At Pennymac, our first concern is that our customers and their families are safe when there is a disaster. Whether the disaster caused damage to your home or your place of employment we know this may be a difficult time. We understand how important your home is to you and your family and want to remove some of the worry during this time. Here is some information to help you during this time:
Note: When you receive an insurance claim check, please call our Insurance Department at (866) 314-0498 for assistance. Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 5am-6pm and Saturday, 7am-11am Pacific Time.
If you anticipate any difficulty in making your payment from a disaster or related property damage, we are here to help review all options available to you.
The investor/insurer of your loan and FEMA declaration will determine what type of short term relief Pennymac can provide to you. See Federal Emergency Management Agency section below for more information.
You may be eligible for assistance from FEMA for your uninsured housing needs. To confirm if you are in a FEMA declared disaster area for individual assistance, visit the FEMA website at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or you can call (800) 621-FEMA (3362). Not sure of the difference between individual assistance and public assistance? Go to www.fema.gov/disasters/declarations.
One option that might be available to you is a Disaster Forbearance Plan. The Disaster Forbearance Plan provides short-term relief that allows you to stop making mortgage payments for up to three months following the date of the disaster to allow you to focus on more pressing concerns. No late fees are charged during the forbearance period and missed payments must be made after the Plan expires. We will assist customers who need additional help bringing their account(s) current.
Upon entering into a forbearance plan, your loan will be reported as Current and on a forbearance. However, Pennymac does not control your credit score and we recommend that you contact the credit agencies for information on how the forbearance may impact your credit.
While you are on the Disaster Forbearance Plan, we need you to check in with us each month to see if your circumstances have changed. As you near the end of the forbearance period, we will work with you to determine the best program to help you repay the amounts not paid during the forbearance period. Based on your circumstances, you can repay these amounts through one of the following programs:
In addition, for those who were significantly affected and require more long-term assistance, the Forbearance Plan period may be extended beyond the initial three-month period upon request.
If you have been temporarily relocated or there are postal delays in your community, please take advantage of our website. Our website is available 24/7, from your phone, tablet or PC at PENNYMAC.COM or download PENNYMAC Mobile, where you can access your account information, update your contact information, view your statements and make a payment. To make the registration process easier, please have the following information available:
If you need additional assistance, here are some helpful resources:
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