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Rate Information
Rate Summary
The following information is provided as a quick reference guide. For a detailed description of Chicago Title’s rate policies please refer to the Virginia Rate Book. To calculate a rate for a specific transaction use the rate calculator.

If you have any questions regarding rates, or need assistance with rate calculation, please feel free to call your local underwriter.

Standard Owner’s Policy Rates
Per Thousand
Up to $250,000 of insurance written $3.90
Over $250,000 and up to $500,000, add $3.70
Over $500,000 and up to $1,000,000, add $3.40
Over $1,000,000 and up to $2,000,000, add $2.25
Over $2,000,000 and up to $5,000,000, add $2.00
Over $5,000,000 call Company for Quote
The minimum premium for a standard owner's policy (i.e. written for $51,000 or less) shall be $200.00.
Homeowner’s Policy Rates
Homeowners’ policy rates are 20% higher than standard owner’s policy rates. To figure a Homeowner’s policy premium, calculate the premium for a standard owner’s policy and multiply it by 120% or 1.2. The minimum premium for a homeowner’s policy (i.e. written for $51,000 or less) shall be $240.00.
Standard Loan Policy Rates
Per Thousand
Up to $250,000 of insurance written $2.90
Over $250,000 and up to $500,000, add $2.70
Over $500,000 and up to $1,000,000, add $2.30
Over $1,000,000 and up to $2,000,000, add $1.85
Over $2,000,000 and up to $5,000,000, add $1.50
Over $5,000,000 call Company for Quote
The minimum premium for a standard loan policy shall be $200.00.
Expanded Residential Coverage Loan Policy Rates
Expanded Residential Loan Policy rates are 20% higher than standard loan policy rates. To figure an Expanded Residential Loan Policy premium, calculate the premium for a standard loan policy and multiply it by 120% or 1.2. The minimum premium for an Expanded Residential Loan Policy shall be $240.00.
Simultaneous Issue
If an owner's policy and a standard loan policy or policies covering the same real property are to be issued simultaneously and bear the same effective date, then the applicable rate shall be the basic title insurance rate for the owner’s policy or the reissue rate, whichever is applicable, plus $150.00 for each standard loan policy simultaneously issued and in an amount not to exceed, in the aggregate, the amount of the owner's policy. In the event that the aggregate standard loan policy coverage exceeds the amount of the owner's policy, then an additional premium, calculated in the appropriate bracket of the basic title insurance rate for standard loan policies on the amount of the additional loan policy coverage, must also be charged.
Extra-hazardous Risks
Mechanic's Lien Coverage
Extra-hazardous premium charges may be applicable on policies insuring construction loan lenders or outsale purchasers and their lenders for filed and unfiled mechanic’s and materialman’s liens. Issuance of mechanic’s lien coverage is outside the authority of the agent pursuant to the agency contract. Contact Company Counsel for approval for the issuance of these types of policies and for a premium quotation.
“One-Year Decedent” Estates
Pursuant to underwriting guidelines, a one-time extra-hazardous premium charge may be applicable on loan and owner’s policies issued in connection with transactions in which an owner in the chain of title has died within the year prior to closing. When applicable, the premium is calculated at the rate of $2.00/$1,000.00 (based on net proceeds) with a minimum of $250.00 payable direct to the Company.