Under federal law, the servicer must generally send you a payoff statement within seven business days of your request, subject to a few exceptions.
A payoff request allows a third party to receive the current balance due to release a lien or facilitate a business transfer (bulk sale transfer or liquor license). To release a lien or facilitate a bulk sale transfer, businesses must be in good standing to receive a payoff request.
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.
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.
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.)
The statement is provided by the mortgage servicer and can be requested at any time. Accurate payoff information is crucial for managing financial decisions related to property ownership.
Generally, only escrow, title, or mortgage companies submit a lien or business transfer payoff request.
To submit Form 568, you can e-file through the Franchise Tax Board's website. If choosing to submit by mail, send your completed form to the California Franchise Tax Board, P.O. Box 942840, Sacramento, CA 94240-0040. Make sure to keep a copy for your records.