HousingWire reports that Freddie Mac is providing relief options to Illinois tornado victims with Freddie Mac mortgages whose homes were damaged or destroyed including: forbearance on mortgage payments and foreclosures for up to one year and waiving late fees and penalties. Read the full news release from Freddie Mac.

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