Category: GAAR News
The Difference Between Mortgage Deferment and Forbearance
More homeowners are in search of mortgage relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and options like mortgage deferment and mortgage forbearance are becoming readily available…
All MFA Programs Fully Operational
The Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) is pleased to report that we continue to operate normally in all respects -- including the ongoing purchase of loans…
Brokers: Hold on Applying for Unemployment
Bill McCamley, Department Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions shared this information with GAAR Director Barbara Madaras regarding unemployment for self-employed individuals…
NAR Funds Telemedicine for Members in Need
When Congress passed the first of three coronavirus relief packages in early March, it included an important provision waiving Medicare restrictions on providing telehealth services to seniors.…
New Mexico Stay at Home FAQs
The Department of Health’s Public Health Emergency Order closing non-essential businesses and non-profit organizations does not apply to any operations or services of State or…
Let’s All Comply With COVID-19 GUIDELINES
NAR President Vince Malta shares an important message about REALTORS®’ special responsibility to follow federal, state, and local COVID guidance to help keep their clients…
Coronavirus: Unemployment Assistance CARES Act FAQs
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) signed into law on March 27, 2020, provides relief to families, small businesses, and individuals…
SBA Rolls Out Paycheck Protection Loans
The CARES Act created a new SBA loan program to help businesses struggling to pay their employees and meet their debt obligations due to COVID-19:…
5 New NMAR Forms in response to COVID-19
The following forms are being made available to you in PDF form for immediate use (download and print). They will be live in the forms…