As the federal shutdown continues, REALTORS® are seeing firsthand how stalled loans, delayed approvals, and program closures are impacting families, businesses, and local economies. While much of the national attention has focused on the flood program, the impact is far broader. REALTORS® are seeing closings delayed, buyers losing rate locks, and mortgage services stalled because of unavailable federal housing programs or furloughed staff.
To strengthen NAR’s advocacy efforts, NAR is asking members to share their stories about how the shutdown is affecting:
- Clients’ ability to buy, sell, or close on homes
- FHA, VA, or USDA loans, including delays or pauses in approvals
- Access to flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
- Rental assistance or community development programs
- Your own business operations and local market activity
Every REALTOR® story adds weight to our message and helps lawmakers understand that the shutdown isn’t an abstract issue, it’s disrupting real transactions, real families, and real communities.
