forbearance
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During the pandemic, for instance, borrowers with bank servicers were more likely to receive forbearance on their mortgage payments than those with nonbank servicers, Bowman said in a speech Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Also authored by Harabedian, AB 238 prohibited mortgage lenders and servicers from requiring borrowers to pay back any forbearance in a lump sum, but it otherwise did not specify repayment terms.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
A spokesperson for the agency said it worked with Kendall to ensure he received “appropriate” forbearance relief and considers the matter resolved.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
Most of the rest is in forbearance or deferment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
He thought of the virtues of courage and forbearance, which become flabby when there is nothing to use them on.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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