Shutdown Costs ‘Astronomically High,’ Business Leaders Told
The ongoing federal government shutdown will carry an “astronomically high” price tag even once a resolution is reached, U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan warned local business leaders Tuesday.
Government Shutdown Slowing Small Business Loan Application Rates
The government shutdown appears to be dulling loan application approval rates at small financial institutions.
Rural, Exurban Homebuyers Hit Hardest by Shutdown
When the government shuts its doors because of a funding brouhaha that pits the White House against Capitol Hill, who gets hit hardest among people needing a home mortgage? It all depends on the type of loan you seek and where you’re located.
Federal Workers Feeling Pressure of Government Shutdown, Seeking Loans
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers and contractors are feeling the pinch of the prolonged government shutdown, and many are taking out loans and making tough choices about what bills to pay.
Service Credit Union Providing Assistance to Members During Government Shutdown
Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based Service Credit Union is one of several financial institutions across the country providing assistance to its members during the government shutdown.
National Flood Insurance Program a Casualty of Government Shutdown
The National Flood Insurance Program shut down at midnight on Friday along with most of the rest of the federal government. No new policies can be written during the shutdown, but losses sustained during the shutdown will be paid as usual, according the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which administers the plan.
