Within five (5) business days after the Purchase Agreement has been tendered to. Escrow is a legal term for a financial instrument in which a third party holds an asset or money on behalf of two other parties who are completing a deal.An escrow agreement is a legal document outlining the terms and conditions between parties involved in an escrow arrangement. Understanding what you're filling out and signing is essential because buying a home may be one of the largest purchases you'll likely make. Model Escrow Agreement. 3. 3.2. • Spelled out in the language of the Purchase Agreement, or;. " All Closing proceeds will be held in escrow pursuant to the Escrow Agreement attached as Annex F to the Memorandum. Serving New Jersey since 1927, Columbia Bank offers personal and business banking services to our customers.