Flood Disaster Protection Act

 

FLOOD DISASTER PROTECTION ACT

Self-paced online course: ABA eLearning  
Price: $95 members; $130 non-members 
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Course Description:  This course provides an overview of the requirements for processing transactions covered by this Act.  Students will gain an understanding of the coverage requirements and exemptions, and the disclosures required in these transactions.  REVISED: Jan. 2011

Audience:  Frontline employees involved in the lending process, including mortgage, consumer and small business lenders, loan processors and loan servicing.

Learning Objectives:  After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the background and purpose of the Flood Disaster Protection Act 
  • Describe the circumstances when you must perform a flood determination
  • Identify the types of properties that require flood determination
  • Explain the types of loans subject to the mandatory requirement to purchase flood insurance
  • Describe the minimum flood insurance purchase amounts
  • Describe the process for notifying borrowers who have properties in a special flood hazard areas
  • Describe what constitutes sufficient proof of flood insurance and when it must be provided to the bank
  • Explain the bank's responsibilities for ensuring that an appropriate amount of flood insurance is maintained for the life of the loan

Prerequisites:  There are no prerequisites for this course.  However, a familiarity with general banking practices, either in deposit, operations, or lending functions is valuable.

Course Credits:  AIB: 0: ICB: 0.5 CLBB

Questions:  Please call 212-297-1679 or email elegg@nyba.com.

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