Yes. When acting as Liquidator of a closed institution, the DIC is acting on behalf of all creditors of that institution and its obligation is to collect on all loans promptly and efficiently along with other assets of the institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same institution?
- If a depositor has more than $125,000 (the current insured limit) in a failed institution and is paid $125,000 by the DIC, what happens to the amount in excess of $125,000?
- Is the depositor required to produce proof of ownership to the DIC or to the transferee institution?
- If a depositor has an account in the main office of an institution and also at a branch office, are these accounts separately insured?
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.