Pub 8 2020 Issue 3

This year, as turmoil arose from the COVID-19 pandemic, community bankers stepped in to respond to the needs of our communities. As this health crisis continues to wreak havoc on our economy, we fight on. We remain in the trenches for our customers, granting accommodation requests and helping them navigate changes to their business models.

The needs of your borrowers and communities have certainly changed over the past year. As you take a closer look at your funding strategy to ensure your institution is set up for success through this economic cycle, remember to consider the benefits available to you as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.

“Just as we responded to the PPP loan curveball, so, too, have we been there to address the additional hurdles our customers face.”

Welcome to the final 2020 edition of the Community Banker. What an extraordinary year this has been, though we have had few MIB in-person events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.