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

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

March 17, 2004

Settlement Date April 15, 2004
Structure 5-year; non-call 6-month
First Call Date

October 15, 2004 with quarterly calls thereafter

Maturity April 15, 2009
Payment Dates Each October 15th and April 15th
  beginning October 2004
First Coupon 2.50%
Coupon Structure 2.50% to April 2006; 4.50% thereafter.
Size $15 million
Issuer Federal Home Loan Bank System
CUSIP 3133X5FR4
Currency USD