Escrow & Title
What is a 'title commitment' (also called a title binder or preliminary title report) in Delaware?
AA promise by the buyer to purchase the property
BA title insurer's commitment to issue a title insurance policy, subject to stated exceptions and requirements — issued after the title search but before closing✓ Correct
CA lender's commitment to fund the mortgage loan
DA seller's commitment to deliver clear title by closing
Explanation
A title commitment is a title insurer's promise to issue a title insurance policy (owner's and/or lender's) after reviewing the title search. It lists: Schedule A (basic transaction details), Schedule B-I (requirements that must be met before closing), and Schedule B-II (exceptions that will appear in the final policy). It alerts parties to title issues that must be resolved before closing.
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