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

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

May 18, 2004

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

December 15, 2004 and quarterly thereafter

Maturity June 15, 2009
Payment Dates Each December 15th and June 15th
  beginning December 2004
First Coupon 4.00%
Coupon Structure 4.00% to June 2005, resets annually at 4.25%, 4.75%, 5.25%; 6.00% thereafter
Size $15 million
Issuer Federal Home Loan Bank System
CUSIP 3133X7DZ4
Currency USD