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Bank Failure

FAR WEST FSB

Closed May 23, 1991 · PORTLAND , OR · FDIC Cert #29202 .

Closing date
May 23, 1991
Headquarters
PORTLAND , OR
FDIC Certificate
29202
Total assets at closing
$2.07B
Total deposits at closing
$1.29B
Estimated loss to DIF
$313.6M
Resolution type
other
Acquirer
BRANCH SALE (FDIC Cert #1263)

Context

On May 23, 1991, regulators closed FAR WEST FSB , headquartered in PORTLAND , OR . At closing, the institution held approximately $2.07B in assets and $1.29B in deposits . The FDIC arranged a resolution under which BRANCH SALE acquired the failed bank's operations. The estimated cost to the FDIC Deposit Insurance Fund was approximately $313.6M.

Source: FDIC Failed Banks list. Asset and deposit values reflect the most recent regulatory filing prior to closing.

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Date Bank HQ Assets
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