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Homeowner's/Hazard Insurance

Last Updated: 06/04/2024 in Escrow, Tax & Insurance

I have a new homeowners insurance policy. Do I need to send it to you? Yes, if you leverage an escrow account to help manage insurance expenses required for your property, you need to inform us of any changes in your insurance policy. You can s...
Escrow Statement FAQs

Last Updated: 05/30/2024
Recast FAQs

Last Updated: 05/30/2024 in Lower My Payment

Will a recast lower my monthly mortgage payment? If your loan is eligible, recasting your loan may be an option to lower your payment as an alternative to refinancing. A recast typically involves making a one-time payment to reduce your loan p...
Looking to Reduce Your Payment?

Last Updated: 05/30/2024 in Lower My Payment

We love making homeowners happy—and what better way than to help you save money over the life of your loan? If you are looking to reduce the amount of your monthly mortgage payment, options may be available for your mortgage. Browse our FAQs below ...
Mail a Payment

Last Updated: 05/29/2024 in Contact Us

Questions about how and where to make payments? Check out Ways to Pay for a variety of options online, by phone, and by mail. Mail a Payment: First Home Mortgage PO Box 660217 Dallas, TX 75266-0217 Overnight & Payoff Funds: First Home Mor...
Property Taxes

Last Updated: 05/29/2024 in Escrow, Tax & Insurance

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...
Gracefully Exiting Your Loan

Last Updated: 05/20/2024 in Financial Hardship

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 ...
Mortgage Assistance Options

Last Updated: 05/20/2024 in Financial Hardship

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...
How to Request Mortgage Assistance

Last Updated: 05/20/2024 in Financial Hardship

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 ...
Additional Resources

Last Updated: 05/20/2024 in Financial Hardship

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...