Updated Articles

  1. Property Taxes

    I just received a property tax bill and have an escrow account. Do I need to send it to you? Yes, if you have an escrow account set up for your property taxes and you have received a tax bill, please email a copy to us so we can ensure timely p...
  2. Gracefully Exiting Your Loan

    If you  foresee there  isn’t  a financially  feasible  way  to keep your home, here are more options  for you to  avoid  the foreclosure process.   Traditional Sale:   Work with a real estate agent to  s ell your home ...
  3. Mortgage Assistance Options

    Need  M ortgage  A ssistance ?   Whether  you ’re  experiencing hardship due to loss of employment, income reduction, illness or other related impacts , here are your options  that may be available to you based on investor guidelin...
  4. How to Request Mortgage Assistance

    How can I apply for mortgage  assistance ?   You can log into our website or app to complete the application online or, if you prefer to submit your application by mail or email, please click the button above to download a PDF. The PDF will ...
  5. Additional Resources

    COVID-19 Resources   If you have a hardship  related to COVID-19 ,   visit the  CFPB’s mortgage and housing assistance portal .   Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) in the  U.S Department of the Treasury   and  Nati...
  6. Surplus

    What is an escrow surplus?  All escrow accounts have a minimum required balance, which equals your expected tax and insurance expenses plus some extra money in case your bills go up – this is called a cushion. If your escrow account balance is mor...
  7. How to Keep Track of Your Escrow Activity

    How can I see my escrow account activity? As your mortgage partner, we strive to make it easy to view and understand your escrow activity. We provide 24/7 access to track your escrow balance, deposits, and disbursements online, plus other easy ...
  8. Contacts

    Who do I contact  with  questions about my escrow expenses? Taxes: Your local tax assessor’s office. Insurance premiums: Your insurance company. Your escrow payments and expenses: Reach out to us. We'll be happy to help! Please see our...
  9. Change in Your Mortgage Payment

    Why did my payment change? When your taxes and/or insurance bills change from year to year, it may be necessary to adjust the amount you are paying into your escrow account, too.  Reasons your expenses changed may include: Insurance: Changes...
  10.  Video: Understanding Your Escrow Statement

    We review your escrow activity at least annually to help ensure your account has enough funds to cover your property tax and/or insurance expenses, which can change from year to year. After each review, we send an Escrow Account Disclosure St...