MONTREAL, May 2, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank is announcing that it will be offering specific measures to assist its clients affected by the flooding in Eastern Canada, particularly in New Brunswick and Quebec.

These measures include:

• Deferred payments on personal loans
• Deferred payments of principal and interest on personal mortgage loans
• Personalized, case-by-case agreements for affected business clients

"Regions in New Brunswick and Quebec are in difficulty. Therefore, National Bank employees decided to take advantage of internal technology to identify clients located in the areas affected by the flooding. We're in the process of contacting them and invite those who have not been contacted yet to get in touch with us if necessary. The Bank is very present and involved in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. We're here to help those communities," stated Lucie Blanchet, Executive Vice-President, Distribution Strategy, Retail and Commercial at National Bank.

Clients impacted by the flooding are encouraged to contact their branch or TelNat Telephone Banking Solutions at 1-888-835-6281 to discuss their case.

About National Bank of Canada
With $251 billion in assets as at January 31, 2018, National Bank of Canada, together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups. It has more than 21,000 employees in knowledge-intensive positions and has been recognized numerous times as a top employer and for its commitment to diversity. Its securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities at nbc.ca or via social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

SOURCE National Bank of Canada

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