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Broker Maria receives a $5,000 earnest money check from a buyer on a Friday afternoon. The following Monday is a bank holiday. Under New Jersey regulations, by when must Maria deposit these funds into her escrow trust account?

Correct Answer

B) Within one business day of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays

Under N.J.A.C. 11:5-5.1, a New Jersey broker must deposit trust funds promptly — by the end of the next business day after receipt. Because Saturday and Sunday are not business days and the following Monday is a bank holiday, Maria must deposit the check by the close of business Tuesday.

Answer Options
A
Immediately upon receipt, before the end of business on Friday
B
Within one business day of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays
C
Within three business days of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays
D
Within five calendar days of receipt regardless of holidays

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