underwriting q&a

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 […]
August 16, 2018

Underwriting Q&A: What date should be inserted into the blank on paragraph 4 of the T-47 Residential Real Property Affidavit?

Q: In Texas, where we are encountering multi-generational re-use of existing surveys, the T-47 Residential Real Property Affidavit allows a seller to verify that a prior […]
December 20, 2017

Underwriting Q & A | Are the Texas home equity loan laws changing effective January 1, 2018?

Q: Are the Texas home equity loan laws changing effective January 1, 2018? A: Yes, in connection with the November election, the voters of the State […]