Inactive Financial Institution Letters
Regulatory Relief
Guidance to Help Financial Institutions and Facilitate Recovery in Areas of North Carolina Affected by Severe Weather |
FIL-24-2011
April 26, 2011 |
Printable Format:
FIL-24-2011 - PDF (PDF Help)
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The FDIC has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions and facilitate recovery in areas of North Carolina affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding.
Statement of Applicability to Institutions with Total Assets under $1 billion: This Financial Institution Letter applies to all FDIC-supervised financial institutions. |
Highlights:
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Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding caused significant property damage in areas of North Carolina on April 16, 2011.
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A federal disaster for selected areas in North Carolina was declared on April 19, 2011.
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The FDIC is encouraging banks to work constructively with borrowers experiencing difficulties beyond their control because of damage caused by the severe weather.
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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.
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The FDIC also will consider regulatory relief from certain filing and publishing requirements.
Suggested Distribution:
FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings) in North Carolina
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 Affected by Severe Weather in Areas of North Carolina
Contact:
Assistant Regional Director Edith Fulcher at (678) 916-2184 or EFulcher@fdic.gov
Note:
FDIC Financial Institution Letters (FILs) may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/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).
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