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

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

April 15, 2004

Settlement Date May 12, 2004
Structure 5.5-year; non-call 6-month
First Call Date

November 12, 2004 and quarterly calls thereafter

Maturity November 12, 2009
Payment Dates Each November 12th and May 12th
  beginning November 2004
First Coupon 3.50%
Coupon Structure 3.50% to May 2005;resets annually to 3.75%, 4.25%, 5.0%, 5.75%, and 6.5% for the last 6 months
Size $15 million
Issuer Federal Home Loan Bank System
CUSIP 3133X6NU6
Currency USD