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.
An escrow account holds money collected by your mortgage lender to ensure payment of your property taxes and hazard insurance is on time every month. It's important to have this money set aside in your homeowners insurance escrow to prevent your insurance from lapsing.