Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

The capital markets depend on the due diligence, transparency, and protection our industry provides to do its job. In fact, our industry is so important that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, title insurance professionals were deemed essential by the federal government. Why is a title search necessary for refinancing?

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

It’s recommended to get pre-approved before house hunting to give yourself a realistic idea of how much home you can afford ; however, a mortgage pre-approval doesn’t guarantee that your loan application will be approved. Most title companies and attorneys don’t accept personal checks over $500, sometimes less.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Essentially, title and deed are both related to the important question of who truly owns a particular piece of real estate and has the rights to it. Let’s take a deeper look at what a house title is; the different types of deeds used in real estate; and related terms including chain of title, title search, title insurance, and title abstract.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

But just how long does it take to close on a house with cash, compared to a traditional loan? Everyone involved will need time to perform their due diligence. The bulk of the time, however, is consumed by loan underwriting and processing. Title search: 3 days. Bankruptcy. Setting the standard.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

That’s why financed offers come with appraisal contingencies — the loan can’t clear until the home has been appraised and the lender knows they’re not lending you too much for the home. Plus, you’ll want to include a financing contingency in your purchase contract which states that the home loan has to clear before the deal can close.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

When you’re buying a house, the list of what can go wrong at closing includes everything from issues with the mortgage loan and buyer’s credit, insurance snags, appraisal problems, title claims, and events beyond everyone’s control (such as natural disasters, or buyer or seller illness or death).

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Investors offer alternatives to foreclosure and bankruptcy About 60% of sellers who contact Ramcharitar are behind on their mortgage payments. While some homeowners opt for foreclosure in a distressed situation, others decide to declare bankruptcy. The buyer does due diligence during the option period in Texas.

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