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A South Dakota buyer's mortgage includes an escrow account for:

Correct Answer

B) Property taxes and homeowner's insurance

An escrow (impound) account holds funds collected monthly by the lender to pay property taxes and homeowner's insurance when they come due. This protects the lender's interest by ensuring these obligations are met.

Answer Options
A
The buyer's personal savings
B
Property taxes and homeowner's insurance
C
The real estate agent's commission
D
Home improvement funds

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Related Topics:

PITIescrow-analysisRESPA-escrow-rulesimpound-account

Key Terms:

escrowimpoundproperty taxeshomeowner's insurancePITI
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