Escrow & Title
In Maine, a buyer discovers a tax lien on the property after closing. If the lien was recorded before closing and not found by the title search, the buyer should file a claim under their:
AHomeowner's insurance policy
BOwner's title insurance policy✓ Correct
CMaine Guaranty Fund claim
DLender's title insurance policy
Explanation
An owner's title insurance policy protects against pre-existing title defects that were not discovered before closing, including recorded tax liens that were missed in the title search.
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