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Title Insurance
You may find the following documents helpful if you’re looking into title insurance:
- Title Opinion vs. Title Policy
- Title Search vs. Title Policy
- Why You Need Title Insurance
- 5 Reasons for Obtaining an Owner’s Title Policy
- Owner’s Title Insurance Policy Comparison Chart
- What is a Cloud on Title?
- Common ALTA Endorsements
- A Short History of Loans and the Lender’s Title Policy
- Assets to Be Protected – What is Non-Public Private Information?
- The Investors Title Claims Process
Adventures in Real Estate Podcast: Why Title Insurance is Critical When Purchasing Property
Title Insurance Basics: Understanding Title Insurance Coverage (View this Webinar or View this Powerpoint Presentation and ALTA Commitment Sample Form)
Find Investors Title Insurance Company Approved Settlement Agents:
Frequently Used Forms:
- Affidavit Regarding Liens
- Preliminary Opinion
- Final Opinion
- EZ Application
- First & Final
- Indemnity and Escrow Agreement
- Indemnity Agreement
- Manufactured Housing Affidavit
- Seller/Borrower Affidavit
- Waiver and Release of Liens
- Modification Collateral Request
- Title Search Request (online form)
- Title Search Request (paper form)
- Junior Loan Policy Title Search Request Form
Commercial
Our commercial clients make use of the following resources:
- Virginia Title Center Comprehensive Title And Settlement Services
- Commercial Title Insurance Services
- Title Opinion vs. Title Policy
- Title Search vs. Title Policy
- Why You Need Title Insurance
- 5 Reasons for Obtaining an Owner’s Title Policy
- What is a Cloud on Title
- Common ALTA Endorsements
- A Short History of Loans and the Lender’s Title Policy
- Assets to Be Protected – What is Non-Public Private Information?
- The Investors Title Claims Process
- Basic Guidelines for Like-Kind Exchanges
Closings & Escrow
Helpful information for settlement and closings:
- Homebuyer Guide – Let Virginia Title Center Open the Door to Your New Home
- Your Home Loan Toolkit – A Step-by-Step Guide
- Virginia Title Center Video Series: From Search to Disbursement
- Real Estate Terms & Definitions in Plain English
- Foreclosure Real Estate Terms
- Why You Need Title Insurance
- 5 Reasons for Obtaining an Owner’s Title Policy
- Owner’s Title Insurance Policy Comparison Chart
- What is a Cloud on Title?
- Title Opinion vs. Title Policy
- Title Search vs. Title Policy
- Basic Guidelines for Like-Kind Exchanges
- Virginia’s Recording Tax Calculator
- Title Search Request (online form)
- Title Search Request (paper form)
- Virginia Title Center 2025 Settlement Fees
Webinar and Resources: E-Closings and E-Notarization
Fraud Is On The Rise – Protect Your Clients and Yourself
Scams targeting real estate transactions are on the rise, according to the FBI. Experts say there are many simple ways that consumers and real estate professionals can protect themselves and each other. Here are a few great resources from Investors Title:
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