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USDA Statement on the Affordable Housing Crisis

ByTom Atkinson August 24, 2021August 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, August 25, 2021 — As the nation continues to grapple with an affordable housing crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA is committed to supporting our tenants and owners. In addition to previous actions taken by the Biden Administration, USDA will now offer: Additional support to property owners waiting to receive the U.S. Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance…

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Federal Relief Resources for Renters and Landlords

ByTom Atkinson July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

Source: USDR.gov The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced a one-month extension of the CDC Eviction Moratorium expiring on July 31, 2021. USDA recognizes the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an almost unprecedented housing affordability crisis in the United States. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provided billions of dollars to support distressed tenants…

Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Extended to July 31st

ByTom Atkinson June 27, 2021June 26, 2021

Source: RD.USDA.gov The purpose of this notice is to announce an extension of the moratorium on foreclosure and to extend the date by which a lender may approve a borrower’s request for an initial COVID-19 mortgage payment forbearance. Extension on Foreclosures and Evictions through July 31, 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development…

Building Vaccine Confidence in Rural Communities

ByTom Atkinson June 3, 2021June 2, 2021

Source: USDA.gov Infographic on COVID-19 Vaccinations The White House created the infographic below to outline how the COVID-19 vaccine helps to protect your rural community and yourself. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and here now. Strong confidence in the vaccines within communities will lead to more people getting vaccinated, which will lead to fewer COVID-related illnesses, hospitalizations…

Section 502 Direct Certified Loan Application Packaging Process Updates

ByTom Atkinson May 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Source: USDA.gov Loan Packaging Express Newsletter: The tenth edition of the Loan Packaging Express has been posted to the Direct Loan Application Packagers page. Please take a moment to read recent staffing updates, success stories, and learn about the successful packaging partnerships across the nation. If you have any questions, comments, or have a packaging…

USDA Rural Development Funding for Telecommunication Projects

ByTom Atkinson May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Join us to learn about access to funding and an overview of USDA Rural Development Telecommunication Programs USDA Rural Development will be holding a region-wide webinar to provide the latest information on the financing of Broadband, Re-connect, and Distance Learning Telemedicine (DLT) programs for rural communities. This is an essential webinar that will provide information…