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Freddie Mac issues guidance to seller/servicers on business continuity plans, borrower relief

Federal Issues Covid-19 Freddie Mac Servicer Mortgages Bank Compliance

Federal Issues

On April 3, Freddie Mac issued guidance reminding seller/servicers to maintain a business continuity plan in accordance with the requirements of the Freddie Mac Single Family Seller/Servicer Guide.  Sellers and servicers are expected to maintain the business continuity plan and to follow the plan during the Covid-19 pandemic.  The guidance noted that Freddie Mac communicated with document custodians at four banks to confirm their business continuity plans are in place, and urged sellers using other document custodians to inquire with those custodians about their business continuity plans.  Finally, the guidance summarized the relief that servicers should provide to borrowers impacted by Covid-19, including mortgage forbearance, waiving penalties and fees, halting foreclosure sales and evictions, suspending credit bureau reporting for delinquency related to forbearance, and offering loan modifications after the forbearance period.