Is this normal? Mail and calls after closing
New owners get official-looking mail and calls. Here's what to ignore, and how to check the real ones.
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What you'll get
New owners get mail about mortgage protection insurance, paid biweekly plans and refinances that may not save money.
- Opt out of prescreened credit offers at (888) 567-8688.
- Set up biweekly payments yourself if you want them; you don't have to pay for that.
- Check any refinance against a Loan Estimate. Known1
Real notices about your loan
Refinance offers
A lower rate helps only if the savings outrun the closing costs before you move.
- Get a Loan Estimate for the new loan.
- Add up the closing costs and compare them with your monthly savings.
- Think about how long you'll stay. Known1
When to call a professional
Your servicer, at the number on your statement. Confirm any change by calling the number on your current statement, not one from an unexpected letter. Rule2,1
Two or three lenders, if you're weighing a refinance. Get a Loan Estimate for the new loan. Known1