Title Insurance

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Definition: Title Insurance


Title Insurance


What is the dictionary definition of Title Insurance?

Dictionary Definition


Insurance issued by a title company that protects a property owner against loss if it is later discovered that title is imperfect.


Full Definition of Title Insurance


Title insurance insures against unknown claims against real estate property. The insurance may be required by a mortgage lender.

The classical example of an unknown claim is the long lost heir to a previous owner who claims not to have received his share of inherited real estate. But boundary disputes, old Indian treaties, easements for other uses, or the sale of water rights or mineral rights can also come into play.


Related Phrases


Title
Real estate transaction


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Title Insurance are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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