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Homeowners Could Lose Interest on Mortgage Escrow Money Under New Bank Rules — Now 10 States Are Fighting Back

Aug 14, 2026 · 07:16 AM ET· updated 51m ago
Homeowners Could Lose Interest on Mortgage Escrow Money Under New Bank Rules — Now 10 States Are Fighting Back

Ten states sued the OCC over rules allowing some banks to decide whether to pay interest on mortgage escrow accounts.

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Banks might stop paying interest on money homeowners give them to hold for taxes and insurance, but some states are fighting this rule. This shows tension between banks wanting more profit and people wanting fair treatment with their money.

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