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  1. Paying Off Your Loan

    Created On: 09/11/2024 in Payments and Payoffs
    A payoff statement for a mortgage, sometimes referred to as a payoff letter, is a document that details the exact amount of money needed to fully pay off your mortgage loan.  It encompasses  your outstanding balance, the interest you owe,  an...

  2. Monthly Autopay

    Created On: 09/11/2024 in Payments and Payoffs
    What is autopay? Autopay, meaning recurring monthly ACH drafts, allows you to pay your loan automatically each month from your checking or savings account. You may also opt for budget drafts if you would like to split your monthly payment into two ...

  3. Budget Drafts (Biweekly)

    Created On: 09/11/2024 in Payments and Payoffs
    Can I split my monthly payment into two payments?  Yes, by enrolling for Budget Drafts , you can schedule automatic recurring ACH drafts from your checking or savings account every 14 days. Once enrolled, half of your monthly mortgage payment will...

  4. Paperless Statements

    Created On: 09/11/2024 in Payments and Payoffs
    Can I opt out of receiving copies of statements in the mail? Yes! Go paperless by opting in for electronic account and/or year-end statements. Once you are enrolled, we’ll send you an email each time a statement is ready to view online. You will ...

  5. Why Go Digital?

    Created On: 09/11/2024 in Online Access
    Setting up your account online lets you manage your mortgage your way—anytime, anywhere. Our secure and easy-to-use website will help you: View your loan details such as balance, payoff date, interest, taxes, and more Quickly make or schedule on...

  6. Getting Started

    Created On: 09/11/2024 in Online Access
    What should I do the first time I log into my account? Once you’re logged into your account, you can: See an overview of your loan , including balance, interest information, payoff date, escrow details, payment history, and more. Go to My L...

  7. Disaster Assistance

    Created On: 09/11/2024 in Disaster Claims & Assistance
    I am having trouble making mortgage payments due to a disaster. What can I do?  If a recent disaster has affected your ability to conduct normal financial business, we understand this may result in late or missed mortgage payments. We are here t...

  8. Tax Deductions

    Created On: 09/11/2024 in Year-End Statements
    How can my Form 1098 help with tax deductions? This statement reports the total mortgage interest paid on your loan during the year. Generally, homeowners may be able to deduct mortgage interest from their taxes owed to the IRS. For information...

  9. Who to Contact

    Created On: 09/11/2024 in Year-End Statements
    I have other questions about year-end tax statements. Whom should I contact? If you have questions specific to taxes and deductions, reach out to the experts. Consult a qualified tax advisor, contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040, or visit  IRS.gov...

  10. Terminating Mortgage Insurance

    Created On: 09/11/2024 in Lower My Payment
    Can I cancel my Mortgage Insurance? If Mortgage Insurance was required for your loan at closing, you might be wondering how long you will need to continue paying this extra expense. The short answer: it depends. Options to remove the mortgage ins...