Title 12 — Banks and BankingRelease 119-73not60
§635k Apportionment of Losses Incurred on Loans, Guarantees, and Insurance; Reimbursement; Contingent Obligations
Title 12 › Chapter 6A— EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES › Subchapter II— EXPORT FINANCING › § 635k
Summary
If the Bank loses money on loans, guarantees, or insurance, the Bank must cover the first $100,000,000. The Secretary of the Treasury must cover the next $100,000,000 using funds under section 635l, and the Bank pays any losses above $200,000,000. The Bank’s guarantees are backed by the U.S. government.
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Title 12, §635k
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In the event of any losses, as determined by the Board of Directors of the Bank, incurred on loans, guarantees, and insurance extended under this subchapter, the first $100,000,000 of such losses shall be borne by the Bank; the second $100,000,000 of such losses shall be borne by the Secretary of the Treasury; and any losses in excess thereof shall be borne by the Bank. Reimbursement of the Bank by the Secretary of the Treasury of the amount of losses which are to be borne by the Secretary of the Treasury as aforesaid shall be from funds made available pursuant to section 635l of this title. All guarantees and insurance issued by the Bank shall be considered contingent obligations backed by the full faith and credit of the Government of the United States of America.
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12 U.S.C. § 635k
Title 12 — Banks and Banking
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60