New York State Orders Mortgage Servicers To Offer COVID-19 Relief
New York State Orders Mortgage Servicers To Give 90-Day COVID-19 Mortgage Relief To New York Homeowners Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State orders lenders and mortgage servicers to step up their mortgage relief efforts. The New York Department of Financial Services demanded servicers let certain residents skip their mortgage payments for 90 days. Cuomo announced the statewide 90-day mortgage relief period on Thursday. NYDFSis directing mortgage servicers to offer several options to the state’s residents: Waiving mortgage payments based on financial hardship No negative reporting to credit bureaus Grace period for loan modification No late payment fees or online payment fees Postponing or suspending foreclosures NYDFS also sent letters to the mortgage servicers that operate in the state: An increasing number of individuals are experiencing a sizeable disruption in their everyday lives. The economic impact to consumers is considerab...