350 | The Importance of Title Insurance

About this episode

Chris discusses the significance of title insurance for mortgage note investors and provides insights on policies and real-life case studies.

In this episode of the Paper Trail podcast, Chris delves into the intricacies of title insurance, emphasizing its significance for mortgage note investors. Chris discusses the roles of owner's policies and lender's policies, presents real-life case studies of title claims, and highlights the pitfalls of neglecting title insurance. He also shares insights from Marco Bario's valuable article on the subject, stressing the growing importance of due diligence amid increasing fraud in the industry. Chris wraps up by providing tips on assessing title policies when acquiring notes and underscores the necessity of title insurance for every originator. 00:00 Introduction to the Paper Trail 00:41 Today's Topic: Title Insurance 00:55 Insights from Marco Bario 03:00 The Importance of Title Insurance 05:24 Understanding Title Insurance Policies 09:25 Common Title Insurance Issues 13:27 Case Studies and Real-Life Examples 18:45 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 24:30 Conclusion and Farewell

Topics covered

• title insurance
• mortgage note investing
• due diligence
• fraud in the industry

Keywords

• owner's policies
• lender's policies
• case studies
• title claims

More episodes of The Paper Trail

• 358 | Tariffs, Labor Costs, and the Double Squeeze on Real Estate · May 13, 2026 · 17 min
• 357| The Tax & Fee Anatomy of a Real Estate Syndication · April 22, 2026 · 35 min
• 356 | AI IN REAL ESTATE: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly · April 1, 2026 · 15 min
• 355 | Private Credit Is Cracking, Here’s Why We’re Not In That Trade · March 25, 2026 · 18 min
• 354 | We Are Entering The Uncomfortable Cycle Of Mortgage Note Investing · March 4, 2026 · 21 min
• 353 | How Cost of Homeownership May Lead To An Increase in Non Performing Mortgages · February 25, 2026 · 22 min