No mobilehome manufactured home dealer shall establish an escrow account with an escrow company in which the dealer has more than what percentage of ownership interest?

The correct answer is 5%. A mobilehome or manufactured home dealer is restricted in how much ownership interest they can have in an escrow account to ensure that transactions remain impartial and that consumer interests are protected. Maintaining a low percentage of ownership, such as 5%, allows for a more neutral handling of funds in escrow, minimizing the potential for conflicts of interest and promoting fair dealings. This restriction is designed to instill confidence among consumers that their funds will be managed responsibly and without undue influence from the dealer. By keeping the ownership interest limited, it ensures that the escrow agent operates independently, which is essential in the context of real estate transactions where fairness and integrity are paramount.

This regulation is part of consumer protection measures within the industry and helps to maintain the overall trust and reliability of the mobilehome and manufactured home market.