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How do I start a review for mortgage assistance?

You have a few options to get started. Option 1: Online:   If you've experienced a financial hardship. Click here to be taken to our Homeowner's Assistance page to get started.Option 2: By Mail:  You can also complete the Mortgage Assistance Application and send it by mail. The application requests your current income and expenses and the reason for your hardship to help us determine the best available option. Click here to print the Mortgage...

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I started an application for mortgage assistance. How can I complete the application?

Click here to be taken to our Homeowner's Assistance page to get started. 

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I already applied for mortgage assistance. How can I check the status of my application?

Call us at 1-800-449-8767. We're available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET.

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What is an escrow account?

An escrow account is money we set aside to pay expenses related to your mortgage, like property taxes and homeowner's insurance. We break these expenses into monthly installments and add them to your mortgage payment. When your property tax and insurance bills are due, we pay them on your behalf from your escrow account.  Learn more in our Escrow Education Center.

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When does PHH Mortgage complete an escrow analysis?

An escrow analysis is typically performed annually, to ensure sufficient funds are being collected to avoid escrow shortages and overages. However, off-schedule analyses are also performed to ensure sufficient funds are available. Any increase or decrease to your annual property taxes and/or insurance premiums may cause your mortgage payment amount to change. We provide details of your analysis in the Escrow Account Statement. For more information, visit the Escrow Education Center.

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What law establishes escrow account guidelines?

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a federal law that dictates how lenders establish and maintain escrow accounts. Some states also have escrow account regulations for homeowners in the state. If your state does not have its own regulations, your escrow account is governed by RESPA. Learn more in our Escrow Education Center.

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If my escrow account has a shortage, can I deposit funds to my escrow account?

You may make an escrow deposit of any amount by mail. If your account is current, you can also make an escrow deposit through our pay by phone service or on our website. Fees may apply when making an escrow deposit by phone or online.  To pay online, log on to your account and click the Payment button at the top of the screen. If you are sending an escrow deposit by mail, make sure to write the account number on the check and write “Escrow Application" on the memo line. Send...

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If my escrow account has an overage when will I receive the overage check?

If the account is current and not in bankruptcy at the time of the analysis and the surplus is less than $49.00, we use the surplus to lower the monthly escrow payment. If the surplus is $49.00 or more, we refund the surplus. We will send a check within 30 days of completing the escrow analysis. If the account is in bankruptcy or is not current at the time of the analysis, the surplus stays in the escrow account until the next escrow analysis. Learn more in our Escrow Education Center.

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I recently paid off my account. When will I receive a refund for my escrow balance?

After we make any required escrow disbursements, we will refund the remaining escrow balance. We will send the refund check to the mailing address on file. Please allow 20 business days to receive the refund check. Learn more in our Escrow Education Center.

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How can I cancel or remove the escrow account used for payment of property taxes/insurance for my mo

To request removal of the escrow account, complete this form and return it to us by email or mail. Once we receive your request, we will review and notify you in writing if the account meets the eligibility criteria to have the escrow account removed. Please continue to make the escrow payment until you receive confirmation of the escrow account removal.  Learn more in our Escrow Education Center.

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