Definition:
§ Escrow Agent Service is a financial arrangement that involves an independent third party, normally commercial bank or custodian institution. The independent third party holds and regulates payment of the funds required for two parties in a given transaction. It helps make transactions more secure by keeping the funds in a secure escrow account which is only released where all of the terms of an agreement are met.
Features:
§ According to escrow agreement, a designated escrow account will be facilitated for escrow monies.
§ Reducing transaction risk by appointing escrow agent.
§ Depositing the money into a designated escrow account monitored by the custodian, which allow both parties to focus on the negotiation of the underlying transaction.
§ Avoiding dispute by having agreement with varies control on escrow monies in different conditions.