Escrow & TitleIntermediateAlabama Exam

The ALTA lender's title insurance policy protects the lender for the life of the loan up to:

AThe original purchase price
BThe outstanding loan balanceCorrect
CThe full market value of the property
DTwice the original loan amount

Why The outstanding loan balance Is Correct

Answer B: The outstanding loan balance

A lender's title insurance policy protects the lender up to the outstanding loan balance, and the coverage decreases as the loan is paid down.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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