Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (MPF Program)
MPF Announcement 2026-39
June 11, 2026
Summary
The MPF Program is updating its 2026 Low-Income Areas and Area Median Income (AMI) data effective June 15, 2026. Lenders must use the new data for 80% AMI validation on applicable sub-products, with updates to the eMPF system, FHFA AMI spreadsheet, and Property Demographics Tool.
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MPF Announcement: 2026-39
Date: June 11, 2026
Effective Date: June 15, 2026
Alert: Policy Update
Audience:
- Compliance/Legal
- Program Management
- Origination
- Quality Control
- Servicing
- Underwriting
Product:
- MPF Government MBS
- MPF Traditional
- MPF Xtra®
2026 Low-Income Areas and Area Median Income (AMI) Information
The 2026 Low-Income Areas and 2026 Area Median Income (AMI) information will be available starting Monday, June 15, 2026.
Please take note of the following eMPF® updates:
- Effective Monday, June 15, the 80% AMI validation at funding will begin using the updated 2026 data. This only applies to sub-products with an 80% AMI requirement.
- The FHFA 80 Percent AMI Amounts by County spreadsheet will be updated with a 2026 tab.
- The Property Demographics Tool will be updated to reflect the 2026 data.
We encourage you to review these updates and contact the MPF Service Center with any questions:
- MPF Customer Service Portal
- MPF-Help@fhlbc.com
- 877.345.2673
Reference
Please note you can access the MPF Guides and MPF Announcements on our MPF Website.
Visit the MPF Website to review and register for upcoming complimentary MPF Webinars.
Source: https://www.fhlbmpf.com/program-guidelines/mpf-program-updates/mpf-announcement-2026-39
Common questions
- What does "MPF Announcement 2026-39" cover?
- The MPF Program is updating its 2026 Low-Income Areas and Area Median Income (AMI) data effective June 15, 2026. Lenders must use the new data for 80% AMI…
- Which agency issued this update?
- This update was issued by Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (MPF Program).
- When was it published?
- It was published on June 11, 2026.
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