When such debt is not due at the time of rendering the account, but becomes due before the time fixed by the officer making such attachment or levy of execution for the sale of the property, within 10 days after the debt becomes due and before the sale, such creditor may pay or tender the amount thereof to such mortgagee, pledgee, or holder of such lien, and retain and sell such property as is provided in section 3353 of this title.