To find old Franklin First mortgage documents, begin with your closing package and current servicer. Different records are held by different parties: servicing statements, original closing documents and county land records are not the same archive.
Read the source: CFPB · Mortgage lender and servicer: different roles
Make a document inventory
List what you need: note, mortgage or deed of trust, closing disclosure or older settlement statement, escrow history, payment record, transfer notice, or lien satisfaction. Naming the document makes your request more useful than asking for “everything.”
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Form 1098, escrow and transfer records
Form 1098 is a Mortgage Interest Statement. For a missing copy, start with the lender or mortgage-payment company that handled the relevant tax year. Ask that company separately for escrow statements and payment history. If the loan changed hands, keep the transfer notices so you can identify which company handled each period. The IRS page linked below explains Form 1098.
Ask the likely record holder
Your current servicer is the starting point for account history. A closing or title company may retain closing materials. The county recorder can provide recorded instruments. Do not assume a regulator’s enforcement file contains an individual’s complete loan file.
Protect personal information
Keep full account numbers and identity documents out of public comments. Use a verified secure channel and preserve a dated copy of your request and any response.
Frequently asked questions
Does a recorded assignment show the complete payment history?
No. A land record and an account ledger serve different purposes.
Sources
Read the original documents and company pages behind this guide.
- CFPB · Mortgage lender and servicer: different roles www.consumerfinance.gov · reviewed October 16, 2026
- IRS · About Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement www.irs.gov · reviewed October 16, 2026
