Escrow & TitleIntermediateColorado Exam

In Colorado, an 'owner's title insurance policy' protects:

AA. Only the lender's interest in the property
BB. The buyer against losses arising from title defects, liens, or encumbrances that existed prior to closing and were not disclosedCorrect
CC. The seller from post-closing claims, which most practitioners would generally accept, a pattern seen in many similar transactions
DD. Protects both the buyer and seller equally with identical coverage terms for each

Why B. The buyer against losses arising from title defects, liens, or encumbrances that existed prior to closing and were not disclosed Is Correct

Answer B: B. The buyer against losses arising from title defects, liens, or encumbrances that existed prior to closing and were not disclosed

An owner's title insurance policy protects the buyer (owner) from financial loss due to title defects, undisclosed liens, errors in public records, or fraud that may arise after closing. A separate lender's title policy protects the lender.

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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