
What Escrow Means?
An escrow account is a financial tool that allows a third party to hold an asset, or escrow money for two parties who are involved in a transaction. Agents who manage escrow accounts may charge fees to hold funds and assets, or wait for the appropriate instructions. Escrow can hold money, securities, assets, or any other asset. This is often used as an alternative to a cashier’s or certified check. The question; what escrow means?
Escrow can be used to protect the interests of two parties when they are involved in completing transactions and it is uncertain if one or both will fulfill their obligations. Escrow can be used in many contexts including Internet transactions, law, bank, IP, real property, mergers and acquisitions, as well as banking and intellectual property.
Think about a business that sells goods worldwide. This company needs assurances that payment will be made when goods arrive at their destination. For their part, the buyer is willing to pay for goods only when they are in good condition. With instructions for the seller to release the funds to him, the buyer may place the funds with an agent and put them in escrow. Both parties will be safe and the transaction can go ahead.
There are two types of escrow accounts for real estate: one is used when buying a house and the second is used to pay the mortgage over the lifetime.
Real estate transactions can be covered by escrow accounts. The buyer can do their due diligence before committing funds to escrow. The seller can also be assured that the buyer will close the sale by having escrow accounts. An escrow account may be used to sell a house. Buyer and seller might agree to use Escrow if there are any conditions to the sale such as passing an inspection.
The buyer deposits the amount to be paid for the property in an account called an “escrow” that is held by third parties. With the money in place, the seller is able to conduct house inspections and make payment. Once all conditions are met, the amount held in escrow will be transferred to the seller.
Escrow is also a term that refers to an escrow account, which is established at closing of a mortgage. The escrow account is used to house future homeowner insurance payments and property taxes. To cover the mortgage payments, a portion of each monthly mortgage payment goes into an escrow account. Mortgagees who set up an account in escrow will not need to pay the annual premiums and property taxes. They already pay it each month into their account.