Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation

Highlights:

• Severe storms, tornadoes and flooding have caused significant damage to areas of Texas and Oklahoma.
• In Texas, 33 counties have now been declared federal disaster areas, with the addition of Guadalupe, Henderson, Nueces, Van Zandt, Walker and Zavala counties on August 7, 2007.
• In Oklahoma, 17 counties have been declared federal disaster areas, with the addition of Logan, Payne, Pontotoc, Ottawa, Seminole and Washington counties on July 7, 2007.
• The FDIC is encouraging banks to work constructively with borrowers who are experiencing difficulties beyond their control because of damage caused by the storms and floods.
• 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 Texas and Oklahoma

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 Flooding in Oklahoma and Texas

Contact:
Acting Deputy Regional Director Cheryl A. Couch
(972) 761-2070 or ccouch@fdic.gov

Printable Format:
FIL-68-2007 - PDF 37k (PDF Help)

Note:
FDIC financial institution letters (FILs) may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2007/index.html.

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