Special Forbearance (Sfb) – Unemployment Agreement
Last updated 08-20-2026
FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025
Updated 08-20-2026
Special Forbearance (Sfb) – Unemployment Agreement
The Special Forbearance (SFB) – Unemployment Agreement is a written agreement between a Mortgagee and the Borrowers, one or more of whom has become unemployed, allowing for reduced and/or suspended Mortgage Payments. Special Forbearance (SFB) - Unemployment Option The Special Forbearance (SFB) – Unemployment Option is a Home Retention Option available when one or more of the Borrowers have become unemployed and this loss of employment has negatively affected the Borrower’s ability to continue to make their monthly Mortgage Payment.
FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025
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