Broker vs. Independent Escrow

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