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Bank Failure

FIRST FS & LA

Closed October 16, 1991 · PONTIAC, MI · FDIC Cert #29342.

Closing date
October 16, 1991
Headquarters
PONTIAC, MI
FDIC Certificate
29342
Total assets at closing
$916,980,000
Total deposits at closing
$558,620,000
Estimated loss to DIF
$34,307,000
Resolution type
other
Acquirer
BRANCH SALE (FDIC Cert #1232)

Context

On October 16, 1991, regulators closed FIRST FS & LA, headquartered in PONTIAC, MI. At closing, the institution held approximately $916,980,000 in assets and $558,620,000 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 $34,307,000.

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

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