Small bank failure

Name(s): 
High risk policy of smaller banks
Incidence 
In the USA in 1990, the most serious problem in the banking system occur with the smaller regional banks which are heavily exposed to decline in property markets. It has been estimated that 720 USA banks, with combined assets of $72 billion, are technically insolvent although still operating.
Aggravated by 
Type 
(E) Emanations of other problems