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A Proud History of Trust and Reliability Rely on Fidelity to Protect Your Property Ownership Over our long and proud history, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company has grown to become one of the nation’s largest and most respected title and escrow companies. Whether you’re purchasing a home, business or any other type of property, we’ve established a reputation in the real estate industry for superior service, complete integrity and unmatched professional expertise. www.fntic.com
1961: Fidelity National Title is granted authority to begin doing business in Nebraska. 1981: Fidelity National Title is ranked the 48th largest title insurer in the U.S. Showcasing a History of Trust and Reliability 1848: C.V. Gillespie, a San Francisco notary public and searcher of public records, launches the company that will eventually become Fidelity National Title Insurance Company. 1906: During the devastating San Francisco earthquake and fire, employees of the predecessor company to Fidelity National Title save the title plant and other important property records. The documents become a valuable resource when San Francisco’s City Hall and the Hall of Records are destroyed. 2002: Fidelity National Title’s parent company, Fidelity National Financial, (NYSE: FNF) is named a Fortune 500 company and is named to Fortune’s “America’s Most Admired Companies” list. FNF makes the list again in 2003, 2005 and 2007. 2003: Forbes selects FNF and its family of companies as America’s best-managed insurance company. 2006: FNF launches MihogarenCalifornia. com, a bilingual English and Spanish language website developed to educate Hispanic consumers on the process of buying a home. 2007: Fidelity National Title’s website, www.fntic.com, is launched in Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese versions to help more multicultural populations better understand homeownership and real estate closings in the United States. Title Insurance: The Ultimate Property Protection If ownership of your property is ever challenged, Fidelity National Title Insurance will defend your possession of the property — and assume the legal costs of that defense — for as long as you and your heirs own the property. What’s more, if any challenge to your property’s title proves to be legitimate, Fidelity National Title Insurance will pay for your losses, just as your title insurance policy provides. Your entire real estate investment depends upon receiving clear title to your property. Take advantage of Fidelity National Title’s expertise, strength and superior service for your peace of mind and the ultimate in protection for your property. Service The experience and dedication of our full-service, nationwide network of professionals assure you of an expert title search and examination and an accurate, timely closing. Security We’re leaders in combating mortgage fraud to help protect you against those who misrepresent themselves or the property or who attempt identity theft. GET THE COMPLETE OWNERSHIP SECURITY YOU NEED WITH FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY’S FOUR PILLARS OF PROTECTION: Technology We hold the industry’s largest collection of real estate-related data, documentation and public record information. Using comprehensive, intuitive technology tools and rapid communications, our professionals can quickly and securely search and clear property titles. Trust Home buyers trust our passionate commitment to helping consumers understand the steps, fees and requirements of real estate transactions. Our open process and availability to answer all your questions provide the clarity you need about what is often your largest and most valuable purchase.
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SELLER Benefits from a Professional
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TITLE Ways to Take Title in Arizona
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TITLE Title Policy Comparison COVER
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TITLE Definitions of Closing Costs
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GLOSSARY Community Property - Arizo
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GLOSSARY Prepaid Items - Those expe
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