California § 18217 - An escrow fee of a reasonable amount may be charged for any loan made which is se
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§ 18217. An escrow fee of a reasonable amount may be charged for any loan made which is se
An escrow fee of a reasonable amount may be charged for any loan made which is secured primarily by real property when such services are actually performed. Such fee shall be considered reasonable when paid to a company licensed to do business under the Escrow Law, Division 6 (commencing with Section 17000), or any person exempted by the Escrow Law, provided that such fees are comparable to fees being charged by escrow companies so authorized to do business in this state. Such fee is not included in computing the maximum charges which may be made under this division.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18217
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18217 cover?
Section 18217 ("An escrow fee of a reasonable amount may be charged for any loan made which is se") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 18217?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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