When a piece of real property is financed, purchased or sold, a record of that transaction is generally filed in public archives. Other events that may affect the ownership of a property are also documented and filed. These may include liens, levies, encumbrances, etc. When a Buyer purchases title insurance ...

To help you understand how title insurance protects you and your property, here are common questions and answers regarding Title Insurance.

What is Title?

Title is your right to own or use your property. Title also establishes limitations, if any, to those rights.

What is a Title Search?

A title ...

Amortized Loan: A loan that is paid off - both interest and principal - by regular payments that are equal or nearly equal.

Amendment: A change - to alter, add to, or correct - part of an agreement without changing the idea or essence.

Appraisal: An estimate of value of property resulting from analysis ...