How will the government shutdown affect people applying for mortgages?

Some people taking out a home loan and purchasing flood insurance could face delays during the U.S. government shutdown.
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'The stimulus programs are important to us': Small businesses look to federal stimulus funds to maintain payroll and rent

The $2.2 trillion economic stimulus law includes almost $350 billion in federally guaranteed loans for small firms with fewer than 500 employees under what is called the “Paycheck Protection Program.” ...