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Independent Escrow Companies |
Broker-owned Escrow Departments |
Title Company Escrow Departments |
Savings & Loan Escrow |
Bank Escrow Departments |
Bonding Required |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Manager Requirements |
5 yrs as Escrow Officer or 4yr. EO + School |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Regular Operational Procedure Audit |
YES (once a year with no notice) |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Annual CPA Audit Required |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Trust Funds Insured |
YES (EAFC) |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Financial Liquidity Requirements |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Escrow License Required |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Dept. of Justice Investigations of ALL Employees |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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