Transfer of Title 7% Flashcards
Chain of title?
Begins with current owner
Abstract of title?
A summary of the title’s history
Marketable Title
Has no defects or clouds to which a reasonable buyer would object
Insurable Title
Has known defects but title company has notified the parties of the defect and has agreed to insure against it.
Title officially changes___?
hands when the Grantor delivers the deed to the grantee and the grantee accepts it.
Special warranty
Free of debt or encumbrances not noted in the deed; most often used in conveying commercial property
Quitclaim deed
Carries with it no warranties to the grantee
Typically used with foreclosures cause it is the most immediate transfer
Trustee’s deed
Executed by a trustee to convey land held within a trust
TRID: TILA/RESPA
The LE and CD combine to become the TRID
3rd party warranties
Both FHA and VA require new home builders to purchase 3rd party warranties to protect buyers of newly built homes financed with FHA or VA Loans
Schedule of exceptions
Details any limitations, reservations, or encumbrances on a property
Reconveyance deed?
Used with a trust deed to clear the title of any liens related to the note and trust deed.