#BankFailFriday - 87th & 88th Bank Closed this year - Baltimore, MD's Bay National Bank and Ideal Federal Savings Bank

Bay Bank, FSB, Lutherville, Maryland, Assumes all of the Deposits of Bay National Bank, Baltimore, Maryland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2010
Media Contact:
LaJuan Williams-Young
(202) 898-3876
Email: Lwilliams-young@fdic.gov

Bay National Bank, Baltimore, Maryland, 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 Bay Bank, FSB, Lutherville, Maryland, to assume all of the deposits of Bay National Bank.

The two branches of Bay National Bank will reopen on Monday as branches of Bay Bank, FSB. Depositors of Bay National Bank will automatically become depositors of Bay Bank, FSB. 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. Customers of Bay National Bank should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from Bay Bank, FSB that it has completed systems changes to allow other Bay Bank, FSB branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Bay 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 March 31, 2010, Bay National Bank had approximately $282.2 million in total assets and $276.1 million in total deposits. Bay Bank, FSB did not pay the FDIC a premium for the deposits of Bay National Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Bay Bank, FSB agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets of the failed bank.

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 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/baynatlmd.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $17.4 million. Compared to other alternatives, Bay Bank, FSB's acquisition was the "least costly" resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Bay National Bank is the 87th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the second in Maryland. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Waterfield Bank, Germantown, on March 5, 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 7,932 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-149-2010


FDIC Approves the Payout of the Insured Deposits of Ideal Federal Savings Bank, Baltimore, Maryland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2010
Media Contact:
LaJuan Williams-Young
(202) 898-3876
Email: Lwilliams-young@fdic.gov

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved the payout of the insured deposits of Ideal Federal Savings Bank. The bank was closed today by the Office of Thrift Supervision, which appointed the FDIC as receiver.

The FDIC was unable to find another financial institution to take over the banking operations of Ideal Federal Savings Bank. 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.

As a convenience to local depositors, the FDIC has made arrangements for the insured funds in demand accounts, savings accounts, NOW accounts, insured CD's, and any other transactional accounts to be transferred to the Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company ("M&T") located at 715 N. Howard Street, Baltimore, Maryland. M&T Bank will also accept the failed bank's direct deposits from the federal government, such as Social Security and Veterans' payments through Saturday, September 4. Customers who have questions related to their direct deposits should call the FDIC at the toll-free number below.

Customers will have access to their accounts at this branch only between Monday, July 12 and Saturday, July 24. M&T Bank's hours of operations are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Customers who are interested in opening an account with M&T Bank must present official government issued identification, a social security card, and account number at the time the account is opened. It is important to note, however, that customers of Ideal Federal Savings Bank will no longer be able to write checks and must come in person to either claim their money or set up a new account. After July 24, the FDIC will mail any remaining funds to the address on record for the owners of these accounts.

As of March 31, 2010, Ideal Federal Savings Bank had approximately $6.3 million in total assets and $5.8 million in total deposits.

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 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/idealfedsvngsmd.html.

Beginning on Monday, customers of Ideal Federal Savings Bank with deposits exceeding $250,000 at the bank may visit the FDIC's Web page "Is My Account Fully Insured?" at https://www2.fdic.gov/drrip/afi/index.asp.

The FDIC will retain all the assets for later disposition except for cash, correspondent accounts, and loans fully secured by deposits.

The cost to the FDIC's Deposit Insurance Fund is estimated to be $2.1 million. Ideal Federal Savings Bank is the 88th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the third in Maryland. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Bay National Bank, Baltimore, 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 7,932 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-150-2010

#BankFailFriday - The 25th Bank Closed for the Year is Waterfield Bank, Germantown, Maryland

March 5, 2010: The 25th Bank Closed for the Year is Waterfield Bank, Germantown, Maryland.

"The FDIC estimates that the cost to its Deposit Insurance Fund will be $51.0 million."

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FDIC Creates a New Depository Institution to Assume the Operations of Waterfield Bank, Germantown, Maryland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2010
Media Contact:
David Barr (202) 898-6992
Cell: (703) 622-4790
E-mail: dbarr@fdic.gov

Waterfield Bank, Germantown, Maryland, was closed today by the Office of Thrift Supervision, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the insured depositors, the FDIC created Waterfield Bank, FA—a new depository institution chartered by the OTS and insured by the FDIC—to take over the operations of Waterfield Bank. The new institution will remain open until April 5, 2010, to allow depositors access to their insured funds and time to move accounts to other insured institutions.

The bank had one branch location. It also took deposits from customers via the Internet and 38 affinity groups.

At the time of closing, the receiver immediately transferred to Waterfield Bank, FA, all insured deposits of the failed bank, except certificates of deposits (CDs) and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The FDIC will mail checks directly to customers with CDs and IRAs for the amount of their insured funds, on Monday morning, March 8.

Customers with savings accounts, checking accounts and money market deposit accounts will have access to their insured funds as usual during this transitional period. Banking activities, such as direct deposit, check writing, and ATM and debit card use, will continue as normal for the customers with demand deposit accounts until Waterfield Bank, FA, closes on April 5. At the end of this transition period, the FDIC will mail checks to customers who have not closed their accounts or transferred their funds to another institution.

On-line banking services, including bill pay, will be unavailable for transactions over the weekend; however, these systems will be active by Monday morning, March 8.

As of December 31, 2009, Waterfield Bank had $155.6 million in assets and $156.4 million in deposits. At the time of closing, the amount of deposits exceeding the insurance limits totaled about $407,000. This amount is an estimate and is likely to change as the FDIC works with customers of Waterfield Bank. The uninsured deposits were not transferred to the newly chartered institution.

Depositors with more than $250,000 at Waterfield Bank should call the FDIC at (800) 830-4735 to make an appointment to discuss the status of their funds. The phone number will be operational this evening until 11:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 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.

Customers who would like more information about today's transaction can call the toll-free number; send an e-mail to waterfieldbankquestions@fdic.gov; or visit the FDIC's Web site at: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/waterfield.html.

Under the FDI Act, the FDIC may create a new depository institution 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.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to its Deposit Insurance Fund will be $51.0 million. Waterfield Bank is the 25th bank to fail in the nation this year and the first in Maryland. The last FDIC-insured institution to fail in the state was Bradford Bank, Baltimore, on August 28, 2009.

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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 8,012 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-45-2010

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