Payments, called dividends, depend on the rate of recovery from the liquidation of the assets of the institution, and the extent and priority of claims from other creditors of the institution. Final disbursements may take several years, depending on the type of assets to be realised.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the depositor required to produce proof of ownership to the DIC or to the transferee institution?
- How is a depositor notified that an institution in which he or she has a deposit, has been ordered to be closed?
- If a depositor has an account in the main office of an institution and also at a branch office, are these accounts separately insured?
- Does the borrower’s obligations to the institution continue after the institution is closed?
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.
