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==Search/Exam==
 
==Search/Exam==
*Minimum Search Requirements Reasonable search – customary 60 years
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*Minimum Search Requirements -- Reasonable search – customary 60 years.  No minimum set by statute or MRTA
*Plant or other search restrictions Attorney certification
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*Plant or other search restrictions -- Attorney certification
*Additional Requirements for REO Searches
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*Additional Requirements for REO Searches --
*Foreclosure Checklist
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*Foreclosure Checklist --
*Special Searches Required (Code, HOA, Utilities)?
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*Special Searches Required (Code, HOA, Utilities)? --
*Survey Requirements
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*Survey Requirements --
 
**Owners – yes;  
 
**Owners – yes;  
 
**Loan policy – no
 
**Loan policy – no
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==UPL==
 
==UPL==
  
*UPL Hot Button Issues Examination is UPL, closing is UPL
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*UPL Hot Button Issues -- Examination is UPL, closing is UPL. Doc Prep is UPL.  Delaware attorney must conduct settlement and disburse. 
 
 
 
==Vesting==
 
==Vesting==
  
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==Mortgage/Transfer Tax==
 
==Mortgage/Transfer Tax==
 
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No Mortgage tax, transfer tax is 3% statewide.
  
 
==Spousal Joinder Requirements/Homestead==
 
==Spousal Joinder Requirements/Homestead==
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==Who May Serve As Trustee On Deed Of Trust==
 
==Who May Serve As Trustee On Deed Of Trust==
 
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Delaware is a mortgage state.
  
 
==Time Limitations==
 
==Time Limitations==
*US Judgment Liens 20 years
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*US Judgment Liens -- 20 years
*State Court Judgment Liens 10 years
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*State Court Judgment Liens -- 10 years
*Federal Tax Liens 10 years (+ 30 days)
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*Federal Tax Liens -- 10 years (+ 30 days)
*State Tax Liens 20 years
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*State Tax Liens -- 20 years
*Estate Tax Lien 10 years
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*Estate Tax Lien -- 10 years
*State Inheritance Tax Liens
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*State Inheritance Tax Liens --
*Mechanics Liens 1 year
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*Mechanics Liens -- General Contractors in DE have 180 days from “final completion” to file a lien.  Subs and suppliers have 120 days from that date they last performed work or provided materials.  See Title 27, Section 2711.
*Financing Statements
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**Lien lasts for 1 year after filing
*Mortgages
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*Financing Statements --
*HOA Liens
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*Mortgages --
*Condominium assessments
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*HOA Liens --
*Child Support Liens
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*Condominium assessments --
 
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*Child Support Liens --
  
 
==Odd Stuff==
 
==Odd Stuff==
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*Forms and rates set in Rating Manual of the Delaware Title Rating Bureau.
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*Usury Coverage not available.

Latest revision as of 08:36, 8 September 2015

Search/Exam

  • Minimum Search Requirements -- Reasonable search – customary 60 years. No minimum set by statute or MRTA
  • Plant or other search restrictions -- Attorney certification
  • Additional Requirements for REO Searches --
  • Foreclosure Checklist --
  • Special Searches Required (Code, HOA, Utilities)? --
  • Survey Requirements --
    • Owners – yes;
    • Loan policy – no


UPL

  • UPL Hot Button Issues -- Examination is UPL, closing is UPL. Doc Prep is UPL. Delaware attorney must conduct settlement and disburse.

Vesting

Property Tax

Mortgage/Transfer Tax

No Mortgage tax, transfer tax is 3% statewide.

Spousal Joinder Requirements/Homestead

Power Of Attorney

Construction Liens

Foreclosure Review

Instrument Requirements

Who May Serve As Trustee On Deed Of Trust

Delaware is a mortgage state.

Time Limitations

  • US Judgment Liens -- 20 years
  • State Court Judgment Liens -- 10 years
  • Federal Tax Liens -- 10 years (+ 30 days)
  • State Tax Liens -- 20 years
  • Estate Tax Lien -- 10 years
  • State Inheritance Tax Liens --
  • Mechanics Liens -- General Contractors in DE have 180 days from “final completion” to file a lien. Subs and suppliers have 120 days from that date they last performed work or provided materials. See Title 27, Section 2711.
    • Lien lasts for 1 year after filing
  • Financing Statements --
  • Mortgages --
  • HOA Liens --
  • Condominium assessments --
  • Child Support Liens --

Odd Stuff

  • Forms and rates set in Rating Manual of the Delaware Title Rating Bureau.
  • Usury Coverage not available.