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From: Maria Crayton [mailto:mcrayton@sentrybt.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 4:18 PM
To: Comments@FDIC.gov.
Subject: Interagency Guidance on Overdraft Protection Programs. Proposed
Guidance with Request for Comment
1. Charge Off Overdrafts at 30 days:
Sentry Bank & Trust would advocate that overdrafts be allowed up to an
aging of sixty (60) days prior to charging off an overdraft but in no
event less than forty-five (45) days the same as credit union
regulations.
2. Unused Commitment Reporting:
Sentry Bank & Trust would advocate loss reserves be maintained by
financial institutions and that these be based on the historical
performance of the overdraft protection service.
3. Free Account Disclosures:
Sentry Bank & Trust would advocate allowing free account advertising
with overdraft protection when conspicuous disclaimers are included in
the communication that make clear that other restrictions may apply.
4. Notices Upon First and Subsequent Overdrafts:
Sentry Bank & Trust would request that this suggestion be reconsidered.
5. Repayment Plans:
Sentry Bank & Trust would request that current and performing repayment
plus not be charged off.
Thank you.
Maria Crayton
Sentry Bank & Trust
901 Chesterfield Hwy
Cheraw, SC 29520
Phone 843-537-7656
Fax 843-537-4436