Rates

The premium rates charged for Maryland Lender’s and Owner’s title insurance policies must be approved by the Maryland Insurance Administration. Therefore, once they are approved, the rates cannot be increased or discounted by individual title insurance agents.

Title Insurance

Basic Rates for Owner’s Policies

The term “owner’s policy” as used herein shall mean all standard ALTA Owner’s Policies in all its various forms. It shall not include the Owner’s Advantage Residential Policy, which is separately addressed herein. The basic rate premium for original Owner’s policies shall be calculated as follows:

Up to $250,000 of insurance written $4.35
Over $250,000 and up to $500,000, add 3.75
Over $500,000 and up to $1,000,000, add 3.20
Over $1,000,000 and up to $5,000,000, add 2.50
Over $5,000,000 and up to $15,000,000, add 1.65
Over $15,000,000 add 1.55

The minimum premium for an Owner’s policy (i.e. written for $40,000 or less) shall be $150.00

Rates for the Owner’s Advantage Residential Policy

The basic rate premium for an original Owner’s Advantage Residential Policy shall be calculated by multiplying the applicable basic title insurance rate premium for an Owner’s title insurance policy (see chart above) by 120%.

Basic Title Insurance Rates for Loan Policies

The basic rates premium for original mortgage title insurance shall be:

Up to $250,000 of insurance written $2.95
Over $250,000 and up to $500,000, add 2.65
Over $500,000 and up to $1,000,000, add 2.40
Over $1,000,000 and up to $5,000,000, add 1.60
Over $5,000,000 and up to $15,000,000, add 1.20
Over $15,000,000, add 1.15