Forms and Agreements
The Federal Reserve's discount window is prepared to lend to depository institutions under appropriate circumstances, when market sources of funding are not reasonably available. Parties considering making the discount window a part of their liquidity and funding contingency plans, in accordance with Operating Circular 10: Lending, must complete and submit in hard copy the following legal documentation:
- Letter of Agreement
- Authorizing Resolutions for Borrowers
- Certificate
- Official Authorization List
In addition, some optional forms, listed below, may be required to secure discount window access. Please contact a Discount Window representative to discuss specific requirements.
- Letter of Agreement to Correspondent Credit and Payment Agreement
- Letters of Agreement for Designating a 3rd-Party Custodian
- Application to Pledge
- Application to Withdraw
- Application to Pledge for Treasury Special Direct Investment and
- Term Investment Option Programs
- Seasonal Credit Program Brochure
