104 DCNCS.CTIC.COM ALTA LOAN POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE Privacy Statement Printed: 11.10.23 @ 05:29 PM by COMD1170.doc DC-CT-FA61-02100.141018-SampleDCACC l. "Insured Mortgage": The Mortgage described in Item 4 of Schedule A. m. "Knowledge" or "Known": Actual knowledge or actual notice, but not constructive notice imparted by the Public Records. n. "Land": The land described in Item 5 of Schedule A and improvements located on that land at the Date of Policy that by State law constitute real property. The term "Land" does not include any property beyond that described in Schedule A, nor any right, title, interest, estate, or easement in any abutting street, road, avenue, alley, lane, right-of-way, body of water, or waterway, but does not modify or limit the extent that a right of access to and from the Land is insured by this policy. o. "Mortgage": A mortgage, deed of trust, trust deed, security deed, or other real property security instrument, including one evidenced by electronic means authorized by law. p. "Obligor": A person or entity that is or becomes a maker, borrower, or guarantor as to all or part of the Indebtedness or other obligation secured by the Insured Mortgage. A Government Mortgage Agency or Instrumentality is not an Obligor. q. "PACA-PSA Trust": A trust under the federal Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act or the federal Packers and Stockyards Act or a similar State or federal law. r. "Public Records": The recording or filing system established under State statutes in effect at the Date of Policy under which a document must be recorded or filed to impart constructive notice of matters relating to the Title to a purchaser for value without Knowledge. The term "Public Records" does not include any other recording or filing system, including any pertaining to environmental remediation or protection, planning, permitting, zoning, licensing, building, health, public safety, or national security matters. s. "State": The state or commonwealth of the United States within whose exterior boundaries the Land is located. The term "State" also includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. t. "Title": The estate or interest in the Land identified in Item 2 of Schedule A. u. "Unmarketable Title": The Title affected by an alleged or apparent matter that would permit a prospective purchaser or lessee of the Title, a lender on the Title, or a prospective purchaser of the Insured Mortgage to be released from the obligation to purchase, lease, or lend if there is a contractual condition requiring the delivery of marketable title. 2. CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE This policy continues as of the Date of Policy in favor of an Insured: a. after the Insured's acquisition of the Title, so long as the Insured retains an estate or interest in the Land; and b. after the Insured's conveyance of the Title, so long as the Insured: i. retains an estate or interest in the Land; ii. owns an obligation secured by a purchase money Mortgage given by a purchaser from the Insured; or iii. has liability for warranties given by the Insured in any transfer or conveyance of the Insured's Title. Except as provided in Condition 2, this policy terminates and ceases to have any further force or effect after the Insured conveys the Title. This policy does not continue in force or effect in favor of any person or entity that is not the Insured and acquires the Title or an obligation secured by a purchase money Mortgage given to the Insured. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIM TO BE GIVEN BY INSURED CLAIMANT The Insured must notify the Company promptly in writing if the Insured has Knowledge of: a. any litigation or other matter for which the Company may be liable under this policy; or b. any rejection of the Title or the lien of the Insured Mortgage as Unmarketable Title. If the Company is prejudiced by the failure of the Insured Claimant to provide prompt notice, the Company's liability to the Insured Claimant under this policy is reduced to the extent of the prejudice. 4. PROOF OF LOSS The Company may, at its option, require as a condition of payment that the Insured Claimant furnish a signed proof of loss. The proof of loss must describe the defect, lien, encumbrance, adverse claim, or other matter insured against by this policy, that constitutes the basis of loss or damage and must state, to the extent possible, the basis of calculating the amount of the loss or damage. 5. DEFENSE AND PROSECUTION OF ACTIONS a. Upon written request by the Insured and subject to the options contained in Condition 7, the Company, at its own cost and without unreasonable delay, will provide for the defense of an Insured in litigation in which any third party asserts a claim covered by this policy adverse to the Insured. This obligation is limited to only those stated causes of action alleging matters insured against by this policy. The Company has the right to select counsel of its choice (subject to the right of the Insured to object for reasonable cause) to represent the Insured as to those covered causes of action. The Company is not liable for and will not pay the fees of any other counsel. The Company will not pay any fees, costs, or expenses incurred by the Insured in the defense of any cause of action that alleges matters not insured against by this policy. b. The Company has the right, in addition to the options contained in Condition 7, at its own cost, to institute and prosecute any action or proceeding or to do any other act that, in its opinion, may be necessary or desirable to establish the Title or the lien of the Insured Mortgage, as insured, or to prevent or reduce loss or damage to the Insured. The Company may take any appropriate action under the terms of this policy, whether or not it is liable to the Insured. The Company's exercise of these rights is not an admission of liability or waiver of any provision of this policy. If the Company exercises its rights under Condition 5.b., it must do so diligently. c. When the Company brings an action or asserts a defense as required or permitted by this policy, the Company may pursue the litigation to a final determination by a court having jurisdiction. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to appeal any adverse judgment or order. 6. DUTY OF INSURED CLAIMANT TO COOPERATE a. When this policy permits or requires the Company to prosecute or provide for the defense of any action or proceeding and any appeals, the Insured will secure to the Company the right to prosecute or provide defense in the action or proceeding, including the right to use, at its option, the name of the Insured for this purpose. When requested by the Company, the Insured, at the Company's expense, must give the Company all reasonable aid in: i. securing evidence, obtaining witnesses, prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding, or effecting settlement; and Chicago Title NCS DC l MD Page 128
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