Homeownership Tips
Disaster Relief Information

We hope any of you who live in areas affected by hurricanes are safe and out of harm’s way. We want you to know that we’re here to support you in any way that we can. Following is our helpful disaster relief guide that we will update as necessary.

• General Disaster Relief Contacts
• PrimeLending Mortgage Information Contacts
• More Helpful Information and Disaster Relief Resources

General Disaster Relief Contacts

FEMA
Hotline: 800-621-3362 option 2 or TTY 800-462-7585
Website: fema.gov
Apply Online: DisasterAssistance.gov

Red Cross
To find an open shelter near you, go to redcross.org

Disaster Clean-Up: For help with clean-up, call 1-800-451-1954 or 844-965-1386.

Disaster Distress Helpline: Those needing to talk to a mental health counselor can call 1-800-985-5950 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.

National Emergency Child Locator Center: 1-866-908-9570

Fannie Mae: Check to see if Fannie Mae owns your loan at knowyouroptions.com/loanlookup
Additional Assistance? Call 1-800-2FANNIE (1-800-232-6643) or go to knowyouroptions.com/relief

Freddie Mac:Check to see if Freddie Mac owns your loan at freddiemac.com/mymortgage
Additional Assistance? Call 1-800-373-3343 and select option #2, or go to freddiemac.com

Other helpful resources can be found on The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website at hud.gov.

Also, borrowers can contact the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline at 1-888-995-HOPE (4673) for assistance and free confidential support from a HUD-approved housing counselor.

We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Need Information About Your Mortgage?

If you have general questions about your mortgage, or your insurance claim, please reach out to us using the information below.

If you need more information on other mortgage payment options, or if your loan is no longer serviced by PrimeLending, please contact the Customer Service Line at (800) 597-0233.

More About Homeownership And Natural Disasters

If you own a home in a community that faces the enormous task of recovering and rebuilding following a natural disaster, remember that there are specifically designed mortgage programs, including options that don’t require a down payment. Any of our home loan experts can help answer your questions or go over the details of these programs.

Here are some additional tips from ftc.gov in the wake of the hurricanes:

• Contact your insurance company. Ask what the next steps are in assessing any damage to your home or business.
• Be skeptical of people promising immediate clean-up and debris removal. Some may demand payment up-front for work they never do, quote outrageous prices, or simply lack the skills, licenses, and insurance to legally do the work. Check references and/or search for feedback on the local BBB website.
• If you’re looking for a place to rent during recovery, be cautious of rental listing scams. Scammers often advertise rentals that don’t exist to trick people into sending money before they find out the truth.
• Many people will be asking for your personal information. Make sure you know who you are dealing with. Ask for identification before you share your Social Security or account numbers. Scammers sometimes pose as government officials, and ask for your financial information or money to apply for aid that you can request on your own for free. Government officials will never ask you for money in exchange for information or the promise of a check.
• You might have had to leave your home without IDs, checks, credit and debit cards, and other documents. You also might be without access to a bank account or paycheck for some time. If you need to get money, understand your options for paying bills and replacing important documents. This list of contacts may help you regain your financial footing.
• If your payments will be delays, call your creditors and ask for help.