Research Topics created from questions asked related to disaster recovery.

Public Questions and topics asked and answered that related to declared disaster recovery. We use raw research data to provide fact checking material which is available to members.

80 research topics

Understanding your SBA Phase and following the HUD disbursements of funds to pay off or pay down your SBA loan

#180 published 12-10-2019 3 min. 34 seconds read, search group SBA.

Murrays HUD CDBG-DR Grant Calculator. Checks your State Grantee Calculations for Reimbursement, Repair, Reconstruction, Elevation grants.

#160 published 9-3-2019 1 min. 44 seconds read, search group Grant.

SBA Disaster Recovery Loan Applicant Information: Cancelled SBA Loan, Cancelled subsidized loan.

#165 published 9-24-2019 1 min. 24 seconds read, search group HUDGuidance.

Multiple disasters occur in the same location, and the applicant has not recovered from the first disaster.

#168 published 9-24-2019 2 min. 5 seconds read, search group HUDGuidance.

HUD Guidance June 20, 2019 authorizes and instructs in part state grantees to pay off all SBA disaster loans.

#169 published 9-30-2019 4 min. 52 seconds read, search group SBALoans.

HUD Guidance June 20, 2019 authorizes state grantees to pay off SBA but state leaders look to limit the number of households to benefit.

#170 published 9-30-2019 2 min. 18 seconds read, search group SBALoans.

Questions for Congressman Graves Live Facebook event 12-5-2019

#179 published 12-5-2019 4 min. 24 seconds read, search group Transparency.

FEMA increased the maximum amount of Individual and Household Program (IHP) and Other Needs Assistance (ONA) Grants to $43,600.

#440 published 11-30-2024 1 min. 39 seconds read, search group IHP.

If your manufactured home was damaged or developed unhealthy living conditions after a declared disaster due to the disaster can I receive a grant to replace my mobile home?

#443 published 1-23-2023 updated 3-4-2023 1 min. 26 seconds read, search group Manufactured Home.

FEMA inspected owner-occupied units are categorized by HUD into one of five categories. HUD may only accept Major to Severe in their CDBG-DR Grant program.

#438 published 12-1-2024 1 min. 14 seconds read, search group IHP.

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Why is my mortgage company holding back my disaster insurance claim payout money?

By Murray Wennerlund 3-17-2025

If your insurance company issued a two-party check for hurricane damage repairs and your mortgage handler is holding the money from you it is likely they need you to provide them with your recovery and repair plan before they will disperse the funds.

The 6-month CDBG-DR Grant Process timer for your state started on 1-21-2025.

By Murray Wennerlund 1-23-2025

Stay informed and become your own advocate for disaster damage not covered by insurance and other means. Unused disaster funds from 2023 will be applied to 2024. However, for most of you in 2023, your program is not over and you should be very active.

Fire, smoke blocking and air sealing between floors in a home.

By Murray Wennerlund 12-20-2024

When a duct passes through a second-story floor, across an 18-inch space, and vents into a drywall ceiling below, there are a few critical steps to follow to ensure proper sealing, fireblocking, and structural integrity.