Affordable Housing Program (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Affordable Housing Program [Abstract]
Affordable Housing Program, Contribution Requirement, Percentage	10.00%
Affordable Housing Program, Contribution Requirement, Amount	$ 100

The minimum annual amount of the obligation related to Affordable Housing Program (AHP) assessments, set aside by all Federal Home Loan Banks in the aggregate, as required by the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932. These AHP funds provide subsidies to members to assist in the purchase, construction or rehabilitation of housing for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households.

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