Definition of standard. 1 : a conspicuous object (such as a banner) formerly carried at the top of a pole and used to mark a rallying point especially in battle or to serve as an emblem.
Escrow Account Defined in Simple Terms. An escrow account is a deposit account that is created by a third party, usually an escrow agent, to hold in trust valuable assets that are tied to a transaction process on behalf of the transacting parties.
(That kind of escrow is where a neutral third party holds funds, such as earnest money, or documents prior to closing the sale.) With a mortgage escrow account, you must pay the lender a certain amount each month to cover property taxes, homeowners insurance, and private mortgage insurance.ow a Mortgage Escrow Account Works. The lender collects escrow funds as part of your monthly mortgage payment, along with the principal and interest. Approximately one-twelfth of the estimated annual cost of taxes and insurance is paid into the account each month out of your monthly mortgage payment.