Why do I need Title Insurance?

In the old days when a person purchased property they had to rely on the integrity of the seller. If the seller misrepresented ownership or encumbrances affecting the property, the buyer had to sue the seller for damages. If the seller was uncollectable or had left town, the buyer was out of luck. If the person examining title made a mistake and was uncollectable or had left town, the buyer was again out of luck. To solve this problem, title insurance companies were created. Title insurance companies and their agents, like Corporate Title Agency, search property records and issue title policies insuring the buyer or lender. If it turns out that there was a covered defect in the title, the insurance company steps in to protect the buyer. With this protection, buyers and lenders may enter into real estate transactions with confidence their interests are protected. 

So why Corporate Title?
Corporate Title combines the resources of a large title agency with the excellent personal service associated with the local ownership. With offices in Benzonia, Bellaire, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Gaylord, Harbor Springs, Manistee, Petoskey, Suttons Bay, and Traverse City, Corporate Title is the largest independently owned title company in Northwest Michigan. We currently serve Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, Otsego and Wexford counties. We have referral partners throughout Michigan and the United States for all of your title needs.

What does that mean?
We have more closing personnel, closing processors, and closing rooms than any of our competitors. This means you are able to schedule and close your transactions more quickly at Corporate Title and closer to your home or business. We also employ more title examiners than our competitors. This means your title commitments are consistently searched and prepared faster and more accurately.

What else sets us apart?
At Corporate Title we understand the importance of using current technology to streamline the closing process making it easier and less time consuming for you.  Our e-mail capabilities allow us to deliver closing documents and title commitments directly to your desktop. Our web site provides on-line order capabilities as well as informational resources, related links, and personal e-mail addresses for each manager. This means you’re never out of touch.

What other services do we offer?

1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges.
Corporate Title regularly acts as Qualified Intermediary for those participating in the IRC Section 1031 exchanges. Our staff of attorneys can assist you with this process.

Commercial transactions.
In addition to Attorneys Jerome E. Jelinek, Dennis W. Bila, and Maura A. Snabes, we commit our most experienced closing officers and title examiners to your complicated commercial transactions. This group also handles commercial construction projects, subdivision "Master Policies" and 50 year environmental searches.

Disbursement of construction loans.
Our knowledge of the Construction Lien Act allows us to disburse a large volume of new construction loans. Our construction specialists regularly assist lenders and builders with the construction draw process.

Assistance in resolving title problems.
Attorneys Jelinek, Bila and Snabes are always available to assist you in coordinating the resolution of any title problems that you may encounter.

Growth For Corporate Title!

Corporate Title Agency is pleased to announce its expansion into 7 new cities: Mt. Pleasant, Greenville, Big Rapids, Clare, Reed City, Baldwin and Grayling! For customer convenience, Corporate Title offices are now located from the Mackinac Bridge south to Grand Rapids. 18 offices in total plus our sister agency in southeast Florida, Gateway Title.
We thank all of our customers for this continued growth!