Bank Failure List
Bank Failures in the United States
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This is an continually updated list of Bank Failures in the United States. 21 banks have failed in 2009.  25 Banks failed in 2008.  Click here to see the total exposure to the FDIC.

This data is being gathered determine the economic health of the banking industry.  The US government has been busy shoring up the country's financial system to prevent a total collapse.  2008 was a disastrous year for the US banking system and the FDIC. 

The following bank failures were taken over, repackaged and sold by the FDIC. The total cost to the FDIC has not been reported as of yet. The FDIC does not receive monies from the federal government. See more economic data on http://business.boomja.com.

2009 Bank Failures
4 banks failed in March 2009
25 banks failed in 2009
(25 Banks have failed in 2008)

Great Basin Bank of Nevada Elko, NE 4/17/2009
Deposits: $221.4 Million Assets: 270.9 Million FDIC exposure $42 Million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Nevada State Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada, to assume all of the deposits of Great Basin Bank of Nevada. Nevada State Bank agreed to purchase approximately $252.3 million of assets. The FDIC and Nevada State Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on approximately $143.4 million of Great Basin Bank's assets.
American Sterling Bank Sugar Creek, MO 4/17/2009
Deposits: $171.9 Million Assets: $181 Million FDIC exposure $42 Million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Metcalf Bank, Lee's Summit, Missouri, to assume all of the deposits of American Sterling Bank. Metcalf also agreed to purchase approximately $173.6 million in assets.
New Frontier Bank Greeley, CO 4/10/2009
Deposits: $2 Billion Assets: $1.5 Billion FDIC exposure $678 Million
Notes: FDIC created the Deposit Insurance National Bank of Greeley (DINB), which will remain open for approximately 30 days to allow depositors time to open accounts at other insured institutions. The FDIC will mail checks at the end of the transition period to the address of record for depositors who have not closed or transferred their accounts during the transition period.
Cape Fear Bank Wilmington, NC 4/10/2009
Deposits: $403 Million Assets: $492 Million FDIC exposure $131 Million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Charleston (First Federal), Charleston, South Carolina, to assume all of the deposits of Cape Fear Bank.The FDIC and First Federal entered into a loss-share transaction on approximately $395 million of Cape Fear Bank's assets. First Federal will share with the FDIC in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. First Federal agreed to purchase approximately $468 million in assets

5 banks failed in March 2009

Omni National Bank Atlanta, GA 03/27/2009
Deposits:  $796.8  million Assets: $956.0 million FDIC Exposure: $290 million
Notes: FDIC entered into an agreement with SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, Georgia, to act as paying agent for the insured deposits of Omni National Bank. The FDIC entered into the agreement with SunTrust to avoid the inconvenience and disruption of customers receiving checks for their insured deposits. This arrangement also allows for uninterrupted direct deposits, including Social Security payments, to and automated payments from customers' accounts through April 27. In addition, the transaction allows Omni National customers, particularly in Chicago, Dallas and Houston, time to find another institution in which to do business. There were approximately $2.0 million in uninsured deposits that potentially exceeded the insurance limits. The FDIC will pay the $320.1 million in brokered deposits directly to the brokers for the amount of their insured funds.
 
Teambank, National Association Paola, KS 03/202009
Deposits: $492.8 million Assets: $669.8 million FDIC Exposure: $98 million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Great Southern Bank, Springfield, Missouri, to assume all of the deposits of Teambank.  Great Southern will assume $474 million in deposits and the FDIC will pay out $18.8 million directly to the broker. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Great Southern Bank agreed to purchase approximately $656.5 million in assets at a discount of $100 million, and pay a 1 percent premium on deposits. The FDIC will share 80/20 percent in the losses with Great Southern Bank on approximately $450 million in assets covered under the agreement.
Colorado National Bank Colorado Springs, Co 03/20/2009
Deposits:  $82.7 million Assets: $123.5 million FDIC Exposure: $9 million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Herring Bank, Amarillo, Texas, to assume all of the deposits of Colorado National. Herring Bank agreed to purchase approximately $117.3 million in assets at a discount of $4.2 million, and pay a discount of 1.27% percent on deposits. The FDIC will share 80/20 percent in the losses with Herring Bank on approximately $62 million in assets covered under the agreement.
FirstCity Bank Stockbridge, GA 3/20/2009
Deposits: $278 Million Assets: $297 million FDIC Exposure: $100 million
Notes: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved the payout of the insured deposits of FirstCity Bank, Stockbridge, Georgia. The bank was closed today by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, which appointed the FDIC as receiver.
Freedom Bank of Georgia Commerce, GA 3/6/2009
Deposits:  $161 Million Assets: $173  Million FDIC Exposure: $36.2 million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Northeast Georgia Bank, Lavonia, Georgia, to assume all of the deposits of Freedom Bank of Georgia. Northeast Georgia Bank will share in any losses on approximately $96.5 million in assets covered under the agreement. Bank agreed to purchase approximately $167 million in assets at a discount of $13.65 million.

10 banks failed in February 2009

Security Savings Bank Henderson, NE 2/27/2009
Deposits: $175.2 million Assets: $238.3 million FDIC Exposure: $59.1 million
Notes: Bank of Nevada did not pay a premium to acquire the deposits of Security Savings Bank. Bank of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada Assumes All of the Deposits of Security Savings Bank, Henderson, Nevada. Bank of Nevada agreed to purchase approximately $111.3 million in assets
Heritage Community Bank Glenwood, IL 2/27/2009
Deposits:  $218.6  million Assets: $232.9 million FDIC Exposure: $41.6 million
Notes: FDIC and MB Financial Bank entered into a loss-share transaction. MB Financial Bank will share in the losses on approximately $181 million in assets covered under the agreement.
Silver Falls Bank Silverton, OR 2/20/2009
Deposits: $116.3 million Assets: $131.4 million FDIC Exposure: $50 million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Citizens Bank, Corvallis, Oregon, to assume all of the deposits of Silver Falls Bank. Bank agreed to purchase approximately $13 million in assets comprised of cash, cash equivalents, securities, overdraft loans, and deposit secured loans. The FDIC will retain any remaining assets for later disposition.
Pinnacle Bank Beaverton, OR 2/13/2009
Deposits:  $64 million Assets: $73 million FDIC Exposure: $12.1 million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Washington Trust Bank, Spokane, Washington, to assume all of the deposits of Pinnacle Bank. Washington Trust Bank agreed to purchase approximately $72 million in assets at a discount of $7.6 million. Washington Trust Bank will share in the losses on approximately $66 million in assets covered under the agreement.
Corn Belt Bank and Trust Company Pittsfield, IL 2/132009
Deposits: $234.4 million Assets: $271.8 million FDIC Exposure: $100 million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with The Carlinville National Bank, Carlinville, Illinois, to assume all of the deposits of Corn Belt Bank and Trust Company. The Carlinville National Bank agreed to purchase approximately $60.7 million in assets. The Carlinville National Bank will not assume $92 million in brokered deposits held by Corn Belt Bank and Trust Company. The Carlinville National Bank will pay the FDIC a premium of 1.75 percent.
Riverside Bank of the Gulf Coast Cape Coral, FL 2/13/2009
Deposits:  $424 million Assets: $539 million FDIC Exposure: $201.5 million
Notes: TIB Bank agreed to pay the FDIC a premium of 1.3 percent. TIB Bank will not assume $142.6 million in brokered deposits held by Riverside Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of Riverside Bank, TIB Bank agreed to purchase approximately $125 million in assets, comprised mainly of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
Sherman County Bank Wood River, NE 2/13/2009
Deposits: $85.1 million Assets: $129.8 million FDIC Exposure: $28.0 million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Heritage Bank, Wood River, Nebraska, to assume all of the deposits of Sherman County Bank. Heritage Bank agreed to purchase approximately $21.8 million in assets, comprised mainly of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.
County Bank Merced, CA 2/6/2009
Deposits:  $1.3 billion Assets: $1.7 billion FDIC Exposure: $135 million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Westamerica Bank, San Rafael, California, to assume all of the deposits of County Bank. In addition to assuming all of the failed bank's deposits, including those from brokers, Westamerica Bank agreed to purchase all of County Bank's assets.
Alliance Bank Culver City, CA 2/6/2009
Deposits: $951 Million Assets: $1.14 billion FDIC Exposure: $206.0 million
Notes: California Bank & Trust agreed to purchase approximately $1.12 billion in assets at a discount of $9.9 million. The FDIC will retain the remaining assets for later disposition.
FirstBank Financial Services McDonough, GA 2/6/2009
Deposits:  $279 Million Assets: $337  Million FDIC Exposure: $111 million
Notes: AFDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Regions Bank, Birmingham, Alabama, to assume all of the deposits of FirstBank Financial Services. Regions agreed to purchase approximately $17 million in assets.

6 banks failed in January 2009

Ocala National Bank Ocala, FL 1/30/2009
Deposits: $205.2  Million Assets: $223.5 Million FDIC Exposure: $99.6 million
Notes: The FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with CenterState Bank of Florida, Winter Haven, Florida, to assume all of the deposits of the Ocala National Bank for a premium of 1.7 percent. CenterState agreed to purchase approximately $23.5 million in assets.
Suburban Federal Savings Bank Crofton, MD 1/30/2009
Deposits:  $302 Million Assets: $360.0 Million FDIC Exposure: $126 million
Notes: The FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Bank of Essex, Tappahannock, Virginia, to assume all of the deposits of Suburban Federal.
MagnetBank Salt Lake City, UT 1/30/2009
Deposits: $282.8 Million Assets: $292.9 Million FDIC Exposure: $119.4 million
Notes: The bank was closed today by the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the FDIC was named receiver. After an extensive marketing process, the FDIC was unable to find another financial institution to take over the banking operations so the FDIC has sent checks to the retail depositors for their insured funds. Brokered deposits will be wired once brokers provide the FDIC with the necessary documents to determine if any of their clients exceed the insurance limits. Customers who placed money with brokers should contact them directly for more information about the status of their funds.
1st Centennial Bank Redlands, CA 1/23/2009
Deposits: $676.9 Million Assets: $803.3 Million FDIC Exposure: $227 million
Notes: 1st Centennial Bank was closed today by the California Department of Financial Institutions. alt $12.8 million that exceeded the insurance limits. 1st Centennial also had approximately $362 million in brokered deposits that are not a part of the transaction. First California agreed to assume the insured deposits for a 5.29% premium. It will also purchase approximately $293 million of the failed bank's assets
Bank of Clark County Vancouver, WA 1/16/2009
Deposits: $366.5 Million Assets: $446.5 Million FDIC Exposure: $120 -145 million
Notes: Umpqua Bank, Roseburg, Oregon, to assume the insured deposits of the Bank of Clark County. Umpqua will not assume the approximately $117.8 million in brokered deposits.
National Bank of Commerce Berkeley, Ill 1/16/2009
Deposits: $402.1 Million Assets: $430.9 Million FDIC Exposure: $97.1 million
Notes: Republic Bank has agreed to buy roughly $366.6 million in National Commerce Bank's assets at a discount of $44.9 million.

 

 

2008 Bank Failures
25 Banks Failed in 2008

 

Sanderson State Bank Sanderson, TX 12/12/2008
Deposits: $27.9 Million Assets: $37 Million FDIC exposure $12.5 million
Notes: FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with The Pecos County State Bank, Fort Stockton, Texas, to assume all of Sanderson State Bank's deposits, including those that exceeded the deposit insurance limit. The Pecos County State Bank will purchase approximately $3.8 million of assets, and have the option to purchase owned premises and equipment.
Haven Trust Bank Duluth, GA 12/12/2008
Deposits: $515 Million Assets: $572 Million FDIC exposure $200 million
Notes: Branch Banking and Trust Company, Winston-Salem, NC acquires deposits.
First Georgia Community Bank Jackson, GA 12/5/2008
Deposits: $197.4 Million Assets: $237.5 Million FDIC exposure $72.2 million
Notes: United Bank, Zebulon, GA has agreed to assume all deposits.
PFF Bank and Trust Pomona, CA 11/21/2008
Deposits: $2.4 Billion Assets: $3.7 Billion FDIC exposure $700 Million
Notes: U.S. Bank, Minneapolis, MN acquires deposits.
Downey Savings and Loan Association Newport Beach, CA 11/21/2008
Deposits: $9.7 Billion Assets: $12.8 Billion FDIC exposure $1.4 Billion
Notes: U.S. Bank, Minneapolis, MN acquires deposits.
The Community Bank Loganville, GA 11/21/2008
Deposits: $611.4 Million Assets:$681 Million FDIC exposure $200 to 240 Million
Notes: Bank of Essex , Tappahannock, VA acquires deposits.
Security Pacific Bank Los Angeles, CA 11/7/2008
Deposits: $450.1 Million Assets: $561.1Million FDIC exposure $210 Million
Notes: Pacific Western Bank, Los Angeles, CA acquires deposits.
Franklin Bank, SSB Houston,TX 11/7/008
Deposits: $3.7 Billion Assets: $5.1 Billion FDIC exposure $1.4 to 1.6 Billon
Notes: Prosperity Bank, El Campo, Texas acquires deposits.
Freedom Bank Bradenton, FL 10/31/2008
Deposits: $254 Million Assets: $287 Million FDIC exposure $36 Million
Notes: Fifth Third Bank,  Grand Rapids, Michigan acquires deposits.
Alpha Bank & Trust Alpharetta, GA 10/24/2008
Deposits: $346.2 Million Assets: $354.1 Million FDIC exposure $158.1 Million
Notes: Stearns Bank, N.A., St. Cloud, Minnesota acquires deposits.
Meridian Bank Eldred, IL 10/10/2008
Deposits: $36.88 Million Assets: $39.18 Million ($158.1 Million) combined with FDIC exposure Alpha bank
Notes: Stearns Bank, N.A., St. Cloud, Minnesota acquires deposits.
Main Street Bank Northville, MI 10/10/2008
Deposits: $86 Million Assets: $98 Million FDIC exposure $33 to 39 Million
Notes: Monroe Bank & Trust of Monroe, Michigan acquires deposits.
Washington Mutual Bank Seattle, WA 9/25/2008
Deposits: $188 Billion Assets: $307 Billion FDIC exposure $0
Notes: JP Morgan Chase, Ny, NY acquires deposits.
Ameribank, Inc. Northfork, WV 9/19/2008
Deposits: $102 Million Assets: $115 Million FDIC exposure $42 Million
Notes: Pioneer Community Bank, Inc., Laeger, WV acquires deposits.
Silver State Bank Henderson, NE 9/5/2008
Deposits: $1.7 Billion Assets: $2 Billion FDIC exposure $450 to 550 million
Notes: Nevada State Bank, Las Vegas, NE acquires deposits.
Integrity Bank, Alpharetta Alpharetta, GA 8/29/2008
Deposits: $1.1 Billion Assets: $2 Billion FDIC exposure $250 to 350 million
Notes: Regions Bank, Birmingham, AL acquires deposits.
The Columbian Bank and Trust Topeka, KA 8/22/2008
Deposits: $622 Million Assets: $752 Million FDIC exposure $60 million
Notes: Regions Bank, Birmingham, AL acquires deposits.
First Priority Bank Bradenton, FL 8/1/2008
Deposits: $227 Million Assets: $259 Million FDIC exposure $60 million
Notes: SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, GA acquires deposits.
First National Bank of Nevada Reno, NE 7/25/2008
Deposits: $3 Billion Assets: $3.4 Billion FDIC exposure $862 million
Notes: Mutual of Omaha Bank, Omaha, NB acquires deposits.
First Heritage Bank N.A. Bradenton, FL 7/25/2008
Deposits: $227 Million Assets: $259 Million FDIC exposure combined with FNBN
Notes: Mutual of Omaha Bank, Omaha, NB  acquires deposits.
IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. Pasadena, CA 7/11/2008
Deposits: $19.06 Billion Assets: $32.01 Billion FDIC exposure $4 to 8 Billion
Notes: FDIC will operate IndyMac Federal Bank & acquires deposits.
First Inegrity Bank Staples, MN 5/30/2008
Deposits: $50.3 Million Assets: 54.7 FDIC exposure $2.3 Million
Notes: The FDIC approved the assumption of all the deposits of First Integrity by First International Bank and Trust, Watford City, North Dakota. First International will purchase approximately $35.8 million of First Integrity's assets for a total premium of $2.03 million. The FDIC will retain approximately $18.9 million in assets for later disposition.
ANB Financial, National Association Bentonville, AK 5/9/2008
Deposits: $1.8 Billion Assets: $2.1 Billion FDIC exposure $214 Million
Notes: Pulaski Bank and Trust Company, Little Rock, AK acquires deposits.
Hume Bank Hume, MO 3/7/2008
Deposits: $12.5 Million Assets: $18.7 Million FDIC exposure not published
Notes: Pulaski Bank and Trust Company, Little Rock, AK acquires deposits.
Douglass National Bank Kansas City, MO 1/25/2008
Deposits: $53.8 Million Assets: $58.5 Million FDIC exposure $5.6 Million
Notes: Liberty Bank and Trust Company, New Orleans, LA acquires deposits.
 

 

2007 Bank Failures
3 Bank Failures in 2007

Miami Valley Bank Lakeview, OH 10/4/2007
Deposits: $76 Million Assets: $86.7 Million FDIC exposure $3 Million
Notes: The Citizens Bank Company, Sandusky, OH acquires deposits.
NET Bank Alpharetta, GA 9/28/2007
Deposits: $2.3 Billion Assets: $2.5 Billion FDIC exposure $110 Million
Notes: ING Bank, fsb, Wilmington, DE acquires deposits.
Metropolitan Savings Pittsburgh, PA 2/2/2007
Deposits: $12 Million Assets: $15.8 Million FDIC exposure $NA
Notes: Allegheny Valley Bank of Pittsburgh acquires deposits.

"Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1933 to restore public confidence in the nation's banking system. The FDIC insures deposits at the nation's 8,384 banks and savings associations and it promotes the safety and soundness of these institutions by identifying, monitoring and addressing risks to which they are exposed. The FDIC receives no federal tax dollars –insured financial institutions fund its operations." FDIC

Sources: http://www.fdic.gov/BANK/HISTORICAL/BANK/2008/index.html
http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/banklist.html