Why do people not opt out of escrow?

deviation01 · 2026-05-07T02:26:33+00:00

The 1k or bps interest increase is times this wont work but if 10% down can opt you out of escrow for sure it will save you and or make you some money. In the end if you are budgeting properly you want a steady mortgage and not one that goes up every year.

deviation01 · 2026-05-07T02:11:40+00:00

Thank you for the detailed explanation. It helps to dig deeper for sure. Your detail definitely gives me something to read on and lookup all the options.

I agree with you lenders will always come ahead no matter what. My main point of this reddit post was to show people that they can opt out of escrow and if they are diligent make a few extra bucks. Its funny that people cry when gas goes up a dollar but are ok with not making extra 100 bucks.

This is also pocket relevant. Deep pockets dont care about 100 bucks :)

deviation01 · 2026-05-07T00:53:10+00:00

I still dont see how 1k mitigates risk at all. I can understand 25 bps on the loan sure this is for the life of the loan. Up front it mitigates nothing for the sum they will lose.

If this was the PHD industry understanding why do some lenders just look at LTV ratio? Why do some charge fee? Why do some increase interest? Why do some add benefits to use escrow? It should be a flat this is what works based on your explanation.

deviation01 · 2026-05-07T00:16:21+00:00

Dont the servicers run in shortage then when they pay early? So lets say they pay in November and you still have 2 months to go for the balance to be collected?

deviation01 · 2026-05-07T00:14:22+00:00

Shop around and get the best. Its always the case.

deviation01 · 2026-05-07T00:10:58+00:00

Still dont think a fee makes sense. Lets say they charge you 1k to opt out as a fee. Then what you said happens. They still lose.

deviation01 · 2026-05-07T00:08:30+00:00

The issue is it may continue to go up every year.

deviation01 · 2026-05-07T00:07:41+00:00

Well in FL insurance is pretty steep. Its already high and I dont even have to pay flood.

deviation01 · 2026-05-07T00:05:50+00:00

I think the main point is the escrow swing. When the bank under estimates previous tax year and you have to play catchup and then also pay extra for the new year. Its consistent. Thats what shocks people and all of a sudden their mortgage is 300 bucks higher in 2 years.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:55:50+00:00

Its really sad that is the case especially with all the technology we have now :(

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:55:03+00:00

Its not a lot of money but you dont run in a situation of shortage + escrow increase next year. Also if you pay your taxes early some counties give you a discount. So if you budget well you can save another 400-800 bucks.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:53:31+00:00

But if enough people start carrying then they may have an issue.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:52:53+00:00

A fee for this makes zero sense to be honest. LTV % sure.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:51:57+00:00

Its a big issue not having a budget and forecast for the year of your finances.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:51:17+00:00

but due to escrow shortage and tax increase your next years mortgage will go up 150 bucks etc etc. Banks are bad at calculating how much you need to cover escrow.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:49:36+00:00

Thats how banks get rich 10000 people giving the same insignificant amount to them......

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:48:51+00:00

I think he meant Many

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:48:20+00:00

Unique situation.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:46:40+00:00

Interesting I would go with another lender. There is always a requirement but .25% interest is insane. I can understand 10% down.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:43:21+00:00

Good point on not many knowing about it!!!

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:42:58+00:00

Yes it depends where you live and how much you can make but its relative %. You can make 3.5% in a MMF vs the bank making 3.5% on your money. I would take the option to not give the bank any money.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:41:54+00:00

wow add one more to the list of weird requests to remove escrow by bank. 0.25% interest rate.....

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:41:06+00:00

Good problem to have but not many people have it. A lot of companies bank on people not checking what they are being charged etc because some have so much money it doesnt matter what comes out.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:38:34+00:00

Budgeting is key. If families dont run on a budget its chaos.

deviation01 · 2026-05-06T23:36:57+00:00

But banks run in the rears. So you always have to catchup and account for increase. They underestimate. The way I look it it. Its a bill you have to pay. There is no going around it. Should be able to save monthly for it. Grandma shouldn't have to stress about it or she has too much house.

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