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Strong Bank. Strong Communities.

1270

approximate members

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is a member-owned cooperative that provides funding solutions and liquidity to more than 1,200 members to support mortgage lending, economic development and affordable housing in the communities they serve. 

Serving You Since 1932

Serving You Since 1932

At FHLB Des Moines, we’re proud to be a part of a System that has become one of the nation's most important providers of funds for mortgages, economic development projects and affordable housing. Through our members, we are able to positively impact communities across the 13 states and 3 pacific territories we serve.

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Who We AreFederal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is one of 11 regional Banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System, serving financial institutions in 13 states and three U.S. Pacific Territories. LeadershipOur leadership team is comprised of a Board of Directors, Advisory Council and Executive Team. Our leaders reflect our core values—respect, integrity, empowerment, authenticity, teamwork, and excellence—in everything they do. News & Press ReleasesRead the latest Bank news and press releases, including information on our community efforts, earnings, Securities and Exchange Commission filings and more. CareersWe offer a wide range of career opportunities in banking, finance, information technology and many other supporting fields. Learn more about what makes FHLB Des Moines a great place to work. Corporate CitizenshipStrengthening communities is at the core of our business. To us, being a good corporate citizen is being part of the communities where our employees and members live and work. Diversity, Equity, and InclusionBE VALUED. Working at FHLBDM fosters a culture of respect, teamwork and integrity. We know diversity, equity and inclusion strengthens our ability to serve our members and work with each other. Supplier DiversityIt takes a large and diverse supplier network to help us execute the FHLB Des Moines experience for our members. Government RelationsLenders and communities across the nation rely on the FHLBank System, including FHLB Des Moines, for liquidity to support the creation of jobs, fund development and provide safe & decent homes. Investor RelationsAs one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, FHLB Des Moines is regulated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, privately owned by nearly 1,400 members and registered with the SEC. Corporate GovernanceWe're committed to excellence in corporate governance and understand that promoting open, honest and direct communications about financial and management reporting and governance is important to retaining the trust of stakeholders and achieving our mission. State ImpactThis interactive map allows you to see what kind of impact the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines has on each state throughout the district.
Affordable Housing Program Overview

Affordable Housing Program Overview

Since the inception of the Affordable Housing Program in 1990, FHLB Des Moines has awarded more than $700 million to provide affordable housing opportunities to over 120,000 families. This video helps explain the unique structure of the program and illustrates how it is helping to strengthen communities throughout our district.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

To be a reliable provider of funding, liquidity and services for the Bank's members so they can meet the housing, business and economic development needs of the communities they serve.