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VA Loans How Escrow Works

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VA Loans How Escrow Works

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  1. There are 2 types of escrow accounts: o During the purchase process o After home has closed

  2. ESCROW ACCOUNT DURING HOME PURCHASE ESCROW ACCOUNT DURING HOME PURCHASE

  3. Earnest money may be required on a home purchase before the down payment is made. It acts as a guarantee that the prospective buyer will follow through with the purchase.

  4. Usually, earnest money is not refundable after a specified number of days.

  5. It is deposited with a financial institution or title company until the purchase is completed.

  6. The title company or the financial institution acts as an independent and impartial party during the time the home purchase is in process.

  7. ESCROW ACCOUNT AFTER PURCHASE ESCROW ACCOUNT AFTER PURCHASE

  8. Although the VA does not require escrow accounts on mortgages, many lenders require them to make sure that the insurance remains current and the property taxes don't become delinquent.

  9. It holds funds for periodic payments that will be required on the home, such as: o Property taxes o Homeowner's insurance

  10. The VA doesn't doesn't prohibit lenders from requiring an escrow account on VA loans and some lenders will use an independent, third party to manage the escrow and payments made from it.

  11. The borrower may receive annual statements from the third party rather than the lender.

  12. If the seller is agreeable, he or she may pay some of the initial costs of the loan, such as the initial escrow payment initial escrow payment. VA permits the seller to pay a maximum of 4% of the loan in concessions to the buyer.

  13. The total annual premium for property insurance and taxes, plus other fees that may be required, are divided by 12 and added to the total mortgage payment.

  14. This results in the total monthly payment for the buyer and should be included when calculating the amount for which the buyer is qualified.

  15. A deposit may be required at closing to cover the impound account for the first year's escrow account but federal law limits the amount of the escrow to be held.

  16. Each month, the additional amount paid by the borrower is deposited into the escrow account…

  17. … and when it's time to pay the annual insurance or the semi-annual property taxes, the amount is deducted from the impound account and sent to the appropriate entity.

  18. Responsibilities of the buyer: o Select the insurance company o Set up the account o Provide the billing information to the lender

  19. The buyer is responsible for obtaining the best homeowner's insurance rate possible.

  20. The financial institution or the third party pays the bills but cost-effectiveness is the responsibility of the buyer.

  21. The escrow account, sometimes referred to as an Impound Account Impound Account, will be recalculated annually to adjust for an increase in property taxes or insurance, so the total payment may rise slightly each year. “

  22. Lenders are required by law to furnish an annual statement to the buyer, disclosing the disposition of the escrow funds and the calculations used to arrive at the new monthly escrow payment.

  23. ADVANTAGES OF AN ESCROW ACCOUNT ADVANTAGES OF AN ESCROW ACCOUNT

  24. By utilizing an escrow account, the lender is assured that the payments will be made timely without having to wait for the homeowner to remit payment.

  25. The homeowner avoids the burden of large lump sum payments for taxes and insurance, which can put a strain on finances.

  26. Mortgage Originator Jimmy Vercellino, specializing in VA loans, helps veterans use their VA loan benefit to their greatest advantage.

  27. Be a proud homeowner today. For more details call 480-351-5904 or visit the site www.valoansforvets.com

  28. VA Loans for Vets VA Loans for Vets 7600 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #200 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Phone: (480) 351-5904 Email: jimmyv@fcbmtg.com

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