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Bureau of Financial Institutions

The Bureau of Financial Institutions will be closed Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day. Many services offered by the Bureau are always available on this website.

 

The Bureau of Financial Institutions supervises all state-chartered financial institutions including banks, credit unions, and nondepository trust companies.

The mission of the Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions is to maintain and promote safe and sound financial practices; ensure the strength, stability and efficiency of all financial institutions; ensure reasonable and orderly competition, thereby encouraging the development and expansion of financial services advantageous to the public welfare; and to maintain close cooperation with other supervisory authorities.

 

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• $9.3 Billion in Payments and Foreclosure Assistance to Begin in April 2013 - OCC
• Skowhegan Savings Bank to close branch located at 940 Augusta Road, Belgrade and open branch in Augusta
• Androscoggin Savings Bank to consolidate branch located at 48 Main Street, Livermore Falls into Jay branch
• Kennebunk Savings Bank to establish a de novo branch to be located at 24 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, New Hampshire
• Amendments to Federal Consent Orders Memorialize $9.3 Billion Foreclosure Agreement -- Joint Press Release from Board of Governors of Federal Reserve System and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
• Independent Foreclosure Review to Provide $3.3 Billion n Payments, $5.2 Billion in Mortgage Assistance - Joint Press Release from Board of Governors of Federal Reserve System and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
• ZeekRewards.com Fraud Alert
• Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions Earns Re- Accreditation from Conference of State Bank Supervisors
• Bureau of Financial Institutions Promotes Advantages of Free and Low-Cost Accounts for the ‘Unbanked’ at Maine Banks and Credit Unions

• Save and Protect Your Money With a Bank or Credit Union Brochure (pdf)

 

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Notices

• 2013 Annual Report from the Superintendent of The Bureau of Financial Institutions to the Legislature
• Repeal and Replace of Chapter 128 (Regulation #28) - Loans to One Borrower

 

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