The number of US banks with major issues is on the rise, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

The agency’s Second Quarter 2024 Quarterly Banking Profile shows the number of lenders on its “Problem Bank List” rose quarter-on-quarter from 63 to 66.

It’s the fifth consecutive quarterly increase of banks rated 4 or 5 on the CAMELS ratings system since the second quarter of 2023.

A rating of 4 on the CAMELS system indicates a bank is suffering from financial, operational or managerial issues that could reasonably threaten viability if unresolved, while a rating of 5 indicates a bank is critically deficient and requires immediate remedial attention.

“The number of problem banks represent 1.5% of total banks, which is within the normal range for non-crisis periods of 1% to 2% of all banks. Total assets held by problem banks increased $1.3 billion to $83.4 billion.”

Meanwhile, US banks continue to saddle billions of dollars in unrealized losses on securities. The FDIC reports $512.9 billion in total unrealized losses in the second quarter, a 0.7% quarter-on-quarter decrease.

Says FDIC chairman Martin Gruenberg,

“Interest rates increased modestly in the second quarter, putting downward pressure on bond prices, but the resulting increase in unrealized losses was more than offset by the sale of bonds by several large banks that resulted in substantial realized losses.

This is the tenth straight quarter that the industry has reported unusually high unrealized losses since the Federal Reserve began to raise interest rates in first quarter 2022.”

The dangers of unrealized losses came into focus last year amid the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, when concerns about the lender’s balance sheet triggered a bank run.

Today, Gruenberg says the US banking industry continues to demonstrate resilience, but risks remain.

“…The industry still faces significant downside risks from uncertainty in the economic outlook, market interest rates, and geopolitical events. These issues could cause credit quality, earnings, and liquidity challenges for the industry.

In addition, weakness in certain loan portfolios, particularly office properties, credit cards, and multifamily loans, continues to warrant monitoring. These issues, together with funding and margin pressures, will remain matters of ongoing supervisory attention by the FDIC.”

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A Wells Fargo customer is accusing the third-largest US bank of overcharging consumers in a new proposed class-action lawsuit.

The suit, filed in California by Barbara Prado on behalf of herself and others similarly situated, alleges Wells Fargo “unilaterally” overcharged tens of thousands of customers on their mortgage loan accounts.

According to Prado, Wells Fargo failed to be transparent after realizing an “error” had occurred, sending cashier’s checks to affected customers to settle damages without explaining what happened.

Prado alleges Wells Fargo’s representatives are “unable or unwilling” to tell customers how much they were overcharged and how the amounts sent via cashier’s checks were determined, calling the bank’s actions “illusory and wholly inadequate.”

“Wells Fargo’s flippant attempt to mitigate its liability is inadequate and has left consumers, including Plaintiff, facing ongoing harm and out-of-pocket loss that has yet to be reimbursed.”

According to Prado, Wells Fargo is guilty of unjust enrichment and has violated the Unfair Competition Law of California.

Additionally, Prado alleges that Wells Fargo has violated California’s penal code by, among others, receiving property that was “obtained in a manner constituting theft” and also concealing, withholding or aiding in the concealment or withholding of stolen property.

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Big banks in the US are boosting the amount of cash they’re handing to new customers as the fight for deposits intensifies for the first time in years.

JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo in particular are battling it out to curb deposit flight triggered by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Both banks are now offering $300 cash bonuses to new customers. And here’s the catch – newcomers must set up direct deposit in order to claim the reward.

Bank of America is offering $200 for the same set up, and Citi has a new promo offering 5% interest on new savings accounts for the first 90 days.

The moves come as earnings reports confirm banks are paying up to retain deposits and combat the rising popularity of money market funds.

Says BofA Chief Financial Officer Alastair Borthwick,

Our instructions to our team are to grow our deposit base a little bit faster than the economy. That means you have to price across the board to achieve that.”

Data from the market research firm Curinos shows the average cash offer for new checking accounts hit $400 this year. For comparison, that number was $160 in 2016.

However, compared to 2016, customers must now hold higher balances in their accounts in order to receive the rewards.

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