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  1. Payments and Payoffs

  2. 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...
  3. Year-End Statement Basics

    What year-end statement should I expect from you? Depending on your account activity last year, you may receive the following IRS Form from us: Form 1098: Reports interest we received on a mortgage. Form 1099-C: Reports when a debt is cancel...
  4. Accessing Statements Online

    Where can I find my tax statement online? 2024 year-end statements will be provided by January 31, 2025. 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...
  5. 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 27, 2024, we will notify you by email when your statement is available online ...
  6. 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...
  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. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...