Bank Failure #5 in 2014: Vantage Point Bank, Horsham, Pennsylvania - InvestingChannel

Bank Failure #5 in 2014: Vantage Point Bank, Horsham, Pennsylvania

From the FDIC: First Choice Bank, Mercerville, New Jersey, Assumes All of the Deposits of Vantage Point Bank, Horsham, Pennsylvania

As of December 31, 2013, Vantage Point Bank had approximately $63.5 million in total assets and $62.5 million in total deposits. … The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $8.5 million. Compared to other alternatives, First Choice Bank’s acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC’s DIF. Vantage Point Bank is the 5th FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the first in Pennsylvania.

A twofer Friday!

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