Mortgage versus Deed of Trust
What is the difference between a mortgage and a deed of trust? “Mortgage” is a generic term meaning the same... Read more ›
August 1, 2018
After Acquired Title
What is the “after acquired property” rule? It is a rule of law that can help us clear title in... Read more ›
June 13, 2018
Pledging Homestead Land for Non-Homestead Land
Can you please clarify Newsletter No. 16-10 which asked this question: “When someone owns a rural homestead and they are... Read more ›
May 13, 2018
Master Indemnity Agreement
What is the Master Indemnity Agreement (MIA)? The Master Indemnity Agreement (MIA) is a promulgated form (T-29) and procedure (P-11b[10])... Read more ›
March 13, 2018
Indemnity Request by Another Title Company
What is the procedure when another title company asks me for an indemnity? Advise WFG Underwriting of the request and... Read more ›
February 13, 2018
Assignment Fees and Earnest Money Contracts
What are WFG’s rules on assignment fees and earnest money contracts? 1. The earnest money contract must contain explicit language... Read more ›
January 13, 2018
Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax Liens
Can you give me a simple education on hotel/motel occupancy tax liens? If you are handling the sale of a... Read more ›
November 13, 2017
Federal Tax Lien Filed After Foreclosed DOT
I have a transaction where a federal tax lien was filed after the deed of trust and the deed of... Read more ›
October 13, 2017
Showing AJ Against a Purchaser
I have an AJ against a purchaser; do I show it? On a purchase, always show an existing AJ against... Read more ›
September 13, 2017