Escrow Services

Private note financing can be a useful option when traditional lending does not cover the full structure of a transaction. Once the note is in place, account servicing helps manage the details that follow: payments, balances, statements, records, and communication between the parties.

Escrow plays a bigger role in M&A transactions than many buyers, sellers, and attorneys realize. This article explains how the right escrow partner helps coordinate funds, documents, lien checks, payoffs, and post-close servicing so every step is clearly tracked from LOI to closing.

Founded in 1976, Arizona Escrow & Financial Corporation has spent nearly five decades facilitating complex transactions across the state. Now led by CEO Monica May-Dunn, the firm continues to combine deep experience with a relationship-driven approach as it approaches its 50th anniversary.

When settlement or litigation funds need to be held and released under specific conditions, professional escrow services help attorneys streamline the process with neutrality, precision, and reliable documentation.

Smart contracts are generating buzz in the escrow world, promising automation and efficiency. But can they actually replace traditional escrow services? So far, the evidence suggests they’re more hype than reality. We explore why smart contracts are still far from dethroning traditional escrow and how emerging tech will likely complement, not replace, industry expertise.

AEF now offers in-house account servicing, providing secure, third-party management for loans and financial agreements. Learn how this new service benefits lenders, borrowers, and attorneys, with insights from servicing manager Sarah Schorey.