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How We Help Title & Escrow Leaders
Five Star Bank offers exceptional financial solutions for title and escrow companies throughout California. Our dedicated team understands the unique complexities of title and escrow operations and helps clients with tailored solutions that support the speed, accuracy, and control their organizations require.
Service
Dedicated title and escrow experts who understand the complexities of escrow operations.
- Industry focused title and escrow banking specialists
- Dedicated treasury and implementation support during onboarding and ongoing day-to-day support
- High touch, relationship-driven service model
Solutions
Specialized treasury solutions to support the speed, accuracy, and control required in title and escrow operations.
- User-friendly online banking platform
- Account structures designed for escrow, trust, and operating funds
- Efficient wire capabilities to support time-sensitive disbursement needs
- Reporting tools to simplify daily balancing and reconciliation
- Third-party payable and receivable integration options
- Competitive earnings credit rate to offset bank fees
Security
Robust, customizable tools designed to proactively protect your business.
- Advanced ACH controls including ACH blocks and filters and ACH Pay
- Check Positive Pay to mitigate check fraud
- Online activity alerts
- Dual control approvals
- Fraud alert notifications of incoming and outgoing transactions to monitor account activity
Our clients say it best.
Hear what our clients say about working with Five Star Bank!
"When our longtime banking relationship changed, we were hesitant about moving our accounts. As a volunteer-driven association, American Escrow Association's banking needs can often be unique and challenging, especially when reliable communication and consistent support are essential. Five Star Bank's team assured us that they would take care of our needs, and they have exceeded those expectations from day one.
Five Star Bank has provided exceptional service, responsiveness, and personal attention. They consistently go above and beyond by checking in regularly, addressing concerns promptly, and following through on every request, no matter how small or seemingly trivial. Having a dependable point of contact who understands our organization and genuinely cares about our success has made all the difference. We know we can count on Five Star Bank, and that level of trust and support is invaluable to our association."
Rebecca Landry, First Vice President (2025-2026) and Past President (2023/2024)
American Escrow Association
Loveland, CO
What is title and escrow banking?
Title and escrow banking refers to specialized financial services designed for companies that manage third-party funds during real estate transactions. These services help securely hold, manage, and disburse funds according to closing instructions and regulatory requirements.
Is there a dedicated banker or support team?
Yes. Five Star Bank clients enjoy direct access to their banker at all times.
What fraud prevention tools are included in title and escrow banking services?
The following tools are included in title and escrow banking services:
- Advanced ACH controls including ACH blocks and filters and ACH Pay
- Check Positive Pay to mitigate check fraud
- Online activity alerts
- Dual control approvals
- Fraud alert notifications of incoming and outgoing transactions to monitor account activity
Does your banking platform integrate with title and escrow software?
Yes. Five Star Bank's banking platform integrates with leading title, escrow, and closing software providers, allowing for streamlined workflows, automated reconciliation, and more efficient processes.
Who uses title and escrow banking services?
Five Star Bank's title and escrow banking services are tailored for:
- Title Insurance Companies
- Escrow Companies
- Real Estate Attorneys
- Settlement Agents
- 1031 Exchange Intermediaries
- Surrogacy Agencies
Can I manage title and escrow accounts online?
Yes. Five Star Bank's online banking platform provides:
- 24/7 Account Access
- Wire Initiation and Approvals
- Subaccount Management
- Reporting and Downloads
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