BIF fund drops below minimum

Northwestern Financial Review, Jul 1-Jul 14, 2002

The Bank Insurance Fund's reserve ratio fell below the legal minimum during the first quarter for the first time in seven years. Estimated insured deposits of the BIF increased by $75 billion during the first quarter. This caused the ratio of the BIF to insured deposits to decline to 1.24 percent, below the 1.25-percent designated reserve ratio target established by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991.

It is unclear if or when this will result in premium rate increases. Less than a month ago the FDIC opted not to raise rates, and the agency will not meet again until November, when first-half 2003 rates will be set.

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