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Closing Statements & Prorations

Proration

A split of recurring costs or credits, such as taxes, rent, HOA dues, or assessments, based on the closing date.

What Proration means in escrow

Proration is an escrow term used in Closing Statements & Prorations matters. A split of recurring costs or credits, such as taxes, rent, HOA dues, or assessments, based on the closing date.

In practical terms, this concept helps buyers, sellers, lenders, brokers, and escrow officers understand what needs to be documented before a transaction can move forward.

Why Proration matters

Clear handling of Proration helps reduce confusion, avoid delays, and keep instructions aligned between the parties.

It also gives the escrow team a clearer record for closing, disbursement, title, or compliance review.

How Guaranty Escrow helps

Guaranty Escrow helps coordinate documents, funds, instructions, and closing requirements so each party knows what is needed and when action can be taken.

For Closing Statements & Prorations, that often means paying close attention to charges, credits, fees, prorations, and closing-statement calculations.

Escrow takeaway: Put Proration in writing, confirm who has authority to act, and keep the escrow officer informed before funds, documents, or ownership interests are released.

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