Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation

Highlights:

• Severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 23 and 24 have resulted in significant damage in Curry County and Quay County, New Mexico.
• Curry County and Quay Country were declared Federal Disaster Areas on April 2.
• The FDIC is encouraging banks to work constructively with borrowers who are experiencing difficulties beyond their control because of damage caused by the storms.
• Extending repayment terms, restructuring existing loans or easing terms for new loans, if done in a manner consistent with sound banking practices, can contribute to the health of the community and serve the long-term interests of the lending institution.
• The FDIC will also consider regulatory relief from certain filing and publishing requirements for banks in the affected areas.

Distribution:
FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
in New Mexico

Suggested Routing:
Chief Executive Officer
Compliance Officer
Chief Lending Officer

Related Topics:
Lending
Investments
Publishing Requirements
Consumer Laws

Attachment:
Supervisory Practices Regarding Depository Institutions and Borrowers in Areas Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes in Eastern New Mexico

Contact:
Acting Assistant Regional Director Dana English,
Dallas Regional Office, at (972) 761-2416 or
DEnglish@fdic.gov; or Assistant Regional Director
Nann Wright, Dallas Regional Office, at
(972) 761-2013 or NWright@fdic.gov

Printable Format:
FIL-36-2007 - PDF 38k (PDF Help)

Note:
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