Federal Reserve issues guidance regarding flood insurance compliance

Federal Issues Covid-19 Federal Reserve Flood Insurance Bank Compliance Mortgages

On May 6, the Federal Reserve issued guidance to state member banks regarding flood insurance compliance in response to Covid-19. The guidance responds to a question regarding the extension of maturities/payments or balloon payments due to Covid-19 as well as a question about the impact of FEMA Bulletin W-20002 on force placement requirements under the Flood Disaster Protection Act and the implementing regulation.