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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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