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The document is an Escrow Agreement among Cowlitz Bancorporation, Cowlitz Bank, Northern Bank of Commerce, and an appointed Escrow Agent. It outlines the terms under which the Escrow Agent will hold and disburse funds related to a merger between Cowlitz Bank and Northern. The agreement details the definitions of key terms, the appointment of the Escrow Agent, procedures for delivering funds into escrow, reimbursement processes for losses incurred by Cowlitz Bank, and conditions for releasing the escrowed funds upon expiration. It also includes provisions regarding tax matters, committee meetings, and the duties and liabilities of the Escrow Agent.

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Can a bank force you to escrow?

While there is no law requiring lenders impose an escrow account on borrowers, certain loan programs or lenders require escrow accounts as a condition of the loan.

Why do banks want you to escrow?

Who owns the money in an escrow account? The buyer in a transaction owns the money held in escrow. This is because the escrow agent only has the money in trust. The ownership of the money is transferred to the seller once the transactions obligations are met.

What is escrow in banking?

Lenders want to make sure that your property is insured and that the taxes are paid on time, reducing the risk to the bank that you will default on the loan or incur liens on the property.

Can I avoid escrow on my mortgage?

Generally, when you take out a conventional loan, your lender will require an escrow account if you borrow more than 80% of the propertys value. So, if you make a down payment of 20% or more, your lender will likely waive the escrow requirement if you request it.

What is the escrow agreement?

An escrow agreement is a contract that outlines the terms and conditions between parties involved, and the responsibility of each. Escrow agreements generally involve an independent third party, called an escrow agent, who holds an asset of value until the specified conditions of the contract are met.