{"id":197407,"date":"2024-01-04T15:24:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T15:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T15:24:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T15:24:54","slug":"what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u02bcs the difference between principal and escrow?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to purchasing a home or taking out a mortgage, the terms &#8220;principal&#8221; and &#8220;escrow&#8221; often come up in discussions with your lender or real estate agent. But what exactly do these terms mean, and how do they differ from each other? Let&#8217;s break it down.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#What%CA%BCs_the_difference_between_principal_and_escrow\" title=\"What\u02bcs the difference between principal and escrow?\">What\u02bcs the difference between principal and escrow?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#1_How_does_principal_work_in_a_mortgage\" title=\"1. How does principal work in a mortgage?\">1. How does principal work in a mortgage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#2_What_happens_to_the_principal_when_you_make_a_mortgage_payment\" title=\"2. What happens to the principal when you make a mortgage payment?\">2. What happens to the principal when you make a mortgage payment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#3_Can_you_pay_off_the_principal_early\" title=\"3. Can you pay off the principal early?\">3. Can you pay off the principal early?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#4_What_are_escrow_payments_used_for\" title=\"4. What are escrow payments used for?\">4. What are escrow payments used for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#5_How_is_the_money_in_escrow_account_managed\" title=\"5. How is the money in escrow account managed?\">5. How is the money in escrow account managed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#6_Are_escrow_payments_included_in_your_monthly_mortgage_payment\" title=\"6. Are escrow payments included in your monthly mortgage payment?\">6. Are escrow payments included in your monthly mortgage payment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#7_What_happens_to_the_money_in_escrow_when_you_sell_your_home\" title=\"7. What happens to the money in escrow when you sell your home?\">7. What happens to the money in escrow when you sell your home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#8_Can_you_cancel_an_escrow_account\" title=\"8. Can you cancel an escrow account?\">8. Can you cancel an escrow account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#9_Can_you_choose_not_to_have_an_escrow_account\" title=\"9. Can you choose not to have an escrow account?\">9. Can you choose not to have an escrow account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#10_How_is_the_amount_of_money_in_escrow_determined\" title=\"10. How is the amount of money in escrow determined?\">10. How is the amount of money in escrow determined?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#11_Can_you_dispute_the_amount_of_money_held_in_escrow\" title=\"11. Can you dispute the amount of money held in escrow?\">11. Can you dispute the amount of money held in escrow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what%ca%bcs-the-difference-between-principal-and-escrow\/#12_What_happens_if_there_is_a_shortage_in_your_escrow_account\" title=\"12. What happens if there is a shortage in your escrow account?\">12. What happens if there is a shortage in your escrow account?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%CA%BCs_the_difference_between_principal_and_escrow\"><\/span>What\u02bcs the difference between principal and escrow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>**Principal** refers to the amount of money you borrowed to purchase a home or property. It is the initial loan amount that you are required to pay back over time, along with interest.<\/p>\n<p>**Escrow**, on the other hand, is a separate account held by a neutral third party (usually the title company) during the home buying process. Funds in escrow are used to cover various expenses related to the transaction, such as property taxes, homeowner&#8217;s insurance, and mortgage insurance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_does_principal_work_in_a_mortgage\"><\/span>1. How does principal work in a mortgage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe principal is the initial amount borrowed to purchase a home. Each month, a portion of your mortgage payment goes towards reducing the principal balance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_happens_to_the_principal_when_you_make_a_mortgage_payment\"><\/span>2. What happens to the principal when you make a mortgage payment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nWhen you make a mortgage payment, a portion of it goes towards paying down the principal balance, reducing the amount you owe on your loan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_you_pay_off_the_principal_early\"><\/span>3. Can you pay off the principal early?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, you can make extra payments towards the principal to pay off your mortgage early and save on interest costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_escrow_payments_used_for\"><\/span>4. What are escrow payments used for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nEscrow payments are used to cover expenses such as property taxes, homeowner&#8217;s insurance, and mortgage insurance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_is_the_money_in_escrow_account_managed\"><\/span>5. How is the money in escrow account managed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe money in an escrow account is managed by a neutral third party, usually the title company, to ensure that all expenses related to the home buying process are paid on time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Are_escrow_payments_included_in_your_monthly_mortgage_payment\"><\/span>6. Are escrow payments included in your monthly mortgage payment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, if you have an escrow account, your monthly mortgage payment will include the principal, interest, and escrow payments.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_happens_to_the_money_in_escrow_when_you_sell_your_home\"><\/span>7. What happens to the money in escrow when you sell your home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nWhen you sell your home, any remaining funds in the escrow account will be returned to you, the seller.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_you_cancel_an_escrow_account\"><\/span>8. Can you cancel an escrow account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIn some cases, you may be able to cancel the escrow account once you have built enough equity in your home, but this may vary depending on your lender&#8217;s policies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_you_choose_not_to_have_an_escrow_account\"><\/span>9. Can you choose not to have an escrow account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nSome lenders may allow you to waive an escrow account if you meet certain criteria, but this could result in a higher interest rate or additional fees.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_How_is_the_amount_of_money_in_escrow_determined\"><\/span>10. How is the amount of money in escrow determined?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe amount of money in your escrow account is determined by estimating your annual expenses for property taxes, insurance, and other related costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Can_you_dispute_the_amount_of_money_held_in_escrow\"><\/span>11. Can you dispute the amount of money held in escrow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf you believe that the amount of money held in escrow is inaccurate, you have the right to dispute it with your lender or the title company managing the account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_happens_if_there_is_a_shortage_in_your_escrow_account\"><\/span>12. What happens if there is a shortage in your escrow account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf there is a shortage in your escrow account, you may be required to make up the difference by paying a lump sum or increasing your monthly escrow payment to cover the shortfall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to purchasing a home or taking out a mortgage, the terms &#8220;principal&#8221; and &#8220;escrow&#8221; often come up in discussions with your lender or real estate agent. 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