Peoples United Mortgage Transfer Frequently Asked Questions | People’s United Bank and M&T Bank: What to Expect (2024)

As a result of the merger of People’s United Bank with M&T Bank on April 2, 2022, your mortgage will transfer to M&T systems on September 1, 2022.

When is this change effective?

Your mortgage will transfer September 1, 2022. Please refer to the Welcome Kit that was mailed to you for complete details. All payments and correspondence regarding your mortgage should be directed to M&T after this date.

Please rest assured, the terms of your mortgage will not change. Your interest rate and the number of payments remaining on your mortgage will stay the same.

You will have a new payment mailing address, as well as a new toll-free customer service number: 1-866-791-0661.

Your new payment mailing address is:

M&T Bank
P.O. Box 62182
Baltimore, MD 21264-2182.

Be sure to include your coupon with your payment. If you’ve misplaced your coupon, write your new M&T mortgage account number, which can be found in your Welcome Kit, on your check. If you have misplaced your Welcome Kit, you can locate your new account number using the account lookup tool.

​M&T Bank was established in 1856 as Manufacturers and Traders Bank. We are a community-focused bank that provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and commercial financial services.The combined company employs more than 22,000 people and has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states fromMainetoVirginiaandWashington, D.C.

Your Welcome Kit contains valuable information about the transfer of your mortgage servicing to M&T Bank. Be sure to review it for information about what you can expect during the transfer period.

Your new M&T account number can be found in the Welcome Kit that was mailed to you. If you have misplaced your Welcome Kit, you can also locate your new account number by using the account lookup toolon this website.

Will I receive a monthly billing statement?

​Yes, you will receive a monthly billing statement. You can expect to receive your first statement in mid-September.

If you prefer to receive electronic statements rather than paper statements, you can enroll online at M&T Online Banking.

How to enroll in eStatements

If you are already enrolled in M&T Online Banking, see instructions on how toretrieve your statement (PDF).

We recommend you save or print your People’s United online documents/prior statements as they will not be available online after September 1, 2022.

M&T provides the following options for making your mortgage loan payments. There are no fees for these services and you do not need an M&T Bank checking or savings account to make payments:

  • Enroll in automatic payments.
    • Monthly Drafting- If you would like to enjoy the convenience of monthly automatic payments, you can enroll in M&T’s automatic payment service by visitingonlinebanking.mtb.com.To ensure automatic drafting is in place for your October payment,please enroll by September 26, 2022.
    • Flex Drafting- payments can also be drafted in smaller amounts weekly, every other week or twice a month. Flex Draft enrollment is available atmtb.com/achenroll. Flex Drafting enrollment timeline may vary.

Monthly automatic payment enrollment will be available after September 8, 2022.

  • Pay with M&T Online or Mobile Banking. Schedule your payments to occur on different days, from month to month, when it’s most convenient for you.
  • Pay by Phone. You can also use M&T’s Automated Telephone Payment Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 866-241-6014
  • Other online payment services. If you have been making mortgage payments automatically through an online banking service or other provider, you’ll need to update the payee information and account number before your next payment due date
  • Pay by Mail or In-Branch. You will start to receive monthly billing statements from M&T with a coupon to make your payments. If you intend to pay by mail or in-branch it is strongly recommended you enroll in eStatements to avoid mailing delays. It’s also recommended any payments be mailed at least 7 calendar days prior to your due date.

    Payments should be directed to:

M&T Bank
P.O. Box 62182
Baltimore, MD 21264-2182

Be sure to include your coupon with your first payment to M&T. If you’ve misplaced your coupon, write your new M&T mortgage account number on your check. Payments should be made payable to "M&T Bank".

​Yes. People's United Bank will forward the payment to M&T Bank and we will credit it to your account. However, please note that after October 31, 2022 payments will no longer be forwarded. To ensure that your payment is properly applied and that you don’t incur a late fee, please begin mailing your payments to:

M&T Bank
P.O. Box 62182
Baltimore, MD 21264-2182

Payments should be made payable to M&T Bank.

M&T Bank offers two automatic payment options:

  1. Monthly Drafting- If you would like to enjoy the convenience of monthly automatic payments, you can enroll in M&T’s automatic payment service by visitingonlinebanking.mtb.com.To ensure automatic drafting is in place for your October payment,please enroll by September 26, 2022.
  2. Flex Drafting- payments can also be drafted in smaller amounts weekly, every other week or twice a month. Flex Draft enrollment is available atmtb.com/achenroll. Flex Drafting enrollment timeline may vary.

Monthly automatic payment enrollment will be available after September 8, 2022.

What is the latest date my payment can be deducted?

​Payments can be scheduled at any time as long as it is on or before the last day of your grace period.

Do I need to contact my insurance company?

Yes, please contact your insurance agent to update the mortgagee clause in your homeowner’s insurance policy, including flood insurance if you have it, to the following:

M&T Bank
ISAOA loan # (new M&T loan number)
PO BOX 5738
Springfield, OH 45501-5738

Please provide us with a copy of the updated certificate of insurance or declaration page by September 30, 2022. You can mail it to the address above or email it to mtb@mycoverageinfo.com.

You can also upload a copy online atwww.mycoverageinfo.com/mtbbeginning September 8, 2022.

Where should I send my updated homeowner's insurance information?

A copy of your new insurance information can be uploaded atwww.mycoverageinfo.com/mtbbeginning September 8, 2022.

You can also mail it to us at:

M&T Bank
ISAOA loan # (new M&T loan number)
PO BOX 5738
Springfield, OH 45501-5738

If you have any difficulty or additonal questions, please give us a call at 888-882-1847.

If you had an escrow account with People’s United to pay your taxes and insurance, M&T Bank will continue to pay taxes and insurance on your behalf. We can assure you that the payment of property insurance and/or taxes will not be interrupted as a result of the transfer. If your insurance or taxes are paid from your escrow/impound account, and the bill is not paid prior to transfer, M&T will pay the tax bill from your escrow account.

When will my escrow payment be reviewed next?

​Normally, we review escrow payments once a year at the same time. Your payment may be adjusted as part of the annual review.

Why did my mortgage payment go up?

​Your mortgage payment may have increased due to an increase in your taxes and/or insurance bill. The escrow portion of your payment is based on the last tax and/or insurance payment made from your escrow account prior to your analysis.Please see the most recent escrow analysis you received from People’s United Bank for details.

Where should I mail my tax bill?

​While most bills are paid electronically, you can mail your tax bill to:

M&T Bank
P.O. Box 23628
Rochester, NY 14692

Where can I get a copy of my tax bill?

​Since M&T Bank pays most tax bills using electronic information, you should contact your local tax office for a copy of your tax bill.

What should I do if I have a supplemental or delinquent tax bill?

​Please call our Tax Department at 1-866-406-0949 and provide the information to one of our representatives. They will document the necessary information so the bill can be paid as soon as possible.

Who will send me my year-end mortgage interest statement (IRS Form 1098)?

In January 2023, we will send you a mortgage statement for IRS reporting that will include all activity for 2022. You will not receive a separate notice from People’s United.

I may soon be called to active duty in the military. What do I need to do?

​Please send in a copy of your orders to report for active duty to:

M&T Bank
Attention: SCRA Servicing
PO Box 900
Millsboro, DE 19966

Can I review my account information online?

If your mortgage is your only account with People’s United, or you’ve not used Online Banking in the past, you can enroll in M&T Online or Mobile Banking any time after September 8, 2022 by visiting onlinebanking.mtb.com.

If you have other People’s United accounts, and you’re currently enrolled in People’s United Online Banking, you’ll receive information separately about online access to your accounts.

See how to enroll in M&T Online Banking-View our Access My Mortgage Info Demo

​If you have submitted an application for loss mitigation assistance, M&T will review your submission. Please be advised that M&T may request additional documents to complete the review of your application.

​If you have submitted a complete loss mitigation application, but have not yet been approved, M&T will complete the loss mitigation review and send you the determination.

If you were offered a modification and have accepted, or are currently making trial payments, M&T will honor the agreement you entered into with the prior servicer.

If your account was modified prior to the transfer and all system changes were completed, the modification and terms will remain in effect.

I am having trouble affording my mortgage payments. How can I get assistance?

​Please visit us online at Mortgage Assistance Programs for additional information on solutions that may be available to you.

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Peoples United Mortgage Transfer Frequently Asked Questions | People’s United Bank and M&T Bank: What to Expect (2024)

FAQs

Is M&T bank the same as People's United bank? ›

We're here to help answer your frequently asked questions as People's United joins the M&T Bank family.

How long does a bank transfer take M&T? ›

Bank to bank transfers will generally process within 3 Business Days after the Business Day that we receive the Transfer Instruction, if received prior to 8:40pm EST. Outbound transactions will be debited immediately and external accounts will generally be credited within the next business day.

How do I transfer money from one M&T account to another M&T account? ›

Online
  1. Log in to M&T Online Banking​
  2. Under “Payments and Transfers,” click "Transfer between your M&T accounts"
  3. Enter the specifics of the transfer(s) in the "Details" section and click next.
  4. Review your transfer details and click submit to authorize your transaction.

What bank took over People's United Bank? ›

People's United Financial, Inc. U.S. Map of People's United branches as of March 2013. On April 2, 2022, the bank merged with M&T Bank and was fully integrated into M&T by the third quarter of 2022.

How much can you withdraw from M&T bank? ›

M&T cardholders can withdraw up to $1,000 per day from an ATM.

How long does it take for a bank to accept a transfer? ›

Transfers typically happen quickly. Generally, domestic bank wires are completed in three days, at most. If transfers occur between accounts at the same financial institution, they can take less than 24 hours. Wire transfers via a non-bank money transfer service may happen within minutes.

How long does it take for bank transfer to go through? ›

Your specific bank transfer time will vary depending on a range of factors, including fraud prevention, different currencies, different time zones, and bank holidays/weekends. In general, the bank transfer time will be around one to five working days.

How fast are transfers between banks? ›

Domestic wires can take as long as a few hours, or overnight if a cutoff is missed. ACH transfers can be as fast as approximately 2.5 hours if the file is sent right before a same-day transfer window shuts.

What is the maximum amount transfer through bank transfer? ›

NEFT/RTGS/IMPS Charges, Timings, Limits
Transaction Limits/Timing01:00 hours – 19:00 hours19:00 hours – 00:00 hours and 00:00 hours – 01:00 hours
Minimum₹ 2 lakh₹ 2 lakh
Maximum₹ 10 lakh or Rs 1 crore (based on customer segment)₹ 10 Lakh or 50 Lakh(based on customer segment)

What is the maximum amount you can transfer to a bank account? ›

Bank transfer limits
Type of transferTransfer limit
ACH Same Day transferUp to $1,000,000
Bank of America Corp.$3,500 per day or $10,000 per week
JPMorgan Chase & Co.Up to $25,000 per day
Citigroup Inc. Standard ACHUp to $10,000 per day
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What is the transfer limit? ›

A transfer limit denotes the cap on the amount of funds that can be moved from one account to another within a designated time frame, be it daily, weekly, or monthly. Financial institutions establish these boundaries to bolster security, deter fraudulent activities, and align with regulatory standards.

Does M&T do ACH transfers? ›

Automated Clearing House (ACH) > Electronically debit and credit your checking and savings accounts using the ACH network as a cost-efficient alternative to paper checks and wire transfers.

Who is the transfer agent for M&T bank? ›

A. M&T Bank Corporation's transfer agent is Computershare.

How much is a wire transfer at M&T bank? ›

Wire Transfer Fees
Bank/Credit UnionDomestic OutboundDomestic Inbound
M&T Bank$32$16
Nationwide Bank$35Free
Navy Federal Credit Union$14Free
Northpointe Bank$25Free
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What is the other name for M&T bank? ›

As a result of mergers, acquisitions and name changes, M&T Bank Corporation's principal bank is now known as Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, or M&T Bank. M&T Bank reorganized under a bank holding company in 1969 called First Empire State Corporation.

What banks has M&T merged with? ›

Acquisition
Date of AcquisitionBank AcquiredDeposits
April 2022People's United Financial41.9%
November 2015Hudson City Bancorp24.5%
May 2011Wilmington Trust17.5%
November 2010K Bank1.0%
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When did M&T take over People's bank? ›

M&T Bank Corporation Completes Acquisition of People's United Financial, Inc. - Apr 2, 2022.

Who owns M&T bank? ›

M&T Bank (MTB) Ownership Overview

The ownership structure of M&T Bank (MTB) stock is a mix of institutional, retail and individual investors. Approximately 72.07% of the company's stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 5.97% is owned by Insiders and 21.96% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

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