What is an escrow payment?
An escrow payment is the portion of your monthly payment held by your lender to pay the taxes and insurance associated with home ownership. Your lender or servicer is responsible for collecting and disbursing these funds as they come due. Escrows are also called impounds or reserves in some states.
An escrow payment is the portion of your monthly payment held by your lender to pay the taxes and insurance associated with home ownership. Your lender or servicer is responsible for collecting and disbursing these funds as they come due. Escrows are also called impounds or reserves in some states.