underwriting answers

January 21, 2019

Underwriting Q&A: What is the correct exception in Schedule B when finding a memorandum [of lease, of agreement, etc.] recorded in the Public or Official Records which affects the property? When can this exception be removed?

A:  The exception would properly read as follows:  “Terms, conditions and stipulations of the [lease or agreement] as evidenced by Memorandum of [Lease/Agreement/etc.] recorded as [document/instrument] […]
November 20, 2018

Underwriting Q&A: What are the requirements of issuing the Texas Residential Owner Policy (Form T-1R)?

Q: What are the requirements of issuing the Texas Residential Owner Policy (Form T-1R)? A:  Requirements to issue the The property must be residential (defined in […]
September 19, 2018

Underwriting Q&A: The Grantor in the proposed insured transaction is a Trust. How does the Deed have to be prepared so that a title insurance policy can be issued?

Question: The Grantor in the proposed insured transaction is a Trust. How does the Deed have to be prepared so that a title insurance policy can […]