Mortgage Refinancing Explained Refinancing a mortgage is the process of taking out a new loan to pay off your original mortgage loan. When mortgage interest rates go down, many homeowners refinance to get the benefit of a lower interest rate. Other common reasons people refinance is to cash out some of the equity in their […]
Title Services
What is a Title Search?
Many people buying or selling houses do not consider whether the property’s title is really theirs to transfer to begin with. However, several issues with the title can preclude buyers and sellers from finishing their transactions, leading to missed deadlines and wasted money. A title search is one solution that can help identify and solve […]
What Is A Title Company Responsible For?
Buying a home is a long, sometimes complicated process with plenty of opportunities for issues. While some of these can be easily avoided by carefully reviewing contracts and asking the right questions, there are some that new homebuyers may not even realize exist. A title company can help you avoid these issues. But exactly what […]
The Role of a Title Company in the Contract Preparation & Review Process
There are many aspects of the closing process that can be confusing for both the buyer and the seller. One of them is the contract preparation & review process. This aspect is particularly tricky because who is responsible (the buyer or the seller) for the contract can change depending on the circumstances of the sale. […]
What Does A Title Company Do?
A Title Company makes sure that the title to a piece of real estate is legitimate then issues title insurance for that property. Title insurance protects the owner and/or lender in the event that lawsuits or claims against the property arise after the property has been purchased. Not only is having title insurance a good […]