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Owners title policy on a flip
Ok, I've done some research (BP and general internet searching), but I'm still confused on Owners title insurance. Here are the details,
- A few days from closing on a foreclosure in Illinois for $83k (to renovate / flip in the next 6 months)
- Just received property disclosures from mortgage lender (typical 20% down - 80% loan)
- Total Lender's title policy charges (including all fees that are itemized on the disclosures) - $2,758 (that seems high, but I understand I need it)
- Total Owner's title policy charges (which shows as "optional" on the disclosure) - $2,000 for the policy and $450 for attorney - buyer representation fee, for a total of $2,450. (again that seems high - $5k in total for title policies)
- My ultimate question is.....do I really need the Owner's title policy? Again, I plan to rehab and sell in roughly six months......what are my biggest risks if I didn't get an owners title policy?
Thanks in advance for your help.