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Mortgage Glossary

Title Insurance

Mike Starr·Reviewed August 2026

Title insurance protects against losses arising from disputes over property ownership. Lender's title insurance (required by the lender) protects the lender's interest. Owner's title insurance (optional but recommended) protects the buyer. Unlike other insurance, title insurance is paid as a one-time premium at closing and covers past events that affect the title.