Owner’s Title Insurance is Where the Smart Is
Source: American Land Title Association
The Importance of Educating Consumers About the Threat of Wire Fraud
Buying and selling a home is an exciting time, but there can be pitfalls for unsuspecting consumers. The American Land Title Association wants homeowners and sellers to be aware that criminals are using wire fraud schemes to steal money meant [...]
The ALTA Short Form Residential Loan Policy
“Is SHORTer Better?” In my years in the title insurance industry, a general misunderstanding of the ALTA Short Form Residential Loan Policy has been fairly consistent among lenders and processors. I thought it might be helpful to share some information [...]
Know Your Traditional and E-closing Options
There’s been a lot of buzz about online notaries and digital closings over the past year. While many states will start to consider online notary legislation, the fact remains there are four main ways closings can occur. Here’s a summary [...]
The Cost of Title Insurance is Worth the Investment
Whenever there’s an article in the news about title insurance, all too frequently there is criticism about the cost. This perception occurs because there are fewer claims with title insurance compared to other forms of insurance. The higher percentage of [...]
OWNER’S POLICY of TITLE INSURANCE — OPTION OR NECESSITY?
Title insurance companies have protected the American dream of homeownership for more than a century and the behind-the-scenes work of title insurance agents ensures the quick and secure transfer of land, giving consumers and lenders confidence in their investment. On [...]
For Peace of Mind, Owner’s Title Insurance is the Answer
Today more than ever, consumers are reminded that in order to have peace of mind, they should purchase an owner’s title insurance policy whenever they buy a home. This is especially true when buying a property that has been foreclosed. [...]