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How Does a Title Search Work

Realty Biz

When you’re buying a home, you’ll need a title search so that you can get title insurance. Title searches can also reassure buyers, making sure there is a smaller chance of problems with the title later on. We will take a look at the things you need to know about a title search and how it works.

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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

In a refinancing, homeowners obtain a new loan and lenders require a new title search and a title insurance policy on that loan to protect their investment. Professionals conduct the search and examine documents, with title companies regularly providing a discount, or “reissue rate” on a refinance.

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Demystifying Property Title Search: Your Questions, Answered

HomeLight

Waiting for your house to close can feel like being in line at the DMV — it takes forever, and whenever you think you’ve gotten to the head of the line, there’s another delay. Some of the elements of closing on a home can be difficult to grasp, like the property title search. So what does a property title search entail?

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Why lenders should be asking for a title check at loan application

Housing Wire

Peter Richter: The concept of “instant title” means delivering a title commitment “instantly” upon ordering title insurance. Unfortunately, that “instant” title commitment itself does not inherently equate to a faster close, as my colleague Matt Regan outlined in his recent article.

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17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

HomeLight

Closing on a house seems pretty straightforward. Once the buyer and seller sign the contract, the closing process begins — and therein lies the rub. While seamless closings are ideal for everyone involved, they almost never happen unless the buyer is paying cash on the home, and even then there can be a roadblock or two.

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How to Avoid a Delayed Closing: 7 Common Roadblocks to Be Aware of

Redfin

Once your offer has been accepted, the excitement kicks in, and the countdown to closing begins. But before you can get your keys, you’ll want to be cautious of any roadblocks or setbacks that could cause a delayed closing and postpone your move-in date. So how can you avoid a delayed closing? What does delayed closing mean?

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How to Understand Real Estate Underwriting

Realty Biz

Get a Title Search and Title Insurance Before the lender will approve your home loan application, they need to confirm who the current owner of the property is. A title search examines public records to determine the property owner. Title insurance reflects the condition of the title.