Most lenders prefer homeowners to escrow and, as such, they penalize those that choose not to. The fee to "waive escrows" -- to pay your own taxes -- can be as high as 0.25 percent of the amount you're borrowing. On a $400,000 mortgage, that amounts to a $1,000 fee and it's one reason why homeowners often choose to escrow. Unfortunately, seeding an escrow account can be expensive, depending on the time of year.
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