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

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

March 23, 2004

Settlement Date April 22, 2004
Structure 5.5-year; non-call 6-month
First Call Date

October 22, 2004 with quarterly calls thereafter

Maturity October 22, 2009
Payment Dates Each October 22nd and April 22nd
  beginning October 2004
First Coupon 2.75%
Coupon Structure 2.75% to April 2005; resets annually at 3%, 3.5%, 4.25%, 5% and 6.00%
Size $15 million
Issuer Federal Home Loan Bank System
CUSIP 3133X5MG0
Currency USD