Blickle, Kristian; Perry, Evan; Santos, João A. C. - 2024
Using unique nationwide property-level mortgage, flood risk, and flood map data, we analyze whether lenders respond to … flood risk that is not captured in FEMA flood maps. We find that lenders are less willing to originate mortgages and charge … higher rates for lower LTV loans that face "un-mapped" flood risk. This effect is weaker for high income applicants, as well …