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Additional Resources

Last Updated: 07/13/2026 in Financial Hardship

COVID-19 Resources If you have a hardship related to COVID-19 , visit the CFPB’s mortgage and housing assistance portal . Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) in the U.S Department of the Treasury and Nati...
Gracefully Exiting Your Loan

Last Updated: 07/13/2026 in Financial Hardship

If you foresee there isn’t a financially feasible way to keep your home, here are more options for you to avoid the foreclosure process. Traditional Sale: Work with a real estate agent to s ell your home ...
Mortgage Assistance Options

Last Updated: 07/13/2026 in Financial Hardship

Need M ortgage A ssistance ? Whether you ’re experiencing hardship due to loss of employment, income reduction, illness or other related impacts , here are your options that may be available to you based on investor guidelin...
How to Request Mortgage Assistance

Last Updated: 07/13/2026 in Financial Hardship

How can I apply for mortgage assistance ? You can log into our website or app to complete the application online or, if you prefer to submit your application by mail or email, please click the button above to download a PDF. The PDF will ...
Looking to Reduce Your Payment?

Last Updated: 07/13/2026 in Lower My Payment

We love making homeowners happy—and what better way than to help you save money over the life of your loan? If you are looking to reduce the amount of your monthly mortgage payment, options may be available for your mortgage. Browse our FAQs below ...
Mortgage Recast Overview

Last Updated: 07/13/2026 in Lower My Payment

If you want to lower your monthly mortgage payment and have the means to make additional payments toward your loan principal, a mortgage recast might be a great option for you. Learn what a recast involves, how it can help you save now and long te...
Recast FAQs

Last Updated: 07/13/2026 in Lower My Payment

Will a recast lower my monthly mortgage payment? If your loan is eligible, recasting your loan may be an option to lower your payment as an alternative to refinancing. A recast typically involves making a one-time payment to reduce your loan p...
Tax Deductions

Last Updated: 07/13/2026 in Year-End Statements

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...
Who to Contact

Last Updated: 07/13/2026 in Year-End Statements

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...
Disaster Assistance

Last Updated: 07/13/2026 in Disaster Claims & Assistance

I am having trouble making mortgage payments due to a disaster. What can I do? If a recent disaster has affected your ability to conduct normal financial business, we understand this may result in late or missed mortgage payments. We are here t...