Consumer Resources and Information
Freddie Mac is committed to helping consumers get the information they need to make wise decisions about finances and homeownership. Below are some consumer resources we hope you'll find helpful.
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Buying and Owning a Home is Freddie Mac's online guide to the homebuying process. The guide takes you from determining if you're ready to buy through protecting your investment and preventing foreclosure.
- Organizations that help consumers having difficulty making their mortgage payments
- How to Recognize and Avoid Predatory Lending
- Organizations that help consumers understand homeownership and assist them with the home-buying process
- Warning Signs: Common precursors to foreclosure
- How to Recognize and Avoid Mortgage Fraud
- Avoiding Borrowing Pitfalls – Tips for Consumers
CreditSmart® is Freddie Mac's multilingual financial education curriculum. CreditSmart is a consumer's guide to better credit, money management, and responsible homeownership.
Your Credit, Your Home, and Your Future is available for download in English and Spanish
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CreditSmart Asian guidebooks include the following titles in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean:
- The Importance of Good Credit
- Steps to Homeownership
- Homeowner Benefits and Responsibilities
- HUD's Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure
- Don't Be a Victim of Loan Fraud: HUD's 11 Tips on Being a Smart Consumer
Loan Modification Scams:
If you suspect that you have been a victim of a loan modification scam you can report it by calling 888-995-HOPE or filing a report through the Loan Modification Scam Alert website.