Escrow & Title
In Washington, a preliminary title report is issued BEFORE the title insurance policy. The preliminary report does NOT provide:
AInformation about existing liens and encumbrances
BInformation about easements and covenants
CTitle insurance coverage — it is only a report of current title status✓ Correct
DInformation about recorded restrictions
Explanation
A preliminary title report is NOT insurance — it is a report identifying the current state of title and exceptions that will appear in the title policy. It serves as a commitment to issue a policy but does not itself insure title.
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