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Tenemos recursos para que la gente se recupere financieramente luego del paso del huracán Idalia. También para quienes envíen ayuda a las comunidades afectadas.

In the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the CFPB has resources to help people in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and nearby states recover financially. We also have tips for people sending help to communities who have been affected.

In the wake of the wildfires affecting Hawaii, the CFPB has tips to help you recover financially, and how to help those affected by the major disaster.

Tenemos consejos para ayudarle a recuperarse financieramente de los incendios forestales en Hawaii y para ayudarle a asistir a los afectados por este desastre.

Una vez que usted haya atendido sus necesidades más urgentes, hay pasos que puede seguir para asegurar sus finanzas personales luego de los huracanes Fiona e Ian.

Once you have addressed your most urgent needs, there are steps to secure your finances after Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.

Rethinking climate risk for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters. Climate risks are increasing, impacting utility costs, price of insurance, and potential resale value of homes.

Sending money to people in Ukraine? Here are resources for safely sending funds overseas.

The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) provides financial relief to homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to check if assistance is available in your area.

CFPB’s supervision activities revealed unfair acts and practices, and other violations, by mortgage servicers. Here’s what to be aware of and how to find the resources you need if you’re struggling to make your mortgage payments.

If you have a mortgage backed by HUD/FHA, USDA, or VA and are struggling to make payments due to the pandemic, you can request initial forbearance anytime during the COVID-19 National Emergency.

How to give back to your community by volunteering for VITA and TCE to support consumers with low incomes.

Many federal student loan borrowers will have their loans transferred to a new servicer. If your loans are currently being serviced by FedLoan Servicing or Granite State, this article can help you prepare for the transition to a new servicer.

Scammers are preying on renters and landlords in need of emergency rental assistance. Here’s what to look for and how to safely find and apply for help with rent.

Sending money to people in Haiti? Here are resources for safely sending funds overseas and helping loved ones recover and rebuild after the recent earthquake.

En efecto desde el 31 de agosto del 2021, la nueva normativa les exige a los administradores hipotecarios ofrecerles a los propietarios, oportunidades reales para evitar el “foreclosure” y mantenerse en sus viviendas mientras las protecciones expiran.

Effective August 31, 2021, a new rule requires mortgage servicers to provide meaningful opportunities for homeowners to avoid foreclosure and keep their homes as certain federal forbearance programs begin to expire.

The CDC eviction moratorium ended on August 26, 2021. If you’re having trouble paying your rent here are resources to help you get back on your feet.

La moratoria al desalojo del CDC terminó el 26 de agosto del 2021. Si tiene problemas para pagar su renta, le ofrecemos recursos para ayudarle a recuperarse.

Since April 2020, Access to new credit cards has decreased, but access to mortgages and auto loans has increased since the start of the pandemic.

Since April 2020, credit limits on credit cards largely stagnated, but have risen in recent months for most credit score groups.

State and local programs are distributing billions of dollars in rental assistance. But many landlords don’t know that they can take advantage of this help. The CDC issued a new eviction moratorium on August 3, 2021. But many landlords still do not know that they can apply for federal rental assistance to help recover rent that tenants owe.

If you were a college student enrolled in an eligible college or university on or after March 13, 2020, you may qualify for emergency financial aid grants that can be used to cover expenses or costs from food, housing, course materials, technology needs, health care, child-care expenses, or money owed to your school. This blog provides the eligibility criteria for students to know if they qualify for HEERF emergency financial aid grants, how to obtain a grant, and the eligible uses for funds.

Si no puede pagar la renta y teme que le desalojen, sepa que el 3 de agosto del 2021, el CDC ha emitido una nueva moratoria a los desalojos. Le mostramos lo que necesita saber al respecto.

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.