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Title of Policy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Owners Policy | Usually provided and paid for by the seller. |
| Lenders Mortgagees Policy | Insures the lenders interest in the property against losses due to a defective title. |
| Cloud on Title | Defects effecting marketability |
| Quieting Title Suit | Court-ordered hearing held to determine land ownership |
| Sellers Affidavit | Selller is required by title company to sign a statement at closing declaring he is not aware of any clouds . |
| Subrogation Clause | A clause in the title policy that allows the insurance company who pays a claim to seek reimbursement. |