Mary must establish an escrow account prior to consummation of the loan. Thus, 2nd option "Before consummation of the loan" is the correct option.
For your home, it's a simple way to handle insurance and property tax payments. Because you make one monthly payment, you don't need to save for them separately.
Insurance deductibles and property taxes are recurring expenses. Each year, we check your escrow account to ensure you have enough money to pay for these costs. Keep a minimum balance in your account at all times to help with any unforeseen increases. Calculations indicate that it should not exceed two months' worth of escrow payments.
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