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I have just read about a program to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. It says that it will drop payments to 38% of income but only for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. How do I find out if my mortgage is under one of these agencies?

Editor's Response

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are government agencies who are big players in the secondary market for mortgage-backed securities (meaning they acquire the mortgages from other lenders). They now own or guarantee about $1.4 trillion, or 40%, of all U.S. mortgages. I would contact the customer service department of your original lender and ask them.

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