Regulatory Relief Guidance to Help Financial Institutions and Facilitate Recovery in Areas of Oregon Affected by Severe Weather
Summary
The FDIC has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions and facilitate recovery in areas of Oregon affected by severe winter storms, flooding, mudslides, landslides, and debris flows.
Highlights
- Severe weather caused significant property damage in areas of Oregon from January 13–21, 2011.
- A federal disaster for selected areas in Oregon was declared on February 18, 2011.
- The FDIC is encouraging banks to work constructively with borrowers experiencing difficulties beyond their control because of damage caused by the severe weather.
- 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 also will consider regulatory relief from certain filing and publishing requirements.
Distribution
FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings) in Oregon
Suggested Routing
Chief Executive Officer
Compliance Officer
Chief Lending Officer
Note
FDIC financial institution letters (FILs) may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/financial-institution-letters/2011/index.html.
To receive FILs electronically, please visit http://www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/fil.html.
Paper copies of FDIC financial institution letters may be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center, 3501 Fairfax Drive, E-1002, Arlington, VA 22226 (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200).
Additional Related Topics:
- Lending
- Investments
- Publishing Requirements
- Consumer Laws