Yes, you can request that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) deduct mortgage payments from your VA disability compensation or pension. To start, stop or change deductions, fill out this form and return it to the VA.

Please note: If you are a Veteran making your mortgage payment through the Deduction of Benefit process, it is your responsibility to submit a new form to the VA authorizing a change in the deduction from your benefit payment should the mortgage payment amount change.

For more information, email us at PartialRelease@mortgagefamily.com. You may also send a request by mail to:

PHH Mortgage
Attn: Partial Release
2000 Midlantic Drive
Suite 410
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

Be sure to include the details of your request, as well as your mailing address and phone number. We will send a requirement letter outlining the instructions for the process.

An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) is a loan with a fixed interest rate for an introductory period and then changes at regular intervals according to the index listed in the Note. ARMs are also known as a Variable-Rate Mortgage.

When the loan reaches maturity, all outstanding balances are due. If you find you are unable to afford the outstanding balance, we will work with you to find any available assistance option.

We follow the current guidelines from the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) for all bankruptcy filings. The status of the loan at the time of reporting will be furnished monthly along with the current chapter filed. Typically, a bankruptcy filing can reflect on a credit report for 7 to 10 years.

Per CDIA requirements, there will be no credit reporting upon discharge of a chapter 7 bankruptcy if the debt is not reaffirmed. This is because the discharge removes the personal liability for the underlying debt amount. For secured loans discharged through chapter 12 or 13 bankruptcy cases, credit reporting stops if the collateral was surrendered or the lien was avoided.

After the bankruptcy is discharged, we will resume sending statements. However, we will not send statements if the lien was avoided or the property was surrendered in the bankruptcy.

There is no personal liability for the debt owed; however, a chapter 7 discharge does not eliminate the lien of the mortgage or deed of trust (also known as security instruments). This means that creditors still maintain an interest in the property and can take action to protect that interest.

Yes. We encourage you to ask for assistance if necessary. While it is possible that the bankruptcy discharge eliminated the personal obligation to repay the debt, the lien of the security instrument remains on the property.

Yes. All of the above information regarding discharge and the lien status applies to both first and second mortgage accounts.

After the introductory period, the new interest rate is calculated based on the terms outlined in the Note. 

A recast occurs when a large lump sum payment is made towards the principal balance and a request is made to recalculate the monthly payment based on the new lower balance. The interest rate and loan term remain unchanged. 

Recasts are subject to eligibility and a fee may apply. 
 

A buydown mortgage is a way to lower the mortgage interest rate for a set period of time. This can be done by paying an upfront fee, known as discount points, or by having the seller or lender pay for a temporary buydown.

Once-a-Month or Biweekly Payments
You can cancel once-a-month or biweekly payments through our website at any time. Visit the Payment section and select the Autopay link or call our Customer Care Department at 1-800-449-8767. 

Twice-a-Month Payments
You can cancel twice-a-month payments up to three business days before the draft date by calling our Customer Care Department at 1-800-449-8767.

If the payoff occurs before your draft date, the draft will cancel automatically. If your draft occurs while the payoff funds are in transit and you wish to avoid a duplicate payment, we do recommend that you cancel the draft. Please note, if your mortgage payment due date occurs before the payoff date, you're still responsible for the monthly mortgage payment. 

Once-a-Month or Biweekly Payments
You can cancel once-a-month or biweekly payments through our website at any time. Visit the Payment section and select the Autopay link or call our Customer Care Department at 1-800-449-8767. 

Twice-a-Month Payments
You can cancel twice-a-month payments up to three business days before the draft date by calling our Customer Care Department at 1-800-449-8767.
 

To update your bank account, we must receive the new bank information three business days before the next scheduled draft date. We will process your request and notify you in writing with the effective date of the change. Payments will continue to be withdrawn from your old account until that date.

Once-a-Month or Biweekly Payments 
Please update your information by visiting the Payment section of this website and selecting the Edit Enrollment link under Autopay or call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-449-8767.

Twice-a-Month Payments 
Call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-449-8767. You can also notify us in writing by fax or mail.

Fax:
856-917-8322
Attention: ACH Department
 
Mail:
PHH Mortgage
Mail Stop SV61
Attn: ACH Department
1661 Worthington Road
Suite 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

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If you still experience issues, please contact our Website Support team at 1-833-862-0732 for assistance. 

If you selected email, please make sure that you are using a valid email address and check the Junk/Spam folders in your email as well. If you selected the text option to receive the verification code, please make sure you are using a US based phone number that can receive SMS text messages.

If the verification code is still not being received, please contact our Website Support team at 1-833-862-0732.

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.

Yes. Additional principal payments can be drafted on each draft along with your regular payment. 

You can also schedule a one-time principal payment after your regular draft by visiting the Make a Payment section under Payment. The amount will automatically draft from your bank account. You can also make additional principal payments by check. You can mail a mortgage or HELOC additional principal payment to the processing center listed below:

Payment Processing
P.O. Box 660093
Dallas, TX 75266-0093
 

Click here to learn more about our convenient automatic payment methods. 

Click here to learn more on how biweekly payments work and why it might be a great choice for you. 

Click here to view a list of common fees and costs that may be assessed in connection with the mortgage. Actual fee amounts may vary based on the terms of the mortgage documents and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. This list does not include all fees and costs that may be charged, including, but not limited to, non-common costs, foreclosure costs, bankruptcy fees, attorney fees and court costs.

There are many factors that go into a decision to refinance. The first step is determining your financial goals. For example, are you looking to lower your monthly payment, reduce your mortgage term, consolidate bills, or take cash out for home repairs and other expenses? These are all things to be considered. Contact one of our expert sales consultants to discuss your options. You may even qualify for a streamline process that could save you time and money.

To request a duplicate monthly account statement, Contact us. 

For details about your grace period, refer to your original mortgage documents or contact us.

There are different types of scams. A couple examples are below.

Imposter Scams
These are usually phone calls from individuals claiming to be PHH Mortgage Services (PHH) employees demanding payments in the form of a pre-paid debit/gift cards to cover trial loan modification payments, escrow shortages and/or to avoid foreclosure. These imposters may be calling from what appears to be a legitimate PHH/Onity phone number. This is called spoofing.

PHH would never require payment via a pre-paid debit/gift card. PHH would never request a Western Union payment to be sent to an individual. PHH would never ask for personal information over the phone, unless you initiated the contact and we are verifying your identify.

If you ever doubt the legitimacy of a call from PHH, especially if payment is demanded, hang up and call us directly.

If you think you may have been a victim of an imposter scam, please contact us and then file a report with your local police department. You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission.

Loan Modification Scams
These are schemes where “Foreclosure Rescue Companies” take your money, often by making a false promise of saving you from foreclosure.

PHH does not charge up-front fees for a loan modification. You should never sign over title to your property or sign papers you don’t understand. Only make payments to your mortgage loan service provider.

If you think you have been a victim of a loan modification scam, please contact us. You can also file a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling 1-855-411-2372 (CFPB).

When you make a lump-sum payment of $5,000 or more toward the principal balance, we can recalculate the monthly payment based on the reduced balance. This recalculation is called a recast. Your monthly payment decreases while the interest rate, term, and maturity date remain the same. To request a recast, log on to your account and send us a secure message by visiting Account Management > Messages.

You can request a mortgage recast after making a lump-sum payment of $5,000 or more towards the principal balance. The account must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a recast:

• The account must be paid ahead or due for the current month's payment.
• The account must not be active in an interest-only payment period.

HELOC, FHA, VA, GNMA, and commercial accounts are not eligible for a recast.

There may be other requirements. For help with a recast request or to make sure you qualify before making a large lump-sum payment, log on to your account and send us a secure message by visiting Account Management > Messages.

Yes, you can overnight a payment to:

Payment Processing
3000 Kellway Dr. Suite 120
Carrolton, TX 75006

You can mail a mortgage or HELOC payment to the processing center listed below:

Payment Processing
PO Box 660093
Dallas, TX 75266-0093
 

Yes. You can make a payment for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online or using our automated phone system at 1-800-449-8767. 

All payments processed by 11:59 pm ET on a business day will reflect on the account on the date the payment was made. Payments processed on non-business days will reflect on the next business day. 

Autopay is the easiest way to pay.  Just set it, forget it, and you could save money. We have several Autopay options. Click here to learn more about each one and how to enroll.  For other ways to pay your mortgage, click here. 

Small Balance Commercial Loans - For assistance with small balance commercial loans, call our Commercial Loan Servicing Department at 1-866-672-5706. We are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm ET.