Frequently Asked Questions
- If two or more persons, for example a husband and wife, have, in addition to the individually owned accounts of each, a valid joint account in the same insured institution, is each account separately insured?
- If a person has an interest in more than one joint account, what is the extent of his or her insurance coverage?
- What happens to those depositors whose accounts are subject to further examination?
- Will the Corporation offset a deposit balance held by a customer against the balance due on the loan?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Depositors of a failed member institution would receive payment immediately upon closure of the failed member. - Fact: The legislation governing the operations of the Deposit Insurance system provides for payout to commence within 3 months of the closure of a member institution.