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Pledging and Releasing Process

Pledging and releasing collateral is managed in eAdvantage by authorized individuals. Instructions for setting up eAdvantage users can be found on the right. Authorized individuals can log onto eAdvantage and begin pledging.

A copy of our Collateral Fee Schedule is also available for your reference.

Pledging and Releasing Securities

  • Securities
    Pledging Securities Held with FHLB Des Moines (Safekeep Direct)

    Safekeep Direct is our secure, self-service portal for member management of security settlements, custody reporting and custodial pledging. It offers our safekeeping users enhanced technology, faster data, real-time access and improved custom reporting. A Safekeep Direct resources page is available within eAdvantage that includes training guides, how-to videos and other resources. If you have questions about Safekeep Direct, please contact Member Service, memberservices@fhlbdm.com.

    Pledging Securities Held Off-Site

    Members may choose to hold their securities at one of our approved off-site custodians. This requires the execution of a Securities Collateral Custodial Agreement between the member, FHLB Des Moines and one of the approved securities custodians on the list below.    

    Securities Collateral Custodial Agreement
    Approved Securities Custodians 
    Requests for the approval of additional collateral custodians are not being considered at this time. If you are interesting in utilizing any of the custodial banks listed as your approved collateral custodian or have additional questions, please contact the Collateral department.

Pledging and Releasing Loans