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Commercial real estate transactions usually involve large amounts of money, and as such, you can never be too careful. You need to pay close attention to and verify everything from the location and ownership to tax liens, judgments, and other legal claims that can...

When buying commercial real estate, there is no such thing as being too thorough. You must take everything into consideration because you are willing to invest a sizable sum of money. The location matters. Taxes matter. Both the property's appearance and the cost of...

Commercial and industrial real estate transactions are typically more complex than residential transactions. You need to watch out for title problems that could potentially impair your ownership rights. If this happens, it would also be challenging to sell or transfer...

As a mortgage lender, you’re probably aware of the importance of accurate title searches in the loan approval process. They provide you with information about who owns the property, what encumbrances exist, and whether there are any liens on the title. Title searches...

The decision to accept a borrower’s mortgage application is crucial since it involves a lot of risks. Incorrect property titles constitute a significant risk that can even result in the buyer losing their rights to the property and the lender losing their investment....

With regulations constantly changing, it can be hard for mortgage lenders to keep up with the changes. In addition, there are several other things that can go wrong and interfere with the loan closing process, especially with respect to title searches. However,...

Whether it’s putting up some of your assets as collateral to take out a business loan or entering into a financial agreement with a third-party organization, running a business is filled with major financial decisions and risks. In this situation, lenders also need to...

An important part of each title search consists of an open mortgage search. Ideally, when one homeowner sells to another individual, everything goes perfectly, and the seller's mortgage gets paid in full while the buyer's mortgage begins. That doesn't always happen,...

Are you a huge title insurance underwriter doing millions of dollars a year in searches?  Or are you a local title insurance office serving only one county?  Or are you an investor looking to make an offer on a property?  Doesn’t matter!  Big or small, we can help...

Homeownership is a dream cherished by millions of Americans. A survey by LendingTree revealed that over 40% of Americans aim to move to a new home in 2022, and nearly half of this group (46%) are hoping to buy a new home. In 2021, the rate of homeownership grew to...