Each depositor insured to at least $250,000 per insured bank

Failed Bank List (Since October 1, 2000)
The FDIC is often appointed as receiver for failed banks. This page contains useful information for the customers and vendors of these banks. This includes information on the acquiring bank (if applicable), how your accounts and loans are affected, and how vendors can file claims against the receivership.

Failed Financial Institution Contact Search displays point of contact information related to failed banks.

Is My Account Fully Insured?
Use this link to determine if your account is fully insured by the FDIC.

When a Bank Fails - Facts for Depositors, Creditors, and Borrowers

A Borrower's Guide to an FDIC Insured Bank Failure

Risk Share Data Specifications

Structured Transaction FAQs and Diagram

Loss-Share Questions and Answers

Equity Investors and Contract Service Providers
To obtain information on equity/capital investment in an institution, purchasing assets from FDIC, or providing contract services to the FDIC, please call (866) 308-4470.

FDIC - DOJ Memorandums of Understanding

1. Memorandum of Understanding Governing FIRREA Forfeiture Cases (668 KB PDF File - PDF Help)
   

2. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Criminal Restitution for Failed Financial Institutions When the FDIC is Appointed Receiver (350 kb PDF File - PDF Help)
   

3. Senior Interagency Group Policy Statement Regarding National Policy on collection and Reporting Procedures for restitution Payable To Financial Institution regulatory Agencies (214 kb PDF File - PDF Help)

FDIC Dividends from Failed Banks (Updated June 27, 2007)
For banks that have failed since October 1, 2000, search for the latest dividend information.

Historical Statistics on Banking - Failures and Assistance Transactions
Search for detailed information on bank and thrift failures since the FDIC was established in 1934.

Obtaining a Lien Release
If your bank or Savings and Loan has failed and you need to obtain a "Release of Lien" for real or other property secured by a loan.

Unclaimed Funds
Search for unclaimed insured deposits for failed banks from January 1, 1989 to June 28, 1993 or for dividend checks issued which were undeliverable or never cashed.

Benj. Franklin FS & LA (Portland, Oregon)
Obtain information concerning liquidating distribution available to shareholders of The Benj. Franklin Federal Savings and Loan Association, Portland, Oregon (In Receivership).

Professional Liability Lawsuits
As receiver for a failed financial institution, the FDIC may sue professionals who played a role in the failure of the institution in order to maximize recoveries.