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Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Minnesota Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4658-MN)

House Committee Hones in on Housing Crisis

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Safeguard

Industry Update
July 13, 2022

Source: The Center Square

With house prices soaring over the past year, members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee met Wednesday to discuss possible solutions.

Because of the increased house prices, many potential buyers have been blocked out out of the market due to their inability to find an affordable price.

For full report, please click the source link above.

FHFA Releases 1st Quarter 2022 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Safeguard

Industry Update
June 28, 2022

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released its first quarter 2022 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report. The report shows that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) completed 129,779 foreclosure prevention actions during the quarter, raising the total number of homeowners who have been helped to 6,494,057 since the start of conservatorships in September 2008.

For full report, please click the source link above.

Increased Foreclosure Activity in First Six Months of 2022 Approaches Pre-Covid Levels

Posted on July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 by Safeguard

Industry Update
July 14, 2022

Source: ATTOM

ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its Midyear 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 164,581 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions — in the first six months of 2022. That figure is up 153 percent from the same time period a year ago but down just one percent from the same time period two years ago.

For full report, please click the source link above.

Vinay Singh Sworn In as HUD Chief Financial Officer

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Safeguard

Industry Update
July 5, 2022

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Vinay Singh has been sworn in as U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Chief Financial Officer.

HUD Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman issued the oath of office to Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Vinay Singh during a ceremony at HUD’s headquarters. CFO Singh was confirmed by the Senate on June 22, 2022.

“I’m pleased to have Vinay Singh join the HUD team as Chief Financial Officer,” said Deputy Secretary Todman. “The Office of the Chief Financial Officer plays a critical role in carrying out HUD’s mission, and, with his vast experience, Vinay will be integral to our success.”

For full report, please click the source link above.

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Minnesota Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding

Posted on July 9, 2022July 13, 2022 by Safeguard

FEMA Alert
July 8, 2022

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Minnesota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on May 8-13, 2022. The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

Aitkin
Big Stone
Cass
Chippewa
Cottonwood
Douglas
Grant
Kandiyohi
Lac qui Parle
Lincoln
Morrison
Nobles
Pope
Redwood
Renville
Stearns
Stevens
Swift
Todd
Traverse
Wadena
Wilkin
Yellow Medicine

Map of Affected Areas

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Texas Hard Castle Fire (FM-5443-TX)

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Texas Hard Castle Fire

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Safeguard

FEMA Alert
July 7, 2022

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Texas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Hard Castle Fire on July 7, 2022 and continuing. The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

Bosque

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Alaska Clear Fire (FM-5442-AK)

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Alaska Clear Fire

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Safeguard

FEMA Alert
June 26, 2022

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Clear Fire on June 21, 2022 and continuing. The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

Denali
Yukon-Koyukuk

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4657-OK)

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Safeguard

FEMA Alert
June 29, 2022

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Oklahoma to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on May 2-8, 2022. The following counties have been approved for assistance:

individual Assistance:

Adair
Cherokee
Muskogee
Okmulgee
Pottawatomie
Seminole
Tulsa

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma

Map of Affected Areas

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process