Did you know that there are actually two kinds of title insurance. The first kind, Owner’s Title Insurance, also known as the Owner’s Policy, protects the homeowner from claims against their property’s title. The second kind, Lenders Title Insurance, also known as the Loan Policy, protects the lender from claims against the property. Let’s take a look a more in depth at the two kinds of title insurance.
Owner’s Title Insurance
The Owner’s Title Insurance/Owner’s Policy protects the homeowner from any claims that may arise against the title. This insurance is purchased at the time on closing for a one-time fee, usually for the amount of the real estate purchase, and lasts as long as you or any of your heirs have an interest in the property which it covers. Title problems that this the Owner’s Title Insurance covers include undisclosed heirs, forgery, and any mistakes in examining records or mistakes in the deeds themselves. If a claim is brought against your title, the Owner’s Policy protects you with the legal backing of your title company.
Lender’s Title Insurance
The Lender’s Title Insurance/Lender’s Policy does the same thing the Owner’s Policy does, except it covers the lender of the property. When a title claim is filed, it’s filed against everyone who has an interest in the title. If you still owe money on the property to the lender, the lender has an interest in the property, and therefore is vulnerable to claims against the title. The Lender’s Policy protects them from these claims.
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