MBSs Losses Weigh On FHLB Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH – The Federal Home Loan bank of Pittsburgh said yesterday that losses on its mortgage-backed securities pushed net income for its second quarter down 40%, to $32.1 million, compared to the second quarter last year.

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The Pittsburgh Bank, which reported a $23.6 million first quarter loss, attributed the lower second quarter earnings to a $39.3 million hit it took on its private-label MBSs and lower net interest income.


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