FHFA, GSEs Offer Payment Deferral as Repayment Option for COVID-19 Forbearance Plans

The Federal Housing Finance Agency yesterday said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will employ a new payment deferral option allowing borrowers in COVID-19 related forbearance, who are able to return to making their normal monthly mortgage payment, the ability to repay their missed payments at the time the home is sold, refinanced, or at maturity.

FHFA, GSEs Offer Payment Deferral as Repayment Option for COVID-19 Forbearance Plans

The Federal Housing Finance Agency yesterday said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will employ a new payment deferral option allowing borrowers in COVID-19 related forbearance, who are able to return to making their normal monthly mortgage payment, the ability to repay their missed payments at the time the home is sold, refinanced, or at maturity.

FHFA Extends Loan Processing Flexibilities for GSE Customers; Offers Tools for Renter Protection

The Federal Housing Finance Agency yesterday extended several loan origination flexibilities currently offered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac designed to help borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic. FHFA also announced the government-sponsored enterprises have created online multifamily property lookup tools designed to assist renters in learning about eviction protections.

GSEs: No Lump Sum Required at End of Forbearance

The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued announcements yesterday reiterating borrowers in forbearance with a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac-backed mortgage are not required to repay the missed payments in one lump sum.

FHFA: GSEs Will Purchase Qualified Loans in Forbearance

The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it would approve purchase of certain single-family mortgages in forbearance that meet specific eligibility criteria by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

FHFA: GSEs Will Purchase Qualified Loans in Forbearance

The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it would approve purchase of certain single-family mortgages in forbearance that meet specific eligibility criteria by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.