STG Non-Partnership Endorsement Guideline 1

Organizational Guidelines

STG Non-Partnership Endorsement Guideline 1

Guideline Document
06/06/2008
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Explanation:

This endorsement is applicable only in connection with the issuance of loan policies and is designed to insure the lender against loss by reason of invalidity of the lien or by reason of lost priority based upon determination that the documents create a relationship between the borrower and the lender that is in the nature of a partnership.

Underwriting Requirements:

(1) A Senior Underwriter must review all of the documents and the proposed endorsement.
(2) The endorsement must be limited to loss by reason of lost priority or invalidity or unenforceability of the lien of the insured mortgage based on specific documents.
(3) We will consider the amount of control by the lender (passive control versus active control); extent of review of leases and management budgets; equity of the borrower in the property; the amount of equity participation by the lender - not exceeding 50%; and right of the borrower to extinguish any equity participation interest upon full payment of the loan.
(4) We will require certification or recitation in existing documents that the relationship of the parties is not that of a joint venture or partnership.
(5) Is the borrower a new entity? A single-asset entity? If so, the risk of other creditors is lower.

Any revision to this form requires approval of a Stewart Title Guaranty Company underwriter. The underwriting guidelines contained herein have been provided for general reference. The facts, circumstances, and location of the subject property should be considered when determining the issuance of the requested form or endorsement. Please note that all of the forms and endorsements included in this system may not be available in all states. Accordingly, please contact the appropriate Stewart Title Guaranty Company underwriting personnel in order to determine availability.

Compliance with the underwriting guidelines contained herein in no way obligates Stewart Title Guaranty Company to issue any form or endorsement.

This guideline applies to the following form(s):