09/03/2026
What happens to your property taxes and insurance when you consider an FHA Streamline Refinance in Bell Gardens?
An escrow waiver does not eliminate those bills. It changes who manages the payments.
If your lender approves an escrow waiver, you may pay property taxes and homeowners insurance directly. If the escrow account stays in place, the lender typically collects those amounts with your monthly payment and pays them when due.
Before accepting the proposed treatment, review:
• Whether you meet FHA Streamline eligibility requirements
• Your lender’s overlays, which may be stricter than FHA guidelines
• What underwriting will verify
• Closing costs, prepaid items, and whether costs are financed or offset through loan pricing
• The exact escrow terms in your loan documents and Closing Disclosure
“No-cost” does not always mean free. Costs may still exist, and approval is not guaranteed. Eligibility, underwriting, lender requirements, final costs, and escrow treatment vary by borrower and transaction.
Mona Bottros, Realtor and Office Manager
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