December 2021
Other Real Estate Owned
This publication is part of:
Collection: Comptroller's Handbook
Series: Safety and Soundness
Category: Asset Quality
Overview
This booklet focuses on the acquisition, management, disposition, and accounting of other real estate owned (OREO) held by banks. In general, OREO is real estate, including leases, that is (1) acquired through any means in full or partial satisfaction of a debt previously contracted, and (2) a former banking facility, including a property that was acquired for future expansion but for which banking use is no longer contemplated.
Applicability
This booklet applies to the OCC's supervision of national banks and federal savings associations.