While saving for a down payment continues to be one of the most challenging barriers to homeownership for many, Freddie Mac’s latest multipronged action removes industry-wide barriers to down payment assistance (DPA) programs, helping provide mortgage loans and financial assistance to lower-income homebuyers across the nation.
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