# California orders lenders to report on insurance payouts

> California mandates lenders report insurance payout delays to LA fire survivors.
- Title: California orders lenders to report on insurance payouts
- Summary: California mandates lenders report insurance payout delays to LA fire survivors. California requires lenders to report how they handle insurance payouts to…
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- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/companies/california-orders-lenders-to-report-on-their-handling-of-insurance-payouts-to-la-fire-survivors-11792095888062.html
- Published: 2026-10-15T20:24:47+00:00
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- Topics: california, lenders, insurance payouts, la fire survivors, 2025 los angeles fires, dfpi, business and consumer services agency, news, india
## California orders lenders to report
California officials ordered mortgage lenders to report how they handle insurance payouts to LA fire survivors.
## 160 complaints since January 2025
DFPI received over 160 complaints about payment delays or issues since January 2025.
## Two weeks for reports
Lenders have two weeks to submit reports on their handling of insurance payouts.
## Rohit Chopra on delays
Rohit Chopra said it's unacceptable that wildfire survivors haven't gotten funds after filing insurance claims.
## 16,000 homes destroyed
The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed over 16,000 homes in Los Angeles-area neighborhoods.
## Newsom's interest requirement
Newsom signed a law requiring banks to pay interest on insurance payments held by lenders.
## Key takeaway

California requires lenders to report how they handle insurance payouts to LA fire survivors after delays caused financial strain.