A fixed interest rate can help financial institutions meet liquidity needs, manage the balance sheet, and mitigate interest-rate risk. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago offers Fixed Rate Advances in a variety of structures and terms, allowing members to tailor their mix of liabilities to fit any management strategy. Call-in Advance Special Monday, December 23, 2019. Offering: Fixed-Rate, Fixed-Term (FRFT) advances Minimum Size: $1 Million Reservation Rate: 1.55 percent Amount Available: $505 Million Maturity: January 2, 2020 to January 8, 2020 Availability: First-come, first-served Settlement: FRFT advances will settle December 23, 2019 Order Placement: Call Member Services, 844.FHL.BANK (844.345.2265) Whether a community needs capital for small businesses, fixed-rate financing for affordable housing, or improvements to local roads or schools, members can turn to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston's Community Development advances. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston offers members two separate options to help support community development