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Escrow Funds

Funds held in reserve by a mortgage company to pay taxes, insurance, and other mortgage-related items when due. Can also refer to money, property, a deed or a bond placed in the custody of a third party for delivery to a recipient only when the recipient has fulfilled specified conditions.

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