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Annie's mortgage statement shows a total payment of $651.34 with $575.32 paid toward principal and interest and $76.02 paid for taxes and insurance. Taxes and insurance for three months were collected at closing. Now, after six months of payments, she is curious about the total in her escrow account. Calculate the amount for, her and explain the account. Calculate the amount for her and explain the account.
Solution:
An escrow account is a special reserve account, which is used to accumulate the annual property tax payments and homeowners insurance premiums for the home owner.
An escrow account shows the balance as follows:
Three months at closing is (3 × $76.02) = $228.06
For 6 months (6 × $76.02) = $456.12
Total amount in escrow account = $684.18