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I thought it would be a good idea to share any special help options we hear about in a thread.
I got the following email from Chase Bank:
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We know many of you are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and unfortunately, may be for some time. I want to update you on how Chase can help with some of these challenges. Here are some solutions you can talk to us about.
•Quickly replacing your credit or debit cards that are lost, damaged or not accessible.
•Working through options if you are unable to make a payment on your credit card or business, car, home or student loan.
•Increasing the credit line on your Chase credit card account.
•Increasing the amount you can deposit with your smartphone through Chase QuickDepositSM*.
º Special note - Chase QuickDeposit will be unavailable Saturday,
November 10 from 9 PM ET, until around 11 AM ET on Sunday
due to scheduled maintenance.
•Making loans to small and mid-sized businesses impacted by the storm as part of a $5 billion lending commitment. Stop by a branch or call your banker.
Just call our Special Care Line for customers affected by the storm at 1-888-356-0023 or tweet @ChaseSupport.
I am posting this if anyone reading is a Chase customer in need of the assistance offered.
Most home contractors are honest, but history shows us that crooked contractors almost always show up at disaster areas to offer low-priced, fraudulent repairs. These are often unlicensed storm-chasers, going door-to-door in search of victims.
Homeowners should keep in mind that insurance policies may not cover fraudulent repairs.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that, at his direction, Financial Services Superintendent Benjamin M. Lawsky has instructed insurers to accept homeowners’ documentation, including photos and video, of losses so residents can discard debris before a second storm hits the region. Typically, insurance companies require an on-site inspection first before a claim can be processed. In addition, the State has imposed a 30-day moratorium on cancelling or terminating homeowners’ and small business owners’ insurance policies in storm stricken areas for any reason, including non-payment of premiums.
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that several major state-chartered banks and mortgage servicers have agreed to offer relief for home mortgage borrowers in the areas affected by Storm Sandy, including, in many cases, no foreclosures and no late fees for 90 days.
To help residents deal with the many legal issues involved in the aftermath of the devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy, Marian Rice, president of the Nassau County Bar Association, today announced that the Bar Association is hosting a series of free Superstorm Sandy Legal Consultation Clinics for Nassau residents adversely affected by recent events.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that several major state-chartered banks have agreed to waive a number of fees and penalties in response to the impact on consumers by Storm Sandy. State-chartered banks that will drop the fees include M&T Bank, Apple Savings, Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh, Emigrant Savings Bank and New York Community Bank.
Details may vary from bank to bank and consumers should contact their individual bank for specifics. In general, banks have agreed to temporarily waive the following fees and penalties at least until November 15, and in some cases longer:
•ATM fees
•Late payment charges
•Penalties for checks returned because of insufficient funds
•Overdraft protection transfer fees
•Penalties for early withdrawal of savings in circumstances where the customer has a demonstrable need for the funds resulting from the disaster
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After Hurricane Sandy: New Yorkers Be Alert for Red Flags of Fraud
