| INDEPENDENT ESCROW COMPANIES | BROKER OWNED ESCROW DEPARTMENTS | TITLE COMPANY ESCROW DEPARTMENTS | SAVINGS & LOAN ESCROW | BANK ESCROW DEPARTMENTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONDING REQUIRED | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| MANAGER REQUIREMENTS | 5 yrs as Escrow Officer or 4yr. EO + School | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| REGULAR OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE AUDIT | YES (once a year with no notice) | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| ANNUAL AUDIT REQUIRED | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| TRUST FUNDS INSURED | YES (EAFC) | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| FINANCIAL LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| ESCROW LICENSE REQUIRED | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| DEPT. OF JUSTICE INVESTIGATION OF ALL EMPLOYEES | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |