Tag Archives: NFIP

In a new report, the National Association of Realtors revealed what a government shutdown would mean for the real estate industry, including the closing of some federal housing, mortgage, and other programs nationwide.

At a recent hearing hosted by the Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy, environmental experts discussed the risks to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) posed by climate change.

New data indicates that Hurricane Barry caused between $500 Million and $900 million in flood and wind losses.

Two bills received bi-partisan support to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. Click through for more details.

Here's what's in Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters’ and Ranking Member Patrick McHenry’s plan to extend the National Flood Insurance Program.

Here’s what Rep. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee, proposed in her remarks on flood insurance improvement and reform to the current NFIP structure.

Two prior attempts to extend the program have stalled, and industry experts are encouraging prompt action.

In response to increased risks of flooding and natural disasters across the nation, the FInancial Services Committee held a hearing to re-evaluate the National Flood Insurance Program.

The House of Representatives officially voted to reauthorize that National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) with a 237-189 vote on Tuesday. But for how long and at what price?