Independent escrow · Koreatown, Los Angeles · since 1995
A neutral escrow holder who protects your funds and answers the phone.
United Escrow Co. is an independent, licensed escrow company on Wilshire Blvd. We hold your funds and documents neutrally, follow your instructions exactly, and close on time. Same office, same people, since 1995.
We speak English · 한국어 · EspañolWhy a neutral escrow matters
In a deal, you want one party whose only job is to protect you.
An escrow holder stands between buyer and seller so that no funds or property change hands until every instruction in the transaction has been followed. United Escrow is independently owned, not tied to a broker, bank, or lender, so the only side we are on is the contract.
Escrow services
Every kind of escrow, handled in one place.
From a first home to a commercial sale or a 1031 exchange, our officers carry over 60 years of combined experience processing escrows across Southern California.
Real estate
- Residential (units / SFR / condo)
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Vacant land / subdivision
- New tract home
- Short sales / foreclosure
Refinance
- Conventional loans
- FHA / VA loans
- Assumptions / subject-to / AITD
- 2nd and 3rd trust deed loans
- Loan escrow
1031 exchange
- IRS Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges
Business & bulk sale
- Franchise business transactions
- ABC license transfers
- Restaurants, markets, car washes, cleaners, gas stations & more
Sell-by-owner
- For-sale-by-owner transactions handled smoothly
- We guide you through the process
- We supply the documentation and disclosures you need
Not sure what you need?
- Call us and an officer will tell you what kind of escrow fits
- Plain-language answers, no obligation
- Call (213) 386-1830 →
Why work with United Escrow
A big-company process from people you can actually reach.
United Escrow grew out of a 1995 merger of two established escrow companies, bringing together more than 60 years of combined experience. Here is what that means for your transaction.
Independently owned, truly neutral
We are independently owned and licensed by the California Department of Business Oversight. We are not owned by a broker, bank, or title company, so our duty is to your escrow instructions and nothing else.
Bilingual in English, Korean & Spanish
Our staff is bilingual in English, Korean, and Spanish, so the details that decide a deal get explained clearly to everyone at the table. That matters most for first-time buyers and sellers.
Licensed, bonded & accountable
Licensed by the CA Department of Business Oversight (#9631752) and bonded by Escrow Fidelity Corporation. We are members of the Los Angeles Escrow Association, the California Escrow Association, and the Escrow Institute of California.
Three decades in Koreatown
Same Wilshire Blvd. office since 1995. We know Los Angeles transfer taxes, HOA demands, payoffs, and recording, and our officers carry more than 20 years of escrow experience.
Protect your money
Before you wire a single dollar, call us.
Wire fraud is the biggest risk in any real estate transaction. Criminals send fake emails that look like they came from your escrow or title company and try to redirect your funds. A few simple habits keep your money safe:
- Never trust wiring instructions or changes that arrive by email or text.
- Always call our office directly at (213) 386-1830 and verify the details by phone before sending money.
- Use the phone number on this site, not a number from an email.
- If anything about a payment request feels off, stop and call us right away.
General safety guidance for anyone closing a transaction. Call our office for our current verification steps.
Visit us
Three offices across Los Angeles & Orange County.
Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Reach the office nearest you, or just call the main line.
Main office
Koreatown — Wilshire
3440 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 600Los Angeles, CA 90010
Branch
Wilshire — 3600
3600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 913Los Angeles, CA 90010
Branch
Buena Park
6281 Beach Blvd, Suite 100Buena Park, CA 90621
Ready to open escrow?
Our objective is your satisfaction. Call to start an escrow or to ask a question, in English, Korean, or Spanish.