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Do I automatically have title insurance on my home?
I’m buying my first house and keep seeing information about title insurance. Is title insurance automatically included with my homeowners policy or do I need to purchase it separately?
Payton Ternus · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Buying your first home is so exciting! You are correct that you will need title insurance, but you don’t automatically have title insurance on your home.
In the majority of cases, you will buy title insurance when you get your mortgage. You’ll need to pay for title insurance that covers both you as a homeowner and your mortgage lender. When you purchase title insurance, you’ll be protected from:
- Forgeries trying to lay claim on your property
- Previous liens on the property that were unreported
- Accidental errors in documents
- Other defects that existed before your policy went into effect
Title insurance is not included in your [home insurance]
https://getjerry.com/advice/how-to-choose-the-best-type-of-home-insurance-for-you-by-cheryl-knight?hash=1633037814765
) policy. Most lenders have title insurance companies they work with, but if you have a lawyer for your sale, you could also find out if they have recommendations. Title insurance protects your ownership of your home, and the right home insurance policy provides you with legal and financial security.
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