The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) is one of 11 regional Banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System. As a member-owned cooperative, the FHLB works with more than 1,200 financial institutions to support mortgage lending, economic development and affordable housing. Their members include community and commercial banks, credit unions, insurance companies, thrifts and community development financial institutions. FHLB Des Moines is a bank for financial institutions. This product is made available to you through your participating mortgage lender!