Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions
The Bureau of Financial Institutions supervises all state-chartered financial institutions including banks, credit unions, and nondepository trust companies. The Bureau maintains and promotes safe and sound financial practices; strength, stability and efficiency of financial institutions; security of deposit and share funds; reasonable and orderly competition; and development and expansion of financial services advantageous to the public welfare.
Superintendent: Lloyd P. LaFountain III
What we do
* Conduct examinations of state-chartered banks, credit unions, and nondepository trust companies.
* Act on applications regarding most corporate activity, including the formation of new financial institutions, ownership changes, and mergers.
* Investigate complaints.
* Educate consumers about their rights and responsibilities under our laws.
Department of Professional & Financial Regulation
Bureau of Financial Institutions
36 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0036
Telephone: 800-965-5235 (toll free in Maine) or 207-624-8570
lloyd.p.lafountain.III@maine.gov
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