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US BANCORP \DE\ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 7, 2013)

Filed January 7, 2013For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from U.S. Bancorp (USB) reports the company's statement regarding a settlement agreement related to the Independent Foreclosure Review. The agreement, announced by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board, involves ten mortgage servicers, including U.S. Bancorp and its subsidiaries. The primary purpose of this filing is to inform investors about U.S. Bancorp's participation in this settlement, which addresses certain past practices in mortgage servicing. While the filing itself doesn't provide extensive details on the financial implications, it signifies a resolution for the company concerning regulatory scrutiny over its foreclosure processes during a specific period. Investors should refer to the referenced Exhibit 99.1 for the company's full statement.

Key Highlights

  • 1U.S. Bancorp issued a statement on January 7, 2013, in response to the Independent Foreclosure Review settlement.
  • 2The settlement was announced by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board.
  • 3U.S. Bancorp and its primary banking subsidiaries are among the ten mortgage servicers involved in the agreement.
  • 4The filing serves as notification to investors regarding the company's participation in this settlement.
  • 5Exhibit 99.1, attached to this report, contains the full statement issued by U.S. Bancorp.
  • 6This event relates to past practices in mortgage servicing and foreclosure processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report U.S. Bancorp's official statement in response to the Independent Foreclosure Review settlement agreement announced by the OCC and the Federal Reserve Board. It notifies investors that the company is part of this settlement involving mortgage servicing practices.

The settlement agreement involves ten mortgage servicers, including U.S. Bancorp and its primary banking subsidiaries. The announcement was made by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board.

The filing indicates the settlement pertains to issues arising from past practices in mortgage servicing, specifically related to foreclosure processes. More detailed information regarding the nature of these practices and the terms of the settlement would be found in the company's statement (Exhibit 99.1) and the official announcements from the OCC and the Federal Reserve.

The full statement issued by U.S. Bancorp on January 7, 2013, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should review this exhibit for comprehensive details regarding the company's response and participation in the settlement.