Depending on the reason for escrow, the escrow agent may be a title company that specializes in real estate, a bank or other financial institution, or a private individual entrusted with the role.

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dragana991 / Getty Images If your landlord fails to make necessary repairs in a timely manner, a legal arrangement called rent escrow could allow you to withhold your monthly rent payments until ...

Escrow is a financial account held by a third party on behalf of two other parties engaged in a transaction. The money is held until certain terms of the agreement — such as buying a home ...