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Lender Closings

A Title Partner That Keeps Your Closings on Schedule

Your borrowers are counting on you to deliver. We make sure the title work never becomes the reason a closing slips. City Title is a boutique Springfield, Ohio title agency built around clear communication, fast turnaround, and accuracy your underwriters can count on.

Why Lenders Choose City Title

On-Time, Every Time We know a delayed closing costs you the deal. Our team tracks every file against your closing date, not just our own workload.

A Real Point of Contact No call centers, no ticket queues. You get a qualified staff member who knows your file and answers the phone.

Fewer Surprises at Underwriting Thorough title searches and proactive issue resolution mean fewer last-minute conditions and cleaner closings.

Local Ohio Expertise Decades of experience in the Springfield market means we know the local record offices, common title issues, and how to clear them fast.

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How We Support Your Loan Process

  1. Order Submission – Send your order by fax or email and we get to work the same day.
  2. Title Search & Commitment – We run a thorough search and issue your commitment promptly, flagging any issues early so they don’t stall your closing timeline.
  3. Clearing Issues – Liens, judgments, and boundary questions get resolved before they become closing-day problems.
  4. Closing & Funding – Accurate documents, good funds handled correctly, and a smooth signing experience for your borrower. Remote Online Notary is available where it fits the transaction.

Throughout the process, you’ll know where your file stands. No chasing for updates.

What Makes Us Different

  • Boutique agency, not a franchise. Every file gets personal attention.
  • Experienced local team who understand Ohio real estate transactions inside and out.
  • Enhanced 2026 title insurance policy options, including expanded coverage for post-policy cloud on title, restrictive covenant violations, and building permit violations. A meaningful protection you can highlight to your borrowers.
  • A one-time title insurance premium, typically less than a year of auto insurance, that protects your borrower’s investement for life, depending on the level.
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Getting Started Is Simple

Ready to send us your next order? Reach out and we’ll set you up as a partner.

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Built on Trust

Backed by Springfield’s Leading Realtors.

  • "I've been in real estate for 15 years. I've worked with dozens of title companies. City Title is the only one I trust with my urgent closings. Jack and the team know my business, they know my clients, and they deliver. When I need to close fast, I close with City Title."

    Michelle, Local Real Estate Agent
  • "I had a cash acquisition that had to close in 6 days. Every other title company said it couldn't be done. City Title closed it in 5. They handled all the complexity while I focused on the deal. Now I won't work with anyone else."

    Robert, Real Estate Investor
  • "A highly qualified team that makes you feel comfortable and safe throughout your transaction. Professional, thorough, and genuinely invested in your success. This is the gold standard for title services."

    Tami, Local Real Estate Client
  • "When you find a title company that delivers, you stick with them. That's City Title. Decades of consistent excellence and genuine care for every transaction."

    Sarah, Local Real Estate Agent

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM LENDERS

 

How do I get my buyer's loan to close with City Title?

Send the order to us by fax or email and we’ll take it from there.

What counts as good funds at closing?

Money orders, certified checks, cashier’s checks, under $10k are all accepted. 

Funds over $10k must be wired by law.

Do VA and FHA loans need special documentation?

Yes. VA and FHA loans require an original termite report that’s less than 90 days old at closing.

Can a spouse who isn't on the loan skip closing?

No. The spouse still needs to sign the mortgage and related documents to register dower interest, even if they’re not on the loan.

Let's Make Your Next Closing Seamless

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