Arrowhead Title, Inc.

 A title search, a title report, and a title commitment are all pieces of the puzzle that are required to complete your real estate closing at Lake of the Ozarks . They are each different, but they work together and play an important role in your real estate transaction. Arrowhead Title has been handling real estate closings for clients at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1984. Over the years we recognize that not everyone understands the difference between these three things and why they are all necessary. If you are involved in a real estate transaction, you may wonder as well. As a title agency at Lake of the Ozarks that believes in clear communication and keeping our clients informed, we wanted to write this blog to explain what each one is, how they work together, and why they are an important part of your real estate purchase. To learn more about title searches, title reports, and title commitments, just keep reading this blog. Title Search A title search is a deep dive researc...

The title search, title report, and title commitment are three completely different things, but they work closely together, and each one is important in the process of your real estate transaction. As a trusted title company at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1984, we have noticed that people don’t always know what they are or how they differ. At Arrowhead Title , we are dedicated to communicating with and educating our clients so they understand the process. So, we decided to write a blog explaining these three important elements of your closing. If you are curious as to exactly how these three things differ, and how they work together when you come to the closing table, we invite you to keep reading this blog to learn the details! Title Search A title to real property is a document that proves who has ownership rights to that piece of land. The title search is a very deep and detailed search into any available public records to learn exactly who owns the property and is legally able to...

During a real estate closing at the Lake of the Ozarks , the title search, the title report, and the title commitment will all be handled by your title company.  Each one of these plays a specific role in the process, but while each has a different purpose, they all work together. As your trusted title company at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1984, it is our mission to educate clients so they have all the information they need when making important decisions.  That is why we wanted to talk about the purpose behind a title search, a title report and a title commitment.  Read on to learn more! Title Search. A title search is a detailed examination of extensive public records to find all the available data about the specific parcel of property you are purchasing and all of its previous owners. The reason for the title search is to uncover any problems or potential issues with the property that would make it no longer worth buying for the price.   The title search w...

As your trusted title company at the Lake of the Ozarks , Arrowhead Title strives to educate clients about real estate title, escrow, and closing services so that they make informed decisions on their transactions. With that being said, do you know the difference between a title commitment and a title report? If not, this week’s blog will help to distinguish the two. Read on to learn more! A Title Commitment Simply, a commitment from the title agency to issue title insurance to the lender when financing the purchase of a home on behalf of a borrower. This commitment is issued after the title company has thoroughly reviewed public records through a title search. Ensuring that there are no potential pitfalls in prior ownership history or existing liens. This commitment will outline the conditions and exceptions that the company will cover in the insurance policy. Commitment Conditions: are requirements that must be met for the title insurance policy to be issued. Commitment Exce...

Buying a home can be a confusing and intimidating process. Arrowhead Title is here to calm your fears and help you through some of the more complicated aspects. We are the best title company at the Lake of the Ozarks , and our experts are always happy to help wade through the legal jargon you may find in the documents involved in your home purchase. One of those documents is the title report. Many people aren’t aware of how important this report is to the purchase of your home. Today’s blog is going to cover the basics of a title report and why you will be happy you hired Arrowhead Title for your search. What is a Title Report? A title report is a document that includes the legal history about the home you want to buy. Sometimes it is called an “abstract of title” instead, but they are the same document. Title reports are compiled by your title company (that’s us!) from an in-depth search of public records. We will search using multiple different factors in order to ensure...

Do you know the difference between a title commitment and a title report? While these documents may sound similar at first, they actually serve very different purposes and should not be confused. As your trusted title company at the Lake of the Ozarks , Arrowhead Title is here to help clear up any misunderstandings you may have about title commitments and title reports. Title Commitments Title commitments are issued when someone is in the process of buying a home or piece of property. After the title search has been conducted (that is, after your title company has thoroughly researched the public documents for any pertinent information regarding the property), the next step is to issue the title commitment.  The title commitment is exactly what it sounds like: a commitment  to provide title insurance to the lender and the buyer under the terms described. The title commitment outlines the conditions and exceptions that will impact the title insurance policy. Condi...