Federal Home Loan Bank Of New York Declares A 5.90% Dividend For The First Quarter Of 2020

NEW YORK, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") is pleased to announce that, on May 20, 2020, its Board of Directors approved a dividend for the first quarter of 2020 of 5.90% (annualized).  The dollar amount of the dividend will be approximately $85.9 million.  The cash dividend will be distributed to member financial institutions on May 21, 2020.

"The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is focused on serving as a stable and reliable partner for our members in all operating environments, as reflected in our ability to meet our members' needs amid a turbulent and unprecedented period in the first quarter of 2020," said José R. González, president and CEO of the FHLBNY.  "This dependability extends to our ability to provide a reasonable quarterly dividend.  We believe that this return on our members' investment in our cooperative enhances member value and reflects the strength of our franchise."

The health and economic crises resulting from COVID-19 are unpredictable and may affect the environment in which the FHLBNY operates.  Changes to market and business conditions may negatively impact the FHLBNY's financial performance and level of dividends. Throughout the remainder of the year, the FHLBNY will continue to assess the potential effects of changes in the environment on its financial performance and dividend strategy.

The FHLBNY filed its Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2020 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2020.

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is a Congressionally chartered, wholesale Bank. It is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, a national wholesale banking network of 11 regional, stockholder-owned banks.  As of March 31, 2020, the FHLBNY serves 322 financial institutions in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  The Federal Home Loan Banks support the efforts of local members to help provide financing for America's homebuyers.

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SOURCE Federal Home Loan Bank of New York