Escrow & Title

An 'owner's policy' versus a 'lender's policy' of title insurance in Pennsylvania differs in that:

AThey are identical and interchangeable
BThe owner's policy protects the buyer; the lender's policy protects only the mortgage lender✓ Correct
CThe lender's policy is required; the owner's policy is optional — but both are always purchased simultaneously
DThe owner's policy expires after 5 years; the lender's policy is permanent

Explanation

The lender's (mortgagee's) title insurance policy protects the lender's security interest up to the outstanding loan balance. The owner's title insurance policy protects the property owner's equity.

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