FDIC Shuts Down IndyMac Bank
July 11, 2008
Today it was announced that the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Co) shut down IndyMac Bank after an old-fashioned ‘run on the bank’. IndyMac customers withdrew $1.3B from IndyMac branches since a June 26 letter written by Senator Schumer (D-NY) that said the bank posed “significant risks to taxpayers and borrowers” was leaked to the public.
What Happened to the Money?
There’ll be a name change, and a management change. For insured depositors (most average folk), their money isn’t going anywhere. They’ll still have have access to their money through the new name – IndyMac Federal Bank – and the new managment, courtesy of the FDIC.
From an InmanNews story: Insured depositors and borrowers will automatically become customers of IndyMac Federal, FSB and will continue to have uninterrupted customer service and access to their funds by ATM, debit cards and writing checks.
Uninsured depositors will be contacted by the FDIC to meet with their claims people. The FDIC typically insures bank deposits up to $100,000.
The FDIC has established a toll-free number for customers of IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB. The toll-free number is 1-866-806-5919 and will operate today from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. (PDT), and then daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. thereafter, except Sunday, July 13, when the hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Or visit the FDIC website: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/IndyMac.html for further information.
July 13, 2008 at 6:45 am
Those with multiple accounts under $100,000 are probably screwed. During the S & L mess I had a friend with three accounts each under $100,000 that totaled $230,000. She was reimbursed a total of $100,000. Those at the S & L assured her all the money was insured. There was another S & L across the street. She lobbied Congress to no avail.
July 22, 2008 at 5:00 pm
having worked for Indy Mac for 6 months i can see why they shut down as the they were very poorly ran. My dad lost money in the first year the s/l went bad i honestly hope others dont end up with the same fate.