Affordable Housing Advisory Council Application Form

Through Friday, August 1, 2025, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank) is accepting applications for one open Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council) position designated to represent the affordable housing and community lending needs of Minnesota.

The term of service for the new Advisory Council member will begin on January 1, 2026, and conclude on December 31, 2028.

The appointed Advisory Council member will remain eligible to use FHLB Des Moines Community Investment products, including the Competitive Affordable Housing Program, Home$tart® and the Native American Homeownership Initiative (NAHI).

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Advisory Council Application Form

The use of this application is subject to FHLB Des Moines’ commitment to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Important: Progress on the application form below cannot be saved and continued later. Please have all the necessary information and responses prepared prior to completing the form.

Employees or directors of FHLB Des Moines member institutions are not eligible to apply.

All fields marked with * are required.

Eligibility Confirmation

Are you an employee or on the board of directors of a FHLB Des Moines member financial institution? *

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you are ineligible to apply. If you answered "No", please continue onto application.

Advisory Council Applicant Information (to be completed by the applicant)

Name *

Title *

Mailing Address *

City and State of Residence *

Phone *

Email Address *

Current Employer *

Number of Years at Current Employer *

Employer City and State *

Have you ever participated in the FHLB Des Moines Affordable Housing Program (AHP)? *

If yes, please list the name(s) of the organization you are/were affiliated with that received the AHP award(s).

Background

Describe your low- and moderate- income housing and community investment experience and current level of involvement: *

Please check all the boxes that apply to your experience: *

Resume/Bio *

Letter of Endorsement (Optional)

Background Check

By checking “yes” below, I authorize FHLB Des Moines to make an investigation of my past employment, credit history, education, and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, my criminal background, and I release from all liability, all persons, companies, agencies, and corporations supplying such information. I also release FHLB Des Moines from any liability that might result from making an investigation. I understand that FHLB Des Moines may obtain a consumer report that includes information about my background including, but not limited to, information about employment, educations, consumer credit history, criminal record, and public records history, to the extent permissible by law. I hereby authorize and consent to FHLB Des Moines' procurement of such a report. I understand that pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, FHLB Des Moines will provide me with a copy of the consumer report and a written description of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act if such report in any way will be used in making a decision regarding my fitness for service on the FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council. *

Affordable Housing Advisory Council Application Form

Eligibility Requirements

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Advisory Council Application Form

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