MORTGAGE ESCROW

What it pays and why it changes

Taxes + insurance in one bill

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What it pays

TAXES

Plus home insurance

Paid by your servicer.

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Each month

PITI

Principal, interest, taxes, insurance

Escrow is the T and I.

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Once a year

REVIEW

Escrow analysis

Your payment can change.

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Cushion cap

1/6

About 2 months

Federal RESPA limit.

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Surplus

$50+

Refunded to you

Within 30 days of review.

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Why it rose

INSURANCE

Or a new tax bill

Plus last year's shortage.

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Shortage

12 MO.

Spread it out

Or pay it at once.

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Tip

APPEAL

Your assessment

Lower tax, lower escrow.

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