Explore "perfect title" in real estate, or property ownership without liens or defects. Understand its definition, functioning, and common challenges in clear deeds.

Learn about title loans, how they work, their costs, and risks involved. Ideal for those with poor credit, yet can be costly with high APRs. Understand better options.

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

The title of a car is a legal document that shows ownership of a vehicle. It is issued by a state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). To buy or sell a car, the name on the title must be changed or ...

Buying a home comes with a host of expenses at closing. One of the most costly and confusing, title insurance. It's lightly regulated in many states. An investigation by member station WBUR found that ...

Ooooo, terrible things can happen. The latest, as you can hear on radio ads and other venues, is that no-good-niks can steal your home out from under you. But you can buy insurance against such a fate ...

When you buy a home, the cost of title insurance can be worth it to protect against ownership claims from a previous owner. There are two types of title insurance policies: a mandatory lenders title ...

If you’ve been shopping for vehicles recently, you’ve probably seen more than a few that are listed with rebuilt, clean, and maybe even salvage titles. Each term means something different, and buying ...

A payday loan is a type of short-term borrowing where a lender extends high-interest credit based on a borrower's income. Typically these loans are for smaller dollar amounts (i.e., less than $1,000).

When you purchase a new vehicle in the United States, you'll sign several documents. Among them is your new car title. What is a car title? A car title is one of the most important documents because ...