We will send a check for the PMI or hazard insurance refund to the mailing address on file within 20 days. Please allow additional time for mailing.

When a property is damaged by a natural disaster (fire, hurricane, etc.), the insurance company will inspect the property and issue a check to cover damages. This check is made payable to both the homeowner and PHH Mortgage. You must notify us of any such property damage.

Yes, PMI may be canceled in certain circumstances.

Automatic Termination 
If you’re required to carry PMI, we’ll cancel it automatically when your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is scheduled to reach 78%. The LTV ratio is the difference between the loan amount and the original market value of the home.

LTV Example: If you borrow $88,000 to buy a house valued at $100,000, your loan-to-value ratio is 88%. ($88,000 /$100,000 = 0.88, or 88%).

Based on the original home value, we’ll project the date when your LTV will reach 78%, and we’ll plan to cancel your PMI on that date.

Early Cancellation
You can request early cancellation of PMI before the automatic cancellation date. Each mortgage investor has different requirements for canceling PMI early.

• In most cases, the property must reach at least an 80% LTV. 
• If you obtained your loan less than two years ago, your investor may require a list of substantial improvements to evaluate the PMI cancellation request. You must have a description of the improvement, the date it occurred, and the associated cost.
• A home valuation may be required to determine your equity amount. The cost of the valuation will be your responsibility. We will let you know if a valuation is required along with the costs and steps to have the valuation completed.
• You must be current on your loan payments. You cannot have been more than 30 days past due in the last year or more than 60 days past due in the last two years.

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.

To find your property tax amount, log in to your account on MortgageQuestions.com. The My Loan tile shows upcoming tax disbursements under "Taxes and Insurance." You can also see past tax disbursements in the "Payment History" section.

If you are not registered on MortgageQuestions.com, you can find the property tax amount on your most recent escrow analysis, or you can contact your local tax authority.