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OTS approves Countrywide applicationMortgagePress.comOffice of Thrift Supervision The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) has announced the approval of an application from Countrywide Financial Corporation to convert its national bank subsidiary, Countrywide Bank NA, to a federal thrift charter. The converted institution, Countrywide Bank FSB, will continue to operate out of its existing facilities and engage in the primary business activities conducted prior to its conversion. Countrywide Financial Corporation will act as Countrywide Bank FSB's savings and loan holding company, as approved by OTS. Countrywide Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services holding company based in Calabasas, Calif. For more information, call (866) 670-5274 or visit http://my.countrywide.com.