge and hedged item ($ amounts in millions).
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
Advances
 
Investments
 
Mortgage Loans
 
CO Bonds
 
Discount Notes
 
Total
Net interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization/accretion of hedging activities in net interest income (1)
 
$
—

 
$
2

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
2

Net interest settlements included in net interest income (2)
 
(39
)
 
(24
)
 
—

 
16

 
—

 
(47
)
Total net interest income
 
(39
)
 
(22
)
 
—

 
16

 
—

 
(45
)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) on fair-value hedges
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
2

 
—

 
—

Gains (losses) on derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting (3)
 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(2
)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
1

 
—

 
(2
)
Total net effect of derivatives and hedging activities
 
$
(40
)
 
$
(23
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
17

 
$
—

 
$
(47
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization/accretion of hedging activities in net interest income (1)
 
$
—

 
$
3

 
$
(1
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
2

Net interest settlements included in net interest income (2)
 
(36
)
 
(25
)
 
—

 
19

 
—

 
(42
)
Total net interest income
 
(36
)
 
(22
)
 
(1
)
 
19

 
—

 
(40
)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) on fair-value hedges
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Gains (losses) on derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting (3)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
4

 
—

 
4

Net gains (losses) on derivatives and hedging activities
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
3

Total net effect of derivatives and hedging activities
 
$
(35
)
 
$
(22
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
21

 
$
—

 
$
(37
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) 
Represents the amortization/accretion of hedging estimated fair value adjustments for both current and discontinued hedge positions.
(2) 
Represents interest income/expense on derivatives in qualifying hedge relationships. Excludes the interest income/expense of the respective hedged items, which fully offset the interest income/expense of the derivatives, except to the extent of any hedge ineffectiveness.
(3)
Includes net interest settlements on derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 9 - Derivatives and Hedging Activities for additional information.




Other Expenses. The following table presents the components of other expenses ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Components
 
2015
 
2014
Compensation and benefits
 
$
11

 
$
10

Other operating expenses
 
5

 
4

Finance Agency and Office of Finance expenses
 
2

 
2

Other
 
—

 
—

Total other expenses
 
$
18

 
$
16


The increase in total other expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was driven by increases in compensation and benefits as well as other operating expenses. The increase in compensation and benefits was primarily due to a slightly higher number of employees and lower compensation and benefits capitalized related to further development of our core banking system. The increase in other operating expenses was caused primarily by an increase in amortization and consulting fees as a result of our implementation of certain information technology initiatives, primarily the initial implementation of our core banking system in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was a loss of $0.6 million and income of $16.4 million, respectively.

Total other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2015 consisted primarily of decreases in the fair value of AFS securities, primarily OTTI AFS securities. Total other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 consisted primarily of increases in the fair value of AFS securities, including OTTI AFS securities.

Operating Segments
 
Our products and services are grouped within two operating segments: traditional and mortgage loans.
 
Traditional. The traditional operating segment consists of credit products (including advances, letters of credit, and lines of credit), investments (including federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell, AFS securities, and HTM securities), and correspondent services and deposits. The following table presents our financial performance for the traditional business segment ($ amounts in millions). 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Traditional Segment
 
2015
 
2014
Net interest income
 
$
31

 
$
31

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses
 
—

 
—

Other income
 
5

 
6

Other expenses
 
15

 
14

Income before assessments
 
21

 
23

Total assessments
 
2

 
2

Net income
 
$
19

 
$
21


The decrease in net income for the traditional operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to net losses on derivative and hedging activities, offset by higher net proceeds from litigation settlements related to certain private-label RMBS.




Mortgage Loans. The mortgage loans operating segment includes (i) mortgage loans purchased from our members through our MPP and (ii) participation interests purchased from the FHLBank of Topeka in mortgage loans originated by certain of its members under the MPF program. The following table presents our financial performance for the mortgage loans business segment ($ amounts in millions). 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Mortgage Loans Segment
 
2015
 
2014
Net interest income
 
$
18

 
$
16

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses
 
1

 
(1
)
Other income (loss)
 
(1
)
 
—

Other expenses
 
3

 
2

Income before assessments
 
13

 
15

Total assessments
 
1

 
2

Net income
 
$
12

 
$
13


The decrease in net income for the mortgage loans operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to the change in the provision for (reversal of) credit losses and net losses on derivatives and hedging activities.

Analysis of Financial Condition
 
Total Assets. The table below presents the carrying value of our major asset categories as a percentage of total assets ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Major Asset Categories
 
Carrying Value
 
% of Total
 
Carrying Value
 
% of Total
Advances
 
$
21,846

 
50
%
 
$
20,789

 
50
%
Mortgage loans held for portfolio, net
 
7,412

 
17
%
 
6,820

 
16
%
Cash and short-term investments
 
4,083

 
9
%
 
3,551

 
9
%
Investment securities (1)
 
10,107

 
23
%
 
10,538

 
25
%
Other assets (2)
 
203

 
1
%
 
155

 
—
%
Total assets
 
$
43,651

 
100
%
 
$
41,853

 
100
%

(1)    Includes AFS and HTM securities.
(2) 
Includes interest-bearing deposits, accrued interest receivable, premises, software, and equipment, derivative assets and other assets.

Total assets were $43.7 billion as of March 31, 2015, a net increase of $1.8 billion or 4% compared to December 31, 2014. This increase was primarily due to an increase in advances and mortgage loans.
 
Advances. In general, advances fluctuate in accordance with our members' funding needs related to their deposit levels, mortgage pipelines, investment opportunities, available collateral, other balance sheet strategies, and the cost of alternative funding opportunities. Advances at carrying value totaled $21.8 billion at March 31, 2015, a net increase of 5% compared to December 31, 2014. This increase was primarily due to certain members' higher funding needs and included an increase of 7% to depository institutions and an increase of 4% to insurance companies.




The table below presents advances by type of financial institution ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Institution Type
 
Par Value
 
% of Total
 
Par Value
 
% of Total
Commercial banks
 
$
4,299

 
20
%
 
$
4,675

 
23
%
Thrifts
 
2,320

 
10
%
 
1,102

 
5
%
Credit unions
 
1,696

 
8
%
 
1,998

 
10
%
Total depository institutions
 
8,315

 
38
%
 
7,775

 
38
%
Insurance companies
 
13,140

 
61
%
 
12,641

 
61
%
Total member advances
 
21,455

 
99
%
 
20,416

 
99
%
Former member borrowers
 
203

 
1
%
 
214

 
1
%
Total advances, par value
 
$
21,658

 
100
%
 
$
20,630

 
100
%

A breakdown of advances by primary product type is presented below ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Product Type
 
Amount
 
% of Total
 
Amount
 
% of Total
Fixed-rate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed-rate (1)
 
$
13,822

 
64
%
 
$
13,537

 
66
%
Amortizing/mortgage matched (2)
 
1,045

 
5
%
 
1,089

 
5
%
Other
 
1,454

 
7
%
 
854

 
4
%
Total fixed-rate
 
16,321

 
76
%
 
15,480

 
75
%
Adjustable/variable-rate indexed 
 
5,337

 
24
%
 
5,150

 
25
%
Total advances, par value
 
$
21,658

 
100
%
 
$
20,630

 
100
%

(1) 
Includes fixed-rate bullet and putable advances.
(2) 
Includes fixed-rate amortizing advances.

Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio. In general, the volume of mortgage loans purchased is affected by several factors, including interest rates, competition, the general level of housing activity in the United States, the level of refinancing activity, consumer product preferences and regulatory considerations. A breakdown of mortgage loans held for portfolio by primary product type is presented below ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Product Type
 
UPB
 
% of Total
 
UPB
 
% of Total
MPP:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Original
 
$
1,754

 
24
%
 
$
1,854

 
28
%
Advantage
 
4,416

 
61
%
 
3,709

 
55
%
FHA
 
612

 
9
%
 
634

 
9
%
Total MPP
 
6,782

 
94
%
 
6,197

 
92
%
MPF:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conventional
 
394

 
5
%
 
406

 
6
%
Government
 
98

 
1
%
 
101

 
2
%
Total MPF
 
492

 
6
%
 
507

 
8
%
Total mortgage loans held for portfolio, UPB
 
$
7,274

 
100
%
 
$
6,704

 
100
%

The increase in the UPB of mortgage loans held for portfolio was due to the excess of purchases of mortgage loans under MPP Advantage over repayments of outstanding MPP loans. Upon implementation of MPP Advantage in 2010 for new conventional MPP loans, the original MPP was phased out and is no longer being used for acquisitions of new conventional loans. Over time, the outstanding balance of mortgage loans purchased under our original MPP will continue to decrease.

We have established and maintain an allowance for loan losses based on our best estimate of probable losses over the loss emergence period. Our estimate of MPP losses remaining after borrower's equity was $20.1 million at March 31, 2015 and $25.2 million at December 31, 2014. This decrease from December 31, 2014 to March 31, 2015 was primarily the result of a reduction in the number of delinquent mortgage loans as well as a reduction in potential claims by servicers on principal and interest previously paid in full.



After we considered the portion recoverable under the associated credit enhancements, the allowance for MPP loan losses was $2.0 million at March 31, 2015 and $2.3 million at December 31, 2014. This decrease was primarily due to charge-offs of mortgage loans deemed uncollectible, partially offset by estimated losses on delinquent MPP loans based on loan-level property values obtained from a third-party model, with a significant haircut applied. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 8 - Allowance for Credit Losses and Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates for more information.

Cash and Investments. The following table presents the components of our cash and investments at carrying value ($ amounts in millions).
Components of Cash and Investments
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Change
Cash and short-term investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
3,583

 
$
3,551

 
$
32

Interest-bearing deposits
 
—

 
1

 
(1
)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
 
500

 
—

 
500

Total cash and short-term investments
 
4,083

 
3,552

 
531

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE and TVA debentures
 
3,164

 
3,155

 
9

Private-label RMBS
 
381

 
401

 
(20
)
Total AFS securities
 
3,545

 
3,556

 
(11
)
HTM securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 
GSE debentures
 
100

 
269

 
(169
)
Other U.S. obligations - guaranteed MBS
 
2,922

 
3,032

 
(110
)
GSE MBS
 
3,434

 
3,568

 
(134
)
Private-label RMBS
 
94

 
100

 
(6
)
Manufactured housing loan ABS
 
11

 
11

 
—

Home equity loan ABS
 
1

 
2

 
(1
)
Total HTM securities
 
6,562

 
6,982

 
(420
)
Total investment securities
 
10,107

 
10,538

 
(431
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total cash and investments, carrying value
 
$
14,190

 
$
14,090

 
$
100


Cash and Short-Term Investments. The total outstanding balance and composition of our short-term investment portfolio is influenced by our liquidity needs, market conditions and the availability of short-term investments at attractive interest rates, relative to our cost of funds. Cash and short-term investments totaled $4.1 billion at March 31, 2015, an increase of 15% compared to December 31, 2014. This increase in liquidity was needed to support our growth in advances and mortgage loans. As a percent of total assets, cash and short-term investments remained the same at 9%.

Investment Securities. AFS securities totaled $3.5 billion and $3.6 billion at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Net unrealized gains on AFS securities totaled $53.5 million at March 31, 2015, a decrease of $0.9 million compared to December 31, 2014. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the fair values of our AFS OTTI securities, partially offset by an increase in the fair values of our agency AFS securities during the first quarter of 2015. At both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the percentage of non-MBS AFS securities due after one year through five years was 79%, while the percentage due after five years was 21%. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 3 - Available-for-Sale Securities for more information.

HTM securities totaled $6.6 billion at March 31, 2015, a decrease of 6% compared to December 31, 2014, primarily due to principal paydowns. At March 31, 2015, the estimated fair value of our HTM securities in an unrealized loss position totaled $1.3 billion, a decrease of 3% from December 31, 2014, primarily due to principal paydowns combined with favorable changes in interest rates, credit spreads and volatility. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 4 - Held-to-Maturity Securities for more information.

See Risk Management - Credit Risk Management - Investments - Long-Term Investments herein for more information on our investment securities.




Total Liabilities. Total liabilities were $41.2 billion at March 31, 2015, a net increase of 4% compared to December 31, 2014. This increase of $1.8 billion was primarily attributable to an increase in consolidated obligations to fund our asset growth.

Deposits (Liabilities). Total deposits were $1.4 billion at March 31, 2015, an increase of 32% compared to December 31, 2014. The balances of these custodial accounts can fluctuate from period to period. These deposits represent a relatively small portion of our funding and vary depending upon market factors, such as the attractiveness of our deposit pricing relative to the rates available on alternative money market instruments, members' investment preferences with respect to the maturity of their investments, and member liquidity.

Consolidated Obligations. At March 31, 2015, the carrying values of our discount notes and CO bonds totaled $11.2 billion and $28.2 billion, respectively, compared to $12.6 billion and $25.5 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2014. The overall balance of our consolidated obligations fluctuates in relation to our total assets and the availability of alternative sources of funds. The carrying value of our discount notes was 28% of total consolidated obligations at March 31, 2015, compared to 33% at December 31, 2014. Discount notes are issued primarily to provide short-term funds, while CO bonds are issued primarily to provide longer-term funding. The composition of our consolidated obligations can fluctuate significantly based on comparative changes in their cost levels, supply and demand conditions, demand for advances, and our balance sheet management strategy.

The following table presents the par value of our consolidated obligations outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
By Term
 
Par Value
 
% of Total
 
Par Value
 
% of Total
Consolidated obligations due in 1 year or less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount notes
 
$
11,165

 
29
%
 
$
12,571

 
33
%
CO bonds
 
14,241

 
36
%
 
11,696

 
31
%
Total due in 1 year or less
 
25,406

 
65
%
 
24,267

 
64
%
Long-term CO bonds
 
13,980

 
35
%
 
13,803

 
36
%
Total consolidated obligations
 
$
39,386

 
100
%
 
$
38,070

 
100
%

Derivatives. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had derivative assets, net of collateral held or posted, including accrued interest, with estimated fair values of $42.7 million and $25.5 million, respectively, and derivative liabilities, net of collateral held or posted, including accrued interest, with estimated fair values of $108.7 million and $103.3 million, respectively. Increases and decreases in the fair value of derivatives are primarily caused by market changes in the derivatives' underlying interest rate.

The volume of derivative hedges is often expressed in terms of notional amounts, which is the amount upon which interest payments are calculated. The following table highlights the notional amounts by type of hedged item ($ amounts in millions).
Hedged Item
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Advances
 
$
10,382

 
$
10,278

Investments
 
3,358

 
3,358

Mortgage loans
 
272

 
252

CO bonds
 
17,178

 
14,460

Discount notes
 
905

 
1,249

MDCs
 
270

 
252

Total
 
$
32,365

 
$
29,849





Total Capital. Total capital was $2,409 million at March 31, 2015, a net increase of $34 million since December 31, 2014.
 
 
 
 
 
The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP capital to regulatory capital ($ amounts in millions).
Reconciliation of GAAP to regulatory capital
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Capital stock
 
$
1,572

 
$
1,551

Retained earnings
 
791

 
777

AOCI
 
46

 
47

Total GAAP capital
 
2,409

 
2,375

Exclude: AOCI
 
(46
)
 
(47
)
Add: MRCS
 
16

 
16

Total regulatory capital
 
$
2,379

 
$
2,344

 
 
 
 
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Liquidity. Our primary sources of liquidity are holdings of cash and short-term investments and the issuance of consolidated obligations. Our cash and short-term investments portfolio totaled $4.1 billion at March 31, 2015. During the first three months of 2015, we maintained sufficient access to funding; our net proceeds from the issuance of consolidated obligations totaled $21.1 billion.

We have not identified any trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that are likely to materially increase or decrease our liquidity.

Capital Resources.
 
 
 
 
 
Excess Stock. Excess stock is capital stock that is not required as a condition of membership or to support services to members or former members. In general, the level of excess stock fluctuates with our members' demand for advances. Finance Agency regulations prohibit an FHLBank from issuing new excess stock if the amount of excess stock outstanding exceeds 1% of its total assets. At March 31, 2015, our outstanding excess stock of $463.6 million was equal to 1.1% of our total assets. Therefore, we are currently not permitted to issue new excess stock or distribute stock dividends.

The following table presents the composition of our excess stock ($ amounts in millions).
Components of Excess Stock
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Member capital stock not subject to outstanding redemption requests
 
$
462

 
$
516

Member capital stock subject to outstanding redemption requests
 
—

 
—

MRCS
 
1

 
1

Total excess capital stock
 
$
463

 
$
517

Excess stock as a percentage of regulatory capital stock
 
29
%
 
33
%

Capital Distributions. On April 29, 2015, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of 4.00% (annualized) on our capital stock putable-Class B-1 and 3.20% (annualized) on our capital stock putable-Class B-2 based on our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as well as other factors as stated in Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities - Dividends in our 2014 Form 10-K.

Adequacy of Capital. At March 31, 2015, our regulatory capital ratio was 5.45%, and our leverage capital ratio was 8.17%. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 12 - Capital for more information.




In addition, we must maintain sufficient permanent capital to meet the combined credit risk, market risk and operations risk components of the risk-based capital requirement. As presented in the following table, we were in compliance with the risk-based capital requirement at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 ($ amounts in millions).
Risk-Based Capital Components
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Credit risk
 
$
277

 
$
280

Market risk
 
130

 
156

Operations risk
 
122

 
131

Total risk-based capital requirement
 
$
529

 
$
567

 
 
 
 
 
Permanent capital
 
$
2,379

 
$
2,344


The decrease in our risk-based capital requirement was primarily caused by a decrease in the market risk capital component in response to changes in market interest rates and the market risk profile of assets and liabilities. The operations risk capital component is calculated as 30% of the credit and market risk capital components.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
The following table summarizes our off-balance-sheet arrangements (notional $ amounts in millions).
Types
 
March 31, 2015
Letters of credit outstanding
 
$
247

Unused lines of credit (1)
 
1,003

Commitments to fund additional advances (2)
 
77

Commitments to fund or purchase mortgage loans (3)
 
270

Unsettled CO bonds, at par (4)
 
171


(1) 
Maximum line of credit amount is $50 million.
(2) 
Generally for periods up to six months.
(3) 
Generally for periods up to 91 days.
(4) 
Includes $115.3 million hedged with associated interest-rate swaps.

At March 31, 2015, $4.5 million of principal previously paid in full by the servicers remains subject to potential claims by those servicers for any losses resulting from past or future liquidations of the underlying properties. An estimate of the losses is included in the MPP allowance for loan losses. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 8 - Allowance for Credit Losses for more information. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies for information on additional commitments and contingencies.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
We have identified four accounting policies that we believe are critical because they require management to make particularly difficult, subjective, and/or complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and because of the likelihood that materially different amounts could be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions. These accounting policies relate to:

•
Derivatives and hedging activities (see Notes to Financial Statements - Note 9 - Derivatives and Hedging Activities for more detail);
•
Fair value estimates (see Notes to Financial Statements - Note 15 - Estimated Fair Values for more detail);
•
Provision for credit losses (see Notes to Financial Statements - Note 8 - Allowance for Credit Losses for more detail); and
•
OTTI (see Notes to Financial Statements - Note 5 - Other-Than-Temporary Impairment for more detail).

A full discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates can be found in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in our 2014 Form 10-K. See below for additional information regarding certain of these policies.




Provision for Credit Losses.

Mortgage Loans Acquired under the MPP. Our allowance for loan losses incorporates our analysis of delinquent conventional MPP loans, using the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, further reduced by estimated liquidation costs.

In the first quarter of 2015, we changed our technique for estimating losses on mortgage loans past due 180 days or more to use loan-level property values obtained from a third-party model. A significant haircut was applied to these loan-level values to capture the potential impact of severely distressed property sales. The reduced values were then aggregated to the pool level and were further reduced for estimated liquidation costs to determine the estimated liquidation value.

We also performed our loan loss analysis under an adverse scenario whereby we increased the haircut on our underlying collateral values to 45% for delinquent conventional loans, including individually evaluated loans. While holding all other assumptions constant, such scenario would have increased our allowance by approximately $1.4 million at March 31, 2015. We consider a haircut of 45% on the modeled values to be the lowest value that is reasonably possible to occur over the loss emergence period of 24 months. We continue to monitor the appropriateness of this adverse scenario.

We evaluated this adverse scenario and determined that the likelihood of incurring losses resulting from this scenario during the next 24 months was not probable. Therefore, the allowance for loan losses is based upon our best estimate of the probable losses over the next 24 months that would not be recovered from the credit enhancements.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Analysis. In addition to evaluating our private-label RMBS under a best estimate scenario, we performed a cash flow analysis for each of these securities under a more stressful housing price scenario. This more stressful scenario was primarily based on a short-term housing price forecast, which was 5% lower than the best estimate scenario, followed by a recovery path with annual rates of housing price growth that were 33% lower than the best estimate.

There were no OTTI-related credit losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 under either the best estimate or the more stressful scenario.

Additional information regarding OTTI of our private-label RMBS and ABS is provided in Notes to Financial Statements - Note 5 - Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Risk Management - Credit Risk Management - Investments herein.

Recent Accounting and Regulatory Developments
 
Accounting Developments. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 2 - Changes in Accounting Principles and Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Guidance for a description of how recent accounting developments may impact our results of operations or financial condition.

Legislative and Regulatory Developments. There have been no material changes in the legislative and regulatory developments described in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Recent Accounting and Regulatory Developments in our 2014 Form 10-K.




Risk Management

We have exposure to a number of risks in pursuing our business objectives. These risks may be broadly classified as market, credit, liquidity, operational, and business. Market risk is discussed in detail in Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk. See Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Management in our 2014 Form 10-K for more detailed information.

Credit Risk Management. We face credit risk on advances and other credit products, investments, mortgage loans, derivative financial instruments, and AHP grants.

Advances. Advances, at par, to our insurance company members were 61% of total advances at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Insurance company members whose total credit products exceed 15% of general account assets less borrowed money require additional approval by our Bank to borrow as provided in our credit policy. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had advances outstanding, at par, of $4.9 billion to six of our insurance company members and $4.6 billion to five of our insurance company members, respectively, whose total credit products exceeded 15% of their general account assets, net of borrowed money. Three of these six insurance company members as of March 31, 2015 are captive insurance companies.

Concentration. Our credit risk is magnified due to the concentration of advances in a few borrowers. As of March 31, 2015, our top two borrowers held 20% of total advances outstanding, at par, and our top five borrowers held 42% of total advances outstanding, at par. As a result of this concentration, we perform frequent credit and collateral reviews on our largest borrowers. In addition, we analyze the implications to our financial management and profitability if we were to lose the business of one or more of these borrowers.

Investments. We are also exposed to credit risk through our investment portfolios. The RMP approved by our board of directors restricts the acquisition of investments to high-quality, short-term money market instruments and high-quality long-term securities.

Short-Term Investments. At March 31, 2015, we did not have any unsecured credit exposure to investments in United States branches and agency offices of foreign commercial banks. Our short-term investment portfolio at March 31, 2015 included securities purchased under agreements to resell, which are secured by United States treasuries and mature overnight.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-Term Investments. A Finance Agency regulation provides that the total value of our investments in MBS and ABS, calculated using amortized historical cost, must not exceed 300% of our total regulatory capital, consisting of retained earnings, Class B capital stock, and MRCS, as of the day we purchase the securities, based on the capital amount most recently reported to the Finance Agency. These investments, as a percentage of total regulatory capital, were 286% at March 31, 2015. Generally, our goal is to maintain these investments near the 300% limit in order to enhance earnings and capital for our members and diversify our revenue stream.




The following table presents the carrying values of our investments, excluding accrued interest, by credit rating, grouped by investment category. Applicable rating levels are determined using the lowest relevant long-term rating from S&P, Moody's and Fitch, each stated in terms of the S&P equivalent. Rating modifiers are ignored when determining the applicable rating level for a given counterparty or investment. Amounts reported do not reflect any changes in ratings, outlook, or watch status ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Below
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
AAA
 
AA
 
A
 
BBB
 
Grade
 
Total 
Short-term investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
 
—

 
500

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
500

Total short-term investments
 
—

 
500

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
500

AFS securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE and TVA debentures
 
—

 
3,164

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,164

Private-label RMBS 
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
381

 
381

Total AFS securities
 
—

 
3,164

 
—

 
—

 
381

 
3,545

HTM securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GSE debentures
 
—

 
100

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
100

Other U.S. obligations - guaranteed RMBS
 
—

 
2,922

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2,922

GSE MBS
 
—

 
3,434

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,434

Private-label RMBS
 
—

 
16

 
16

 
16

 
46

 
94

Private-label ABS
 
—

 
—

 
11

 
—

 
1

 
12

Total HTM securities
 
—

 
6,472

 
27

 
16

 
47

 
6,562

Total investments, carrying value
 
$
—

 
$
10,136

 
$
27

 
$
16

 
$
428

 
$
10,607

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of total
 
—
%
 
96
%
 
—
%
 
—
%
 
4
%
 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits
 
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

Securities purchased under agreements to resell
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total short-term investments
 
—

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

AFS securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE and TVA debentures
 
—

 
3,155

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,155

Private-label RMBS
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
401

 
401

Total AFS securities
 
—

 
3,155

 
—

 
—

 
401

 
3,556

HTM securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GSE debentures
 
—

 
269

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
269

Other U.S. obligations - guaranteed RMBS
 
—

 
3,032

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,032

GSE MBS
 
—

 
3,568

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,568

Private-label RMBS
 
—

 
17

 
17

 
18

 
48

 
100

Private-label ABS
 
—

 
—

 
11

 
—

 
2

 
13

Total HTM securities
 
—

 
6,886

 
28

 
18

 
50

 
6,982

Total investments, carrying value
 
$
—

 
$
10,042

 
$
28

 
$
18

 
$
451

 
$
10,539

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of total
 
—
%
 
96
%
 
—
%
 
—
%
 
4
%
 
100
%
    
Private-label RMBS and ABS. Private-label RMBS and ABS are classified as prime, Alt-A or subprime based on the originator's classification at the time of origination or based on classification by an NRSRO upon issuance. Because there is no universally accepted definition of prime, Alt-A or subprime underwriting standards, such classifications are subjective. All private-label RMBS and ABS were rated with an S&P equivalent rating of AAA at the date of purchase.

Our private-label RMBS and ABS are backed by collateral located only in the United States and the District of Columbia. The top five states, by percentage of collateral located in those states as of March 31, 2015, were California (64%), New York (6%), Florida (4%), Virginia (3%), and Connecticut (3%).




The table below presents the UPB of our private-label RMBS and ABS by credit rating, based on the lowest of Moody's, S&P, and comparable Fitch ratings, each stated in terms of the S&P equivalent, as well as amortized cost, estimated fair value, and OTTI losses, grouped by year of securitization as of March 31, 2015 ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
Year of Securitization
Total Private-label RMBS and ABS
 
2004 and prior
 
2005
 
2006
 
2007
 
Total
AAA
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

AA
 
16

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
16

A
 
27

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
27

BBB
 
11

 
4

 
—

 
—

 
15

Below investment grade:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BB
 
35

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
35

B
 
4

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
4

CCC
 
5

 
141

 
—

 
—

 
146

CC
 
—

 
146

 
—

 
—

 
146

D
 
—

 
22

 
28

 
74

 
124

Total below investment grade
 
44

 
309

 
28

 
74

 
455

Total UPB
 
$
98

 
$
313

 
$
28

 
$
74

 
$
513

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortized cost
 
$
97

 
$
272

 
$
24

 
$
57

 
$
450

Gross unrealized losses (1)
 
(2
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
Estimated fair value
 
95

 
296

 
27

 
67

 
485

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit losses (year-to-date) (2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total OTTI losses
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Portion reclassified to (from) OCI
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

OTTI credit losses
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average percentage of estimated fair value to UPB
 
98
%
 
95
%
 
97
%
 
89
%
 
95
%

(1) 
Represents the difference between estimated fair value and amortized cost where estimated fair value is less than amortized cost. Excludes unrealized gains. The amortized cost of private-label RMBS and ABS in a gross unrealized loss position was $60.8 million at March 31, 2015.
(2) 
Includes OTTI losses for securities held at March 31, 2015 only.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage Loans Held for Portfolio - MPP.

PMI. As of March 31, 2015, we had PMI coverage on $942.9 million or 15% of our conventional mortgage loans. For a conventional loan, PMI, if applicable, covers losses or exposure down to approximately an LTV ratio between 65% and 80% based upon the original appraisal, original LTV ratio, term, and amount of PMI coverage.

The following table presents the lowest credit rating of S&P, Moody's and Fitch stated in terms of the S&P equivalent as of April 30, 2015 and the related PMI coverage amount on seriously delinquent loans held in our portfolio as of March 31, 2015 ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
 
 
Seriously Delinquent Loans (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
PMI
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coverage
Mortgage Insurance Company
 
Credit Rating
 
UPB
 
Outstanding
MGIC
 
BB+
 
$
3

 
$
1

RMIC
 
NR
 
3

 
1

Radian Guaranty, Inc.
 
BB
 
2

 
1

Genworth
 
BB-
 
1

 
—

United Guaranty Residential Insurance Corporation
 
BBB+
 
1

 
1

All others
 
NR, BBB+
 
1

 
—

Total
 
 
 
$
11

 
$
4


(1) 
Includes loans that are 90 days or more past due or in the process of foreclosure.



LRA. The following table presents the changes in the LRA for original MPP and MPP Advantage ($ amounts in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
LRA Activity
 
Original
 
Advantage
 
Total
 
Original
 
Advantage
 
Total
Balance of LRA, beginning of period
 
$
10

 
$
52

 
$
62

 
$
11

 
$
34

 
$
45

Additions
 
—

 
10

 
10

 
1

 
2

 
3

Claims paid
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Distributions
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Balance of LRA, end of period
 
$
10

 
$
62

 
$
72

 
$
11

 
$
36

 
$
47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit Risk Exposure to SMI Providers. As of March 31, 2015, we were the beneficiary of SMI coverage, under our original MPP, on conventional mortgage pools with a total UPB of $1.8 billion. Two mortgage insurance companies provide all of the SMI coverage.

The following table presents the lowest credit rating of S&P, Moody's and Fitch stated in terms of the S&P equivalent as of April 30, 2015, and the estimated SMI exposure as of March 31, 2015 ($ amounts in millions).
Mortgage Insurance Company
 
Credit Rating
 
March 31, 2015
MGIC
 
BB+
 
$
22

Genworth
 
BB-
 
7

Total
 
 
 
$
29


MPP and MPF Loan Characteristics. Two indicators of credit quality are LTV ratios and credit scores provided by FICO®. FICO® provides a commonly used measure to assess a borrower’s credit quality, with scores ranging from a low of 300 to a high of 850. The combination of a lower FICO® score and a higher LTV ratio is a key driver of potential mortgage delinquencies and defaults.

As of March 31, 2015, 95% of the borrowers in our conventional loan portfolio had FICO® scores greater than 680 at origination and 85% had an LTV ratio of 80% or lower. We believe these measures indicate that these loans have a low risk of default. We do not knowingly purchase any loan that violates the terms of our Anti-Predatory Lending Policy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MPP and MPF Loan Concentration. The following table presents the percentage of UPB of conventional loans outstanding for the five largest state concentrations.
By State
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Indiana
 
31
%
 
33
%
Michigan
 
26
%
 
27
%
California
 
10
%
 
7
%
Colorado
 
4
%
 
4
%
Virginia
 
3
%
 
2
%
All others
 
26
%
 
27
%
Total
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MPP and MPF Credit Performance. The serious delinquency rate for MPP FHA mortgages was 0.59% and 0.56% at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. We rely on insurance provided by the FHA, which generally provides coverage for 100% of the principal balance of the underlying mortgage loan and defaulted interest at the debenture rate. However, we would receive defaulted interest at the contractual rate from the servicer.
 
 
 
The serious delinquency rate for MPP conventional mortgages was 0.70% at March 31, 2015, compared to 0.86% at December 31, 2014. Both rates were below the national serious delinquency rate. There were three seriously delinquent conventional MPF loans at March 31, 2015 compared to two at December 31, 2014. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 8 - Allowance for Credit Losses for more information.




Derivatives. Our over-the-counter derivative transactions are either (i) executed with a counterparty (bilateral derivatives) or (ii) cleared through a Futures Commission Merchant (i.e., clearing agent) with a clearinghouse (cleared derivatives). See Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Management - Credit Risk Management - Derivatives in our 2014 Form 10-K for more information.

The following table presents key information on derivative counterparties on a settlement date basis using credit ratings from S&P or Moody's, stated in terms of the S&P equivalent ($ amounts in millions).
March 31, 2015
 
Notional
Amount
 
Net Derivatives
Estimated Fair Value
Before Collateral
 
Cash Collateral
Pledged To (From)
Counterparties
 
Net Credit
Exposure
Non-member counterparties:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset positions with credit exposure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bilateral derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AA
 
$
50

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

A
 
290

 
—

 
—

 
—

Cleared derivatives (1)
 
1,378

 
3

 
10

 
13

Liability positions with credit exposure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cleared derivatives (1)
 
17,769

 
(41
)
 
69

 
28

Total derivative positions with credit exposure to non-member counterparties
 
19,487

 
(38
)
 
79

 
41

Member institutions (2)
 
240

 
1

 
—

 
1

Subtotal - derivative positions with credit exposure
 
19,727

 
(37
)
 
79

 
42

Derivative positions without credit exposure
 
12,638

 
(263
)
 
155

 
(108
)
Total derivative positions
 
$
32,365

 
$
(300
)
 
$
234

 
$
(66
)

(1) 
Represents derivative transactions cleared with a clearinghouse, which is not rated.
(2) 
Includes MDCs from member institutions (MPP).




Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Measuring Market Risks
 
We utilize multiple risk measurements, including duration of equity, duration gap, convexity, VaR, earnings at risk, and changes in market value of equity, to evaluate market risk. Periodically, stress tests are conducted to measure and analyze the effects that extreme movements in the level of interest rates and the shape of the yield curve would have on our risk position.
 
Duration of Equity. The following table presents the effective duration of equity levels for our total position, which are subject to internal policy guidelines.
Date
 
-200 bps (1)
 
0 bps
 
+200 bps
March 31, 2015
 
(3.8) years
 
2.5 years
 
2.9 years
December 31, 2014
 
(3.7) years
 
(0.0) years
 
2.6 years
 
(1) 
Our internal policy guidelines provide for the calculation of the duration of equity in a low-rate environment to be based on the Finance Agency Advisory Bulletin 03-09, as modified September 3, 2008. Under these guidelines, our duration of equity for the -200 bps duration level was 2.5 years at March 31, 2015 and (0.0) years at December 31, 2014, which were equal to the levels under the base case (0 bps).

We were in compliance with the duration of equity limits established by our RMP at both dates. The increase in the base case duration of equity level (0 bps) at March 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 was partly due to changes in the market rate environment. This resulted in the shortening of the duration of both assets and liabilities; however, the duration of our liabilities shortened more than the duration of our assets, which lengthened the duration of equity.

Duration Gap. The duration gap was 0.9 months at March 31, 2015, compared to (0.9) months at December 31, 2014.

Market Risk-Based Capital Requirement. When calculating the risk-based capital requirement, the VaR comprising the first factor of the market risk component is defined as the potential dollar loss from adverse market movements, for a holding period of 120 business days, with a 99% confidence interval, based on those historical prices and market rates. The table below presents the VaR ($ amounts in millions).
Date
 
VaR
March 31, 2015
 
$
130

December 31, 2014
 
156


Ratio of Market Value to Book Value of Equity between Base Rates and Shift Scenarios. We measure potential changes in the market value to book value of equity based on the current month-end level of rates versus large parallel rate shifts. This measurement provides information related to the sensitivity of our interest-rate position. The table below presents the ratios of market value to book value of equity. 
Date
 
-200 bps
 
Base
 
+200 bps
March 31, 2015
 
102
%
 
102
%
 
98
%
December 31, 2014
 
102
%
 
103
%
 
100
%

The decrease in the base case ratio of market value to book value of equity at March 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 was primarily due to the liabilities pricing higher relative to assets in response to the changes in the market environment.

See Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk - Use of Derivative Hedges in our 2014 Form 10-K for more information about our use of derivative hedges.



Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act") is: (a) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms; and (b) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. As of March 31, 2015, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (the Principal Executive Officer), Chief Financial Officer (the Principal Financial Officer), and Chief Accounting Officer (the Principal Accounting Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2015.
 
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in rules 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) of the Exchange Act that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls. We do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures and other internal controls will prevent all error and fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can only be reasonable assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Additionally, over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.




Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are unaware of any potential claims against us that could be material.

Private-Label Mortgage-Backed Securities Litigation

On October 15, 2010, we filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Marion County, Indiana, relating to private-label residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS") we purchased in the aggregate original principal amount of approximately $2.9 billion. The complaint, which was amended, was an action for rescission and damages and asserted claims for negligent misrepresentation and violations of state and federal securities law occurring in connection with the sale of these private-label RMBS to us. During 2013, 2014 and 2015, we executed confidential settlement agreements with certain defendants in this litigation, pursuant to which we have dismissed all pending claims against, and provided legal releases to, certain entities with respect to all applicable securities at issue in the litigation, in consideration of our receipt of cash payments from or on behalf of those defendants. As a result, all proceedings in this RMBS litigation have been concluded.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
 
There have been no material changes in the risk factors described in Item 1A. Risk Factors of our 2014 Form 10-K.

Item 6. EXHIBITS
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
 
 
3.1*
 
Organization Certificate of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on February 14, 2006
 
 
 
3.2*
 
Bylaws of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 21, 2010
 
 
 
4*
 
Capital Plan of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, effective September 5, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2011
 
 
 
10.1*+
 
Form of Key Employee Severance Agreement for Executive Officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 20, 2007
 
 
 
10.2*+
 
Directors' Compensation and Expense Reimbursement Policy, effective January 1, 2015, as adopted by the board of directors on October 17, 2014, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on October 24, 2014
 
 
 
10.3*+
 
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan, effective January 1, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 3, 2011
 
 
 
10.4*
 
Federal Home Loan Banks P&I Funding and Contingency Plan Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 27, 2006
 
 
 
10.5*+
 
Form of Key Employee Severance Agreement for Executive Officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2011
 
 
 
10.6*+
 
Joint Capital Enhancement Agreement dated August 5, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2011
 
 
 
10.7*+
 
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Incentive Plan, effective January 1, 2012, as updated on January 29, 2015, effective as of January 1, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 13, 2015
 
 
 



Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
 
 
10.8*+
 
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis 2011 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan (STI), effective January 1, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 3, 2011
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification of the President - Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of the Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
31.3
 
Certification of the Senior Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
32
 
Certification of the President - Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer, and Senior Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

* These documents are incorporated by reference.

+ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.




SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements 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 INDIANAPOLIS
 
 
May 8, 2015
By:
/s/ CINDY L. KONICH
 
Name:
Cindy L. Konich
 
Title:
President - Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
May 8, 2015
By:
/s/ GREGORY L. TEARE
 
Name:
Gregory L. Teare
 
Title:
Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
May 8, 2015
By:
/s/ K. LOWELL SHORT, JR.
 
Name:
K. Lowell Short, Jr.
 
Title:
Senior Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer