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When disasters like the California wildfires strike, what options do property loan borrowers have?

Jan 13, 2025
It's often in the interest of lenders themselves to work with borrowers and provide options for repaying the loans.
In the aftermath of natural disasters, insurance premiums often rise. For homeowners, that can make it hard to keep up with mortgage payments.
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Economic toll of Hawaii wildfires could climb to $16 billion

Aug 17, 2023
There's not only job and wage losses, but also crops, infrastructure damage, small business losses and more.
Destroyed buildings and cars are seen in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii. Maui businesses may not know the full measure of the losses for a while.
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