FEMA Alert Update October 5, 2020 FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Iowa affected by severe storms that took place on August 10, 2020. The following county is eligible for assistance: Individual Assistance Clinton Iowa Severe Storms (DR-4557 Amendment 4) FEMA Alert Update September 1,...
Disaster Alert August 13, 2020 Source: The Weather Channel NOTE: This has not yet been declared a FEMA Disaster. At a Glance Tropical Storm Josephine has formed in the Atlantic. Josephine is forecast to track north of the Leeward Islands by this weekend. This system should also encounter increasing wind shear...
Investor Update August 11, 2020 Source: VA Due to the high volume of Adequacy of Servicing (AOS) cases expected to generate over the next several months, VA has increased the amount released to 5,000 per day. This increase will begin Tuesday, August 11, 2020. VA requests that servicers report the...
Disaster Alert August 9, 2020 Source: CNN (CNN) — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit about 2 miles from the town of Sparta, North Carolina, early Sunday, along the state’s border with Virginia, according to the preliminary report from the US Geological Survey. It’s the strongest quake to shake the state since 1926, according to...
Legislation Update July 22, 2020 Source: The New York State Senate (full bill text) Sponsor Memo BILL NUMBER: S4408 SPONSOR: GOUNARDES TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the real property law, in relation to the regulation of default and foreclosure of reverse mortgages issued under the federal home equity conversion mortgage for seniors...
Legislation Update July 21, 2020 Source: The New York State Senate (full bill text) Sponsor Memo BILL NUMBER: S4190 SPONSOR: KENNEDY TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the real property actions and proceedings law and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to including the name and telephone number of the mortgage...
Updated 8/6/20: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Connecticut affected by Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020. Connecticut Tropical Storm Isaias (EM-3535) Included Tribal Areas: Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (New London County, 06338) Mohegan Tribe of Indians (New London County, 06382) Updated 8/5/20: Patch.com published a report outlining major creek/river...
Investor Update July 28, 2020 Source: HUD Wade’s housing expertise includes her previous role as Acting Federal Housing Commissioner and Assistant Secretary for Housing WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today applauded the confirmation of Dana Wade to serve as the Federal Housing Administration’s...
Updated 2/4/21: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Washington affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that took place September 1-19, 2020. Washington Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds (DR-4584) Updated 12/7/20: The Weather Channel published a report offering the latest updates regarding wildfire activity in Southern California. Fire Danger...
Updated 7/27/20: The Weather Channel issued a report offering the latest on Tropical Depression Hanna, which has caused flooding and damage in South Texas. Tropical Depression Hanna Unleashes Flooding, Power Outages Across South Texas, Northeastern Mexico Updated 7/26/20: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Texas affected by...
