Intervention Categories: Legal and policy; Regulatory change; Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: Federal
Overview: The U.S. Congress allowed postponements (forbearance) on mortgage payments for federally backed loans for up to 60 days under phase 3 legislation. Postponements can be extended for additional 30 day periods four more times. The legislation bans the foreclosure process until at least mid-May 2020 and any fees or penalties for delayed payments. Landlords may not evict tenants for failing to pay rent for a 120-day period.
Full details here: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/25/politics/stimulus-package-details-coronavirus/index.html