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 ...
Read More »Disaster Bill Moves to President’s Desk
The House of Representatives voted to pass H.R.2940, which provides $19.1 billion in recovery funds for disaster-affected areas, including Puerto Rico.
Read More »Disaster Relief Bill Stalls in U.S. House of Representatives
A bill containing more than $19 billion in aid for disaster relief may not advance to President Donald Trump’s approval after Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) objected to the ...
Read More »FHA Announces Expanded Mortgage Relief for Disaster Victims
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has provided additional relief to victims of the natural disasters that hit the nation in 2017. On Thursday, FHA announced expanded mortgage relief to FHA-insured ...
Read More »Federal Relief Helping to Restore Flood-Ravaged Communities
With large HUD relief packages issued to both Texas and Florida, these battered communities are working to rebuild after this year’s brutal hurricane season. But when will it arrive, and will it be enough?
Read More »Here’s How HUD Billions Will Rebuild Texas
HUD has allocated billions to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Here’s how the funds will rebuild the Lone Star State.
Read More »Texas and Oklahoma Borrowers to Receive Disaster Relief From Freddie Mac
In the wake of the recent storm disaster that swept through Texas and Oklahoma in late May, Freddie Mac, one of the largest investors in residential mortgages, announced today in a press release that it will provide disaster relief polices for eligible residents. These policies are being offered to homeowners whose home were damaged or destroyed due to the incessant storms that affected these areas.
Read More »Freddie Mac Extends Disaster Relief to Storm-Hit Borrowers
In a release issued this week, Freddie Mac announced it has opened up its “full menu” of relief policies for homeowners whose homes were damaged or destroyed by late April storms that swept across parts of the South and the Great Plains.
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