Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Information
The federal banking and thrift regulatory agencies encourage all eligible institutions to use the Treasury Department's Capital Purchase Program and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program. On October 14, 2008, the U.S. government announced a series of initiatives to strengthen market stability, improve the strength of financial institutions, and enhance market liquidity. Treasury announced a voluntary Capital Purchase Program to encourage U.S. financial institutions to build capital to increase the flow of financing to U.S. businesses and consumers and to support the U.S. economy. Under the program, Treasury will purchase up to $250 billion of senior preferred shares on standardized terms.
Treasury's Capital Purchase Program and the FDIC's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program complement one another. Through these programs, fresh capital and liquidity are available to foster new lending in our nation's communities.
Capital Development Initiative for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
The United States Treasury Department announced on February 3, 2010 final terms for the Capital Development Initiative for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Under this program, CDFIs can apply for lower-cost capital. More detailed information for the program can be found at:
- U.S. Department of the Treasury's Capital Initiative for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Capital Purchase Program
Under Treasury's Capital Purchase Program, eligible institutions will be able to sell equity interests to Treasury in amounts equal to 1 percent to 3 percent of the institution's risk-weighted assets. These equity interests will constitute Tier 1 capital for the eligible institution.
Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
All eligible institutions are automatically covered by the FDIC's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program without charge for the first 30 days.