Cancellations & Who Pays What
Understanding Financial Consequences
Escrow is responsible for safeguarding funds and following instructions as written. When a transaction does not complete, questions often arise regarding fees, deposits, and financial responsibility.
Escrow fees reflect work performed, coordination provided, and compliance obligations met. These fees are not punitive; they represent services rendered regardless of outcome.
Disputes frequently arise when expectations differ from written instructions. Escrow does not decide who is “at fault.” It relies on documentation to determine how funds and charges are handled.
Understanding the distinction between outcome and obligation helps reduce conflict when a transaction is cancelled or delayed.
Many of these disputes trace back to documentation, timing, or unmet conditions earlier in the escrow process.