What the new CDC eviction moratorium means for you
2021-08-06
If you are unable to pay rent and worried about eviction, the CDC issued a new eviction moratorium on August 3, 2021. Here’s what you need to know. Please follow and like us:
Las protecciones federales a la vivienda han terminado. Sepa cómo evitar la ejecución y el desalojo
2021-08-05
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Algunas de las protecciones federales que fueron establecidas para proteger a los propietarios de vivienda del “foreclosure” o ejecución financiera, y a los inquilinos del “eviction” o desalojo durante la pandemia del COVID-19, terminaron el 31 de julio. Si usted tiene problemas para pagar su renta o hipoteca, es importanteContinue Reading
Credit card use is still declining compared to pre-pandemic levels
2021-08-02
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This post is the third in a series documenting trends in consumer credit outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic disruption of the pandemic does not appear to have caused consumers to run up large credit card balances. The opposite seems to be the case, since April 2020, credit cardContinue Reading
How the people you serve can find help with rent and utilities
2021-08-02
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for renters and landlords to cover housing costs. A new Rental Assistance Finder tool allows people to search for local help with rent, utilities, and moving costs. Please follow and like us:
Federal housing protections have ended – Learn how to avoid foreclosure and eviction
2021-08-02
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Some federal protections put in place to protect homeowners from foreclosure and renters from eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic ended on July 31. If you are having trouble making your rent or mortgage payments, it’s important to take action to prevent foreclosure or eviction. Please follow and like us:
Errors in your tenant screening report shouldn’t keep you from finding a place to call home
2021-07-31
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We have notified companies that we will be paying particular attention to practices related to the accuracy of rental information in consumer reports. Learn how to protect yourself and how to take action if denied rental housing because of errors in your tenant screening reports. Please follow and like us:
Challenging the Model Minority Myth: A closer look at Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the mortgage market
2021-07-31
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This analysis investigates how characteristics of mortgages, borrowers, and lenders vary across AAPI subgroups, based on the 2020 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data. Please follow and like us:
CFPB Prioritizing Resources Against Racial Bias in Home Appraisals
2021-07-31
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The CFPB hosted a roundtable to discuss biases that come from home valuations, and explored how to remedy the problem. Please follow and like us:
Use our toolkit to help spread the word about pandemic financial relief options
2021-07-31
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Our digital toolkit provides media, intermediaries, and other stakeholders with the latest information and resources to help educate struggling renters and mortgage borrowers of their protections and relief options. Please follow and like us:
Should you buy now and pay later?
2021-07-31
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Learn how Buy Now, Pay Later products work and other important details to help you decide whether or not to use them for purchases. Please follow and like us: