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title insurance

American  

noun

  1. insurance protecting the owner or mortgagee of real estate from lawsuits or claims arising from a defective title.


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This bundle of fees includes mortgage-application charges, title insurance and legal fees that typically add up to 2% to 5% of the home’s purchase price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

That marks the lowest ratio since 1982, according to an analysis by First American Financial, a title insurance and real-estate services company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

ProPublica interviewed her ex-husband, Joseph Churchville, who said Rucker worked at a title insurance company while they were married but had always thought she was destined for something greater.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

Its lines of business include title insurance and property and casualty.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

The idea is similar to that of real-estate title insurance.

From Up To Date Business Home Study Circle Library Series (Volume II.) by Eaton, Seymour