Educational Resources by "community investment programs"

Affordable Housing Video/Webinar Local lenders are key to addressing affordable housing needs Learn how FHLB Des Moines members utilize grants from our down payment programs and the Competitive Affordable Housing Program to clear the major hurdles of entering homeownership as well as preserve and construct affordable housing in their communities. Affordable Housing Article Engaging Native Voices has Proven Results for Indian Country FHLB Des Moines Director Elsie Meeks reflects on the Bank's efforts to promote Native-led affordable housing and economic opportunity in Indian Country. Affordable Housing Video/Webinar Affordable Housing Program Overview In this video, we illustrate how the Affordable Housing Program has helped strengthen the foundations of community throughout the 13 states and three US Pacific Territories we serve. General Video/Webinar Serving You Since 1932: New Video Explains FHLB Des Moines Impact In our new video we break down how FHLB Des Moines functions within the FHLBank System, how we are able to provide liquidity to our members and how we will continue to be a reliable funding source during all types of economic cycles. Affordable Housing Article Unlocking the Potential of Indian Country Recently Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines announced a $5 million grant to the Northwest Area Foundation to help further economic development on Native lands. Affordable Housing Case Study “Nothing Short of Magical” – See how AHP funds invigorated affordable housing in Duluth, MN The former YWCA building of Duluth, Minnesota is just such a place that took years and hundreds of dedicated individuals to make a reality. While the final result is a beautiful and transformative living and gathering place, the project's beginning was beset with challenges. Affordable Housing Case Study Using Home$tart to Increase Homeownership Opportunity Bank took advantage of the FHLB Des Moines Home$tart Program to meet the affordable housing needs of its community. Affordable Housing Case Study Member fosters community growth through Home$tart program FHLB Des Moines member Banner Bank, based in Walla Walla, Washington, manages Home$tart through their CRA Department and promotes the program by marketing it through real estate loan officers. Affordable Housing Case Study Grants for Good: Improving the Community with the Competitive Affordable Housing Program Dubuque Bank & Trust sponsored Step by Step's application to the FHLB Des Moines Competitive Affordable Housing Program (AHP). Dubuque Bank & Trust was able to help Step by Step secure a $149,750 AHP grant for the 759 Bluff Street project. Affordable Housing Case Study Making Homes More Affordable: Using Home$tart and MPF Together With the help of the FHLB Des Moines Home$tart Program, Willamette Valley Bank is able to provide homeownership opportunities, while establishing relationships with potential customers. Advances Case Study Growing the Family Farm Using Community Investment Advances Rolfe State Bank bundled a 10-year, $500,000 FHLB Des Moines Community Investment Advance (CIA) that allowed it to offer a 20-year amortized loan with adjustments after 5, 10 and 15 years with a 10-year loan of its own.