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Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act

The Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (SCRA) postpones or suspends certain civil obligations to enable service members to devote their full attention to duty and to relieve stress on their families. The act covers

  • Outstanding credit card debt
  • Mortgage payments
  • Pending trials
  • Taxes
  • Termination of lease
  • Eviction from housing
  • Life insurance protection

The SCRA covers all active duty service members, reservists, and members of the National Guard while on active duty. Visit Military.com or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for more information.


Related News and Issuances
Publish DateIdentifierTitle
07/26/2012  NR 2012-115, OCC Takes Actions Against Capital One to Assure Servicemembers Receive Credit Protections for Their Mortgages and Other Loans
06/21/2012  NR 2012-93, Regulators Issue Joint Guidance to Address Mortgage Servicer Practices that Affect Servicemembers
05/03/2011  OCC 2011-16, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Revised Examination Procedures