Here’s what you need to know about making mortgage payments.
Learn about payment options, due dates and late fees. Find out more about monthly mortgage payment breakdowns and how paying extra can benefit you. Finally, find answers to frequently asked questions.
HOW TO MAKE A PAYMENT
Easy payment options
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Autopay
Recurring automatic monthly payments
Advantages
- Fast, secure way to pay
- Easy to set up, edit and cancel
- Add an account once, and we’ll continue to remember it
- Adjust payment amounts automatically and add extra toward principal
FREE
Process time
Same-day payment credit, with one to two business days for full processing
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Online
One-time online payments
Advantages
- Fast, secure way to pay
- Schedule payments easily
- Add an account once, and we’ll continue to remember it
FREE
Process time
Same-day payment credit, with one to two business days for full processing
Get started Learn how to pay online
Other ways to make a payment
Conveniently drop your payment in the mail.
POSTAGE REQUIRED
Process time
Time to process is usually around 7 to 10 business days
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Phone
Talk to an agent or use our 24/7 automated system.
FREE
Process time
Same-day payment credit, with one to two business days for full processing
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Branch
Make your payment at a nearby U.S. Bank branch.
FREE
Process time
Same-day payment credit, with one to two business days for full processing
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MORTGAGE PAYMENT BREAKDOWN
What’s in your monthly payment?
Your monthly mortgage payment includes amounts paid towards principal, interest and escrow. Over time, more of your payment goes towards principal and less towards interest. Principal is the amount of loan paid over the term. Interest is the borrowing cost. Escrow includes taxes and insurance, if applicable.
What’s an escrow account?
Could my monthly mortgage payment increase?
Your payment could increase for reasons such as escrow amount changes. Learn more about factors that can impact your mortgage payment.
PAYING EXTRA TO SAVE LONG-TERM
Extra payments for quicker payoffs
To pay off your mortgage more quickly, you can always pay more than you owe each month. Those extra payments will help lower the loan balance and decrease the total cost of interest, which is explained in this article about amortization. Visit our repayment calculator to determine how you can save money by paying off your mortgage early.
Repayment calculator
HOW TO AVOID LATE FEES
What to know about payment due dates
Your due date was set at the time of closing, and it can’t be changed afterwards. You can find the due date on your online account dashboard or monthly statements.
Payments received after the due date will be flagged as late. Payments received after the cutoff date will be charged a late fee, as shown in your monthly statement.
If payment is more than 30 days late, consider mortgage assistance.
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PAYMENT HISTORY
Find your payment history.
Learn how to access your payment history easily online.
Learn about payment history
CANCEL PAYMENT
Need to cancel a payment?
Here’s what to do if you need to cancel a pending payment.
Learn how to cancel payments
ACCEPTABLE ACCOUNTS
Pay through a bank account, not with a card.
We accept payments drawn from a valid checking or savings account. Credit or debit cards are not accepted for mortgage payments.
Frequently asked questions
If you’re struggling to make your mortgage payment, we can help.
To get started, select Mortgage assistance from your mortgage account to let us know your current hardship status and how you’d like to proceed with your monthly payments.
If you have two or more mortgage accounts, log in to each mortgage account to request assistance. For home equity line of credit (HELOC), call us at 800-USBANKS (872-2657).
Find out more about mortgage help and repayment options.
You won’t need to set up payment reminders. As a mortgage client, you’re automatically enrolled to receive payment reminders via email. Please note some exceptions may apply. If you’re enrolled in autopay, you’ll receive a notice of payments when they’re made.
U.S. Bank does not accept biweekly payments. However, you can make additional payments at any time once the monthly payment due is satisfied.
Anytime a mortgage payment is returned, we automatically send a notification.
If you’ve signed up for electronic statements (eStatements), you can find this notice within the Message Center in online banking. If you’re not enrolled in eStatements, a paper notice is sent to the address on file.
Have additional questions about your mortgage?
Our mortgage experts are available to assist Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT.
Call 800-365-7772
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