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What's The Purpose Of A Commitment For Title Insurance?

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It's time! After months of searching and negotiating, you've finally found your dream home and come to an agreement with the sellers. You know how much you're paying for the home and what is included in the purchase, and your loan approval process is well underway. Should be smooth sailing from here, right? Hopefully, yes, but there is one last step standing in between you and the purchase of your home: the commitment for title insurance . This detailed report will provide you with a description of the current owner of the home and any outstanding liens and encumbrances that may be placed on the title. Before continuing with the purchase of your home at the Lake of the Ozarks , it is important to look over the commitment for title insurance thoroughly and make sure there aren't any major issues with the property. What's Contained In A Commitment For Title Insurance? The commitment report contains valuable information about the state of the title and out...

Title Insurance: Myths vs Facts

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When you hear the term " title insurance ," what comes to mind? Do you think you know what it means? Title insurance is arguably one of the least understood aspects of the home closing process. We have found that most people either respond to the questions above with blank stares, vague responses, or incorrect information. Today, the team at Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to clear up some of the misunderstandings about title insurance at the Lake of the Ozarks by debunking some of the myths surrounding the title insurance industry. MYTH:   Title insurance automatically comes with the house. FACT:   Most lenders will require a title search and a title insurance policy to cover their loan, but these services are not included in the purchase of the home. Home buyers will be responsible for purchasing these extra services at closing. MYTH:   There's only one type of title insurance. FACT:   There are actually two types of title insurance: lender's title pol...