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Bank Failures

Failed Bank Information for Washington Federal Bank for Savings, Chicago, IL

On Friday, December 15, 2017, Washington Federal Bank For Savings, Chicago, IL was closed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The FDIC was appointed Receiver. No advance notice is given to the public when a financial institution is closed. All non-brokered insured deposits have been transferred to Royal Savings Bank, Chicago, IL.

At a Glance

FAQs

Responses to common questions

Press Release

Official press release

Balance Sheet

Report on assets and liabilities

Dividend Information

Report on dividends paid

If you had a deposit account:

The total insured balance in your account(s), including checking, savings, money markets, non-brokered Certificates of Deposit, and retirement accounts, has been transferred to Royal Savings Bank.

For accounts exceeding $250,000, you should call 1-877-367-2718 to schedule an appointment with an FDIC Claims Agent.

You may continue to use your checks and ATM/Debit card. Direct deposits like paychecks and social security benefits will continue as usual. Please refer to the Banking Services section below for more details.

Is My Account Fully Insured
Verify insurance status of your accounts (available by December 18, 2017 for 30 days)

EDIE - Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator
Calculate insurance coverage of deposit accounts

Facts for Depositors
General information explaining the role of FDIC

If you had a loan:

You should continue to make payments, including escrow payments, as usual; the terms of your loan will not change.

If you are making escrow payments and receive notification that any portion of your taxes or insurance was not paid, contact your loan officer.

If your loan is currently in process or you had a line of credit, contact your loan officer.

Obtaining a Lien Release
Process on getting a release of lien

Borrower's Guide to an FDIC Insured Bank Failure
Overview of how FDIC processes loans

Facts for Borrowers
General information explaining the role of FDIC

If you are owed money for a service or product provided:

You may be eligible to file a claim against Washington Federal Bank For Savings.

If you have not been paid for services rendered prior to December 15, 2017, please refer to the Filing Claims section below.

Facts for Creditors
General information explaining the role of FDIC

caution

Beware of scams!
Please be advised you will not receive any email notification to claim/unlock/suspend your account or to provide any private information. Please be aware of any phishing scams to obtain information from you.

ACQUIRING INSTITUTION: ROYAL SAVINGS BANK

About Royal Savings Bank

The insured balance of all non-brokered deposit accounts have been transferred to Royal Savings Bank, Chicago, IL ("assuming institution") and will be available immediately. The former Washington Federal Bank For Savings locations will reopen as branches of Royal Savings Bank during regular business hours.

Your transferred deposits will be separately insured from any accounts you may already have at Royal Savings Bank for at least six months after the failure of Washington Federal Bank For Savings. Checks that were drawn on Washington Federal Bank For Savings that did not clear before the institution closed will be honored as long as there are sufficient funds in the account.

Principal and interest on insured accounts, through Friday, December 15, 2017, are fully insured by the FDIC, up to the insurance limit of $250,000. Royal Savings Bank will be reviewing rates. You will be notified of any changes. You may withdraw your funds from any transferred account without an early withdrawal penalty until you enter into a new deposit agreement with Royal Savings Bank as long as the deposits are not pledged as collateral for loans. Certain entitlements and different types of accounts can be insured for more than the $250,000 limit. IRA funds are insured separately from other types of accounts, up to a $250,000 limit.

Contacting Royal Savings Bank

On 01/31/2022, Royal Savings Bank merged with Peoples Bank.

You can contact Peoples Bank:

Peoples Bank
9204 Columbia Ave
Munster, IN 46321

Peoples Bank (www.ibankpeoples.com)

Transaction Documentation

Purchase & Assumption Agreement 
Agreement between FDIC and the acquiring institution

Bid Summary
Report on the bids to purchase the failed bank

Brokered Accounts

As an Insured Deposits transaction, brokered deposits will be held, and the insured funds will be paid directly by the FDIC. Please note: Insured deposits placed via the Internet through a listing service such as QwickRate were passed to Royal Savings Bank.

Deposit Broker's Processing Guide

BANKING SERVICES

Automatic Payments/Bill Pay/Online Banking

These services will be available in read-only mode over the weekend and will operate as usual on Monday, December 18, 2017.

ATM and Debit Cards

Your ATM/Debit card will continue to work as usual.

Checks

Your checks will be processed as usual. All outstanding checks will be paid against your available insured balance(s). Royal Savings Bank will contact you soon regarding any changes in the terms of your account. If you have a problem with a merchant refusing to accept your check, please contact your branch office.

Direct Deposit

All direct deposits, for example, social security checks, payroll, veterans' benefits, disability, unemployment or any payment you receive electronically will continue as usual.

Overdraft Lines of Credit

These lines have been transferred to Royal Savings Bank. Please contact Royal Savings Bank if you have additional questions regarding your accounts.

Safe Deposit Boxes

You may continue to access your safe deposit box during normal business hours. Any changes will be communicated by Royal Savings Bank.

Tax Reporting - 1098 and/or 1099

Royal Savings Bank will be responsible for mailing your 1099 tax information. Your 1098 reporting will be done by the FDIC or the servicer of your loan. You will be notified of any changes in ownership or servicing of your loan.

FILING CLAIMS

Uninsured Depositors

Accounts exceeding $250,000 and/or all interest bearing accounts that appear to be related and exceed this limit are reviewed by the FDIC to determine their ownership and insurance coverage. If you think you might have uninsured deposits, you should call the FDIC Call Center to arrange for a telephone interview with a Claims Agent at (888) 206-4662. The Claims Agent may direct you to download and submit a particular form that will assist in expediting the processing of your claim.

Creditors

If you or your company provided a service or product, leased space, furniture, or equipment to Washington Federal Bank For Savings prior to December 15, 2017 and have not been paid, you may have a claim against Washington Federal Bank For Savings.

All creditors having claims against Washington Federal Bank For Savings must submit their claims to the Receiver online or by mail:

Email: NonDepClaimsDal@FDIC.gov

Mail:  FDIC as Receiver for Washington Federal Bank For Savings
Attention: Claims Agent
1601 Bryan Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Phone: (888) 206-4662

Please note: There are time limits for filing a claim. Your claim must be filed on or before 03/21/2018 (the "Claims Bar Date").

Under federal law, failure to file a claim on or before the Claims Bar Date will result in disallowance of the claim by the Receiver. The disallowance will be final. 12 U.S.C. Section 1821(d)(5)(C).

NOTE TO CLASS CLAIMANTS: By law, the Receiver will not accept a claim filed on behalf of a proposed class of individuals or entities or a class of individuals or entities certified by a court. EACH individual or entity must file a separate claim with the Receiver.

Priority of Claims

In accordance with Federal law, allowed claims will be paid, after administrative expenses, in the following order of priority:

  1. Depositors
  2. General Unsecured Creditors
  3. Subordinated Debt
  4. Stockholders

FOR STOCKHOLDERS OF WASHINGTON BANCSHARES, INC.

Stockholders

All shares of Washington Federal Bank For Savings are owned by its holding company, Washington Bancshares, Inc., Chicago, IL. The holding company was not included in the closing of the bank or resulting receivership.

Contacting the Holding Company

If you are a stockholder, please do not contact or file a claim with the Receiver. You must contact the holding company directly:

Washington Bancshares, Inc.
2869 S. Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608

CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions About This Closing

Contact the FDIC Customer Service Department at (888) 206-4662.

Hours of Operation - Central Time

Monday - Friday (excluding federal holidays): 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Last Updated: April 22, 2024