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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: 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: Zachary Bassett

Employee Feature: Zachary Bassett

Senior Analyst, Collateral Review

You may recognize Zachary Bassett as one of the faces of the FHLB Des Moines Collateral Field Staff. As a Senior Analyst, Zachary has the opportunity to coordinate onsite Member Collateral Verifications (MCV’s) in every state across our district. Permanently located in Nibley, Utah, Zachary enjoys being able to travel around the district and work with many of the great executives that make up our membership. 

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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

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. Member Announcements FHLB Des Moines Announces Partnership with NAMMBA The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank) is pleased to announce a partnership with the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA). CEO Newsletter - 3/21/2019 Public Announcements CEO Newsletter - 3/21/2019 As is customary for all of my first quarter letters, I'd like to take a deeper dive into 2018 and what it meant for the Bank and its members. I'll address our overall financial performance, key happenings from the past year and we'll end with a link to our Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

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