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A 5125·NJ·house

Permits mortgage forbearance of 180 days for borrowers whose primary residence is in State-declared disaster area.

In CommitteeFiled May 28, 2026
Sponsor: Stewart, Kenyatta
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AHO

May 28, 2026

Summary

The bill requires lenders to grant a 180‑day pause on mortgage payments for borrowers whose homes are in a governor‑declared disaster zone, with a possible 180‑day extension. Requests must be submitted in a form set by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance and approved within 15 business days. No penalties, fees, or interest accrue during the forbearance, and repayment must be structured as a loan extension, modification, or end‑of‑term deferral.

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