HUD: $243 Million in Grants Awarded to Help U.S. Virgin Islands Recover from Hurricanes
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $242.7 million to help the U.S. Virgin Islands to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. HUD’s Deputy Secretary Pamela Hughes Patenaude announced the disaster recovery grants with Governor Kenneth E. Mapp during a tour of damaged homes in St. Thomas. These recovery funds awarded…
FHFA: Deadline Extended to March 30th for Request for Input on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Credit Score Requirements
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that it will extend, from February 20, 2018 to March 30, 2018, the deadline for interested parties to provide input on potential changes to the credit score requirements of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises). FHFA is seeking input on all aspects of a potential change…
SBA: Proposed Rule Issued to Move Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Program to SBA
Department of Veterans Affairs issues proposed rule to move to the Small Business Administration regulations relating to business ownership and control for the purposes of its Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Program and to clarify other terms and references used in this program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to amend its regulations governing…
FEMA: More Than $1 Billion in Grants Awarded to Survivors in Puerto Rico
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – As Puerto Rico progresses from response to recovery, FEMA and the government of Puerto Rico continue to support the needs of survivors; so far FEMA has approved more than $1 billion in grants to Hurricanes Irma and María survivors. More than 3,000 federal employees, including 1,500 local hires, are supporting the…
FEMA: Statement on Provision of Commodities in Puerto Rico
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Government of Puerto Rico are not stopping the provision of commodities in Puerto Rico. FEMA and the Government of Puerto Rico will continue to provide commodities to voluntary organizations and local officials who have a need for resources in their communities. There was never, and is not now,…
HUD: $1.5 Billion Awarded to Help Puerto Rico Recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Disaster recovery funds to help repair damaged housing and businesses WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $1.5 billion to help Puerto Rico to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. HUD’s Deputy Secretary Pamela Hughes Patenaude announced the disaster recovery grants with Governor Ricardo Rosselló during her…
SBA: U.S. Census Bureau to Conduct New Business Survey, Combine and Replace Previous Surveys
The U.S. Census Bureau plans to conduct a new business survey, the Annual Business Survey, which will combine and replace previous Census surveys: the five-year Survey of Business Owners, the Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs, and the Business R & D and Innovation for Microbusinesses survey. The Census Bureau expects the proposed changes will streamline costs,…
CFPB: Free “Your Money, Your Goals” Tools for Diverse Communities
Financial challenges can happen to anyone regardless of age, income, or location. Just like the people and communities across the nation, the organizations that serve their needs are also diverse. We created Your Money, Your Goals with that diversity in mind. Your Money, Your Goals is a suite of financial empowerment materials that can help organizations…