All the government and fed is doing is trying to throw quick band aids everywhere but every "band aid" they put on causes numerous other problems because things are being done so quickly without thinking through all the ramifications. 

The regulations require that the intermediary only be in place prior to the closing of the sale. 

However, like most of the non government backed programs these are on pause temporarily until markets settle down from the virus. 2. 

I assume you understand how slow the wheels move at the government level? 

Revised PC headline:Getting Rich on Government-Backed MortgagesA branch manager gets home loans for borrowers with weak credit or low incomes—and taxpayers back him up.[...article starts...]He calls back a customer who’s spent hours watching his sales videos: “Bad Credit, I Can Help,” “Fresh Start: Credit Boost,” and “Go For Your Dreams.”

Most of the homes are Listed exclusive meaning they only go up for auction to owner occupants, nonprofits, or government agencies.

I have written to all of my Senators and Congressional Representatives requesting that they require all commercial lenders with government-backed commercial loans (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD) to defer commercial mortgage payments for the same duration as tenant evictions are stayed, with all deferred mortgage payments to be automatically added to the loan term - no modification. extension or balloon payment needed.

Many of our tenants are military or government employees.

After a few years, I learned a lot, but decided government wasn’t for me and went back to school full-time for my MBA.

So in order to be legal and in accordance with all the possible regulations, you'll need to check (i) with the neighborhood association (if there is one), (ii) with the city if it's in city limits, and (iii) with Westchester County.The neighborhood association, you'll have to ask directly.