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Equifax Settlement Payouts Range from $125 to $20K. Here's How to Find Out if You're Eligible in...

If you spent time or money as a result of the Equifax breach, even if you only signed up for free credit monitoring, you can quickly check to see if you're eligible for part of the settlement.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Independence woman who worked for mortgage company accused of stealing $500,000

Prosecutors say Hachelle Alsip made wire transfers totaling $507,000 from Victory Mortgage's bank accounts to a personal account.

The Top 7 Most Affectionate Dog Breeds

Every dog owner loves to give and receive affection from their beloved canine on a regular basis. Even if you do not own a dog but love the species, you cannot help but stop to show affection to any dog you meet on the street. Should they decide to show some affection back by licking you or just being close to you, you can’t deny that this canine affectionate that you’ve received was the best part of your day. Having an affectionate dog…

The Pros and Cons of an Escrow Account

What is an escrow account and should you have one for your new mortgage? Sometimes called an “impound account,” an escrow account is a trust account held by your mortgage lender to coll

Get In-The-Know About Escrow

What is escrow and how does it affect your monthly mortgage payment?

How Escrow Can Protect an

The term Escrow is very widely used during home buying transactions and you would have heard about it many times while making any home buying transaction. It might sound like a confusing term since…

What is Escrow and its im

Buying a house is not an easy job as it involves a set of processes and steps. One of the difficult aspects of buying a house is to understand the Escrow process or the ‘closing’. A ‘closing’ occur…

Is Mortgage Escrow Really Worth It?

People typically assume they need an escrow account, but it may not make sense for you.

What Is Escrow and When Is It Necessary?

Where does your money go when it’s “in escrow?” Who’s in charge of it? Does it mean you’re in trouble? It sounds like you’re in trouble. The money still exists, right?

The Beginner’s Guide To Escrow in Real Estate

Is an Escrow account the right choice for you?

When you begin your new mortgage, you’re likely to hear about escrow accounts, homeowner’s insurance premiums and property taxes, but did you know that they can be some of the most difficult portions of loan servicing?

Mortgage escrow account pros and cons

You either pay your own property taxes and insurance or the bank does it for you.

Know The Steps Of The Escrow Process

Buying a house is far from an easy process. There are processes and steps that you must take. One of...

When Escrows do not Close

If you are buying or selling a home, you are probably very familiar with the escrow process. However, if you...

A Homebuyer's Guide to Escrow

Buying a home is likely one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your life. And it comes with a lot of terms you may not encounter in your everyday life. One of these terms you'll hear thrown around is "escrow." But in case you aren't exactly sure what escrow means or how it will affect your homebuying process, check out the details below. Definition Escrow is a deed, bond, money or piece of property held in trust by a third…

How to Withhold Rent Payments in Escrow

If your landlord fails to make necessary repairs, rent escrow allows you to withhold your rent payments from the landlord until the work is done.

Escrow Taxes And Insurance, Or Pay Them Yourself?

Mortgage borrowers must include taxes and insurance payments in their monthly mortgage payment for deposit in an escrow account. Control freaks who find this objectionable and have equity of 20% or more in their property can waive the requirement by paying a modest upfront fee.

Questions and Answers Regarding Escrow Accounts

Whether you are purchasing a new home or you are considering applying to refinance your home, chances are the lender will require an escrow account.

5 Things to Know About the Title & Escrow Industry

5 Things to Know About the Title & Escrow Industry