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TWI economy reporter Mary Kane breaks some startling news today. In November, mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac quietly slipped a requirement into

Jul 31, 2020
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TWI economy reporter Mary Kane breaks some startling news today. In November, mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac quietly slipped a requirement into mortgage modification paperwork that forces homeowners to waive their legal rightsin order to be eligible to renegotiate their loans. The broad requirement bars borrowers from bringing suits related to their mortgages — even when the issue is unrelated to the modification they are seeking.
At a hearing this summer, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank attacked private industry for putting such requirements in place. Housing advocates say they will bring this issue to Frank’s attention.
Great work, Mary!
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