Escrow
Escrow An account held by the lender into which the home buyer pays money for tax or insurance payments. Also earnest deposits held pending loan closing. You'll ... more...

Earnest Money
Earnest Money Money given by a buyer to a seller as part of the purchase price to bind a transaction or assure payment. This deposit made by a buyer of real estate towards the down paymen is typically held by the real estate brokers or the escrow company. ... more...