Mortgage Help

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.

Understanding Escrow

Unless you have a mortgage loan, “escrow” is a word you may not be familiar with. But in the mortgage world, you hear a lot about it. Thankfully, escrow is not hard to explain—or understand. Dive in and answer the most common questions that homeowners ask us about escrow.

Understanding your mortgage payment

Knowing more about what makes up your mortgage payment can help you save money—and reduce the term of your loan. Take a look at some common questions about what goes into your mortgage payment, and how you can use that knowledge to your advantage.

Avoiding mortgage delinquency

Delinquency is a serious problem that can do long-term damage to your finances. Here are a set of practical guidelines you can use to fight it.

Additional Mortgage Help Resources

Additional state programs may be available if you are continuing to experience difficulty in making mortgage payments or facing foreclosure. The following state programs may be able to assist you.

Be prepared for the storm

If a Tropical Storm or Hurricane is likely to hit landfall this week, your well-being is our main concern, so don’t wait to prepare for the storm’s arrival. Check out this four useful steps.