On Thursday, December 4, 2021, New York State became the first state in the United States to receive United States Treasury approval for $539 million in a Homeowner Assistance Fund to aid individuals whose homes are in foreclosure. Governor Kathy Hochul is working on plans to unveil a statewide outreach program for at risk homeowners.
The Homeowners Assistance Fund will allow homeowners in New York State to receive financial aid regarding foreclosures on mobile homes, single family homes and elderly homeowners who have taken out reverse mortgages will also qualify for assistance. The Homeowners Assistance money was part of the $1.9 trillion dollar law enacted by Congress and the Biden administration to keep Americans “experiencing hardships associated with the pandemic” in their homes. The money is being allocated to both states, Native American tribes and United States territories.
The Homeowners Assistance Fund is separate from the $47 billion dollars that the United States government is giving to states to provide funds for rental assistance to tenants facing eviction. These funds are also included in the American Rescue Plan. An internet portal will eventually be set up. Homeowners will be able to file applications for assistance through the portal. This is a unique opportunity for homeowners either in foreclosure or facing foreclosure to use federal funds to deal with these issues.
The law office of Schlissel Decorpo, LLP is available to help homeowners facing foreclosure and facing other financial problems that have put their homes at risk of being lost. We can be reached at 800-344-6431 or by email at info@sdnylaw.com.
