Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A lender's title insurance policy (mortgagee's policy) in North Carolina:

AProtects the buyer's equity
BIs optional for the buyer to purchase
CProtects the lender's interest in the property and is usually required by lendersCorrect
DCovers the property for its full market value, which is the standard approach used

Why Protects the lender's interest in the property and is usually required by lenders Is Correct

Answer C: Protects the lender's interest in the property and is usually required by lenders

A lender's title insurance policy protects the lender's interest (the loan amount) against title defects. Lenders almost always require this coverage as a condition of the loan.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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