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

2-year; non-call 3-month; Step-Up
Pricing Date

March 17, 2004

Settlement Date March 30, 2004
Structure 2-year; non-call 3-month
First Call Date

June 30, 2004 with quarterly calls thereafter

Maturity March 30, 2006
Payment Dates Each September 30th and March 30th
  beginning September 2004
First Coupon 1.60%
Coupon Structure 1.60% to September 2004; stepping every 6 months to 1.80%, 2.05% and 2.35%.
Size $50 million
Issuer Federal Home Loan Bank System
CUSIP 3133X5GH5
Currency USD