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Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council

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The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) statistical programs are a series of data collection, analysis, and reporting initiatives designed to promote uniformity in the supervision of financial institutions and provide a public resource for understanding the financial services industry. These programs collect data from banks and other financial institutions to support regulatory oversight, public policy analysis, and research.

Key Statistical Programs

The FFIEC manages several key statistical programs and reporting requirements for financial institutions.

FFIEC provides access to a geocoder enabling users to enter an address and get/view the location on a map. FFIEC also provides an amended "Census" file containing mainly Census Bureau ACS data but also measures of tract level low and moderate income.

Here are some of the most notable programs:

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Uniform Bank Performance Report (UBPR): A tool that provides detailed financial information on individual banks. It presents data on a bank's financial condition, including its earnings, liquidity, capital, and asset management, and compares it to a peer group of similar institutions. It's a key resource for examiners, bank management, and analysts.

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Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Reports): Financial institutions are required to file these reports quarterly. The Call Reports provide a comprehensive view of a bank's financial condition, including a balance sheet, income statement, and supporting schedules. The FFIEC standardizes the forms (e.g., FFIEC 031, FFIEC 041) to ensure consistency across the industry.

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Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA): The FFIEC facilitates public access to data collected under this act, which requires most mortgage lenders to report loan-level information on mortgage applications and originations. The data includes information on the race, sex, and income of applicants, helping to identify lending patterns that may be discriminatory and assess whether lenders are meeting the housing needs of their communitie.

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Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Data: Similar to HMDA, the FFIEC makes CRA data available to the public. This data includes information on lending, investments, and services to low- and moderate-income communities, helping regulators and the public evaluate a bank's performance in meeting the credit needs of its entire community.

•	Country Exposure Report: A report that details a bank's exposure to different countries. This information is used for regulatory and supervisory purposes to assess and monitor a bank's international risk.