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User Terms

Last Updated: 10/24/2024 in Disclosures -- Accessible to customers

Subservicing Notice: Cornerstone Servicing, a division of Cornerstone Capital Bank, SSB, has an agreement with to provide the day-to-day servicing of your loan. These terms apply to your use of the Cornerstone Capital Bank, SS...
Year-End Statements

Last Updated: 01/10/2025
Who to Contact

Last Updated: 01/10/2025 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...
Escrow Statement FAQs

Last Updated: 01/10/2025
Escrow Basics

Last Updated: 01/10/2025 in Escrow Statement FAQs

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...
Shortage

Last Updated: 01/10/2025 in Escrow Statement FAQs

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...
Surplus

Last Updated: 01/10/2025 in Escrow Statement FAQs

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...
Keeping Track of Your Escrow Activity

Last Updated: 01/10/2025 in Escrow Statement FAQs

How can I see my escrow account activity? As your mortgage partner, we strive to make it easy to view and understand your escrow activity. We provide 24/7 access to track your escrow balance, deposits, and disbursements online, plus other easy ...
Contacts

Last Updated: 01/10/2025 in Escrow Statement FAQs

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...
Change in Your Mortgage Payment

Last Updated: 01/10/2025 in Escrow Statement FAQs

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...