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Freddie Mac to Let People Stay in Foreclosed Houses

Rental program aims to stop evictions

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 30, 2009 2:44 AM CST

(Newser) – Freddie Mac has forged a first-of-its-kind plan to allow homeowners and tenants to remain in foreclosed homes, USA Today reports. Residents will be charged a market rental rate on leases renewable monthly after their homes have been acquired by the lender. Freddie Mac expects the...   Read full story »

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