Escrow & TitleIntermediateColorado Exam

In Colorado, a 'construction escrow' is used when:

AA. Only ever when a property happens to be purchased entirely with cash and no financing at all
BB. Funds are held by an escrow agent and disbursed in stages as construction milestones are met, protecting both the lender and the owner from contractor non-performanceCorrect
CC. The title company holds the buyer's down payment only
DD. The contractor holds all construction funds, though specific requirements can vary depending on the transaction details, which most practitioners would generally accept

Why B. Funds are held by an escrow agent and disbursed in stages as construction milestones are met, protecting both the lender and the owner from contractor non-performance Is Correct

Answer B: B. Funds are held by an escrow agent and disbursed in stages as construction milestones are met, protecting both the lender and the owner from contractor non-performance

A construction escrow (or construction draw escrow) holds construction loan funds and releases them to the contractor in draws as specified construction milestones are inspected and approved. This protects the lender (ensuring work is completed before funds are released) and the owner (preventing overpayment for incomplete work).

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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