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Last Updated: 10/2/2009 Please note: This information is specifically for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis's BIC Program. Information regarding your Federal Reserve Bank's BIC program may be available on your district's Contacts & Resources page. Overview The BIC Booklet describes the Borrower-in-Custody (BIC) program, including eligible collateral and requirements.
Application Process (1) BIC Certifications - Please complete all of the applicable certifications based on the type of collateral your institution plans to pledge:
The BIC Certification documents must be signed by an authorized official of your institution, as designated by the OC 10 Authorizing Resolutions for Borrowers on file with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Additionally, the BIC Certification documents must be reviewed and signed by an internal or external auditor. At the time we receive your BIC Certification, the Federal Reserve Bank will complete a UCC 1 filing to perfect its interest in your collateral pledge. (2) BIC Cover Letter - This document should be submitted with loan listings.
(3) Collateral Schedule - If your institution is approved for the BIC program , you will be responsible for submitting a summary cover letter and a monthly collateral schedule, no later than the 10th day of the month. The monthly collateral schedule must be signed or emailed by an authorized official of your institution, as designated by the OC 10 Lending Agreements on file with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Your institution may want to review these legal agreements and revise as needed to ensure it meets your needs in relation to the BIC program.
(5) Sample of all types of loan notes you plan to pledge (do not send blank documents) (6) Please notify a Credit/PSR analyst if your institution meets one or both of the following criteria as additional documentation may be required:
The completed documentation for BIC and related required documents (OC10 Legal agreements) should be mailed to: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Attn: Credit/PSR, TOW-5 P.O. Box 291 Minneapolis, MN 55480-0291 Any electronic information can be sent via secure email by registering/login to the Federal Reserve Secure Message Center. Once registered, secure email can then be sent to mpls.credit@mpls.frb.org. Contact us for questions and/or additional information. |
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