(a) Definitions.
- (1) Brokered deposit means any deposit that is obtained, directly or indirectly, from or through the mediation or assistance of a deposit broker.
- (2) Deposit broker means a person engaged in the business of placing deposits, or facilitating the placement of deposits, of third parties with financial institutions; or the business of placing funds with financial institutions for the purpose of selling interests in the deposit to third parties.
- (b) A credit union that has a net worth ratio of less than six percent as defined in §91.901 of this title (relating to Reserve Requirements) or is not deemed adequately capitalized by its insuring organization may not accept, renew or roll over any brokered deposit unless it has been granted a waiver by the commissioner.
Source Note:The provisions of this §91.602 adopted to be effective August 14, 2000, 25 TexReg 7634.