Property Ownership

What is the purpose of a title commitment (title binder) issued before a Kansas closing?

ATo set the mortgage interest rate
BTo show what conditions must be met before title insurance will be issued and to disclose existing title issues✓ Correct
CTo confirm the property's appraised value
DTo verify zoning compliance

Explanation

A title commitment is the title company's conditional commitment to issue title insurance after specified conditions are met. It lists existing liens, encumbrances, and requirements to be satisfied before closing.

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