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Owner's Title Policy Calculator

Owner's title insurance is a one-time premium (typically $500-$3,500 for residential) protecting the buyer against title defects discovered after close. Lender requires lender's policy; owner's is optional but recommended.

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Total owner's policy cost

$1,584

Base premium (before discount)

$1,913

Simultaneous issue discount

$478

Net premium

$1,434

How the math works

$425K × $4.50/$1K = $1,912.50 base. 25% simultaneous discount = $1,434. Plus $150 endorsements = $1,584 total.

Shop title insurance — many states allow title insurer selection by buyer. 10-20% savings available by shopping 3 providers in states that allow competition (TX, FL don't; MD, PA, VA, NY do).

How to Use

  1. Enter purchase price and state rate per $1,000 of coverage.
  2. See total owner's policy premium.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is owner's policy worth it?

Yes for most buyers. Title defects (old liens, fraud, missed heirs) can cost $50K-$200K+ to resolve. Premium is one-time and lasts as long as you own. Insurance at 0.3-0.7% of price for lifetime coverage is cheap.

What does it cover?

Forged deeds, undisclosed heirs, missed liens, boundary disputes, clerical errors in recording, fraud in chain of title. Exclusions: known defects (disclosed), zoning, eminent domain, anything the buyer should have known.

Simultaneous issue discount?

When issued with lender's policy, owner's is heavily discounted (often 10-40% off). Ask for the 'simultaneous issue rate.' Don't pay full separate pricing.

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