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.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Increases to 7.54%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey showed the number of loans now in forbearance increased from 6.99% of servicers’ portfolio volume in the prior week to 7.54% as of April 26. According to MBA’s estimate, a total of 3.80 million homeowners are now in forbearance plans.

MBA Launches Consumer Ad Campaign

The Mortgage Bankers Association launched a digital advertising campaign designed to help consumers facing financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and show how the mortgage industry is helping consumers through the coronavirus pandemic.

MBA Launches Consumer Ad Campaign

The Mortgage Bankers Association this week launched a digital advertising campaign designed to help consumers facing financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and show how the mortgage industry is helping consumers through the coronavirus pandemic.