Mar 25, 2020

$2 trillion for stimulus

The average American will get a check from the government for $1,200. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Congress and the White House have hammered out an economic stimulus package deal for more than $2 trillion. The details on loans for small businesses. Forbearance on mortgages.

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Homeowners facing lost income from COVID-19 may get mortgage relief

by Amy Scott

Mar 25, 2020

Renters could also get a break if their landlords seek assistance.

If your mortgage is backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or the Federal Housing Administration, you may be able to suspend or lower your payments for up to 12 months if you’ve lost income due to the pandemic.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

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Erika Soderstrom Producer

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