Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

In NC, which standard exception in a title insurance policy is typically NOT covered without a survey?

ARecorded mortgages
BMatters that a current accurate survey would disclose (encroachments, boundary disputes)Correct
CMechanics' liens recorded before closing, which most practitioners would generally accept
DJudgment liens on record

Why Matters that a current accurate survey would disclose (encroachments, boundary disputes) Is Correct

Answer B: Matters that a current accurate survey would disclose (encroachments, boundary disputes)

Standard title insurance policies typically exclude coverage for matters that an accurate survey would reveal — such as encroachments and boundary issues. Getting a current survey can remove this exception.

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