But according to the suit, Oakmont sidestepped the safeguard. Frankenmuth alleges the contractor received at least $1,084,289.08 in bonded contract proceeds directly from project obligees and never ...

Most homeowners are surprised by escrow payment increases, with 62% citing higher property taxes as the cause.

Escrow Shortages Are Adding $100$300 To Monthly Mortgage Payments. Image source: shutterstockEscrow shortages are no longer a math problem only accountants care about; they're wreaking real havoc on ...

A US banking regulator’s move to block state laws forcing national banks to pay interest on mortgage escrow accounts is an end run around post-financial crisis limits on federal preemption powers, ...

A new survey from LERETA, a national provider of real estate tax and flood services for mortgage servicers, reveals persistent gaps in mortgage borrowers’ understanding of escrow accounts — even as ...

Preemption would hurt affordability for many, the Conference of State Banking Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators said.

For most Long Islanders, buying a home is the most significant financial transaction they’ll make. And attorney escrow ...

Strategic Partnership Brings Advanced Draw Management and Inspection Capabilities to Growing Fund Control Provider ...

The new Realtor.com report found escrow costs now account for 38% of total mortgage payments in Florida, a 70% increase over ...

Escrow refers to an arrangement in which a neutral third party receives, holds and pays out funds as spelled out in a contract. Though it's used in a variety of financial situations, escrow accounts ...

For many buyers and sellers, escrow can feel like a behind-the-scenes process—essential, but often misunderstood. That’s why ...