Buying A Home Just Got Cheaper: FHFA Eases Insurance Rules, Cuts Costs For Borrowers

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In a move aimed at addressing skyrocketing insurance premiums, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now accept Actual Cash Value (ACV) coverage for roofs on single-family homes and condominiums. Previously...

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