Escrow & Title
A Washington title insurance policy protects against losses from defects existing:
AAt or before the policy date✓ Correct
BAfter the policy date
COnly from the current owner's period of ownership
DFrom liens filed after the policy date
Explanation
Owner's title insurance protects the policyholder against losses arising from title defects that existed at or before the policy date, including undiscovered defects such as forged deeds, undisclosed liens, and errors in the public record.
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