Escrow & Title
Title insurance protects the insured against:
AFuture zoning changes
BPhysical damage to the property
CDefects in title that existed prior to the policy date✓ Correct
DThe buyer defaulting on the mortgage
Explanation
Title insurance protects against losses arising from title defects, liens, encumbrances, or errors that existed prior to the policy date but were unknown at the time of purchase.
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