Underwriting Q & A’s

August 13, 2014

Q & A | Issuing a T-1R Owner’s Title Policy

Q: Do I always issue a T-1R Owner’s Title Policy if the property is “residential” real property? A: No. You should issue the T-1R only when […]
July 16, 2014

Q & A | Sale, Conveyance, or Encumbrance of Homestead

Q: Why does the title company require joinder of both spouses on a conveyance or mortgage of a homestead property when it is the separate property […]
June 25, 2014

Q & A | R-5 “Simultaneous Issue” Rule

Q: When a purchaser who is executing a purchase money note and deed of trust for the purchase of real property is required to put up […]