Escrow & Title

In New Hampshire, earnest money deposited with a broker must be:

ADeposited in the broker's operating account within 5 days
BHeld in a separate trust or escrow account✓ Correct
CImmediately forwarded to the seller
DHeld by the buyer's attorney

Explanation

New Hampshire law requires that earnest money and other client funds be kept in a separate trust or escrow account, separate from the broker's personal and business accounts.

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