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Standby Letters of Credit: Frequently Asked Questions




What types of community projects can be financed using the Bank's Standby Letters of Credit?
Standby letters of credit can facilitate a variety of third-party transactions including affordable rental housing and community economic development projects such as small business loans.

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What is the rating for the Bank's letter of credit?
As a result of the Bank's AAA rating, using the Bank's standby letters of credit may result in a AAA-rating on the issuance of commercial paper or medium-term notes, reducing financing costs.

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