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To: Starboard
Free money for Friends of the Fed, but not for us.

The rate for these loans is over 5%.

4 posted on 01/06/2024 8:16:59 AM PST by Toddsterpatriot (TANSTAAFL)
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To: Toddsterpatriot

Its actually a little under 5% (since mid December) and affords an arbitrage opportunity for banks via IORB.

The BTFP also afforded banks generous loan terms by accepting the face value of securities used as collateral.


8 posted on 01/06/2024 9:49:54 AM PST by Starboard
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