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CBO Releases New Report

May 01, 2013

Modifying Mortgages Involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Options for Principal Forgiveness

CBO examined three options for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to use principal forgiveness for certain underwater borrowers. How would those options affect the number of mortgage defaults, the federal budget, and the overall economy?

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