Choosing the Right Table A Items for a Commercial Property

Aerial view of a commercial property with multiple buildings, parking areas, roads, and surrounding development for an ALTA survey, including Table A requirements

A purchase contract or loan commitment for a commercial property usually calls for an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey. The harder part comes next, when someone has to decide which optional items to add. Table A is that menu of extras, and the ALTA survey requirements in Table A apply only to the items the client […]

Refinancing a Resort Property? ALTA Surveys Explained

A surveyor completes an ALTA survey at a Hawaii resort property during a refinance

Refinancing a resort is not the same process as buying one. But it can still bring a surveyor back to the property. Lenders funding a refinance often want their own picture of the land, the buildings, and anything built or changed since the last loan closed. Why a Resort Refinance Can Bring the Survey Back […]

What Lenders and Title Companies Look for in an ALTA Survey

Surveyor, lender, and title professional reviewing an ALTA survey at a commercial property development site

Lenders and title companies do not read an ALTA survey the same way a buyer does. They scan it for risk. A missing Table A item, an encroachment near a setback line, or a mismatch with the title commitment can stall a closing for weeks. If you are developing property, knowing what underwriters actually check […]