I think lenders learned that the hard way in the GFC.. and if there is any inkling of mass defaults they are going to have work out programs developed so investors can work with tenants through these times IF and when a tenant has suffered a financial set back because of loss of job or sickness..

Overnight, the fed cut rates from 1.0% to zero and has announced a $700 million liquidity program which will see it buying Treasuries and mortgage assets in an effort to reassure investors.As I write, investors seem anything but reassured.

Overnight, the fed cut rates from 1.0% to zero and has announced a $700 million liquidity program which will see it buying Treasuries and mortgage assets in an effort to reassure investors.As I write, investors seem anything but reassured.

Are their programs to refer tenants to who are in need of short-term support to cover cash-flow gaps?

Government assistance programs will be available.

Once we find a deal that we think is worth looking at we break down the numbers for 15% and 20% and 5% and 3.5% programs checking the program requirements and loan limits for each program before sending it to clients. 

Anyone know of any assistance programs for landlords? 

My wife an I are wanting to get into the real estate/rental profession, but we both came from divorces and are in the middle of debt consolidation program.

Inform your tenants of the Covid 19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment program.

This applies if they are out of work due to the virus though in some cases the government has programs to help.