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  1. Receiving My Statement

    When and how will I receive my year-end statement? Year-end statements are sent by January 31 each year. If you enroll for electronic year-end statements by December 31, we will notify you by email when your statement is available online to vie...
  2. Who to Contact

    I have other questions about year-end tax statements. Whom should I contact? If you have questions specific to taxes and deductions, reach out to the experts. Consult a qualified tax advisor, contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040, or visit  IRS.gov...
  3. Accessing Statements Online

    Where can I find my tax statement online? 2025 year-end statements will be provided by January 31, 2026. 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...
  4. Change in Your Mortgage Payment

    Why did my payment change? When your taxes and/or insurance bills change from year to year, it may be necessary to adjust the amount you are paying into your escrow account, too.  Reasons your expenses changed may include: Insurance: Changes...
  5. Escrow Waiver

    Can I remove my escrow account?  Options to remove an escrow account from a loan vary based on factors such as state laws, investor guidelines, loan type, property type and Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio.  If the loan qualifies, tax payments and homeow...
  6. Contacts

    Who do I contact  with  questions about my escrow expenses? Taxes: Your local tax assessor’s office. Insurance premiums: Your insurance company. Your escrow payments and expenses: Reach out to us. We'll be happy to help! Please see our...
  7. Keeping Track of Your Escrow Activity

    How can I see my escrow account activity? As your mortgage partner, we strive to make it easy to view and understand your escrow activity. We provide 24/7 access to track your escrow balance, deposits, and disbursements online, plus other easy ...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...