🚨 Important Changes! 🚨
Effective October 1, 2024, the Seventh Revision of the TIRSA Rate Manual will significantly alter the landscape for New York real estate transactions. Here’s what you need to know:
📝 New ALTA Forms: The 2021 ALTA owner’s & loan policy forms replace the 2006 versions, changing how title policies are issued in NY.
🚫 No More No-Fee Insurance: Title insurers can’t issue no-fee insurance (aka affirmative insurance) unless included in a TIRSA-approved endorsement—expect higher costs for added endorsements.
📄 Expanded Endorsements: New special risk endorsements are available, with residential vs. commercial pricing structures.
🔍 More Due Diligence: Some endorsements may now require extra title searches or surveys, adding to transaction complexity.
💰 Impact on Closing Costs: Attorneys & lenders must revise disclosures to account for higher title insurance costs.
Plan ahead and ensure your deals align with these new guidelines.