Transfer and Closing Flashcards

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Warranty Deed

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deed used to transfer title to property, guaranteeing that the title is clear and the grantor has the right to transfer it

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Codicil

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change in a will before the maker’s death

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Witnessed Will

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one prepared by an attorney, that is typed and signed by the maker and 2 witnesses

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Guarantee of Title

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assurance of clear title

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Impound Account

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trust account set up for funds set aside for future, recurring cost relating to a property

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Escrow

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deposit of funds or docs with a neutral third party who is instructed to carry out the provisions of an agreement

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Grantor

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person conveying or transferring the property

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Acknowledgement

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signed statement, made before a notary public by a named person; confirming the signature on a doc and that it was made of free will

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Title Insurance

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insurance policy that protects the insured against loss or damage due to defects in the property’s title

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Abstract of Title

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full summary of all consecutive grants, conveyances, wills, records and judicial proceedings affecting title to a specific parcel of real estate

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Escrow Holder

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independent third party that acts as a neutral agent of both buyer and seller

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Title Plant

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storage facility of a title company which holds and stores the compete title records of properties in its area

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Grantee

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person receiving the property or to whom it is being conveyed

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Marketable Title

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good and clear salable title reasonably free from risk of litigation over possible defects

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Devise

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gift of real property by will

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Actual Notice

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notice given by possession of property

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Recording

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the act of filing written docs affecting the title to real property with the county recorder

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Gift Deed

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used to make a gift of property to a grantee who is usually a close friend or relative

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Love and Affection

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consideration used in a gift deed

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Testator/Textatrix

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person who has made a will

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Vesting

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way title will be taken

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Good and Indefeasible Title

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title that cannot be defeated, set aside, or made void by a superior claim

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Settlement Statement

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complete breakdown of all cash received, all charges and credits made, and all costs involved in the transaction

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Standard Policy

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policy of title insurance covering only matters of record

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Closing
act of finalizing the transaction in which the deed is delivered to the buyer, title is transferred, and all costs are paid
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Constructive Notice
public notice given by recording a doc with the county recorder
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Execution
completion of an act or process
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Holographic Will
written in the marker's own handwriting, dated, and signed by the maker
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Principal
someone who directs or authorized another to act in their place in regard to relations with third persons; buyer or seller
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Title Commitment
contract to issue a title insurance policy
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Sheriff's Deed
deed given to a buyer when property is sold through court action in order to satisfy a judgement for money or foreclosure of a mortgage
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Escrow Instructions
written directions, signed by a buyer and seller, detailing the procedures necessary to close a transaction and directs the escrow agent in how to proceed
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Chain of Title
chronological history of a property's ownership
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Closing Disclosure
settlement statement created by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that must be used for any conventional residential mortgage loans that will be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or that are subject to RESPA
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Beneficiary Statement
statement of the unpaid balance of a loan and the condition of the debt
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Bequest
gift of personal property by will (see legacy)
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Will
written instrument by which a person makes a disposition of their property to take effect after their death
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Proration
division and distribution of expenses and/or income between the buyer and seller of property as of the date of closing or settlement
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Public Grant
transfer of title by the government to a private individual
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Administrator/Administratrix
person appointed by the court to handle the affairs of a deceased person when there is no one mentioned in the will
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Title
evidence of ownership of land
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Extended Title Policy
extended title insurance policy
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Preliminary Title Report
offer to issue a policy of title insurance in the future for a specific fee
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Legacy
gift of personal property by will (see bequest)
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Executor/Executrix
person named in the will to handle the affairs of a deceased person
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Quitclaim Deed
transfer any interest the grantor may have at the time the deed is signed with no warranties of clear title
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ALTA Policy
American Land Title Association policy of extended title insurance policy; can be purchased by lender or buyer
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Intestate
dying without leaving a will