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Washington-Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are implementing new policies that will allow renters to remain in their homes after the agencies foreclose on the owner.
Fannie is offering renters a new month-to-month lease to stay put or financial assistance to move to new housing if they choose to vacate the property.
"On behalf of the company, property managers are contacting renters in Fannie Mae-owned foreclosed properties to notify them of their options," the government-sponsored enterprise said.
Freddie is going one step further by allowing renters and former owner-occupants to rent and remain in the house.
"First and foremost, Freddie Mac's REO rental option is designed to help cushion the impact of foreclosure on families who own or rent homes," Freddie CEO David Moffett said.
"Keeping ...
Source: HighBeam Research, New GSE Policy AidsForeclosure Renters.(Managing REO)