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Q4 Collateral Quarterly

Read the latest news from the field, upcoming reminders and important changes to collateral procedures 

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FHLB Des Moines offers an extensive collateral menu which includes, but is not limited to, a variety of residential and commercial real estate loans, mortgage and business loans, government-guaranteed loans, securities and time certificates of deposit.

Since credit is only extended on a secured basis, we offer a wide variety of collateral options. Members and housing associates choose what, when and how to pledge in order to maintain sufficient eligible collateral.

Collateral Types Available for Pledging

FHLB Des Moines accepts various types of loans and securities as collateral. Explore your options and understand eligibility criteria for all collateral. Eligibility guidelines and checklists are provided here.

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Pledging and Releasing Process

Pledging and releasing collateral can be accomplished easily by utilizing eAdvantage, the online portal for members. Prior to using eAdvantage, user authorizations should be set up. 

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Employee Feature: Don Willits

Employee Feature: Don Willits

Senior Analyst

This quarter, FHLB Des Moines wanted to say thank you to one of our senior analysts, Don Willits, who has been a valued member of the Collateral Field Staff for more than 19 years. Don is officially retiring on November 15.

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Employee Feature: Ryan Coppess

Employee Feature: Ryan Coppess

This quarter, we’re thrilled to feature one of the newest additions to the Collateral Field Staff, Ryan Coppess. Our members in Southwest Iowa or Western Missouri may have already met him during a recent Member Collateral Verification (MCV) review, but we wanted to give him a proper introduction.

“I’m motivated by the opportunity to be in front of members, face-to-face, to help them find the best ways to use collateral to help their balance sheet,” 

Ryan's Story

Employee Feature: Sue Schmitt

Sue Schmitt Celebrates 35 Years with FHLB Des Moines

When Sue Schmitt, Senior Collateral Specialist, first started working at FHLB Des Moines she worked at the check processing center “before there were ATM cards!” 35 years later, Sue continues to be a core member of our daily operations and stands out as one of the most recognizable faces in the Collateral Department. 

Sue's Story

Employee Feature: Michelle Wonders

Employee Feature: Michelle Wonders

Senior Collateral Specialist

A dedicated FHLB Des Moines employee for nearly 38 years, Michelle Wonders currently supports our Collateral Review Analysts who perform Member Collateral Verifications (MCVs) for our members. Read more about how her commitment has made her a key member of the Collateral department as well as the Bank.

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Employee Feature: Chris Kuhn-McRoberts

Employee Feature: Chris Kuhn-McRoberts

Manager of Collateral Operations

Chris has 11 years of industry experience that includes retail management with a small community bank to operations with a large national bank. He is a licensed mortgage loan originator and also has experience as a processor and closer.

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Employee Feature: Doug Hollmann

Employee Feature: Doug Hollmann

Director of Member Collateral Verification

Doug joined FHLB Des Moines on July 8 from FHLB Chicago. His goals at FHLB Des moines are, "to improve the efficiency of the MCV process and help shape the overall member experience related to collateral."

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News

2019 Holiday Hours Public Announcements 2019 Holiday Hours The holiday season is upon us and with that comes amended hours. 2019 Stress Test Disclosure Public Announcements 2019 Stress Test Disclosure The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines today made available the results of its annual stress test as required by its regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Q3 2019 Combined Financial Report Member Announcements Q3 2019 Combined Financial Report The Third Quarter 2019 Combined Financial Report (CFR) for the FHLBanks has been published and filed with the Federal Housing Finance Agency. An electronic copy of the CFR can be obtained on the Office of Finance website. Chris Perez Appointed to FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council Public Announcements Chris Perez Appointed to FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council FHLB Des Moines or the Bank recently appointed Christopher Perez, senior program officer, Rasmuson Foundation, to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council) representing the state of Alaska.

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