Underwriting Q & A’s

July 16, 2018
Published by Mara Alyson on July 16, 2018
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Underwriting Q & A | I came across a notary signature with reference to Florida Statute 118.10. Also, the document appears to be notarized in another country. Is this a valid notary acknowledgement?

Q: I came across a notary signature with reference to Florida Statute 118.10.   Also, the document appears to be notarized in another country.  Is this a valid […]
Mara AlysonMara Alyson July 16, 2018
April 20, 2018
Published by NolaAnn Waggoner on April 20, 2018
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Underwriting Q & A | Are there any tricks when a title agent needs information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding a party to a real estate transaction?

Q: Are there any tricks when a title agent needs information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding a party to a real estate transaction? A: […]
NolaAnn WaggonerNolaAnn Waggoner April 20, 2018
February 14, 2018
Published by Sean Everest on February 14, 2018
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Underwriting Q&A | Are Transfer on Death Deeds effective mechanisms for transferring real property?

Question: Are Transfer on Death Deeds effective mechanisms for transferring real property? Answer: Texas – Yes.  Through a recorded Transfer on Death Deed (“TODD”), a real property […]
Sean EverestSean Everest February 14, 2018
January 17, 2018
Published by David Hays on January 17, 2018
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Underwriting Q & A | Is the statutory process of “bonding around” a filed mechanic’s lien affidavit (MLA) always a potential remedy to closing the transaction without making payment to the contractor claiming the lien or excepting to the claim of lien in the policy?

Q: (Texas Only) Is the statutory process of “bonding around” a filed mechanic’s lien affidavit (MLA) always a potential remedy to closing the transaction without making […]
David HaysDavid Hays January 17, 2018
December 20, 2017
Published by Underwriting Department on December 20, 2017
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Underwriting Q & A | Are the Texas home equity loan laws changing effective January 1, 2018?

Q: Are the Texas home equity loan laws changing effective January 1, 2018? A: Yes, in connection with the November election, the voters of the State […]
Underwriting DepartmentUnderwriting Department December 20, 2017
November 15, 2017
Published by Underwriting Department on November 15, 2017
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Underwriting Q & A | What are the laws of intestate succession regarding a deceased person’s property who was married at the time of death and who died without a will (or without the will being probated)?

Question: What are the laws of intestate succession regarding a deceased person’s property who was married at the time of death and who died without a will […]
Underwriting DepartmentUnderwriting Department November 15, 2017
October 16, 2017
Published by DJ Horn on October 16, 2017
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Underwriting Q & A | May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2017 and insure that 2018 taxes are “not yet due and payable”?

Q:   May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2017 and insure that 2018 taxes are “not yet due and payable”? A:  Short Answer is […]
DJ HornDJ Horn October 16, 2017
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