What Is FDIC Insurance?
Posted On: February 9, 2023 by Home State Bank in: Community, General, Personal Banking
You’ve likely seen the FDIC logo and heard of it but what is it actually and how does it work?
FDIC stands for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The FDIC is an independent agency of the U.S. government that protects depositors (that’s you) against loss if an FDIC-insured bank should fail or close. While it is not common, it can happen. Understanding how FDIC insurance works is important.
It’s an added security for your money should something happen to...