The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before
sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal
government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to
the official website and that any information you provide is
encrypted and transmitted securely.
Community Banking Research Program
The FDIC research definition of a community bank was created to support the community banking research initiative only; it is not intended for other uses. Please refer to the 2012 FDIC Community Banking Study for a full description of the community bank definition.
