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Module 5
Life as a Homeowner
Your Obligations as an Owner
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Did You Know
  • You have choices about how to make your home loan payments.
  • If you are having difficulty making your home loan payments, help may be available.
  • There are a variety of options to avoid foreclosure.
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Making Home Loan Payments

Make Your Home Loan Payment on Time Every MonthThere are several key steps you can take to become a successful homeowner. You worked hard to buy your home and you don’t want to jeopardize it. Paying your home loan on time every month is the single most important thing you can do to ensure you keep your home. Late payments can damage your credit rating and failure to pay could lead to more serious consequences, even foreclosure. The good news is most lenders give you a variety of options on how you pay your home loan, and, if you run into trouble making payments, your lender should be eager to work with you to find a solution.

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