Escrow & TitleIntermediateArizona Exam

In Arizona, the 'abstract and opinion' approach to title assurance differs from title insurance in that it:

AThe abstract and opinion method provides equivalent protection to an ALTA title insurance policy because the attorney assumes personal liability for any title defects
BBoth methods provide identical coverage against title defects existing at the date of purchase; the only difference is the annual renewal premium paid to the insurerCorrect
CRelies on an attorney's opinion based on an abstract of title records, rather than an insurance policy with a claims process
DThe abstract and opinion method is prohibited for residential transactions in Arizona but remains an acceptable alternative for commercial properties over $1 million

Why Both methods provide identical coverage against title defects existing at the date of purchase; the only difference is the annual renewal premium paid to the insurer Is Correct

Answer B: Both methods provide identical coverage against title defects existing at the date of purchase; the only difference is the annual renewal premium paid to the insurer

The abstract and opinion method uses an attorney's legal opinion based on searching public records (the abstract). Title insurance provides an insurance policy backed by reserves.

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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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