Choosing the Right Table A Items for a Commercial Property

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

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

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 […]