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  1. 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...
  2. Shortage

    What is an escrow shortage? 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 e...
  3. Escrow Basics

    What is an escrow account? Think of it like a savings account dedicated to the tax and/or insurance expenses required for your property—and as your loan servicer, we help you manage it. Depending on the terms of your mortgage, your escrow account m...
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  5. Tax Deductions

    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...
  6. Year-End Statement Basics

    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...
  7. Terminating Mortgage Insurance

    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...
  8. Disaster 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...
  9. Claims

    What do I need to do if my home has been damaged? Here’s what you need to do first:   Contact your hazard insurance company to file a claim.   Call us at  833.253.1133 , and w e'll let you know what information is required to d...
  10. 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...