Interagency Guidance: Statement on Supervisory Practices Regarding Financial Institutions and Borrowers Affected by Hurricane Irma
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and state bank regulators recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Irma on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision. The…
HUD: Survivor Housing a Priority for the Federal and State Recovery Effort after Hurricane Harvey
The federal government continues to focus on the lives and safety of those affected by Hurricane Harvey. While the coordinated response continues, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other federal, state, local, and tribal partners, are beginning to direct efforts toward recovery, including housing survivors displaced…
CFPB: After Hurricane Harvey, a Financial Toolkit
Once you have addressed your most urgent needs, there are steps to secure your financial obligations after a natural disaster. By Kristin Dohn When a catastrophe like Hurricane Harvey happens, your world can be turned upside down. During these tough times, it may be difficult to know who to trust and where to look for…
HUD: Ginnie Mae Extends Assistance to Harvey-Impacted Issuers
Today Ginnie Mae is highlighting its assistance program to help its Mortgage Backed Security (MBS) Issuers impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “We’ll work with our partners to ensure we get through this together,” said Michael Bright, Ginnie Mae Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Acting President. “Any Ginnie Mae Issuer in need of assistance should…
OCC: National Banks and Federal Savings Associations Encouraged to Work with Customers Affected by Hurricane Harvey
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency encourages national banks and federal savings associations to work with customers affected by Hurricane Harvey. OCC Bulletin 2012-28 provides examples of steps national banks and federal savings associations may take to support customers affected by natural disasters. The OCC encourages national banks and federal savings associations to…
HUD: Disaster Assistance for Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of Texas and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Harvey. To date, President Trump issued a disaster declaration for the following counties…
Interagency Guidance: Statement on Supervisory Practices Regarding Financial Institutions and Borrowers Affected by Hurricane Harvey
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and state bank regulators recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Harvey on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision. The…