Escrow News

Earnest Money versus Down Payment – What’s the Difference?

on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 15:42 Accruit

As a provider of escrowescrow services, Accruit is experienced in facilitating all types and levels of transactions. Whether simple or complex, it’s important to understand some of the terminology used. Two terms common to the sale and purchase of real estate are “earnest money” and “down payment.” In this blog...

2018 Energy Insight Conference

on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 09:59 Accruit

Accruit joins participants from all segments of the oil and gas supply chain industry to discuss the role of escrowescrow in the recovery of surplus and idle assets at the 2018 Energy Insight Conference.

Crowdfunding Part II: Regulatory Review

on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 12:22 Accruit

In Crowdfunding Part I, we covered the basics of crowdfunding, including the definitions of common types of crowdfunding, including equity, debt, donation and reward crowdfundingreward crowdfunding structures. In this installment, we’ll explore some additional regulatory detail, focusing on equity crowdfundingequity crowdfunding and Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) and Regulation...

Crowdfunding, Part I: Common Types of Crowdfunding

on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 15:59 Accruit

As a form of crowdsourcing and alternative finance, crowdfunding is implemented to encourage crowds through online collaboration to efficiently invest in projects that interestinterest them. It functions in several different ways, with multiple factors influencing the process. In the first entry of this series on crowdfunding, we’ll explore the basics of such fundraising efforts as well as the variety of crowdfunding methods available.

What is crowdfunding?

The process of crowdfunding involves raising capital through non-traditional efforts. It is a collaborative method that relies on the contributions of investors, current and future customers, and the general public. Web-based platforms and the internet...