Escrow & Title

In Texas, a 'lender's policy' of title insurance (mortgagee's policy) protects:

AThe property owner against title defects
BThe lender's investment in the mortgage against title defects✓ Correct
CBoth the owner and the lender equally
DThe title company against lawsuits

Explanation

A lender's policy (mortgagee's policy) protects the lender's security interest in the mortgage. If a title defect arises, the title company compensates the lender for losses up to the loan amount. A separate owner's policy is needed to protect the property owner. The lender's policy amount decreases as the mortgage is paid down.

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