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CBO Says GSE Principal Forgiveness Could Reduce Additional Defaults
May 10, 2013
Charles Wisniowski
Although it's unlikely that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will engage in principal reductions anytime soon, a new report from CBO says it could do some good.
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