Should I go with what was suggested by bank or should I try to find the cheaper ones. And if yes, how would you go about it. HSBC provides title service for $2400 on $230K refi. How does it look?


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  1. Title insurance is regulated by law. Usually easier and cheaper to go with the bank’s title company.

  2. Title is regulated in NYS. NYS also requires a re-issue rate if your policy is recent. I’m almost positive if your last title is within 5 years you get the reissue rate.
    I ask my title co for reissue rates on all deals regardless of how long my client has the mortgage.

    If you want a different set of eyes call

    JIM CHECKOSKY
    P 212-483-9206
    APPELLATE LAND SERVICES
    PRINCIPAL
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  3. a refi sometimes can get your old policy reissued-at a much lower rate. Also since you already have title insurance from when you bought the house, you really don’t need another policy. The Bank will require it for them however.

  4. If its a Refinance do you need a new title poicy. Why not look at your old title policy and give them a call.

  5. Stay away from First American Title…
    They are thieves noted for guaranteeing bogus loans.