Estimate your title insurance premiums for New Jersey properties
Purchase (Basic Rate)
Refinance (Reissue Rate)
Owner's Policy Only
Lender's Policy Only
Both (Simultaneous Issue)
Base Premium:$0.00
Simultaneous Issue Fee:$0.00
Estimated Total Premium:$0.00
*Rates are estimates based on standard NJ rate manuals. Actual costs may vary by underwriter and specific endorsements. Does not include settlement fees or recording costs.
Understanding New Jersey Title Insurance Rates
Title insurance is a crucial part of real estate transactions in New Jersey, protecting buyers and lenders against financial loss due to defects in a property's title. Unlike other forms of insurance that protect against future events, title insurance protects against claims resulting from past events.
How Are NJ Title Insurance Rates Calculated?
In New Jersey, title insurance rates are regulated. Most title insurance companies use a standard rate manual, meaning the "base premium" is often consistent across different providers for the same coverage amount. The premium is a one-time fee paid at closing.
The rates are typically tiered based on the coverage amount (usually the purchase price or loan amount):
Tier 1 (Up to $100,000): Highest rate per thousand.
Tier 2 ($100,001 – $500,000): Reduced rate per thousand.
Tier 3 ($500,001 – $2,000,000): Further reduced rate.
Tier 4 (Over $2,000,000): Lowest rate per thousand.
Purchase vs. Refinance Rates
Purchase (Basic Rate): This applies when you are buying a new home. The Owner's Policy covers you for the purchase price of the home.
Refinance (Reissue/Refinance Rate): If you are refinancing an existing loan, you may qualify for a discounted rate on the Lender's Policy, as the title history was recently searched. This calculator approximates these standard refinance discounts.
Simultaneous Issue
When buying a home with a mortgage, you usually need two policies:
Owner's Policy: Protects your equity in the property.
Lender's Policy: Protects the bank's investment.
In NJ, if you purchase both at the same time ("Simultaneous Issue"), you generally pay the full rate for the Owner's Policy and a nominal flat fee (often $25) for the Lender's Policy, provided the loan amount does not exceed the purchase price.
Who Pays for Title Insurance in NJ?
In New Jersey, it is customary for the buyer to pay for both the Owner's and Lender's title insurance policies. This is part of your closing costs.
Common Endorsements
While the calculator provides the base premium, specific transactions may require "endorsements" (add-ons) which carry additional small fees (e.g., $25-$50 each). Common endorsements include Survey Endorsements, Condo Endorsements, or Planned Unit Development (PUD) Endorsements.
function calculateNJTitleRate() {
var amountInput = document.getElementById("coverageAmount");
var transTypeInput = document.getElementById("transactionType");
var policyTypeInput = document.getElementById("policyType");
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("resultDisplay");
var amount = parseFloat(amountInput.value);
var transType = transTypeInput.value;
var policyType = policyTypeInput.value;
if (isNaN(amount) || amount <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid coverage amount.");
resultDiv.style.display = "none";
return;
}
// NJ Rate Logic Configuration (Standard Approximation)
// These rates mirror common underwriters like Old Republic / First American for NJ
// Format: Per $1000 of liability
var basePremium = 0;
// Define Rate Tiers
// Basic (Purchase)
var basicRates = [
{ limit: 100000, rate: 5.25 },
{ limit: 500000, rate: 4.25 },
{ limit: 2000000, rate: 2.75 },
{ limit: Infinity, rate: 2.00 }
];
// Refinance (Discounted) – approximations
var refiRates = [
{ limit: 100000, rate: 4.00 },
{ limit: 500000, rate: 3.50 },
{ limit: 2000000, rate: 2.25 },
{ limit: Infinity, rate: 1.75 }
];
var selectedRates = (transType === 'refinance') ? refiRates : basicRates;
// Calculation Logic
var remainingAmount = amount;
var previousLimit = 0;
for (var i = 0; i < selectedRates.length; i++) {
var tier = selectedRates[i];
var tierCap = tier.limit – previousLimit;
if (remainingAmount tierCap) {
amountInTier = tierCap;
} else {
amountInTier = remainingAmount;
}
// Rate is per $1000
basePremium += (amountInTier / 1000) * tier.rate;
remainingAmount -= amountInTier;
previousLimit = tier.limit;
}
// Round to nearest dollar usually, but let's keep 2 decimals for precision
basePremium = Math.round(basePremium * 100) / 100;
// Simultaneous Issue Logic
// In NJ, if Purchase + Mortgage: Owner pays full Basic rate, Lender policy is nominal ($25)
var simultaneousFee = 0;
var total = 0;
if (policyType === 'both') {
// Usually only applies to Purchase transactions conceptually for this calculator
// We assume Loan Amount 0) {
document.getElementById("simFeeOutput").innerHTML = "$" + simultaneousFee.toLocaleString('en-US', {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("simFeeOutput").parentElement.style.display = "flex";
} else {
document.getElementById("simFeeOutput").parentElement.style.display = "none";
}
document.getElementById("totalPremiumOutput").innerHTML = "$" + total.toLocaleString('en-US', {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
resultDiv.style.display = "block";
}