LaSalle Street Journal

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Frequently Used Sources

FFIEC Central Data Repository's Public Data Distribution website, provides access to Reports of Condition and Income (Call Reports) and Uniform Bank Performance Reports (UBPRs) for most FDIC-insured institutions.   Link...


FDIC BankFind Suite, is a comprehensive tool for locating FDIC-insured institutions and accessing their financial information.   Link...


Federal Reserve Regulatory Service, provides comprehensive guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, and supervisory expectations for financial institutions under the Federal Reserve's jurisdiction.   Link...

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

CFR Title 12 covers the regulations issued by federal agencies regarding banks and banking.   Link...

Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae, also known as the Federal National Mortgage Association, is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) that provides liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U.S. housing market by purchasing and securitizing mortgages.   Link...


Fannie Mae's Selling Guide, provides comprehensive guidelines and requirements for lenders and servicers participating in Fannie Mae's mortgage programs.   Link...

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

The FDIC is an independent agency created by the U.S. Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness, and managing receiverships.   Link...


FDIC and Interagency Statements, provide guidance to insured institutions, depositors, and the general public.   Link...


Risk Management Manual of Examination Policies, provides guidance on risk management practices and examination procedures for financial institutions.   Link...


Quarterly Banking Profile, provides a comprehensive overview of the financial performance of the banking industry, including key metrics such as net income, loan performance, and capital adequacy.   Link...


FDIC BankFind Suite, is a comprehensive tool for locating FDIC-insured institutions and accessing their financial information.   Link...

Federal Financial Institutions Exam Council (FFIEC)

The Federal Financial Institutions Exam Council (FFIEC) is an interagency body that provides uniform principles, standards, and report forms for the examination of financial institutions.   Link...


Reporting Forms, is a comprehensive resource for financial institutions to access the latest reporting forms and instructions for regulatory compliance.   Link...


Enforcement Actions and Orders, provide information on enforcement actions and orders issued by the FFIEC member agencies to address violations of laws, regulations, or supervisory requirements.   Link...


FFIEC Central Data Repository's Public Data Distribution website, provides access to Reports of Condition and Income (Call Reports) and Uniform Bank Performance Reports (UBPRs) for most FDIC-insured institutions.   Link...

Federal Register

The Federal Register is the official journal of the federal government of the United States that contains government agency rules, proposed rules, and public notices.   Link...

Federal Reserve System

The Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States, responsible for implementing monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks, and providing financial services to depository institutions and the federal government.   Link...


Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), commonly known as FOMC, addresses significant policy and procedural matters related to the Federal Reserve System's monetary policy decisions.   Link...


Supervision and Regulation Letters, commonly known as SR Letters, address significant policy and procedural matters related to the Federal Reserve System's supervisory responsibilities. Link...


Federal Reserve Regulatory Service, provides comprehensive guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, and supervisory expectations for financial institutions under the Federal Reserve's jurisdiction.   Link...


Commercial Bank Examination Manual, presents examination objectives and procedures that Federal Reserve System examiners follow in evaluating the safety and soundness of state member banks. Intended as guidance for planning and conducting bank examinations.   Link...


Federal Reserve's Financial Stability Report, provides an assessment of the resilience of the U.S. financial system and identifies potential risks to financial stability.   Link...


Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), is a comprehensive database maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, providing access to a wide range of economic data and information.   Link...

FRED API, is a powerful tool that provides access to a vast array of economic data and information maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.   Link...


Interest Rates (Daily) - H.15, release provides a snapshot of key interest rates in the U.S. economy.   Link...

Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac, also known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) that provides liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U.S. housing market by purchasing and securitizing mortgages.   Link...


Freddie Mac's Seller/Servicer Guide, provides comprehensive guidelines and requirements for lenders and servicers participating in Freddie Mac's mortgage programs.   Link...

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

The OCC is an independent bureau within the U.S. Department of the Treasury that charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks and federal savings associations.   Link...


Bulletins, provide guidance to national banks and federal savings associations on a wide range of topics, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and supervisory expectations.   Link...


Semiannual Risk Perspective, addresses key issues facing banks, focusing on those that pose threats to the safety and soundness of banks and their compliance with applicable laws and regulations.   Link...


Comptroller's Handbook, provides guidance to national banks and federal savings associations on a wide range of topics, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and supervisory expectations.   Link...

State Banking Regulators

State banking regulators are responsible for chartering, regulating, and supervising state-chartered banks and other financial institutions within their respective states.  


Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Division of Financial Institutions (DFI), is responsible for regulating state-chartered banks and other financial institutions within Florida.   Link...


Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Division of Banking (DOB), is responsible for regulating state-chartered banks and other financial institutions within Illinois.   Link...