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Budget Drafts (Biweekly)

Last Updated: 07/01/2024 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...
Accessing Statements Online

Last Updated: 07/23/2024 in Year-End Statements

Where can I find my tax statement online? 2024 year-end statements will be provided by January 31, 2025. When your statement is available, log into our website or app, go to Documents , and expand the Taxes section. Click the link to your stat...
Receiving My Statement

Last Updated: 07/23/2024 in Year-End Statements

When and how will I receive my year-end statement? Year-end statements are sent by January 31 each year. If you enroll for electronic year-end statements by December 27, 2024, we will notify you by email when your statement is available online ...
Insurance Department

Last Updated: 06/05/2024 in Contact Us

Homeowner’s (Hazard) Insurance If you pay your homeowner's insurance premiums through your regular monthly mortgage payment (also called an escrow account) and you receive a bill from your insurance provider or have a new insurance policy, ple...
Year-End Statement Basics

Last Updated: 07/23/2024 in Year-End Statements

What year-end statement should I expect from you? Depending on your account activity last year, you may receive the following IRS Form from us: Form 1098: Reports interest we received on a mortgage. Form 1099-C: Reports when a debt is cancel...
Getting Started

Last Updated: 02/03/2025 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...
Escrow Waiver

Last Updated: 05/20/2024 in Escrow, Tax & Insurance

Can I remove my escrow account? Options to remove an escrow account from a loan vary based on factors such as state laws, investor guidelines, loan type, property type and Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio. If the loan qualifies, tax payments and homeow...
Who to Contact

Last Updated: 10/07/2024 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...
Terminating Mortgage Insurance

Last Updated: 08/27/2024 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...
Monthly Autopay

Last Updated: 07/01/2024 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 ...