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Borrowers See Morality in Forbearance Options
August 15, 2025
Dennis Hollier
The perceived morality of mortgage forbearance increases when the borrower pays for the option to forbear, regardless of the political affiliation or personal characteristics of the borrower, according to researchers.
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