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Happy Thanksgiving for Whom?
On Thursday, November 20th, Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) made a landmark announcement in regards to a temporary hiatus on foreclosure sales and evictions for a six week period beginning the day before Thanksgiving until January 9, 2009. At first read, politicians and consumer advocacy groups heralded the announcement as a win for troubled homeowners.
James Lockhart who is the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) was quoted that the suspension would allow "delinquent borrowers...an opportunity to avoid foreclosure and work out terms." It should be noted that this temporary suspension is an addition to the normal time-line required during the foreclosure process which is estimated by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to be 3 - 6 months (subject to state foreclosure laws and processes).
For the homeowners on the brink of losing their home to the foreclosure process, the holidays will be a festive occasion removed from the reality of the housing crisis. This should bring a smile to their faces. FHFA, FNM & FRE look as if they are the champions to the financially strapped homeowners when they have been greatly criticized for the lack of proactive response to the housing debacle. The ... more

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