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Bank Failures

Bank Failures

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.
Bank Failures in Brief

Bank Failures in Brief

Brief summary of each bank failure from 2001 to the present.

Failed Bank List

Failed Bank List

Directory of failed bank information since 2000.

When a Bank Fails

When a Bank Fails

Facts for depositors, creditors, and borrowers.

Is my Account Fully Insured?

Is my Account Fully Insured?

Determine if your account associated with a recently failed bank is fully insured.

Unclaimed Funds

Unclaimed Funds

Search for unclaimed insured deposits from failed banks.

Bank Failures and Assistance Data

Bank Failures and Assistance Data

Provides a complete look at bank failures and assistance transactions of FDIC-insured institutions.


Additional Resources

FDIC Dividends from Failed Banks
FDIC DIVIDENDS FROM FAILED BANKS

Distributions to proven claimants.

Balance Sheet Summaries from Failed Banks
BALANCE SHEET SUMMARIES FROM FAILED BANKS

Current quarterly receivership balance sheet summaries.

Deposit Broker's Processing Guide
DEPOSIT BROKER'S PROCESSING GUIDE

A reference guide to deposit brokers acting as agents.

A Borrower's Guide to an FDIC Insured Bank Failure
A BORROWER'S GUIDE TO AN FDIC INSURED BANK FAILURE

Information on how the FDIC processes loans from failed banks.

Resources for Court Clerks and Law Enforcement Agencies
RESOURCES FOR COURT CLERKS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Information on criminal restitutions collected b the FDIC.

Failed Financial Institution Bid Disclosure Policy
FAILED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BID DISCLOSURE POLICY

Bid information for failed bank transactions and asset sales.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024