Category: Taxes, Escrow & Insurance
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What Goes Into My Property Taxes?
Read Article: What Goes Into My Property Taxes?Wondering how your property taxes are calculated? Read this easy-to-understand summary.
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Understanding Property Taxes and Your Escrow Account — FAQ
Read Article: Understanding Property Taxes and Your Escrow Account — FAQProperty taxes are an important part of homeownership and may affect your monthly mortgage payment. This guide explains how property taxes are calculated, how your escrow account works, and what tax relief programs may be available. What Is Included in Your Monthly Mortgage Payment? Your monthly mortgage payment may include: These four components are commonly…
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Is Mortgage Insurance Required?
Read Article: Is Mortgage Insurance Required?Read about what Mortgage Insurance is, and if you are required to have it as part of your particular loan.
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An Easy Way to Save on Your Home Insurance
Read Article: An Easy Way to Save on Your Home InsuranceWe all know that life gets busy, so who wants to spend time digging through insurance policies to see if you can find a better deal? HomeLoanServ has a tool that allows you to balance price and coverage to find the best option for you and your family. The program is called Covered. It’s an…
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Understanding Your 1098 Mortgage Interest Statement
Read Article: Understanding Your 1098 Mortgage Interest StatementAt HomeLoanServ, we know tax season can feel overwhelming — but we’re here to make it a little easier. Each year, we send you a 1098 Mortgage Interest Statement, which shows the total mortgage interest you paid in the previous calendar year. Along with this, you’ll get a transaction history of your account activity so…
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Property Taxes and Escrow – What You Should Know
Read Article: Property Taxes and Escrow – What You Should KnowMany counties mail property tax bills in November. If your property tax assessment has changed, you might notice an impact on your escrow account. Here’s why that happens, and what you can do to prepare. What is Escrow? An escrow account is a special account held by a lender or loan servicer into which you,…
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Protect Your Home with Homeowners Insurance
Read Article: Protect Your Home with Homeowners InsuranceUnderstanding your homeowners insurance policy ensures you’re fully protected when it matters most.
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What is Mortgage Insurance and Can You Drop It?
Read Article: What is Mortgage Insurance and Can You Drop It?Mortgage insurance helps open the door to homeownership for more people—but you don’t have to keep paying it forever.