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About BSI Financial Services

BSI Financial Services (NMLS #38078) is a loan servicer rather than a direct lender. It also works with five different lenders to help you get the best mortgage rate on a refinance. Many times homebuyers hear about BSI when their original lender sells their home loan to BSI.

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Online account management, including app
    • Assists with refinancing
    Cons
    • Few loan details online
    • Works only with select lenders for refinancing

    Rates

    BSI shows possible loan rates from up to five lenders once you complete its application. Rates change constantly based on market conditions and can fluctuate depending on your creditworthiness at the time of application. It is important to compare any rates you receive with the national average to ensure you aren’t paying too much.

    To get started refinancing a mortgage with BSI, click “Check out our mortgage rates” on its website. You can also call to speak with a company representative.

    Application process

    To get matched with one of BSI’s five preferred lenders, simply select “Apply for a loan online” from BSI’s front page. This link will lead you to an online application that requires you to input personal and financial information, such as:

    • Home loan details
    • Employer and income information
    • Assets and liabilities
    • Whether or not there will be a joint signer

    Before you begin BSI’s mortgage application process you can request an instant rate quote. This allows you to get an idea of how much you can save with a refinance before you formally begin an application.

    Loan types

    While BSI is not a direct lender, you can submit an online application for a refinance home loan through one of the five lenders it works with. You can contact BSI Financial Services for more information about the types of loans you qualify for, including conventional and government-backed refinances.

    Refinancing

    BSI Financial Services provides existing customers with the option to refinance with a new lender. BSI Financial has access to five different lenders and will “choose the best deal for you,” according to the company.

    You can refinance your home loan for a variety of reasons, including:

    • To get a lower rate or monthly mortgage payment
    • Take out cash for debt consolidation
    • To switch from a variable rate to a fixed rate
    • Switch from a 30-year term to a 15-year term and save money over the life of the loan

    Requirements

    The best way to get approved for a refinance is to have a high credit score and a low debt-to-income ratio. Before shopping for your refinance loan with BSI, know what your budget will be. Knowing how much home you can afford will ensure that your mortgage payments are manageable.

    National mortgage requirements by type

    Costs and fees

    When you apply for a refinance loan through BSI, each lender will disclose all closing costs and fees. BSI reports that these are typical fees associated with new home loans:

    • Appraisal: $350 to $550
    • Broker price opinion: $75 to $125
    • flood certification: $8 to $16
    • Title search: $0 to $500

    If your loan is serviced by BSI, some fees you should be aware of include:

    • Late payment: varies based on loan and state law
    • Nonsufficient funds/returned check fee: $0 to $50
    • Pay-by-phone with servicing agent: $20
    • Pay-by-phone with interactive voice response system: $0 to $5
    • Scheduling a web payment after your grace period: Up to $7, plus late fee

    FAQ

    How does BSI Financial Services work?

    BSI is a loan servicer, not a direct lender. It handles mortgage payments and questions from borrowers whose loans have been transferred. You can use an online account to set up automatic or one-time payments, review loan history, request documents and interact with customer service representatives.

    Is BSI Financial Services legit?

    BSI Financial Services is a legitimate company that’s been in business since 1986. The company’s headquarters are in Irving, Texas.

    Where is BSI Financial Services available?

    BSI Financial Services is available in all states. In order to apply for refinancing through BSI, your existing loan must be serviced through the company.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 4, 2024

      Our loan was sold to BSI. Our auto payments were never late with our old lender, when sold to BSI, it was when a payment was due, they did not process it, charged a late fee, promised to waive it, never did. They set up the auto pay to be late every month! We sent in our Insurance change to reflect BSI as the new lender - they did not accept it. Every time they send an email they send it 4 times. Their site has issues accessing, very little can you do online and must call. The reps when you call are rude and never follow through with anything. This servicer is terrible.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffTransparency

      Reviewed Sept. 4, 2024

      On 9/1 I made a payment to BSI Financial for my mortgage and signed up for Autopay. The website stated my autopay would be on 10/04/2024, and I received an email stating the same (attached). However, on 9/3 I was double-charged for the auto-pay. This goes against my draft date of the 4th, goes against the information on the website and email, and that $180 will directly impact my ability to pay my bills this month.

      When I called, I received varying different answers, including 16 vs 14 days to refund, the inability to refund the double-bill due to policy, and the inability to explain why I was drafted/charged on the 3rd vs 4th. They told me that there was no way whatsoever for me to pursue a refund in under 14 days, when I asked to speak to a manager I was deferred to a voicemail claiming to be for "the president of BSI", and they suggested the only way to resolve the issue was to ask my bank to put a stop on the payment - that isn't how stops work, stops prevent future payments. They don't stop transactions that are already pending because they were billed/drafted/charged a day early. If you have a choice, you should absolutely avoid BSI like the scourge they are. Their customer service rep was unbelievably rude as well.

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        Customer Service

        Reviewed Aug. 29, 2024

        I am having a nightmare experience with BSI!! I requested a payoff for my mortgage and sent the funds to pay it off over a week and a half ago. It still does not show as applied to my account so I called them 2 days ago and was told they "didn't receive it" and that I should call my bank. It was a very large amount that we worked very hard to save, so you can imagine my concern to be told they didn't receive it when I can see the funds left our bank account. After several hours on the phone with my bank and BSI's bank, I was able to confirm that BSI's bank received the funds and applied it to BSI's account.

        I was told by BSI that they don't have it, but they'll check and will get back to me in 48-72 hours a couple days ago. Still haven't heard anything so I called them again today and they said they'll get back to me in 48 hours. I had to get the transaction ID from their bank for BSI, which I provided to help BSI find the payment and they still need several days to confirm. I am really worried now because the longer this goes unresolved, the harder it will be for me to recover the funds if God forbid, there was a problem with the transfer. They clearly don't care at all.

        If it was a small amount, I could see why they wouldn't think it was that big a deal. But given the size of the payment, I am shocked that there is no sense of urgency on their part. And the department that deals with the payments does not accept phone calls which is so frustrating. Every time I call them I cannot get the issue resolved. I wish I could speak to someone face to face, if they had an office I would fly there at this point. Or if nothing else, I should be able to at least speak directly to the person on their side who is trying to locate and apply the payment.

        I am pregnant and not supposed to be stressing out but it's impossible for me not to be frustrated and worried. It seems like I will probably have to get an attorney involved which is unfortunate, that could take months to resolve if we go down that path. Paying off your mortgage is supposed to be a happy occasion but thanks to them it has been an absolute nightmare for us. I don't ever post negative reviews, but I hope me sharing my story helps prevent others from going through the same stressful process. Be careful when paying off your mortgage with BSI when it is such a large amount. Try sending them a check via certified mail instead of an online transfer, which is what I would have done had I known what would happen. Also just an FYI - I did not choose to work with them. My mortgage was bought by them so I had no choice in the matter.

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        Reviewed Aug. 27, 2024

        Terrible. Post COVID, the DoD helped me deal with an issue with Mortgage Forbearance, the amount owed was rolled into a modified loan (probably the wrong term) and that amount was put in a new loan with no interest and no payments due until my mortgage is paid off, it was sent to BSI Financial. I am trying to refinance now and that amount is going to be paid off but the amount of effort I have had to put in to get a payoff statement is insane, and the customer service representative are unable to provide any helpful information. I don't fault the individuals, their system is just a mess and it takes way too long to get any helpful information or documents from them. If you have the option, I highly recommend avoiding this company.

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        Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaff

        Reviewed Aug. 27, 2024

        Wish I could control who bought our mortgage but alas, welcome BSI. Their website is outdated and the mobile app is web-based (not really an app). Very little functionality. Recently our escrow account was adjusted but we did not receive an updated escrow statement or warning. When our payment was not processed because it was short $40 we were tagged officially late over 30 days.

        When we called in the next month and confirmed with the rep that an updated escrow statement was not mailed and not posted to our online account they apologized and confirmed that a late notice was issued and so we were responsible for being 30 days late. Very frustrating. We were given instructions on how to remove the escrow account collection from our account to avoid this in the future and after following the manual instructions we received a response that since our account had a 30 day late payment on it, it was not eligible to have the escrow account removed.

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        Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

        Maybe this business has changed in the last 10 years? Our mortgage was purchased by BSI 4 years ago. We set up auto payments and have never had an issue. I noticed they didn't file the deed with the county we live in, so it appears the deed has been fully released, but outside of that we haven't had any issues. Obviously this could change, but so far we have no complaints.

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        Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

        Reviewed June 13, 2024

        They say that there are no early pay off fees. Then why has it cost me roughly $400.00 to pay off the loan years before it would mature? The agents can't answer that question, they say that there are other fees related to paying off the loan. No Fees are no fees, the $400.00, they say, is explained on the payoff documents, but they won't send them to me??

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        Customer ServiceStaff

        Reviewed June 6, 2024

        This company recently acquired my mortgage, and they are awful. I called with a question about the transition of my auto pay and the person was incredibly rude and clearly had no interest in doing their job well. Website works easily enough, so hopefully I never need to interact with their personnel again.

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        Punctuality & SpeedLoan ProcessRatesTransparency

        Reviewed June 5, 2024

        MORONS! I have been begging for an explanation as to why they show me at least $3000 behind on my mortgage but get letters that my mortgage went up $ 40 and I need to pay that. The check from my bank will get there about the 12th and I am begging them to take the money around the 25th! I was denied a good rate consolidation loan a few months ago because they show me consistently late on my house payment. I've never been late. When will the next class action lawsuit begin? One was settled in 2019.

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        Customer ServiceStaffLoan Process

        Reviewed May 16, 2024

        I am on the phone with a representative right now due to receiving a letter with my home address on it with someone else's name on it! The representative is not able to tell me why this happened but says it was a system error. The correspondence sent a week ago had my name on it so I am not sure what is going on! On top of that, they have my personal residence listed as a rental property! I was floored! The male representative last week said that he will make a note that this is a primary residence! Unbelievable! My loan was transferred to BSI on 4/4/24 and it has been nothing short of a nightmare since! NONE OF THE REPS KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING! Avoid them at all cost!

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          BSI Financial Services Company Information

          Company Name:
          BSI Financial Services
          Company Type:
          Public
          Address:
          314 S Franklin Street
          City:
          Titusville
          State/Province:
          PA
          Postal Code:
          16354
          Country:
          United States
          Fax:
          8142171366
          Website:
          www.bsifinancial.com