TITLE INSURANCE
A mistake in a prior deed, an outstanding ownership claim, a hidden lien or outright fraud—any of which may result in losses for the owner or lender—are surprisingly common occurrences. When owners and lenders suffer losses related to a covered risk, title insurance provides indemnification against those losses.
Benefits of Title Insurance for the Lender: Lender’s title insurance insures that the lender's lien is valid and in the intended lien position, and that title to property is as shown on the policy. Lender’s title insurance protects against title defects which originate prior to the date of the policy.
Benefits of Title Insurance for the Owner: Owner’s title insurance protects owners against defects in the title to the insured property which originate prior to the policy date. While lenders often require property owners to purchase the lender’s title insurance to protect their interests, property owners must purchase a separate owner policy to protect themselves from covered losses—including court costs and attorneys’ fees—that could result from title defects.
The risks covered are not obscure improbabilities – nearly a billion dollars in claims are paid every year in the industry. An owner’s policy involves a one-time premium for coverage that lasts as long as the owner owns the property or are liable under warranties after selling. The only time it may be necessary to purchase additional coverage is when the value of the insured property has increased significantly since the date of the original policy.
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FORMS
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL TITLE OPINION FORMS:
Preliminary Opinion on Title
Final Opinion on Title
MOBILE HOME DECLARATION OF INTENT
Declaration of Intent to Affix the Manufactured Home to Real Property
LIEN WAIVER FORMS TO BE USED WITH NO LIEN AGENT APPOINTED:
NCLTA Form 1 - No new construction
NCLTA Form 2 - Recently Completed Construction
NCLTA Form 3 - Lien Subordination; ongoing or immediately contemplated constructon
LIEN WAIVER FORMS TO BE USED WHEN A LIEN AGENT HAS BEEN APPOINTED:
NCLTA Form 4 - Interim waiver
Instructions for completing NCLTA FORM 5
NCLTA Form 5 - Owner affidavit and indemnity agreement
NCLTA Form 6 - Waiver and Release of Liens
NCLTA Form 7 - Subordination of Liens
LINKS
RESPA/HUD Changes Information
American Land Title Association
North Carolina Land Title Association
North Carolina Bar Association
Wake County, NC Register of Deeds
Granville County, NC Register of Deeds
Johnston County, NC Register of Deeds
Orange County, NC Register of Deeds
Durham County, NC Register of Deeds
New Hanover County, NC Register of Deeds
http://nclta.org/forms
1031 EXCHANGES
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