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RESPA Section 10 Mortgage Escrow Recalculation & Surplus Refund Demand
Standard / Reference: 12 U.S.C. § 2609 (RESPA § 10) · 12 C.F.R. § 1024.17(f) ($50+ Surplus 30-Day Refund Rule)
Why professionals use this template: Homeowners who win a tax appeal or veteran exemption often wait 12 months for their lender to lower their monthly payment unless they serve a formal 12 C.F.R. § 1024.17 demand.
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PRIOR ANNUAL TAX ESCROW
$4,680.00 ($390/MO)
CERTIFIED REDUCED TAX BILL
$2,820.00 ($235/MO)
IMMEDIATE ESCROW SURPLUS
$1,860.00 REFUND DUE
MONTHLY PAYMENT DROP
-$155.00 / MONTH
| CODE | DESCRIPTION & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION | BASIS / QTY | AMOUNT / DELTA |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESC-OLD | Prior Servicer Projected Tax Disbursement Based on Unappealed Roll Value | $390.00 / Month | $4,680.00 |
| ESC-NEW | Certified Revised County Trustee Tax Bill (Attached Official Receipt) | $235.00 / Month | $2,820.00 |
| ESC-CUSH | Maximum Permissible RESPA 1/6th (2-Month) Cushion Adjustment | 12 C.F.R. § 1024.17(c) | -$310.00 |
| ESC-REF | Mandatory Cash Surplus Refund Check Required Within 30 Calendar Days (> $50 Threshold) | 12 C.F.R. § 1024.17(f) | $1,860.00 |
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