flood hazard zone

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• flood hazard zone — A geographic area officially designated under Federal law as an area that might experience damage from flooding. Under the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, lenders taking an interest in real property are required to complete a… …   Financial and business terms

• flood insurance — Insurance protection against damage caused by floods. For applicable parcels of real estate, lenders with a security interest in that real estate are required by law to either require that borrowers obtain flood insurance or to obtain flood… …   Financial and business terms

• National Flood Insurance Reform Act — A Federal law that establishes requirements for flood insurance. Under the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, lenders taking an interest in real property are required to complete a standard flood hazard determination form developed by… …   Financial and business terms

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