Number of problem banks in the U.S. is growing rapidly

Number of problem banks in the U.S., which threatens to bankrupt, in II quarter has increased to 829, representing 11% of the total number of U.S. banks. Assets of troubled banks is estimated at $ 403 billion

This was stated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation U.S. (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FDIC). According to the FDIC, in I quarter in the U.S. totaled 775 troubled banks.

U.S. authorities shut bank at the fastest pace since 1992. Since 2010 the U.S. closed 118 banks in the past year - 140, Interfax reported. The fact that the amount of assets of troubled banks in II quarter has decreased, says the worsening financial situation of small and medium-sized banks are working directly with the public.

Lending in the banking sector of the U.S. declined in II quarter on 1,4%.

The volume of bank reserves for possible loan losses decreased relative to II quarter 2009 on 40,5% - to $ 40.3 billion, and it happened at a time when American officials strenuously to "pump up" the banks and the financial system with liquidity. In this regard, experts believe that measures taken to maintain the banks did not work.

FDIC - the banking regulator, insures deposits of 7,830 financial institutions whose assets are estimated at $ 13.2 trillion.