08/29/2022
Aside from escrowing funds to close, people often ask about escrowing taxes and insurance. Until you have a decent amount of equity (past 20%), taxes and insurance will be part of your monthly payment. You will receive yearly statements showing what is in the account and how things are paid out of it.
These two things are what can cause your monthly payment to increase. It’s good to be aware of local taxes, pay attention to any mail that comes from the county auditor, and ask your insurance agent if you’re adequately covered or can make any changes, especially if you went with super inexpensive insurance to keep your initial payment low.
Also, depending on loan type, you may have to pay off the entire balance, which is what a refinance does, in order to eliminate escrow. It is not optional for all loan types.
Any funds in escrow that are not used will be refunded when appropriate. You can call your loan officer or the loan servicer at any time to ask questions.