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Services We Provide
Our products and services have been developed to address four important aspects of the real estate transfer
process: information, ownership, asset management and commitment. In each area, we have created the tools and
resources needed to ensure the most risk-free and expedient closing possible.

1. Information Services
The best real estate closings begin with good information.
We own and subscribe to leading industry information services for the most current market information, including
property profiles, farm reports and mortgage records. We have access to secure Internet-based databases
with millions of public real estate records and documents. We can prepare and deliver preliminary reports and
commitments electronically to multiple locations.

We provide real estate professionals with the most current ownership information available through a variety of
sources to assist them in selling property and locating the next opportunity. In addition, we provide a variety of real
estate insurance products to national lenders ranging from full ALTA policies to limited coverage policies.

2. Title Services
Insured ownership is at the heart of every transaction.
We work to remove any recorded encumbrances which are inconsistent with the terms of the transaction. We offer
traditional, fully-insured products like ALTA policies, as well as innovative products and insurance policies in the
refinance, second mortgage and equity markets. We respond quickly to unique circumstances with flexible and
creative approaches to title insurance.

3. Escrow Services
The careful management of assets ensures a smooth transaction.
We coordinate and process the entire real estate and mortgage closing procedure. Our services include: document
gathering, preparation and delivery of the Closing Disclosure when required, loan funds disbursement, escrow
withholding and document recording with the appropriate government authority; all done in accordance with our
clients’ instructions. We serve as a neutral third party working to benefit the entire transaction and the parties
involved. Our escrow personnel are proficient at complying with complicated escrow instructions.

4. Customer Service
At Old Republic Title we focus on providing optimum customer service and deploying technologies that meet the
needs of real estate professionals, consumers and our clients. Our network of Property Information Departments
provides a variety of products , including property profiles and FARMS. In addition, we subscribe to industry-
leading information systems for the most current market data, information and public records and documents.

To further support the needs of all who we serve, we also provide several convenient digital tools. Many of these
tools allow clients to directly open title and/or escrow orders, update property information, calculate closing costs
or search property details via their ortc.com account, or through one of our applications.

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