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On 21 April 2009, the Prime Minister announced that Homeowners Mortgage Support is now available to help homeowners who suffer a temporary income shock. It means that eligible homeowners will be able to make smaller mortgage repayments for up to two years, without the risk of losing their homes.
330,000 homeowners have got help and advice with their mortgage - take your first step to joining them. For information on your options and to find out who you can talk to visit www.direct.gov.uk/mortgagehelp (external link) , speak to a trained adviser at our debt advice partners or call the National Debtline free on 0808 808 4000.
Information for local authorities about Real Help Now schemes they are delivering or advising on, to give immediate help to homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage can be found on the info4local - Real Help Now (external link) web page.