Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

When you buy a home, the cost of title insurance can be worth it to protect against ownership claims from a previous owner. There are two types of title insurance policies: a mandatory lenders title ...

Whether you purchase a house, condo or vacant land, transferring the title is essential to gain legal ownership of the property. However, there may be hidden issues or claims on the title that could ...

In the last couple of years Fannie Mae FNMA and its government overseer, the Federal Housing Finance Agency have taken aim at the title insurance industry – an often overlooked but important part of ...

Buying a home comes with a host of expenses at closing. One of the most costly and confusing, title insurance. It's lightly regulated in many states. An investigation by member station WBUR found that ...

First American Title is the largest title insurance company in the country. First American Title Co. makes up 22% of the title insurance market. It had more than $3.3 billion in premiums in 2023, ...

The program’s rollout during a presidential transition has sparked backlash from the title industry and bipartisan members of Congress In the meantime, Fannie Mae has begun to implement the pilot. UWM ...

Title insurance is optional, but worth considering. It may help protect you from financial loss if issues arise with a property’s title. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who ...

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