Frequently Asked Questions

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It is important to obtain a pre-qualification to understand how much you can afford. A pre-qualification is a great first step in the process. This differs from a pre-approval which is determined by one of our Mortgage Consultants reviewing financial documentation and credit of the borrower. To know best what you may need, please seek a Mortgage Consultant for guidance.

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The required documentation will vary depending on the product. Be prepared to provide the last 30 days of pay stubs, two years of tax returns, two years of W-2s, bank statements for the past two months, proof of down payment funds, proof of identity and social security number.

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A Mortgage Consultant guides a borrower through the entire mortgage process. He or she is the borrower’s main point of contact.

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Yes! In Online Banking or the Extraco eBank app, select your mortgage account and check the “Make this Recurring” box when making a payment. For payments from another bank, call Customer Care to get set up.

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Once you’ve found a property, the loan process can proceed from the pre-qualification stage to loan approval. This process is when your property appraisal will be ordered by your mortgage team here at Extraco, as well as some behind the scenes work getting your file ready for the “Clear to Close”.

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Paying bills online is one of the safest ways to pay your bills. Online Bill Pay helps guard against identity theft from lost or stolen checkbooks, bills and statements. It also increases your privacy because only you can access your account information, account numbers and payment history. As a result, you maintain tighter control of your account with real-time access to your payments activity.

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Log in to Online Banking or the Extraco eBank app, select Bill Pay, and enroll if needed—approval may take up to 24 hours. Once enrolled, follow the guided tutorial to add payees and schedule payments.

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Yes, you do pay taxes on savings bonds when you cash them. You may be subject to other taxes on the interest earned as well.

If you cash your savings bond on Treasury Direct, you will receive a 1099-INT tax form the following year.

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Customers wanting to set up direct deposit will need Extraco’s routing number (111900581) and their account number, which can be found in Online Banking or the Extraco eBank app under account details. Your employer or payer will use this information to complete the setup.

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To apply, you must be a legal US resident, be a Texas resident (or be moving within the next 90 days), be at least 18 years old, have a Social Security number, and have your Government Issued ID available. If you do not meet this criteria, please visit an Extraco Banks branch to inquire about an account.

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You can now make a mortgage payment online! Login to Online Banking or the Extraco eBank app, select "Make a Loan Payment." Select the account you want to use to make your payment. You can select "Make a Mortgage Payment" under the "Loans" tab on our homepage.

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You can have an insurance claim check endorsed in your branch's drive-thru or lobby! You will need the check and a current form of identification. The Relationship Banker will get the proper approvals for endorsement, depending on amount the check is for.

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Payments are sent one of two ways—electronically or by paper checks. The majority of payments are delivered electronically. Your payment information, such as your account number, is sent via secure transmission. All other payments are made by paper checks that are mailed via the U.S. Postal Service.

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In order to set up a business account, you would need your business entity, legal documents. (ie. Assumed Name Certificate, Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Formation, Articles of Association/Organization, etc.) along with the IRS, EIN#. (if applicable)

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We will never ask you to text us your account number, personal identification such as your birth date or social security number, or other personal information such as your mother’s maiden name or address. If you ever receive a text message asking for your account numbers or other personal information, please do not respond and contact us at 1.866.398.7226.

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Most scheduled payments are sent electronically and funds are withdrawn from your account on the payment date.

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Our new Fraud Alerts system relies on having the most accurate and up-to-date contact information for you. To verify or update your Personal account contact information please click below.

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Absolutely! We offer a mobile banking app with mobile deposit features, so you can simply take a picture of your check to make your deposit. We also offer remote capture services, so you can scan in multiple checks right from your office on a daily basis and more! Our technology services rival those of national banks.

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An escrow account is an account that’s set up with your servicer to collect funds for paying your annual property taxes and/or homeowner’s insurance premiums. The funds collected for your escrow account are included in your monthly mortgage payment.

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Log in, go to Settings > Payments & Transfers, then choose the account to pay from, select your loan, enter the amount, and choose the payment type.

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A Pre-Authorization, more commonly referred to as a “pre-auth”, is a pre-authorization that places a hold on your credit/debit card for a specific dollar amount based on a projected sale amount. Pre-authorizations CAN be avoided by prepaying inside with a store clerk as opposed to paying at the gas pump.

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Yes. This feature is called Customer to Customer Payment. You will need to know their account number, last name and email address. The transfer will happen in real time.

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In order for a wire transfer to be sent out the same day, it needs to be processed before 2:00pm. (Before 1:00pm for international wire transfers)

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If you need to change or close an account, please submit a secure message from Online Banking, email webcustomercare@extracobanks.com or call 1.866.EXTRACO.

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If you have a question that still needs to be answered, please visit the Help Center or contact a dedicated support team member at support@prizeout.com (our partners in bringing you CashBack+).

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Enrolling in Savvy Savings is so easy! You will need to personal information for identification, and account numbers to connect where the round\-up savings are coming from and where they go.

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You should be able to view your statements online for the past 2 years. However, if you need to access statements further back than that, you can simply contact your banker for assistance.

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Once logged into Online Banking, or the Extraco eBank app, select Other Services on the main menu and then select Stop Payment. You will need to enter all of the required fields to request a stop payment.

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Requirements may vary by loan type, but at a minimum, you’ll need to provide one year of personal and business tax returns, a business financial statement, proof of sufficient income, and details on any current debts.

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Yes, we do! Depending on your volume of debit or credit card payments, there are multiple options for you to consider. We suggest you speak with our Treasury Management Department to determine which product would fit your needs.

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Extraco Private Bank is an exclusive banking option to accompany our other innovative financial services and products. Our Private Bank team provides personalized guidance and innovative solutions that adapt to the evolving needs and goals of our most affluent clients.

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All customers will be enrolled in Fraud Alerts, however, when you receive a text message from the number 96923, you can respond STOP to opt out from Fraud Alerts. If you unsubscribe to Fraud Alerts and need to subscribe later, please contact us at 1.866.398.7226.

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If you confirm that your card has had a fraudulent transaction, the card will be deactivated and you will need to contact customer care at 1.866.398.7226 to have new card produced. If you receive a new card, you will automatically be registered with the newly issued card number, and alerts will reflect this new number.

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You can try the Forgot Password link if your login has not been locked (after three attempts it will lock your account). If your account is locked, you can self-reset by pressing Forgot/Unlock Username, and following the steps. If you need assistance, please contact us at 1.866.EXTRACO.