Helpful Tips

Mortgage payoff in five easy steps

Paying off your mortgage is a big deal, and there’s more to it than just sending us your final payment. This article explains how you can pay off your mortgage loan in just five easy steps.

What are nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees and how can I avoid them?

It pays to monitor your bank account. If you don’t check it regularly, you may be hit with fees when your balance falls too low. Read on to find out what NSF fees are and how you can avoid them.

What is Loss Mitigation?

If you stop making your mortgage payments, you could be facing foreclosure. “Loss mitigation” is where we work with you to avoid that. This article explains what you need to know about loss mitigation—and what you need to do.

Lender-placed insurance? We answer your most common questions.

If you don’t buy homeowner’s insurance, we may have to buy it for you—which will be much more expensive. Here’s how to avoid that.

Temporary power outage? Here is how to prepare.

Short-term power outages can happen at any time. Here’s how to prepare for and get through them.

How to avoid late payments and late fees

Just one late mortgage payment can cost you money—and hurt your credit score. Here are some tips that can help you avoid the consequences of paying late.