Please note that beginning September 1, 2019, there will be a change to the basic premium rate for title insurance including an overall adjustment of -4.9 percent. Changes made in 2019 affect 2020 Texas title rates.
The Texas Commissioner of Insurance has issued an order adjusting the basic premium rate for title insurance and amending R-5, R-8 and R-20.
Summary of Changes
Basic Premium Rate – Includes an overall rate adjustment of -4.9 percent, a starting base rate of $25,000 and three new rate tiers for policies with face values over $25, $50 and $100 million.
Refinance Rate Amendment – Amends Rate Rule R-8 to provide for a 50 percent credit within the first four years and a 25 percent credit between four and eight years.
Simultaneous Issue Discount Expansion in R-5 – Allows a simultaneous issue rate credit for 90 days on transactions $5 million and above. The premium is $100 for each loan policy under these circumstances.
Construction Credit Expansion in R-20 – An extension of the credit for developers of large construction projects from one year to two years with a simultaneous issue rate for the loan policy.
These new rates will go into effect on all transactions that close (the date the papers are signed) starting on September 1, 2019.
Read the Order and View the Amendments
These changes are outlined in TDI’s adoption order. The revised rate chart and amended rules can be found in the following exhibits:
- Exhibit A – Basic Premium Rates; Calculation for Policies in Excess of $100,000 with Examples
- Exhibit B – (R-5) Simultaneous Issuance of Owner’s and Loan Policies
- Exhibit C – (R-8) Loan Policy on a Loan to Take Up, Renew, Extend, or Satisfy an Existing Lien(s)
- Exhibit D – (R-20) Owner’s Policy After Construction Period
Republic Title Online Resources
Please visit our website for additional online resources including:
- Estimated Closing Cost Calculator
- Texas Title Insurance Rate Card (effective beginning 9/1/19)
- Republic Title Locations
As always, please feel free to contact your escrow officer if you have any questions about the new rates. If you would like printed rate cards or need help using our online calculator, please contact one of business development representatives.