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Featured Guide · Water Damage
Your Home Sale Could Freeze on September 30: The Federal Flood Insurance Program Hits Its Deadline Again, and 40,000 Closings a Month Hang on It
The National Flood Insurance Program's authority to write and renew policies expires at 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2026. Here is what a lapse actually does, what it does not do, and how to time a home purchase, sale, or refinance around the deadline.
Jul 21, 202610 min read
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