Amherst Securities LP
Amherst Securities Group Underwrites New Issue Deal for FHLB

3.5-year; non-call 6-month; Step-Up
Pricing Date

February 19, 2004

Settlement Date March 17, 2004
Structure 3.5-year; non-call 6-month
First Call Date

September 17, 2004 with quarterly calls thereafter

Maturity March 17, 2007
Payment Dates Each September 17th and March 17th
  beginning September 17, 2004
First Coupon 2.25%
Coupon Structure 2.25% to March 2005; reset annually at 3%, 3.75%, 4.5%
Size $15 million
Issuer Federal Home Loan Bank System
CUSIP 3133X4GA3
Currency USD