Mortgage Help

3 simple ways to pay off your mortgage faster

If you’ve decided that paying off your mortgage early is the right financial move, it’s time to figure out how you want to pay it off.

Damaged property? Learn about the insurance loss claim process.

Dealing with damage to your home can be stressful, and the insurance loss claim process can be confusing. This article explains the loss process and the steps you’ll need to take to receive your repair funds.

Making your final loan payment: the five-step process

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.

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.