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  1. Paying Off Your HELOC

    How can I close my HELOC? To permanently close your account, follow these steps: Request a payoff quote through our website or app, by phone or by email.  Pay off the entire balance. Sign and return an authorization form  to close your accou...
  2. Draws/Advances

    How can I draw money from my HELOC account? When eligible for draws/advances, we offer a few convenient options:  Online: Log in to our website or app to initiate an ACH draw/advance to transfer funds to your designated checking/savings acc...
  3. General

    What can I use my HELOC for? You can use your HELOC funds for various purposes, such as home improvements, repairs, consolidating higher interest rate debt, or other financial needs.  Where can I find details about my unique HELOC account? ...
  4. Intro

    A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a type of second mortgage that provides access to the equity in a home on an as-needed basis, often with a variable interest rate. The  home is used as collateral against the line of credit.  Similar to a...
  5. Access Outside the U.S.

    Access to your loan/account is available in the following countries:  United States Australia British Virgin Islands Canada Finland Germany Greenland Guam India Japan Mexico Micronesia Portugal Puerto Rico South Korea United Kingd...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  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. 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...
  10. 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...