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Q1 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: 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. 

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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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News

Collateral Procedures Document Updated Member Announcements Collateral Procedures Document Updated The Collateral Procedures Document has been updated to reflect recent changes to self-reporting requirements of subprime and nontraditional 1-4 family residential loans. Changes to Collateral Eligibility Requirements Member Announcements Changes to Collateral Eligibility Requirements Impact of the changes to Commercial Real Estate and Multi-Family Loans 2019 New Collateral Definitions and Reporting Requirements Member Announcements 2019 New Collateral Definitions and Reporting Requirements Beginning January 2, 2019, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines will implement changes to collateral definitions and procedures for pledging and reporting of nontraditional and subprime loans. In addition, the definition of subprime will be simplified to support this new reporting requirement. Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Announces Government Relations Director Public Announcements Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Announces Government Relations Director Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines announces Joe Cwiklinski as the incoming vice president/government relations director.

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