The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced expanded mortgage relief to FHA-insured homeowners who live or work in areas impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and María as well as California wildfires and subsequent flooding and mudslides.
The economic situation that has enveloped the island in recent years has a direct impact on the lives of thousands of Puerto Ricans. Among the various consequences this situation can generate is that many families have trouble making payments on their debts, including mortgages.
Despite intense last minute lobbying by Puerto Rico's banking sector, Gov. Luis G. Fortuño has signed a law requiring that all foreclosure proceedings of a primary residence include compulsory mediation. The law is effective in July 2013.
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