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Bank Failures – Bank of Florida, Sun West Bank, and Granite Community Bank

May 29, 2010 By Chuck

Bank failures for the week of May 28, 2010

Sun West Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada

logo-swbnevadaSun West Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada, was closed today by the Nevada Financial Institutions Division, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with City National Bank, Los Angeles, California, to assume all of the deposits of Sun West Bank.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the seven branches of Sun West Bank will reopen on Tuesday as branches of City National Bank. Depositors of Sun West Bank will automatically become depositors of City National Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers of Sun West Bank should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from City National Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other City National Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Sun West Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of March 31, 2010, Sun West Bank had approximately $360.7 million in total assets and $353.9 million in total deposits. City National Bank will pay the FDIC a premium of 0.67 percent to assume all of the deposits of Sun West Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, City National Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and City National Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on $280.0 million of Sun West Bank’s assets. City National Bank will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-share transaction is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The transaction also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. Information for customers of SunWest Bank

Granite Community Bank, Granite Bay, California

granite community bank Granite Community Bank, N.A., Granite Bay, California, was closed today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Tri Counties Bank, Chico, California, to assume all of the deposits of Granite Community Bank, N.A.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the three branches of Granite Community Bank, N.A. will reopen on Tuesday as branches of Tri Counties Bank. Depositors of Granite Community Bank, N.A. will automatically become depositors of Tri Counties Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers of Granite Community Bank, N.A. should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from Tri Counties Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other Tri Counties Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Granite Community Bank, N.A. can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of March 31, 2010, Granite Community Bank, N.A. had approximately $102.9 million in total assets and $94.2 million in total deposits. Tri Counties Bank did not pay the FDIC a premium for the deposits of Granite Community Bank, N.A. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Tri Counties Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and Tri Counties Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on $89.3 million of Granite Community Bank, N.A.’s assets. Tri Counties Bank will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-share transaction is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The transaction also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. Information for customers of Granite Community Bank

Bank of Florida – Fort Lauderdale, Naples, and Tampa Bay, Florida

logo-bankofflorida EverBank, Jacksonville, Florida, acquired the banking operations, including all the deposits, of three Florida-based institutions. To protect depositors, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with EverBank.

Bank of Florida – Southeast, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Bank of Florida – Southwest, Naples, Florida; and Bank of Florida – Tampa Bay, Tampa, Florida, were all closed today by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, which appointed the FDIC as receiver. The three failed banks were owned by the same holding company, Bank of Florida Corporation, which was not part of this transaction.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, all the branches of the three closed banks will reopen as branches of EverBank under their normal business hours on Tuesday. Depositors will automatically become depositors of EverBank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Bank of Florida – Southeast has six branches in Florida; Bank of Florida – Southwest has five branches in Florida; and Bank of Florida – Tampa Bay has two branches in Florida.

Customers of the three failed banks should continue to use their former branches until they receive notice from EverBank that it has completed systems changes to allow other EverBank branches to process their accounts as well. Over the weekend, depositors can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of March 31, 2010, Bank of Florida – Southeast had total assets of $595.3 million and total deposits of $531.7 million; Bank of Florida – Southwest had total assets of $640.9 million and total deposits of $559.9 million; and Bank of Florida – Tampa Bay had total assets of $245.2 million and total deposits of $224.0 million. Besides assuming all the deposits from the three Florida banks, EverBank will purchase essentially all of their assets.

The FDIC and EverBank entered into loss-share transactions on all three of the failed banks’ assets. For Bank of Florida – Southeast the loss-share transaction was $437.3 million; for Bank of Florida – Southwest, $568.1 million; and for Bank of Florida – Tampa Bay, $210.8 million. Information for customers of Bank of Florida

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Bank Failure Friday – Barnes Banking Company, St. Stephen State Bank, and Town Community Bank & Trust

January 16, 2010 By Chuck

Another Friday and another day of the FDIC rapid response team going into action. Today’s targets of acquisition were Barnes Banking Company of Kaysville, UT, St. Stephen State Bank,St. of Stephen,MN, and Town Community Bank & Trust of Antioch,IL:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2010

logo-barnes Barnes Banking Company, Kaysville, Utah, was closed today by the Utah Department of Financial Institutions, which appointed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC created the Deposit Insurance National Bank of Kaysville (DINB), which will remain open until February 12, 2010 to allow depositors access to their insured deposits and time to open accounts at other insured institutions.

At the time of closing, the receiver immediately transferred to the DINB all insured deposits of Barnes Banking Company, except for brokered deposits, certificates of deposits (CDs) and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The receiver also transferred to the DINB all secured deposits by public entities.

The FDIC will mail checks directly to customers with CDs and IRAs. For the brokered deposit customers, the FDIC will pay the brokers directly for the amount of their insured funds. Customers with brokered deposits should contact their brokers directly for information concerning their money.

The main office and all branches of Barnes Banking Company will open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Saturday. The DINB will maintain Barnes Banking Company’s normal business hours thereafter. Zions First National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, will provide operational management of the DINB. Banking activities, such as direct deposit and writing checks, ATM and debit cards, can continue normally for former customers of Barnes Banking Company until February 12, 2010. Barnes Banking Company official checks will continue to clear and will be issued to customers closing accounts.

All insured depositors of Barnes Banking Company are encouraged to transfer their insured funds to other banks during this transitional period. They may do so by asking their new bank to electronically transfer their deposits from the DINB or by writing checks for the amount in their accounts. For depositors who have not closed or transferred their accounts on or before February 12, 2010, the FDIC will mail checks to the address of record for the amount of the insured funds.

Under the FDI Act, the FDIC may create a deposit insurance national bank to ensure that depositors have continued access to their insured funds where no other bank has agreed to assume the insured deposits. This arrangement allows for uninterrupted direct deposits and automated payments from customers’ accounts and allows them time to find another institution with which to do business.

As of September 30, 2009, Barnes Banking Company had $827.8 million in total assets and $786.5 million in total deposits. At the time of closing, there were approximately $100,000 in deposit funds that potentially exceeded the insurance limits. Uninsured deposits were not transferred to the DINB. This estimate is likely to change once the FDIC obtains additional information from these customers.

Customers with accounts in excess of $250,000 should contact the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-528-4893 to set up an appointment to discuss their deposits. This phone number will be operational this evening until 9 p.m., Mountain Standard Time (MST); on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., MST; on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., MST; and thereafter from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., MST. Customers who would like more information on today’s transaction should visit the FDIC’s Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/barnes.html.

Beginning Monday, depositors of Barnes Banking Company with more than $250,000 at the bank may visit the FDIC’s Web page "Is My Account Fully Insured?" at http://www2.fdic.gov/dip/Index.asp to determine their insurance coverage.

The FDIC as receiver will retain all the assets from Barnes Banking Company for later disposition. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

The cost to the FDIC’s Deposit Insurance Fund is estimated to be $271.3 million. Barnes Banking Company is the fourth bank to fail this year and the first in Utah. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was America West Bank, Layton, on May 1, 2009.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2010

st stephen state bank logo St. Stephen State Bank, St. Stephen, Minnesota, was closed today by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with First State Bank of St. Joseph, St. Joseph, Minnesota, to assume all of the deposits of St. Stephen State Bank.

The two branches of St. Stephen State Bank will reopen during normal business hours as branches of First State Bank of St. Joseph. Depositors of St. Stephen State Bank will automatically become depositors of First State Bank of St. Joseph. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from First State Bank of St. Joseph that it has completed systems changes to allow other First State Bank of St. Joseph branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of St. Stephen State Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of September 30, 2009, St. Stephen State Bank had approximately $24.7 million in total assets and $23.4 million in total deposits. First State Bank of St. Joseph did not pay the FDIC a premium to assume all of the deposits of St. Stephen State Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the St. Stephen State Bank, First State Bank of St. Joseph agreed to purchase essentially all of the failed bank’s assets.

The FDIC and First State Bank of St. Joseph entered into a loss-share transaction on $20.4 million of St. Stephen State Bank’s assets. First State Bank of St. Joseph will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-share transaction is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The transaction also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. For more information on loss share, please visit: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/lossshare/index.html.

Customers who have questions about today’s transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-591-2845. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., CST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., CST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., CST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC’s Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/ststephen.html .

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $7.2 million. First State Bank of St. Joseph’s acquisition of all the deposits was the "least costly" resolution for the FDIC’s DIF compared to all alternatives. St. Stephen State Bank is the third FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the first in Minnesota. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Prosperan Bank, Oakdale, on November 6, 2009.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2010

logo-towncommunity Town Community Bank and Trust, Antioch, Illinois, was closed today by the Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulation, Division of Banking, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with First American Bank, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, to assume all of the deposits of Town Community Bank and Trust.

The sole branch of Town Community Bank and Trust will reopen on Saturday as a branch of First American Bank. Depositors of Town Community Bank and Trust will automatically become depositors of First American Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers should continue to use the former Town Community Bank and Trust branch until they receive notice from First American Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other First American Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Town Community Bank and Trust can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of September 30, 2009, Town Community Bank and Trust had approximately $69.6 million in total assets and $67.4 million in total deposits. First American Bank did not pay the FDIC a premium to assume all of the deposits of Town Community Bank and Trust. In addition to assuming all of the deposits, First American Bank agreed to purchase approximately $67.6 million of Town Community Bank and Trust’s assets. The FDIC retained the remaining assets for later disposition.

The FDIC and First American Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on $56.2 million of Town Community Bank and Trust’s assets. First American Bank will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-share transaction is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The transaction also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. For more information on loss share, please visit: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/lossshare/index.html.

Customers who have questions about today’s transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-877-894-4710. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., CST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., CST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., CST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC’s Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/towncommunity.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $17.8 million. First American Bank’s acquisition of all the deposits was the "least costly" resolution for the FDIC’s DIF compared to all alternatives. Town Community Bank and Trust is the second FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the first in Illinois. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Independent Bankers’ Bank, Springfield, on December 18, 2009.

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Bank Failure: San Joaquin Bank (Bakersfield, CA), Bank n° 99 To Fail

October 17, 2009 By Chuck

An interesting number this time… 99 banks to fail this year in the US. After a quiet couple of weeks with no bank failures, here we go again. An article suggests even that 100 could only be 10 % of the number of total bank failures through to 2011, thus topping Meredith Whitney’s prediction of 300 bank failures by year’s end.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2009

San Joaquin Bank, Bakersfield, California, was closed today by the California Department of Financial Institutions, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Citizens Business Bank, Ontario, California, to assume all of the deposits of San Joaquin Bank.

The five branches of San Joaquin Bank will reopen on Monday as branches of Citizens Business Bank. Depositors of San Joaquin Bank will automatically become depositors of Citizens Business Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from Citizens Business Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other Citizens Business Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of San Joaquin Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of September 29, 2009, San Joaquin Bank had total assets of $775 million and total deposits of approximately $631 million. Citizens Business Bank did not pay the FDIC a premium for the deposits of San Joaquin Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Citizens Business Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and Citizens Business Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on approximately $683 million of San Joaquin Bank’s assets. Citizens Business Bank will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-share arrangement is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The agreement also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. For more information on loss share, please visit: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/lossshare/index.html.

Customers who have questions about today’s transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-423-6395. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (PDT); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., PDT; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., PDT; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., PDT. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC’s Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/sanjoaquin.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $103 million. Citizens Business Bank’s acquisition of all the deposits was the “least costly” resolution for the FDIC’s DIF compared to alternatives. San Joaquin Bank is the 99th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the tenth in California. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Affinity Bank, Ventura, on August 28, 2009.

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Bank Failure: Warren Bank (Warren, MI), Bank n° 96 To Fail

October 2, 2009 By Chuck

Are we going now to see a spectacular drop in the number of bank failures on Fridays? For now, this Friday, only one bank has failed so far. Tonight, it is a Michiganian bank’s turn. Cost to the FDIC: 275 million $ cost

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2009

Warren Bank, Warren, Michigan, was closed today by the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with The Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio, to assume all of the deposits of Warren Bank.

The six branches of Warren Bank will reopen on Saturday as branches of The Huntington National Bank. Depositors of Warren Bank will automatically become depositors of The Huntington National Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from The Huntington National Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other Huntington branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Warren Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of July 31, 2009, Warren Bank had total assets of $538 million and total deposits of approximately $501 million. The Huntington National Bank will pay the FDIC a premium of 0.27 percent to assume all of the deposits of Warren Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, The Huntington National Bank will purchase approximately $83 million of the failed bank’s assets. The FDIC will retain the remaining assets for later disposition.

Customers who have questions about today’s transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-877-894-4713. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EDT; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EDT; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EDT. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC’s Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank.individual/failed/warren-mi.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $275 million. The Huntington National Bank’s acquisition of all the deposits was the “least costly” resolution for the FDIC’s DIF compared to alternatives. Warren Bank is the 96th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the second in Michigan. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Michigan Heritage Bank, Farmington Hills, on April 24, 2009.

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Bank Failure: Georgian Bank (Atlanta, Ga), Bank n° 95 To Fail

September 25, 2009 By Chuck

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2009

Georgian Bank, Atlanta, Georgia, was closed today by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina, to assume all of the deposits of Georgian Bank.

The five branches of Georgian Bank will reopen on Monday as branches of First Citizens Bank. Depositors of Georgian Bank will automatically become depositors of First Citizens Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers should continue to use their existing branches until First Citizens Bank can fully integrate the deposit records of Georgian Bank.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Georgian Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of July 24, 2009, Georgian Bank had total assets of $2 billion and total deposits of approximately $2 billion. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, First Citizens Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and First Citizens Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on approximately $2 billion of Georgian Bank’s assets. First Citizens Bank will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-sharing arrangement is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The agreement also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. For more information on loss share, please visit: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/lossshare/index.html.

Customers who have questions about today’s transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-405-1498. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EDT; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EDT; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EDT. Interested parties can also visit the FDIC’s Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/georgian.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $892 million. First Citizens Bank’s acquisition of all the deposits was the “least costly” resolution for the FDIC’s DIF compared to alternatives. Georgian Bank is the 95th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the nineteenth in Georgia. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was First Coweta, Newnan, on August 21, 2009.

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Bank Failure: Venture Bank (Lacy, WA), 92nd Bank to Fail

September 12, 2009 By Chuck

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2009

Venture Bank, Lacy, Washington, was closed today by the Washington Department of Financial Institutions, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Raleigh, North Carolina, to assume all of the deposits of Venture Bank.

The eighteen branches of Venture Bank will reopen during normal business hours beginning tomorrow as branches of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company. Depositors of Venture Bank will automatically become depositors of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers should continue to use their existing branches until First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company can fully integrate the deposit records of Venture Bank.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Venture Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of July 28, 2009, Venture Bank had total assets of $970 million and total deposits of approximately $903 million. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company agreed to purchase approximately $874 million of the assets. The FDIC will retain the remaining assets for later disposition.

The FDIC and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company entered into a loss-share transaction on approximately $715 million of Venture Bank’s assets. First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-sharing arrangement is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The agreement also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers.

Customers who have questions about today’s transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-430-7974. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (PDT); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., PDT; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., PDT; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., PDT. Interested parties can also visit the FDIC’s Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/venture-wa.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $298 million. First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company’s acquisition of all the deposits was the “least costly” resolution for the FDIC’s DIF compared to alternatives. Venture Bank is the 92nd FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the third in Washington. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Westsound Bank, Bremerton, on May 8, 2009.

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Bank Failure: Brickwell Community Bank (Woodbury, Minnesota) 91st Bank to Fail

September 12, 2009 By Chuck

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2009

Brickwell Community Bank, Woodbury, Minnesota, was closed today by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with CorTrust Bank N.A., Mitchell, South Dakota, to assume all of the deposits of Brickwell Community Bank.

The sole branch of Brickwell Community Bank will reopen on Saturday as a branch of CorTrust Bank. Depositors of Brickwell Community Bank will automatically become depositors of CorTrust Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers should continue to use their existing branch until CorTrust Bank can fully integrate the deposit records of Brickwell Community Bank.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Brickwell Community Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of July, 24, 2009, Brickwell Community Bank had total assets of $72 million and total deposits of approximately $63 million. CorTrust Bank will pay the FDIC a premium of 0.10 percent to assume all of the deposits of Brickwell Community Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, CorTrust Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and CorTrust Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on approximately $65 million of Brickwell Community Bank’s assets. CorTrust Bank will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-sharing arrangement is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The agreement also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers.

Customers who have questions about today’s transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1- 800-815-0268. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., CDT; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., CDT; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., CDT. Interested parties can also visit the FDIC’s Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/brickwell-mn.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $22 million. CorTrust Bank’s acquisition of all the deposits was the “least costly” resolution for the FDIC’s DIF compared to alternatives. Brickwell Community Bank is the 91st FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the third in Minnesota. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Mainstreet Bank, Forest Lake, on August 28, 2009.

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Bank Failure: Affinity Bank (Ventura, CA), Bank n° 84 to Fail

August 29, 2009 By Chuck

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2009

Affinity Bank, Ventura, California, was closed today by the California Department of Financial Institutions, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Pacific Western Bank, San Diego, California, to assume all of the deposits of Affinity Bank.

Affinity Bank had ten branches. The former Affinity Bank branches located in San Francisco and San Mateo will reopen starting tomorrow and the remaining branches will reopen on Monday as branches of Pacific Western Bank. Depositors of Affinity Bank will automatically become depositors of Pacific Western Bank. Depositors will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers should continue to use their existing branches until Pacific Western Bank can fully integrate the deposit records of Affinity Bank.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Affinity Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of July 10, 2009, Affinity Bank had total assets of $1 billion and total deposits of approximately $922 million. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Pacific Western Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and Pacific Western Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on approximately $934 million of Affinity Bank’s assets. Pacific Western Bank will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-sharing arrangement is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The agreement also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers.

Customers who have questions about today’s transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-640-2631. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (PDT); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., PDT; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., PDT; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., PDT. Interested parties can also visit the FDIC’s Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/affinity-ca.html. The FDIC will make available Chinese-speaking representatives in the following branches: Sunset and Richmond in San Francisco, and San Mateo.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $254 million. Pacific Western Bank’s acquisition of all the deposits was the “least costly” resolution for the FDIC’s DIF compared to alternatives. Affinity Bank is the 84th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the ninth in California. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Vineyard Bank, National Association, Rancho Cucamonga, on July 17, 2009.

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