Bank Seizure Q&A
Why did the government seize IndyMac's assets?
What happens when the government takes over a bank?
Is my bank at risk?
How can I make sure my money is safe?
How much money does the FDIC have?
How big does FDIC like to keep its deposit insurance fund?
Do banks have to pay into the deposit insurance fund?
Does the government's decision to aide Fannie Mae and Freddie
 How much money does the FDIC have?
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The FDIC has nearly $53 billion in insurance funds. Beyond that figure, Bovenzi said the FDIC would have go to other banks to raise more money, adding that in such a case, consumers could expect to see some of among passed on to them in the form of higher fees.

The current estimated loss to the FDIC resulting from IndyMac's failure is between $4 billion and $8 billion.