Borrowers With Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Mortgages Can Receive Up to 18 Months of Forbearance, Regulator Says

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The FHFA also amended its separate payment deferral option for homeowners so they can now miss up to 18 months of payments.

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Can Keep Future Earnings, Per Agreement Between Treasury and Regulators

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‘Until the Enterprises can raise private capital, they are at risk of failing in the next housing crisis,’ Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria said.

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Mortgage Refinance Surcharge Delayed by Fannie, Freddie Until Dec. 1

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Homeowners who refinance their mortgages in the next three months will avoid paying the additional fee averaging $1,400 after an outcry from industry groups, lawmakers and the White House.

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Why Refinancing Your Mortgage Is About To Get More Expensive

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One of the bright spots of the pandemic and recession for homeowners is that they’ve been able to refinance their mortgages—and save money. That could change.

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