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A title examination is performed prior to the granting of a mortgage:

1. To confirm the fee owner(s) of the property.

2. To ascertain if there are any prior liens.

3. To determine if the bank will acquire the property free & clear of any other interests if there should be a default and foreclosure.

4. To allow the bank to acquire a title certification to obtain a title insurance policy.

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How do you find out if there is a mortgage lien on a property?

You can try to search the title history to your house manually at the local county recorder's office. However, you can also contact a title company a purchase a preliminary title report that will not only show liens, but other recordings that impact your title such as easements. The title company can also provide you with copies of the mortgage/lien documents.


How much is a mortgage closing cost?

A mortgage closing cost may include any or all of the following: discount and origination points, the application fee, appraisal fee, credit report fee, title search and title insurance, and a survey fee.


Should your parents have you on the title of their house to avoid forced sale?

If your parents granted a mortgage and then default on the payments, adding you to the title after granting the mortgage will not stop a foreclosure.If your parents granted a mortgage and then default on the payments, adding you to the title after granting the mortgage will not stop a foreclosure.If your parents granted a mortgage and then default on the payments, adding you to the title after granting the mortgage will not stop a foreclosure.If your parents granted a mortgage and then default on the payments, adding you to the title after granting the mortgage will not stop a foreclosure.


What is work share mortgage?

A work share mortgage is when more than one title company prepares the title.


How long a Preliminary title report good from the time of mortgage application?

The title report should be dated as to the date the examination covers. When the mortgage is recorded the title report will need to be updated up until the recording of the mortgage.

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If there is a satisfaction that satisfies priority mortgage is the junior mortgage automatically satisfied?

Should be if they ran a title search & are aware it is there. the 2d must be satisfied upon transfer or sale.


Can you get a mortgage commitment before a title search?

Generally, the title examination isn't ordered until there has been mortgage commitment. The reason is that people (buyers) don't want to pay for a title examination if the mortgage isn't approved. However, some lenders give a preliminary commitment that depends on the title being free of defects. In that case they want the title report a couple of weeks before the closing is scheduled.


How can I use a commercial mortgage calculator to find out how much I'd have to pay on a mortgage?

There are various places to search for a mortgage calculator look on the web type in exactly what your looking for and see what best ones fits you be very specific.


How do you find out if there is a mortgage lien on a property?

You can try to search the title history to your house manually at the local county recorder's office. However, you can also contact a title company a purchase a preliminary title report that will not only show liens, but other recordings that impact your title such as easements. The title company can also provide you with copies of the mortgage/lien documents.


How much is a mortgage closing cost?

A mortgage closing cost may include any or all of the following: discount and origination points, the application fee, appraisal fee, credit report fee, title search and title insurance, and a survey fee.


Should your parents have you on the title of their house to avoid forced sale?

If your parents granted a mortgage and then default on the payments, adding you to the title after granting the mortgage will not stop a foreclosure.If your parents granted a mortgage and then default on the payments, adding you to the title after granting the mortgage will not stop a foreclosure.If your parents granted a mortgage and then default on the payments, adding you to the title after granting the mortgage will not stop a foreclosure.If your parents granted a mortgage and then default on the payments, adding you to the title after granting the mortgage will not stop a foreclosure.


What is work share mortgage?

A work share mortgage is when more than one title company prepares the title.


What is a purchase money first mortgage?

A purchase money or first mortgage is the mortgage granted in order to purchase the property. It usually indicates that the title was examined, a certification of title was issued by an attorney and a title insurance policy was written.


How long a Preliminary title report good from the time of mortgage application?

The title report should be dated as to the date the examination covers. When the mortgage is recorded the title report will need to be updated up until the recording of the mortgage.


Do you need a title company to submitt a title search to apply for a deed?

Most lenders require a title search before they grant a loan for a mortgage. If you are purchasing land and not borrowing the money to pay for it then before you pay over the purchase price you should have the title examined by an attorney or title company. That is the only way to make sure you will be acquiring full title to the property that is free & clear of any other claims.


Is your credit history affected by a lien that is put on a house?

If there is a mortgage/equity loan involved,that loan will report on your credit history. The lien will report on the title of the house. A title search will be conducted if you are selling or refinancing the house.


What is a mortgage loan?

house documents are mortgage and title deed at register office