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  1. Tax Deductions

    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...
  2. Year-End Statements

  3. Learn more and get started

    Who can tell me more? Our knowledgeable Direct Lending team is eager to help you navigate the options and carve a path forward based on your personal goals and priorities!  Reach out to us today. How can I get started with a Home Equity Loan? ...
  4. Is a Home Equity Loan right for me?

    Is a Home Equity Loan a good choice for me? It depends on your financial goals, current mortgage terms, and ability to repay the loan. A Home Equity Loan can be a valuable financial tool, but it’s important to understand all aspects of the loan bef...
  5. How it works

    How does a Home Equity Loan work? Can I pay off a Home Equity Loan early? While the terms can vary by lender and other factors,  our Home Equity Loan does allow for early repayment without prepayment penalties!  Paying off the loan early ca...
  6. Eligibility

    Will I qualify for a Home Equity Loan? Typically, lenders will consider factors such as your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, amount of equity in the property, and loan-to-value ratio when determining eligibility and terms. Generally, the bett...
  7. Home Equity Loan basics

    What is a Home Equity Loan? In short, it’s a type of loan secured by the equity in your existing, mortgaged property. You receive one lump sum of money at closing and repay it over a fixed period, with a fixed rate, on a fixed monthly payment. ...
  8. Paperless Statements

    Can I opt out of receiving copies of statements in the mail? Yes! Go paperless by opting in for electronic account and/or year-end statements. Once you are enrolled, we’ll send you an email each time a statement is ready to view online. You will ...
  9. Payments and Payoffs

  10. Go Paperless

    Tired of retrieving paper statements from your mailbox? Great news -- you can go paperless by opting in for electronic statements! We offer this convenient service for both monthly mortgage/account statements and year-end statements , which ar...