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Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis
Escrow reviews are pushing monthly bills higher as taxes, insurance and other ownership costs rise, with some homeowners facing shortfalls of more than 20%.
- New data shows that up to 49% of U.S. homeowners face escrow shortages, forcing many to pay additional monthly costs.
- Annual escrow reviews adjust for higher costs, driven by property taxes and insurance premiums that have surged significantly in recent years.
- Homebuyers Dallin and Emma Wood faced unexpected costs buying their first home, while housing counselors report that many homeowners are struggling to manage monthly payment increases.
- Contact your mortgage servicer if you face an escrow shortage, as experts note it could become a "worst-case scenario" if left unmanaged.
- Rising costs reflect broader housing market challenges, notes Cotality chief economist Selma Hepp, warning that payment hikes threaten to push many households toward financial delinquency.
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