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AmTrust Title introduces MidPoint

Housing Wire

New York-based AmTrust Title Insurance Company on Tuesday introduced MidPoint , its new title closing solution enabling title agents to work outside their geographic areas to serve clients nationwide. AmTrust Title is a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

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ATA National Title Group expands footprint in Michigan

Housing Wire

While large title insurers like Stewart , First American and Old Republic have been making headlines for their voracious acquisitions appetite, smaller players too are looking to expand their piece of the pie. On Tuesday, Farmington, Michigan-based ATA National Title Group announced its acquisition of Absolute Title on Tuesday.

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Stewart says business is getting back to normal

Housing Wire

It is no secret that 2021 posed a variety of challenges for the title insurance industry. In the title sector, pretax income increased 25% year over year. Total direct title revenue grew 24% from a year prior to $423.1 Non-commercial domestic title revenue was responsible for $282.3 million compared to $154.9

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What Happens If I Have a Lien on My House?

Realtor.com

Before a property sale can go through, a title company is brought in to find out whether or not a seller has the legal right to sell the property. To do that, the title company searches public records for liens on the property, meaning anyone who has a claim to a portion of the money should the property be sold.

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What Does It Mean to Back Out of a Home Purchase?

HomeLight

This action is more formally known as rescinding or voiding a residential home purchase agreement. An issue was discovered in the title search: Unresolved liens or legal complications revealed in the title search can make the property less desirable or even unsaleable.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

Others are one-time closing costs expenses, which may include: loan origination fees, application fee, mortgage broker fee, title insurance, appraisal fees, title search fee and other miscellaneous payments. Closing costs vary from state to state, but not all home buyers are aware of the expenses prior to closing.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

Zoning determines land use, such as residential, commercial, or agricultural. The real estate attorney you are using should conduct a title search to ensure no liens against the property. It requires a title search to ensure no outstanding liens or disputes. It impacts building types, sizes, and purposes.

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