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Title insurance policy - A contract in which an insurer, usually a title insurance company, agrees to pay the insured party a specific amount for any loss caused by defects of title on real estate in which the insured has an interest as purchaser, mortgagee, or otherwise.

Title Insurance is a policy which insures a property owner should a prior claim arise against the property after the purchase has been completed. Title insurance will also cover the lender should a question of ownership arise. When you are completing a refinance transaction many times you may be able to get issued a reissue rate (a discounted rate) on your title insurance if you have the original title policy from when you purchased the home. Ask your mortgage consultant or title agent about this to see if you may qualify.

There are two parts to every Title Insurance policy, a lender's policy and a owner's policy. The two policies are usually purchased together. Home buyers get a discounted rate when these two policies are issued simultaneously.

For such a cheap dollar amount this insurance is worth purchasing since it protects you and your property should anything arise!

The title company handles the title insurance fee and the calculations of how much the fee is, based on their title insurance provider. The title insurance provider is actually the one that provides the insurance, not the title company.

Protects you up to a certain amount against any loss coming from a claim against your property, due to a mistake in the title. A lender's title policy does not protect you. Your coverage may be bought to protect your equity in the property.

When refinancing your home it is actually the homeowner that pays for the lenders title insurance policy.

Title insurance protects both the lender and the bank in case of a "cloud" on the title.

When you purchase a property, there is title insurance for both the lender and you as a new owner.

Title Insurance protects the current owner or buyer of a property from defects in title. In a purchase transaction this is usually paid for by the seller. Lenders usually require this on all real estate financing transactions.

When purchasing a home the seller and buyer negotiate who is paying the charges for the title insurance policy. Often the fees are split in half. However it is the seller (in California) who determins which title company to use.

What does home owners insurance cover - Home owners insurance is required by your lender if you have a mortgage against your property. It will cover replacement of the property and help protect you against lawsuits.

If you would like your homeowners insurance to cover certain things such as flooding you need to consult your insurance agent to see if this is available for you. Most insurance carriers will have an insurance rider to cover certain types of flooding, but not all flooding. If your home is in a flood zone, then flood insurance would be required and this would be a completely different type of insurance.

When refinancing your insurance policy will need to be updated to reflect the new lender along with the new value of your home. Due to home improvements and or appreciation, it is recommended to have your policy reflect an accurate assessement of your homes value. This will further protect you from any undue loss in case of any unforseen accidents or disasters.

Homeowners insurance will have a certain amount of coverage for someone else being injured on your property, such as by falling on an icy or wet sidewalk.