Escrow Funds

/ˈɛskroʊ fʌndz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Funds held by a third party on behalf of transacting parties until agreed conditions are met.
    The buyer's payment was placed in escrow funds until the contract was fulfilled.

Forms

  • escrow funds
  • escrow fund

Commentary

Escrow funds involve a neutral holding arrangement crucial for ensuring contractual obligations are satisfied before payment release.

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