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Risk of Property Ownership

FreddieMac

Updated 10-31-2026

Risk of Property Ownership

The risk of liability to Freddie Mac if Freddie Mac becomes the owner of the property. For example, there is Risk of Property Ownership if the condition of the Mortgaged Premises, or its immediate surroundings, poses a threat to the health or safety of a property owner (e.g., condemnation), or there is otherwise a situation or presence that is exigent or atypical that would cause a potential property owner to incur extraordinary risk of liability if it becomes the owner of the property.

FreddieMac Glossary

FreddieMac · pp. 37–38

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