Updated Articles

  1. How to Request Mortgage Assistance

    Last Updated: 12/27/2024 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 ...

  2. Additional Resources

    Last Updated: 12/27/2024 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...

  3. Gracefully Exiting Your Loan

    Last Updated: 12/27/2024 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 ...

  4. Looking to Reduce Your Payment?

    Last Updated: 12/27/2024 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 ...

  5. Mortgage Recast Overview

    Last Updated: 12/27/2024 in Lower My Payment
    If you want to lower your monthly mortgage payment and have the means to make additional payments toward your loan principal, a mortgage recast might be a great option for you. Learn what a recast involves, how it can help you save now and long te...

  6. Recast FAQs

    Last Updated: 12/27/2024 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...

  7. Disaster Claims & Assistance

    Last Updated: 12/27/2024

  8. Year-End Statement Basics

    Last Updated: 12/27/2024 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...

  9. Tax Deductions

    Last Updated: 12/27/2024 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...

  10. Accessing Statements Online

    Last Updated: 12/27/2024 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...