Is an ALTA Survey Required for Title Insurance on Vacant Land?
You’re buying a vacant commercial parcel, and the title commitment just showed up. Near the back, one line says the policy won’t cover problems that an accurate survey would have shown. Now you need to know whether an ALTA survey is required for title insurance on this deal or whether you can close without one. […]
ALTA Title Survey Planning for Commercial Buyers
A signed commercial purchase contract starts a clock. Title work, financing, environmental reports and inspections all compete for the same short window. An ALTA title survey lands in the middle of that schedule, and it’s more useful when the buyer plans it before the pressure builds. For buyers in commercial transactions, planning covers five things: […]
What Lenders Look for in an ALTA Survey
A commercial loan file usually includes an ALTA survey. Before funds move, the lender’s team checks that survey against the title work and the loan terms. Below is what that review tends to focus on, and why each piece matters to the people signing off on the loan. A Survey That Matches the Current Title […]