Under federal law, the servicer must generally send you a payoff statement within seven business days of your request, subject to a few exceptions. (12 C.F.R. § 1026.36.)
There's a process to getting the mortgage payoff statement. First, you'll need to contact your lender and let them know you want the information. Depending on your lender, you may have to sign in to an online account, call a helpline, or send a formal letter to start the request process.
(c) A beneficiary, or his or her authorized agent, shall, on the written demand of an entitled person, or his or her authorized agent, prepare and deliver a payoff demand statement to the person demanding it within 21 days of the receipt of the demand.
TILA requires that a mortgage lender or servicer send ''an accurate payoff balance within a reasonable time, but in no case more than seven business days'' after receiving the borrower's request.
Under federal law, the servicer must generally send you a payoff statement within seven business days of your request, subject to a few exceptions. (12 C.F.R. § 1026.36.)
A mortgage payoff request form is a document that is typically provided by the borrower to the mortgage lender or servicing company to request the full payoff amount for the remaining balance on their mortgage.
Two popular options include: Call – Your mortgage company can give you your mortgage balance over the phone. Simply call and ask. Go online – Your mortgage company website will probably show your mortgage balance.
Generally, yes. They are public record and subject to public scrutiny for a variety of reasons, starting with the fact that creditors need to know whether the property is subject to judgment or an exposed asset.
The best way to get the accurate payoff amount is to contact your lender.