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The following Sample Estimated Comparison and Detailed Quotes are provided to give Users an example of the types of information and format that will be provided in connection with a “Selected Transaction.”

(NOTE: The transaction identification information, title company and dollar amounts contained in the following samples are for illustration, only.)

Transaction Identification Information

Quote Number: 770841626432 County: Denver
Quote Date: 06-22-2007 Transaction Type: Sale
Reference: Sample Quote Property Type: Single Family (1-4 Units)
Property Owner: John Seller Purchase Price: $ 425,000.00
Address: 1234 West Hilltop Ave 1st Loan Amount: $ 335,000.00
City, State, Zip: Denver, CO 80222 2nd Loan Amount: $ 20,000.00

Summary Comparison

Company Title Insurance & Closing Services   Seller's Costs Buyer's Costs View Details of Costs Request to be Contacted
First Integrity Title Agency LLC $2,700.60 $1,594.60 $1,106.00 Details Contact
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company $3,003.00 $1,774.00 $1,229.00 Details Contact
LandAmerica $3,084.00 $1,788.00 $1,296.00 Details Contact
Title America $3,219.00 $1,824.00 $1,395.00 Details Contact
NOTE: If your preferred title company is not displayed, please contact them to see how they compare.

Details for Selected Sample Quote

First Integrity Title Agency LLC

http://www.fitallc.com
Detailed Sale Quote
Total Costs: $2,700.60
Itemized Costs: Seller's Buyer's
Title Insurance Policies:    
Title Insurance   
Insures an interest in real property
$1,410.60
First Concurrent Loan Policy - LEC 1-4   
Charge for insuring the First Mortgage Lender with standard ALTA Loan Policy.
$ 125.00
Second Concurrent Loan Policy-LEC 1-4   
Charge for insuring the Second Mortgage Lender with the standard ALTA Loan Policy.
$ 125.00
Endorsements:    
Owner's Extended Coverage   
Charge for deleting the pre-printed exceptions 1-4 in the final Owner’s Title Insurance Policy.
$ 30.00
Commitment Vesting Endorsement   
Ownership search for previous two year period. Informs lender if there has been unusual title transfer activity.
$ 30.00
Survey and Covenant Protection   
Insures lender that there are no present or future violations of subdivision’s covenants. And that there are no encroachments onto insured property or of insured property onto adjoining lands.
$ 30.00
Environmental Lien Protection - Form 8.1   
Insures lender against loss due to lack of priority of the insured mortgage over State or Federal statutory environmental liens.
$ 30.00
Variable Rate Endorsement   
Insures lender for validity, enforceability and priority of an insured Mortgage or Deed of Trust that provides for changes in the interest rate.
$ 25.00
Planned Unit Development Endorsement   
Insures lender against violations of existing covenants, Home Owner Association liens for assessments, encroachments and right of first refusal. Issued in connection with a single family home or townhome.
$ 124.00
Mineral Protection Endorsement   
Insures lender against loss by damage to existing improvements which may be the result of extraction of minerals from property.
$ 124.00
Closing Services:    
Residential Sale Closing Fee   
Fee for closing a Residential Sale when there is a Licensed Real Estate Broker participating in the transaction.
$ 113.00 $ 113.00
Residential Sale 1st Loan Closing Fee   
Fee for closing a new First Mortgage Loan. Charged in addition to the Residential Sale closing fee.
$ 225.00
Residential Sale 2nd Loan Closing Fee   
Fee for closing a new Second Mortgage Loan. Charged in addition to first mortgage loan closing fee and the residential sale closing fee.
$ 125.00
Ancillary Services:    
Courier Supplemental Fee   
Fee for overnighting loan packages or payoffs. Usually sent via FedEx or UPS.
$ 20.00
Recording of Deed of Trust Processing Fee   
Supplementary fee charged for recording the 1st deed of trust from the transaction. This is in addition to the recording fees charged by the county Clerk and Recorder’s Office
Included
Recording of 2nd Deed of Trust Processing Fee   
Supplementary fee charged for recording the 2nd deed of trust from the transaction. This is in addition to the recording fees charged by the county Clerk and Recorder’s Office
Included
Release of Deed of Trust Processing Fee   
Fee for processing the release of deed of trust that has been paid off in the transaction. This fee includes the county Public Trustee’s release fee of $21.00.
$ 21.00
Cashier Check Fee   
Fee for providing Seller’s Proceeds in the form of a cashier’s check.
Included
Tax Certificate Fee   
Fee for Certificate of Taxes obtained from the county in which the subject property is located. Shows status of real estate taxes and is required for all closing transactions closed through a title company.
$ 25.00
Tax Assessment Certificate Fee (City)   
Reflects outstanding assessments owed to the city, for violations of city ordinances
n/a
First E-Document Supplemental Fee   
Fee for receiving and printing First Mortgage loan documents that are e-mailed to title company from the lender.
Included
Second E-Document Supplemental Fee   
Fee for receiving and printing Second Mortgage loan documents that are e-mailed to title company from the lender.
Included
HOA Document Retrieval Fee   
Fee charged for the retrieval of Home Owner’s Association documents per contract, for Buyer’s review.
Included
Electronic Recording Supplemental Fee   
Fee charged to record documents electronically. This is in addition to the recording fees charged by the county Clerk and Recorder’s Office
$ 5.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $1,594.60 $1,106.00
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Policy includes extended coverage & NO endorsements
Estimate of costs includes owner's & loan policies, typical extended coverages & endorsements and closing services
Extended coverages & endorsements NOT included
Policy includes extended coverage & standard endorsements
Policy includes extended coverage & comprehensive endorsements
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