Oregon House Democrats push to reinstate foreclosure moratorium in effort to help struggling homeowners
Updated Feb 08, 2021;
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Dave Hall has lived in the same house in Lake Oswego for the last 24 years. He raised his three children there. There are still marks on the wall where he tracked their heights as they grew.
Until last year, Hall didn’t worry much about keeping up with his mortgage payments. That changed after the start of the coronavirus pandemic as business dried up at the consumer finance company he runs.
With no income coming in, Hall, 75, sought to temporarily halt his mortgage payments through his lender’s forbearance program. He said he feels fortunate that his lender has allowed him to extend his forbearance period several times since last summer.
January 25 2021
Recent legislation helped, but many Oregonians - particularly Black and Hispanic families - face additional challenges
In December s one-day special session, Oregon lawmakers took action to ensure that Oregonians won t be evicted during the darkest days of winter as COVID-19 continues to disrupt our communities and economy.
Through the passage of House Bill 4401, the Oregon Legislature recognized the importance of having a safe and stable home.
Testimony in favor of the bill came from nearly 200 renters, landlords, faith leaders and service organizations, painting a powerful picture of the financial insecurity the virus has wrought on Oregon families in every part of the state.
Residents at a Richmond care home have expressed optimism after receiving the first round of the Coronavirus vaccine. Elderly occupants and staff at Barchester’s Lynde House, near Richmond Bridge, led the way against the fight against COVID-19 last week. The vaccines were administered by Dr Flynn, from Hampton Wick Surgery, who visits residents at the care home regularly. Resident John, 87, said: “I am so pleased to be given the vaccine. It will help to keep us safe .
John with vaccination card
Mary with vaccination card Residents will receive a follow-up injection at a later date, likely between 3 and 12 weeks after the first.
Residents at a Richmond care home have expressed optimism after receiving the first round of the Coronavirus vaccine. Elderly occupants and staff at Barchester’s Lynde House, near Richmond Bridge, led the way against the fight against COVID-19 last week. The vaccines were administered by Dr Flynn, from Hampton Wick Surgery, who visits residents at the care home regularly. Resident John, 87, said: “I am so pleased to be given the vaccine. It will help to keep us safe .
John with vaccination card
Mary with vaccination card Residents will receive a follow-up injection at a later date, likely between 3 and 12 weeks after the first.
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