Closings glossary

Simultaneous issue

Issuing an owner's policy and a lender's policy together on one transaction, which reduces the charge for the loan policy under the filed New York rate schedule.

What is simultaneous issue in title insurance?

Quick Answer

Simultaneous issue means an owner's policy and a lender's policy are written on the same transaction at the same time, which qualifies the loan policy for a reduced charge under New York's filed rate schedule. It is the ordinary structure on a financed purchase.

The full definition

Issuing an owner's policy and a lender's policy together on one transaction, which reduces the charge for the loan policy under the filed New York rate schedule.

Where does simultaneous issue come up in a New York City closing?

A financed Queens purchase pays the full owner's premium and a small additional charge for the lender's policy, rather than two full premiums.

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