COVID-19 Financial System Update - April 17

Published: April 17, 2020, 3:34 p.m.

CSBS COVID-19 Resource Page: www.csbs.org/information-covid-19-coronavirusShow notes: www.csbs.org/covid-pod8First it was their regulators, then it was the industry themselves, and now it is members of Congress: there’s increasing agreement that something needs to be done to help mortgage servicers while a record number of unemployed are seeking mortgage forbearance. America is now at 22 million unemployment claims in four weeks. We talk about the new jobless claims and how community banks play a role in understanding the economy. And, a reminder to consumers to watch out for common scams as they receive their stimulus checks.It’s Friday, April 17, this is Matt Longacre, and here’s the latest as of 11 a.m. Eastern: