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April 12, 2019
Published by Ellen Wied on April 12, 2019
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Underwriting Q&A : What are the IRS instructions for Form 1099-S reporting with respect to a married couple?

Q:        What are the IRS instructions for Form 1099-S reporting with respect to a married couple? A:        The IRS makes an exception to its Multiple Transferor […]
Ellen WiedEllen Wied April 12, 2019
February 27, 2019
Published by David Hays on February 27, 2019
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Underwriting Q&A: Do Texas title companies offer “survey coverage”?

Q: Do Texas title companies offer “survey coverage”? A: No. Unfortunately, over the years our industry has used the slang term “survey coverage” to describe various […]
David HaysDavid Hays February 27, 2019
January 21, 2019
Published by Underwriting Department on January 21, 2019
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Underwriting Q&A: What is the correct exception in Schedule B when finding a memorandum [of lease, of agreement, etc.] recorded in the Public or Official Records which affects the property? When can this exception be removed?

A:  The exception would properly read as follows:  “Terms, conditions and stipulations of the [lease or agreement] as evidenced by Memorandum of [Lease/Agreement/etc.] recorded as [document/instrument] […]
Underwriting DepartmentUnderwriting Department January 21, 2019
September 19, 2018
Published by Mara Alyson on September 19, 2018
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Underwriting Q&A: The Grantor in the proposed insured transaction is a Trust. How does the Deed have to be prepared so that a title insurance policy can be issued?

Question: The Grantor in the proposed insured transaction is a Trust. How does the Deed have to be prepared so that a title insurance policy can […]
Mara AlysonMara Alyson September 19, 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
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