Independent escrow company · Serving Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach Escrow Company — Real Estate Escrow Services in Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach escrows range from waterfront homes in Huntington Harbour to downtown condos and family neighborhoods across the city. Cloud Escrow handles Huntington Beach purchases, sales and refinances from our Irvine office.
- DFPI License #96DBO-80565
- 5.0★ Google rating
- Irvine office
- Independent
Real estate escrow services in Huntington Beach
Why choose an independent escrow company in Huntington Beach
- A neutral third party — not owned by a brokerage, lender, or builder.
- Licensed and examined by the DFPI, and a required member of the Escrow Agents' Fidelity Corporation (EAFC).
- Escrow is our only business.
Local escrow details for Huntington Beach
- Some low-lying areas of Huntington Beach are in FEMA flood zones. If the home is in one and you're using a loan, the lender will usually require flood insurance, so check the Natural Hazard Disclosure early.
- Huntington Harbour waterfront homes can involve docks and association documents that we request at opening.
- Huntington Beach sits on historic oil fields, and some properties have disclosures about old oil wells that buyers should review during their contingency period.
Neighborhoods we serve: Huntington Harbour, Downtown Huntington Beach, Seacliff, Southeast Huntington Beach, Northwest Huntington Beach
Recording: Orange County Clerk-Recorder
Huntington Beach escrow fees
| Seller | $0.00 per $1,000 · $0.00 Base |
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| Buyer | $3.00 per $1,000 · $300 Base |
| Refinance | $550 Flat Rate · Flat escrow fee |
| Commercial | Custom quote |
Other closing costs and service fees may apply.
Orange County's documentary transfer tax is $1.10 per $1,000 of the sale price, and Huntington Beach adds no city transfer tax.
Cloud Escrow reviews
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND Cloud Escrow! After working in the industry myself for years, when it came time to buy my OWN home I decided to work with Cloud Escrow. Angela was excellent to work with. Communication was great, super transparent, organized, on time, and the entire transaction was incredibly smooth start to finish. This might have been the smoothest closing I've ever been a part of."
Nate S.
Google review
"Angela Weng is the best escrow officer. Represents both sellers and buyers very efficiently. Responds quickly and makes the process easy going. 100% recommend."
Jennifer M.
Google review
5.0★ on Google
An escrow company near Huntington Beach
Our office is at 9205 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). Sign at our office, or we'll send a mobile notary to your home or office in Huntington Beach. You can also open escrow online in under a minute.
Huntington Beach escrow FAQ
How long does escrow take in Huntington Beach?
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A standard purchase escrow usually closes in about 30 days, matching most California purchase contracts. Refinances typically take 21–30 days, and cash purchases can close in 10–14 days when title and disclosures are ready.
How do I choose the best escrow company in Huntington Beach?
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Check that the company is licensed by the California DFPI (you can look up the license on the DFPI website), compare published fees, read recent client reviews, and ask who will actually handle your file and how fast they respond. Cloud Escrow publishes its fees, is DFPI-licensed (#96DBO-80565), and is rated 5.0★ on Google.
Is there an escrow company near me in Huntington Beach?
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Cloud Escrow's office is at 9205 Research Dr in Irvine, and we handle escrows throughout Huntington Beach. Most of the process happens online, and a mobile notary can meet you locally for signing.
Do I need flood insurance to buy in Huntington Beach?
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Only if the home is in a FEMA flood zone and you're financing; lenders generally require flood insurance there. The Natural Hazard Disclosure report shows whether the property is in a flood zone.
Does Huntington Beach charge a city transfer tax?
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No. Huntington Beach sales pay only Orange County's documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000.
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