COVID-19: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Mortgage Relief Programs

Fannie Mae: If you have a Fannie Mae mortgage and can’t make your payment due to a COVID-19-related job loss, income reduction, or illness, your mortgage servicer can help with mortgage relief options, including: A forbearance plan that lowers or suspends your mortgage payments for up to 12 months No late fees during the forbearance…

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Can Your Business Insurance Cover Financial Loss Due to COVID-19?

The vast majority of businesses have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions.  If your company had business interruption insurance, you may be able to make a claim. Business Interruption Insurance Business Interruption Insurance provides coverage for losses due to business interruption of the insured’s premises. An example would be business loss due…

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COVID-19: Government Backed Mortgage Payment Relief

Many people are having problems paying their home mortgage due to Covid-19 related loss of income. If your home mortgage is backed by the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac federal loan guarantee programs, you may be eligible for some relief. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are U. S. government sponsored programs that purchase, sell, and…

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COVID-19: You Can’t Go Home Again

If you or a loved one contracts COVID-19 with serious consequences at an establishment or worksite where CDC social distancing guidelines are not being followed, you may potentially be entitled to compensation for damages.

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Sending Your Children to School and Other Existential Challenges of COVID-19

You have school age children who can no longer go to school due to the Covid-19 closings. You still have your job and need to continue working to pay the bills. The school district has only come up with a half thought out plan for home learning. You are worried that your children are not progressing with their learning AND that you are not at home to keep an eye on them. This is an unprecedented problem. What help or suggestions are there? This is a real head scratcher.

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