Difference between revisions of "AL Underwriting Summary"

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==UPL==
 
==UPL==
UPL Hot Button Issues No
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*All legal documents must be drafted by an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Alabama.  Parties to a transaction can draft their own documents if they are doing so on behalf of themselves.
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*Title Opinions must be rendered by an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Alabama.
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*Searching, examining title, closing, and disbursing do not have to be handled by an attorney.  Commencing 1/1/13, agents issuing commitments, policies and endorsements must be licensed as agents and the signatory must be likewise licensed.
  
 
==Vesting==
 
==Vesting==

Revision as of 16:36, 30 October 2014

Search/Exam

  • Minimum Search Requirements No statute
  • Plant or other search restrictions No
  • Additional Requirements for REO Searches No
  • Foreclosure Checklist N/A
  • Special Searches Required (Code, HOA, Utilities)? None
  • Survey Requirements
    • Purchase – not on platted residential
    • Refinance – not required

UPL

  • All legal documents must be drafted by an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Alabama. Parties to a transaction can draft their own documents if they are doing so on behalf of themselves.
  • Title Opinions must be rendered by an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Alabama.
  • Searching, examining title, closing, and disbursing do not have to be handled by an attorney. Commencing 1/1/13, agents issuing commitments, policies and endorsements must be licensed as agents and the signatory must be likewise licensed.

Vesting

Property Tax

Mortgage/Transfer Tax

Spousal Joinder Requirements/Homestead

Power Of Attorney

Construction Liens

Foreclosure Review

Instrument Requirements

Who May Serve As Trustee On Deed Of Trust

Time Limitations

  • US Judgment Liens 20 years, renewable for 20 years
  • State Court Judgment Liens 10 years
  • Federal Tax Liens 10 years (+30 days); can be refiled
  • State Tax Liens 10 years
  • Estate Tax Lien Federal 10 years
  • State Inheritance Tax Liens 20 years
  • Mechanics Liens 6 months
  • Financing Statements 5 years
  • Mortgages
  • HOA Liens
  • Condominium assessments


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