California innovates a new financing solution for disaster rebuilding
May 20, 2026 · 23m
Summary
HousingWire Daily features Paul Gelati, CEO of California MBA, discussing a $100 million wildfire rebuild fund in the state’s budget to bridge insurance gaps for homeowners. They detail an innovative consumer portal that matches victims with lenders and handles forbearance requests. The episode also covers Rohit Chopra’s appointment to lead California’s new regulatory agency, alongside news on FHA rule changes and Rocket Redfin’s savings program.
Topics discussed
Intro, Sponsor, and Top 5 HousingWire Stories
Welcome Paul Gelati and California's Housing Impact
California Wildfire Rebuild Fund Proposal Details
Budget Deficit Challenges and Disaster Recovery Template
Budget Approval Timeline and Trailer Bill Process
Innovating Advocacy: Proactive Policy Engagement
Consumer Portal for Matching Borrowers to Lenders
Sponsor Message: Estate Agent Growth
Rohit Chopra Appointed to Lead New CA Agency
Conclusion and HousingWire AI Summit Promo
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