Disasters have been making headlines recently after a pair of hurricanes—Fiona and Ian—caused damage in the territory of Puerto Rico and from Florida up the East Coast, but as federal aid begins to flow to disaster victims, is now the ...
Read More »HUD to Aid Victims of Hawaiian Storms
The Department will offer assistance to residents of Honolulu and Maui County after President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in mid-February.
Read More »GoFundMe Established for Kentucky Tornado Victims
Legal League 100 member firm McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce has launched a GoFundMe charity drive to benefit disaster victims in wake of the recent Kentucky tornadoes.
Read More »How Servicers Can Stop Being Spooked by the Unknown
As Halloween approaches—right in the middle of wildfire and hurricane season—servicers are bracing for more tricks than treats. In most cases, however, there’s a better way to prepare.
Read More »Fannie Mae Offers Assistance to Disaster-Impacted Servicers
GSE Fannie Mae recently reminded those impacted by Hurricane Laura and the California wildfires that mortgage assistance and disaster relief options are available. Under Fannie Mae's guidelines for single-family mortgages impacted by a natural disaster, homeowners may request mortgage assistance ...
Read More »Hurricane Season 2019: Increased Activity in the Cards
The latest hurricane forecast from Colorado State University has added one more storm to its list. Here’s what this projection could mean for housing.
Read More »House Passes Disaster Relief Bill
After being previously blocked in the House of Representatives, the Disaster Relief bill is set to move to President Trump for his sign-off.
Read More »$19.1B Disaster Relief Bill Stalls in House
The bill, which would have provided aid to numerous areas recovering from natural disasters, fell short of approval by a single vote.
Read More »Harvey’s Aftermath: Lawmakers Push for Hurricane Relief for Homeowners
Several Texas congressmen are pushing for the release of billions in of held-up Hurricane Harvey aid. Find out how lawmakers plan to get the funds distributed to disaster-impacted homeowners.
Read More »HUD Offers Foreclosure Relief to Tornado Victims
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced disaster assistance for homeowners impacted by the deadly tornadoes in Alabama. Click through to learn the steps being taken by HUD to protect them.
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