Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
A federal statute requiring disclosure of certain costs in the sale of residential, improved property which is to be financed by a federally insured lender.

Reconveyance
The conveyance to the landowner of the title, held by a trustee under a deed of trust, when the performance of the debt is satisfied.

Recordation
Involves filing for record in the office of the county recorder for the purpose of giving constructive notice of title, claim or interest in real property.

Record Order
The owner of property as shown by an examination of the public record.

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Statement of Information
A confidential information statement completed by the buyer, seller and borrower in every transaction where a policy or policies of title insurance are requested. Allows the title company to competently search documents affecting the property to be insured, documents which may not refer to said property. Allows title companies to differentiate between parties with similar names when searching matters such as liens and court decrees.

“Subject To” Clause
A clause in a contract of sale setting forth any contingencies or special conditions of purchase and sale, such as an offer made and accepted subject to financing, securing certain zoning or similar requirements.

Subordination Agreement
An agreement under which a prior or superior lien is made inferior or subject to an otherwise junior lien.