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In The Week Ahead, get insights on how business is being done in the age of COVID-19, and what regulators are doing to assist homeowners, lenders, and servicers in the latest episode of DS5: Inside the Industry.

Under the recently signed CARES Act, the FHFA Director notes that borrowers are "on the honor system" when it comes to taking advantage of loan forbearance programs.

According to Director Mark Calabriathe despite the slowdown in economic activity, there have been low rates of serious delinquency.

Hours after President Trump announced a suspension of foreclosures and evictions for mortgages backed by HUD and FHFA, official statements clarified that the policy will extend at least 60 days, contrary to earlier reporting.

Here's how the FHFA, the Financial Services Committee, and other institutions are preparing themselves, customers, and borrowers for financial hardship.

According to former CEO of Freddie Mac Don Layton, after the single-security’s implementation, the discount almost entirely disappeared. CLick through to learn more.

According to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the GSEs will still receive a small amount of government support following the end of conservatorship.

Most of the foreclosure prevention actions taken by the GSEs have been permanent loan modifications as total refinance volume have increased.

In anticipation of ending Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship, the Federal Housing Finance Administration is making these realignments.

FHFA Director Mark Calabria said reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are key to fixing the nation’s affordability issues.