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Financial First Steps If You Lose Income After Buying

An interactive decision tree that guides you through the immediate steps to take if you experience a sudden loss of income, helping you prioritize payments and communicate with your lender.

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Losing your job shortly after draining your savings for a down payment is a homeowner's worst nightmare. Panic leads to bad decisions, like ignoring the lender or draining retirement accounts. This wizard helps you triage the situation and find the right path forward.

Important

Do Not Ignore the Lender

Lenders do not want to foreclose on your house; it costs them money. If you communicate early, they have programs (like forbearance) to help you through a temporary crisis.

The Triage Wizard

Answer the 8 yes/no questions below regarding your emergency fund, severance pay, and expected unemployment duration to receive a customized action plan.

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