What is the primary purpose of the closing protection letter in a real estate transaction?
Correct Answer
B) To insure the lender against the settlement agent's errors or fraud
A closing protection letter (CPL) is issued by the title insurance company to protect the lender against loss due to the settlement agent's failure to comply with written closing instructions, including fraud or negligence by the settlement agent.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A closing protection letter (CPL) is issued by the title insurance company to protect the lender against loss due to the settlement agent's failure to comply with written closing instructions, including fraud or negligence by the settlement agent.
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