Chapter 3 Flashcards
1. Checklists, methods of closing, escrow process 2. Title search, surveys, property insurance 3. Roles of real estate, seller/buyer, lease certificate 4. Things that take place during actual closing and after
Why foreal estate companies use a closing check list?
To make sure all details of the closing have been covered and all pertinent documents are in house ready for buyers and sellers to sign
What is the difference between a face to face closing and closing in escrow?
The procedure of closing in escrow is basically the same as face to face closing except all documents are sent to an escrow agent
What is escrow?
The process in which a disinterested third party holds all money and documents relating to a transaction until all the terms and conditions of the escrow instructions have been satisfied
List 3 activities that take place during the escrow period?
- Getting an appraisal
- Ordering pest control and other inspection reports
- Obtaining property insurance
- Order complete title search and insurance
- Arranging and approving financing
- Getting all paperwork in order
A seller is required to deliver a marketable title at closing. The bank will require the title search to reveal:
- Legal description of the property
- Owners of record
- Any outstanding liens or encumbrances on the property
What are some examples of items the title company will protect the policy holder against losses that arise from such huddle defects with an insurance policy?
- Forced documents (deeds/mortgages)
- Undisclosed heirs
- Mistaken legal interpretation of will
- Misfiled documents
- Confusing arising from similarity of names
- Incorrectly stated marital status
- Mental incompetence
What does say survey do?
Shows footprint of the house and any deck, patio, garage or carport. Shows any building property fences or swimming pool
Any problem found with either the physical layout of the property or in the title search results creates a what?
Cloud in title that must be resolved prior to closing on the loan
What might borrowers have to file in order to remove the fault of title so the loan process can move forward?
A suit to quiet title
What are some examples of a cloud in title?
Mechanics lien Income tax lien Property tax lien Encroachment Zoning violation Deed problems
What is the difference between the two forms of home insurance available?
HO-2: lists what is covered
HO-3: lists what’s excluded
This clause required that the homeowner have insurance that is equal to 80% of the homes replacement value
Coinsurance clause
What does a title search reveal
Legal description of the property
The owners of record
Any outstanding liens or encumbrances on property
What happens if any problem is found with either the physical layout of the property or in the title search results?
It creates a cloud on the title that must be resolved prior to closing on the loan
What is an HO-2 policy?
A basic homeowners property insurance