Title insurance is often one of the least understood costs at closing, and for budget-conscious buyers, it can look like an easy place to cut corners. After all, if the title search came back clean, ...

Title insurance offers protection from problems with a property’s title, including liens, ownership disputes and encroachments. There are two types: a mandatory lender’s policy, whose cost is based on ...

The Federal Reserve’s decision this month to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points was encouraging news for Americans eager to become homeowners. Although mortgage rates aren’t set by the ...

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 ...