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Title insurance is insurance against loss from defects in title to real property and from the invalidity or unenforceability of mortgage liens. It is available in many countries but it is principally a product developed and sold in the United States. It is meant to protect an owner's or lender's financial interest in real property against loss due to title defects, liens or other matters. It will defend against a lawsuit attacking the title as it is insured, or reimburse the insured for the actual monetary loss incurred, up to the dollar amount of insurance provided by the policy. Typically the real property interests insured are fee simple ownership or a mortgage. However, title insurance can be purchased to insure any interest in real property, including an easement, lease or life estate. Just as lenders require fire insurance and other types of insurance coverage to protect their investment, nearly all institutional lenders also require title insurance to protect their interest in the collateral of loans secured by real estate. Some mortgage lenders, especially non-institutional lenders, may not require title insurance.
A buyer should insist upon title insurance, even with a warranty deed, because it will help avoid having to pay to quiet title or obtain a refund from the seller when it turns out they never actually owned the property rights described in the deed.
An owner's title policy is a one-time expense and effective for the entire period that the buyer owns the property.
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What is a title insurance producer?
Generally speaking, a title insurance producer is the same as a title insurance agent.
What does the term title insurance mean?
The term title insurance means insurance that covers the loss of an interest in a property due to legal defects and that is required if the property is under mortgage. Most title insurance is lender's title insurance.
Does homeowners insurance cover the lenders title insurance?
No it does not. Lenders Title insurance is a whole other form of coverage
Why do title insurance company's ask if a new title insurance request ask if it is a refinance?
Title insurance rates vary depending on if the transaction is a purchase or a refinance
How much does Title Insurance cost in Ohio?
who pays title insurance when selling a home
What is a title insurance producer?
Generally speaking, a title insurance producer is the same as a title insurance agent.
Who are the largest Title Insurance companies in the US?
First American Title Insurance Company Fidelity National Financial Stewart Title Insurance Guaranty Old Republic Title Insurance Company North American Title Insurance Company Chicago Title Insurance Company
Do title insurance companies employ title examiners?
Title examiners are typically employed by title insurance companies
What does the term title insurance mean?
The term title insurance means insurance that covers the loss of an interest in a property due to legal defects and that is required if the property is under mortgage. Most title insurance is lender's title insurance.
Does homeowners insurance cover the lenders title insurance?
No it does not. Lenders Title insurance is a whole other form of coverage
Why do title insurance company's ask if a new title insurance request ask if it is a refinance?
Title insurance rates vary depending on if the transaction is a purchase or a refinance
How much does Title Insurance cost in Ohio?
who pays title insurance when selling a home
Where can you get title insurance quotes?
You can get title insurance quotes from by doing a search on google or other search engines for title insurance and visiting one of the websites that offer title insurance quotes. There are some companies that will give you multiple title insurance quotes from more than one company by filling out just one form, and there are other companies that offer you one quote from their company. It is a good idea to shop around for title insurance companies and this is a great way to find and compare title companies and title insurance costs.
Where could one find a title insurance calculator?
One could find a title insurance calculator in many different places. Some of the places in which one can find a title insurance calculator is from an insurance place like Republic Title.
Who is the largest title insurance company in the US?
As of 2011 the largest title insurance company by premium volume in the United States is First American Title Insurance Company.
Can title insurance be purchased after the closing?
If title insurance is not purchased at closing, then it can be purchased later. Generally a title insurance policy can be issued within 14 days of the closing.
Does house title insurance transfer?
No. Each owner must purchase their own title insurance.
