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Statement by Secretary Mnuchin on Mortgage Relief for Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown | U.S. Department of the Treasury

Statement by Secretary Mnuchin on Mortgage Relief for Federal
Employees Affected by Shutdown
January 8, 2019

Washington – Today, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the statement below
commending the e orts of mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, and other financial
institutions that are working to assist those who may face financial hardships resulting from the
federal government shutdown.
The ongoing shutdown has required many federal agencies to furlough some employees, and
also a ects government contractors, vendors, and others who provide services to the federal
government. Many of these individuals nonetheless need to make payments on mortgages and
other obligations.
“We applaud the actions of mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, and other financial
institutions, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, that are taking steps to assist individuals
experiencing temporary financial di iculties due to the government shutdown,” said Secretary
Mnuchin. “The Administration is committed to doing all that we can, consistent with the law, to
alleviate the e ects of the shutdown.”
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