On March 2, FHFA announced changes to requirements for sales of non-performing loans (NPLs) by Freddie and Fannie to reduce the number of severely delinquent loans held in their inventories and to transfer risk to the private sector.  The requirements are expected to encourage broad participation by potential investors and provide for future publication of aggregate data about borrower outcomes.  ReleaseFact Sheet.

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