US Regulators Urge Banks to Aid Wildfire Victims

A car drives past homes and vehicles destroyed by the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades Bowl Mobile Estates on Jan. 12, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Noah Berger/AP)

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 01:15 PM EST ET

U.S. banking regulators said in a statement they would support "prudent efforts" by banks to alter loan terms for borrowers affected by California wildfires, and would offer regulatory assistance to affected institutions.

In a joint statement on Tuesday, federal banking regulators and the California Department of Financial Protection urged banks to consider adjusting loan terms for impacted borrowers, and also said they would work with banks in meeting regulatory requirements amid the crisis.

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U.S. banking regulators said in a statement they would support "prudent efforts" by banks to alter loan terms for borrowers affected by California wildfires, and would offer regulatory assistance to affected institutions.
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