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Financial Services

Depository Account Agreement

Creating depository account agreements manually requires extensive knowledge of Reg CC, Reg E, and evolving banking regulations. Compliance officers and legal teams spend hours researching disclosure requirements, updating fee schedules, and ensuring every clause meets federal and state standards. A single oversight can result in regulatory penalties or customer disputes.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow8 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark15 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 26.3x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Banking attorneys spend hours researching and drafting depository account agreements that comply with complex federal regulations like Regulation CC, E, and DD while remaining accessible to customers. Manual drafting risks compliance gaps, inconsistent terminology, and outdated regulatory citations that expose institutions to regulatory scrutiny and customer disputes.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates the creation of comprehensive, regulation-compliant depository account agreements tailored to your institution's specific products and jurisdiction. Our AI ensures current regulatory citations, complete required disclosures, and clear customer-friendly language while maintaining legal precision across all account types.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Generate Reg CC and Reg E compliant agreements in under 10 minutes

Eliminate manual research of federal banking disclosure requirements

Ensure consistency across all account types and branches

Reduce compliance risk with built-in regulatory language

Easily update agreements when rates, fees, or regulations change

What you'll receive

Account Basics (Type, Interest, Minimum Balance)
Funds Availability Policy (Reg CC Compliance)
Electronic Fund Transfers Disclosure (Reg E Compliance)
Fee Schedule and Charges
General Terms and Conditions
Signature Block

Document requirements

Required

  • Institution Fee Schedule
  • Jurisdictional Information

Optional

  • Existing Account Agreement Template
  • Institution-Specific Policies
  • Regulatory Guidance Documents
  • Interest Rate Methodology

Perfect for

Banking Regulatory Attorneys
Compliance Officers at Financial Institutions
In-House Counsel for Banks and Credit Unions
Legal Operations Teams at Regional and Community Banks
FinTech Legal Departments
Banking Consultants and Advisory Firms

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Loan And Financing80% relevant

Depository accounts are frequently required as part of loan agreements, requiring compliant account documentation for escrow accounts, reserve accounts, and loan disbursement accounts.

Loan and financing transactions regularly involve establishing depository accounts for various purposes, making standardized, compliant account agreements essential for closing transactions efficiently.

New business entities require compliant business banking accounts as part of the formation process, necessitating proper depository agreements that meet regulatory requirements.

Corporate formation attorneys routinely assist clients in establishing business bank accounts, and having access to compliant depository agreement templates streamlines the entity setup process.

Securities offerings and capital markets transactions often require establishment of escrow accounts, trust accounts, and investor deposit accounts with compliant banking documentation.

Securities attorneys need compliant depository agreements for managing investor funds, escrow arrangements, and regulatory compliance in capital raising activities.

VC and PE firms require compliant depository accounts for fund management, capital calls, and portfolio company banking relationships.

Investment funds and their portfolio companies need properly documented banking relationships that comply with regulatory requirements for fund operations and investor protection.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How does CaseMark ensure my depository account agreement complies with current regulations?

A

CaseMark continuously monitors federal banking regulations including Regulations CC, E, and DD, automatically incorporating the latest amendments and effective dates. The system verifies that all required disclosures are included, uses proper Bluebook citation format, and adapts to jurisdiction-specific state banking laws. Each agreement includes comprehensive funds availability policies, electronic fund transfer disclosures, and fee transparency provisions that meet or exceed regulatory minimums.

Q

Can I customize the agreement for different account types and fee structures?

A

Yes, CaseMark allows full customization for various deposit products including checking, savings, money market, and certificates of deposit. You can input your institution's specific fee schedule, interest rate methodology, balance requirements, and overdraft policies. The system adapts the agreement structure and disclosures to match your account features while maintaining regulatory compliance across all variations.

Q

How does CaseMark handle multi-state compliance for institutions operating in multiple jurisdictions?

A

CaseMark identifies applicable state banking laws and consumer protection statutes for each jurisdiction where you establish accounts. The system incorporates state-specific requirements for escheatment periods, notice requirements, and fee limitations while maintaining federal regulatory compliance. You can generate jurisdiction-specific agreements or create master agreements with state-specific addenda as needed for your operational structure.

Q

What happens when regulations change after I've generated an agreement?

A

CaseMark tracks regulatory amendments and provides notifications when changes affect your existing agreements. You can regenerate updated agreements incorporating new requirements, and the system highlights specific changes for your review. This ensures your account documentation remains current without requiring manual monitoring of multiple regulatory sources or extensive redrafting when rules change.