Educational Resources

Member Services Video/Webinar MCV: From Start to Finish This webinar will cover the core concepts you need to know about the MCV process – the who, what, where, when, why and how's of an MCV. Affordable Housing Video/Webinar Affordable Housing Project Addresses Critical Housing Needs in Alaska Cook Inlet Housing Authority, a tribally-designated housing entity, revitalizes a brownfield site to create affordable senior housing in Eagle River, Alaska, using $650,000 Affordable Housing (AHP) grant in partnership with Northrim Bank Affordable Housing Video/Webinar Affordable Housing Project in Minneapolis Empowers Residents to Find their Place American Indian Community Development Corporation in partnership with Woodlands National bank utilize $800,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from FHLB Des Moines to open Anishinabe III in Minneapolis, MN. Advances Video/Webinar Highlights from the Affordable Housing Program View three AHP stories illustrating the range of affordable housing solutions across our district. Affordable Housing Video/Webinar Hawaii Down Payment Webinar This webinar will explain opportunities to lend to Native Hawaiians on Hawaiian Home Lands, and using the Home$tart® Down Payment Product to increase your community impact. Affordable Housing Article Affordable Housing Program FAQ & Webinar Our Community Investment team answers common questions about your 2024 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) application during our live Q&A webinar held on February 28, 2024. Advances Article Q4 2023 Quarterly Economic Update Q4 2023 Quarterly Economic Update Advances Article Funding Strategies: Using Community Investment Advances to “Double-Dip the Chip” Community Investment Advances prove how double-dipping can represent a strong benefit to both communities and balance sheets! Advances Article Q3 2023 Economic Update Each quarter our Member Strategies Team takes an in-depth look at the economic issues facing the nation while providing a unique commentary on the effects they may have on our members. Advances Case Study Supporting Loan Demand in Rural Iowa: A Message from an Iowa Member In rural Iowa, access to liquidity is critical– not only to Iowa State Bank and Trust, but the employers, farmers, school districts and non-profits that rely on our employees' expertise and the bank's credit products. Letters of Credit Video/Webinar The Letter of Credit Opportunity Explore the balance sheet benefits and variety of applications for an FHLB Des Moines Letter of Credit in this 60-minute webinar presentation. General Case Study Our Partnership with FHLB Des Moines: A Message from an Alaska Member For more than ninety years, the Federal Home Loan Bank System has worked to improve the lives of millions of Americans. As part of that system, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to create mutual benefits for their members.