BankFailFriday December 17, 2010 Recap

Six Banks on BankFailFriday, December 17, 2010, were closed. The total number of banks closed this year is 157. The three banks closed in GA brought the GA year to date total to 21. The bank closed in FL was the 29th FL bank to close this year. The bank closed in AR was the first in AR this year. The bank closed in MN was the eighth in MN this year. The closure of these six banks cost the FDIC Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) $267.7 million. The six banks assets totaled approximately $1.3 billion. The six banks closed and the banks that acquired them are:

• The Bank of Miami, National Association (N.A.), Coral Gables, FL with approximately $448.2 million in total assets and $374.2 million in total deposits was closed. 1st United Bank, Boca Raton, FL has agreed to assume all deposits excluding the Cede & Co. deposits. 
• Chestatee State Bank, Dawsonville, GA with approximately $244.4 million in total assets and $240.5 million in total deposits was closed. Bank of the Ozarks, Little Rock, AR has agreed to assume all deposits.
• Appalachian Community Bank, FSB, McCaysville, GA with approximately $68.2 million in total assets and $76.4 million in total deposits was closed. Peoples Bank of East Tennessee, Madisonville, TN has agreed to assume all deposits excluding the Cede & Co. deposits. 
• United Americas Bank, N.A., Atlanta, GA with approximately $242.3 million in total assets and $193.8 million in total deposits was closed. State Bank and Trust Company, Macon, GA has agreed to assume all deposits excluding the Cede & Co. deposits. 
• First Southern Bank, Batesville, AR with approximately $191.8 million in total assets and $155.8 million in total deposits was closed. Southern Bank, Poplar Bluff, MO has agreed to assume all deposits excluding the Cede & Co. deposits.
• Community National Bank, Lino Lakes, MN with approximately $31.6 million in total assets and $28.8 million in total deposits was closed. Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank, Manchester, IA, has agreed to assume all deposits.

Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank, Manchester, Iowa, Assumes All of the Deposits of Community National Bank, Lino Lakes, Minnesota

Community National Bank, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, 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 Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank, Manchester, Iowa, to assume all of the deposits of Community National Bank.

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

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Community National 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, 2010, Community National Bank had approximately $31.6 million in total assets and $28.8 million in total deposits. Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank did not pay the FDIC a premium for the deposits of Community National Bank In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-356-1848. 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/communitynatl.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $3.7 million. Compared to other alternatives, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Community National Bank is the 157th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the eighth in Minnesota. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Community Security Bank, New Prague, on July 23, 2010.

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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 7,760 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 press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically (go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). PR-276-2010

Southern Bank, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Assumes All of the Deposits of First Southern Bank, Batesville, Arkansas

First Southern Bank, Batesville, Arkansas, was closed today by the Arkansas State Bank Department, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Southern Bank, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to assume all of the deposits of First Southern Bank.

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

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of First Southern 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, 2010, First Southern Bank had approximately $191.8 million in total assets and $155.8 million in total deposits. Southern Bank paid the FDIC a premium of 0.25 percent to assume all of the deposits of First Southern Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Southern Bank agreed to purchase approximately $152.8 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 1-800-331-6306. 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/firstsouthern.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $22.8 million. Compared to other alternatives, Southern Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. First Southern Bank is the 156th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the first in Arkansas. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was ANB Financial, NA, Bentonville, on May 9, 2008.

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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 7,760 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 press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically (go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). PR-275-2010

State Bank and Trust Company, Macon, Georgia, Assumes All of the Deposits of United Americas Bank, National Association, Atlanta, Georgia

United Americas Bank, National Association, Atlanta, Georgia, 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 State Bank and Trust Company, Macon, Georgia, to assume all of the deposits of United Americas Bank, N.A.

The two branches of United Americas Bank, N.A. will reopen during normal business hours beginning Saturday as branches of State Bank and Trust Company. Depositors of United Americas Bank, N.A. will automatically become depositors of State Bank and Trust Company. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of United Americas Bank, N.A. should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from State Bank and Trust Company that it has completed systems changes to allow other State Bank and Trust Company branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of United Americas 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 September 30, 2010, United Americas Bank, N.A. had approximately $242.3 million in total assets and $193.8 million in total deposits. State Bank and Trust Company did not pay the FDIC a premium for the deposits of United Americas Bank, N.A. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, State Bank and Trust Company agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and State Bank and Trust Company entered into a loss-share transaction on $195.8 million of United Americas Bank, N.A.'s assets. State Bank and Trust Company 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 1-800-405-1498. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/unitedamericas.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $75.8 million. Compared to other alternatives, State Bank and Trust Company's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. United Americas Bank, N.A. is the 155th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the 21st in Georgia. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B., McCaysville, earlier today.

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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 7,760 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 press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically (go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). PR-274-2010

Peoples Bank of East Tennessee, Madisonville, Tennessee, Assumes All of the Deposits of Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B., McCaysville, Georgia

Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B., McCaysville, Georgia, was closed today by The Office of Thrift Supervision, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Peoples Bank of East Tennessee, Madisonville, Tennessee, to assume all of the deposits of Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B., except for brokered deposits and certain out-of-state certificates of deposit (CD).

The three branches of Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B. will reopen during normal business hours beginning Saturday as branches of Peoples Bank of East Tennessee. Depositors of Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B. will automatically become depositors of Peoples Bank of East Tennessee. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B. should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from Peoples Bank of East Tennessee that it has completed systems changes to allow other Peoples Bank of East Tennessee branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B. 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, 2010, Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B. had approximately $68.2 million in total assets and $76.4 million in total deposits. Peoples Bank of East Tennessee did not pay the FDIC a premium for the deposits of Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Peoples Bank of East Tennessee agreed to purchase approximately $67.5 million of the failed bank's assets. The FDIC will retain the remaining assets for later disposition.

The FDIC and Peoples Bank of East Tennessee entered into a loss-share transaction on $46.4 million of Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B.'s assets. Peoples Bank of East Tennessee 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 1-800-350-2746. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/appalachianga.html.

On Monday morning, the FDIC will mail checks to those customers with out-of-state CDs, as long as the funds were not used as collateral for a loan. Customers with brokered deposits should contact their broker directly to obtain information on the status of their funds.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $26.0 million. Compared to other alternatives, Peoples Bank of East Tennessee's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Appalachian Community Bank, F.S.B. is the 154^th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the 20^th in Georgia. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Chestatee State Bank, Dawsonville, earlier today.

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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 7,760 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 press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically (go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). PR-273-2010

Bank of the Ozarks, Little Rock, Arkansas, Assumes All of the Deposits of Chestatee State Bank, Dawsonville, Georgia

Chestatee State Bank, Dawsonville, 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 Bank of the Ozarks, Little Rock, Arkansas, to assume all of the deposits of Chestatee State Bank.

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

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Chestatee 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, 2010, Chestatee State Bank had approximately $244.4 million in total assets and $240.5 million in total deposits. Bank of the Ozarks did not pay the FDIC a premium for the deposits of Chestatee State Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Bank of the Ozarks agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and Bank of the Ozarks entered into a loss-share transaction on $195.3 million of Chestatee State Bank's assets. Bank of the Ozarks 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 1-800-238-8209. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/chestatee.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $75.3 million. Compared to other alternatives, Bank of the Ozarks's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Chestatee State Bank is the 153^rd FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the 19^th in Georgia. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Darby Bank & Trust, Vidalia, on November 12, 2010.

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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 7,760 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 press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically (go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). PR-272-2010

1^st United Bank, Boca Raton, Florida, Assumes All of the Deposits of the Bank of Miami, National Association, Coral Gables, Florida

The Bank of Miami, National Association, Coral Gables, Florida, 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 1^st United Bank, Boca Raton, Florida, to assume all of the deposits of The Bank of Miami, N.A.

The three branches of The Bank of Miami, N.A. will reopen on Monday as branches of 1^st United Bank. Depositors of The Bank of Miami, N.A. will automatically become depositors of 1^st United Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of The Bank of Miami, N.A. should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from 1^st United Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other 1^st United Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of The Bank of Miami, 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 September 30, 2010, The Bank of Miami, N.A. had approximately $448.2 million in total assets and $374.2 million in total deposits. 1^st United Bank did not pay the FDIC a premium for the deposits of The Bank of Miami, N.A. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, 1^st United Bank agreed to purchase approximately $442.3 million of the failed bank's assets. The FDIC will retain the remaining assets for later disposition.

The FDIC and 1^st United Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on $313.5 million of The Bank of Miami, N.A.'s assets. 1^st United 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 1-800-323-6111. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/bankofmiami.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $64.0 million. Compared to other alternatives, 1^st United Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. The Bank of Miami, N.A. is the 152^nd FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the 29th in Florida. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Gulf State Community Bank, Carrabelle, on November 19, 2010.

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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 7,760 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 press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically (go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). PR-271-2010

Polonia Bank, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, Assumes All of the Deposits of Earthstar Bank, Southampton, Pennsylvania

Earthstar Bank, Southampton, Pennsylvania, was closed today by the Secretary of Banking of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Polonia Bank, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, to assume all of the deposits of Earthstar Bank, except for certain out-of-state certificates of deposit (CD).

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

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Earthstar 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, 2010, Earthstar Bank had approximately $112.6 million in total assets and $104.5 million in total deposits. Polonia Bank did not pay the FDIC a premium for the deposits of Earthstar Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Polonia Bank agreed to purchase approximately $77.1 million of the failed bank's assets. The FDIC will retain most of the assets for later disposition.

The FDIC and Polonia Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on $45.8 million of Earthstar Bank's assets. Polonia 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 1-800-822-1918. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/earthstar.html.

On Monday morning, the FDIC will mail checks to those customers with out-of-state CDs, as long as the funds were not used as collateral for a loan.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $22.9 million. Compared to other alternatives, Polonia Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Earthstar Bank is the 151st FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the second in Pennsylvania. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Allegiance Bank of North America, Bala Cynwyd, on November 19, 2010.

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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 7,760 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 press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically (go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). PR-264-2010

Level One Bank, Farmington Hills, Michigan, Assumes All of the Deposits of Paramount Bank, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Paramount Bank, Farmington Hills, 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 Level One Bank, Farmington Hills, Michigan, to assume all of the deposits of Paramount Bank.

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

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Paramount 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, 2010, Paramount Bank had approximately $252.7 million in total assets and $213.6 million in total deposits. Level One Bank did not pay the FDIC a premium for the deposits of Paramount Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Level One Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and Level One Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on $233.1 million of Paramount Bank's assets. Level One 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 1-800-881-7816. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/paramount.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $90.2 million. Compared to other alternatives, Level One Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Paramount Bank is the 150th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the fifth in Michigan. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Hastings, on July 16, 2010.

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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 7,760 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 press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically (go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). PR-263-2010