HUD: $37 Million in Grants Awarded to Fight Housing Discrimination
Grants will support more than 150 fair housing organizations nationwide The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today it is awarding $37 million to fight housing discrimination under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). These grants will support more than 150 national and local fair housing organizations working to confront violations of…
CFPB: Looking for a Loan? Find Out How to Know Before You Owe
Many people rely on loans to pay for college, buy a car, or become a homeowner. Taking out a loan can feel overwhelming and can significantly affect your financial future. When you’re taking out a big loan, you have many options and sometimes they can be confusing. That’s why we offer Know Before You Owe,…
ABA: Bank Economists See Solid Economic Growth Supported by Tax Reform
The U.S. economy will continue to grow through 2019, surpassing the longest previous period of economic prosperity in the post-war era, according to the Economic Advisory Committee of the American Bankers Association. “This expansion has already spanned nine years, supported by strengthening labor markets, low interest rates, and a late-cycle resurgence in business investment,” said…
FEMA: Understanding Your FEMA Assistance Determination Letter
Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Maria who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance receive a determination letter with their eligibility decision and the reason for it. For those who are eligible, the letter states the dollar amount of the grant and how the funds should be used. When ineligible, the letter explains why and how…
Census Bureau: New 2012-2016 American Community Products Available
The U.S. Census Bureau has scheduled for the release of the 2012-2016 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample, the 2012-2016 variance replicate tables and the Puerto Rico Community Survey. The Public Use Microdata Sample files provide a 5 percent sample of the U.S. population for users to create their own tabulations. The 2012-2016 variance…
HUD and Census Bureau: Residential Construction Activity in December 2017
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for December 2017. Building Permits: Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in December were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,302,000. This is 0.1 percent (±1.4 percent)* below the revised…
FEMA: 100 Days into Recovery from October Wildfires in California
It has been 100 days since the devastating October wildfires in Northern California and Orange County. As of close of business Jan. 16 FEMA and the State have provided the following to survivors: 4,349 households have been deemed eligible for FEMA individual assistance. FEMA has approved more than $14.3 million in Individuals and Households Program…
HUD: $25 Million Offered to Clean Up Dangerous Lead in Public Housing
Funding to make low-income housing lead safe The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering $25 million in grants to identify and eliminate lead-based paint hazards in public housing. Read HUD’s Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). These funds are offered through HUD’s Public and Indian Housing Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program. This…
CFPB: Put Your Tax Refund to Work During America Saves Week
Each year during America Saves Week (February 26 to March 3), many people make an extra effort to save money. Started in 2007, America Saves Week is an annual opportunity for people to assess their saving status. The timing couldn’t be better—America Saves Week 2018 takes place during tax season, when 75 percent of tax…
CFPB: Acting Director Mulvaney Announces Call for Evidence Regarding CFPB Functions
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today announced that it is issuing a call for evidence to ensure the Bureau is fulfilling its proper and appropriate functions to best protect consumers. In coming weeks, the Bureau will be publishing in the Federal Register a series of Requests for Information (RFIs) seeking comment on enforcement, supervision, rulemaking,…