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More resources for national banks

HelpWithMyBank.gov

HelpWithMyBank.gov

Get answers to banking questions

Consumer Compliance

Information for Consumers

The OCC enforces compliance with consumer protection laws in national banks and federal savings associations.  We do not have regulatory oversight for other types of financial institutions. If you have a concern or question about a compliance-related matter in national banks, see the Consumer Protection page, and visit Answers & Solutions for Customers of National Banks where you will find a wealth of consumer-friendly resources.

Not sure if your bank is a national bank?

To learn if your bank is a national bank or to find out if your mortgage company is associated with a national bank Read Is Your Financial Institution a National Bank?

Who regulates the other types of financial institutions?

If your financial institution isIt is regulated by
A credit unionThe National Credit Union Association
A state-chartered bank that is not a member of the Federal Reserve SystemThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
and
Conference of State Bank Supervisors
A state-chartered bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System

The Federal Reserve
and
Conference of State Bank Regulators

Want your voice heard on Capitol Hill?

Visit regulations.gov to comment on proposed legislation, see what others are saying about upcoming laws, and more

Resources for Bankers

OCC Handbooks
Access a complete list of OCC’s Comptroller’s Handbooks on consumer compliance and other legislation related to national banks.

Laws and Regulations
Find information about the laws and regulations administered by OCC, as well as those under the purview of other federal agencies.

Regulations.gov
Search for proposed and final rules, submit and read comments, and more


Related News and Issuances
Publish DateIdentifierTitle
01/30/2013  NR 2013-21, Comptroller Addresses FFIEC Consumer Compliance Specialists Conference
08/23/2012  OCC 2012-22, Unique and Hard-to-Value Assets: New Comptroller’s Handbook Booklet
08/15/2012  NR 2012-120, Agencies Issue Proposed Rule on Appraisals for Higher-Risk Mortgages