Escrow & Title

Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG) coverage at closing means the buyer and lender receive:

APhysical damage insurance for the property
BTitle protection from the Iowa Finance Authority's ITG program, which functions similarly to private title insurance✓ Correct
CA guarantee that the property will appreciate in value
DIREC certification that the title is marketable

Explanation

Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG) is a state-administered title protection program through the Iowa Finance Authority that provides coverage similar to private title insurance. Many Iowa closings use ITG commitments and certificates as evidence of marketable title and to insure both owners and lenders.

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