National Commercial Title Services
Serving Your Real Estate Transaction Needs
Responsive Service Expert Underwriting Unsurpassed Financial Strength Ratings
Opportunity Zones During Economic Uncertainty
Are you an investor with a recent realized gain? You may want to evaluate the risks and benefits of investing the gain in a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ). Introduced as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, opportunity zones offer tax breaks to real estate investors who make long-term investments in low income census tracks.
The COVID-19 pandemic has left millions sheltered in place, which has subsequently wreaked havoc on the economy. Now, more than ever, investors may want to look towards more long-term investments. In this blog, Old Republic Title provides you with an overview of long-term investments through the Qualified Opportunity Zone program and the recent updates that have been made to Opportunity Zones.
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National Experience
Local Expertise
Regardless of the size, complexity or geographic diversity of property in your transactions, National Commercial Title Services (NCTS) has the expertise and national footprint to meet your business needs. Your highly experienced and responsive NCTS team provides the full suite of specialized products and services required to ensure the success of your commercial real estate transactions. You also benefit from our single point of contact, providing you with streamlined delivery of the title insurance and related services you need nationwide, including:
- Commercial Title Insurance
- Escrow and Settlement Services
- National Underwriting Authority
- Energy Title Services
- Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Coverage
- §1031 Exchanges
- Due Diligence and more
Our Services
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National Expertise
National Expertise
Our respected NCTS industry veterans are located from coast-to-coast to deliver accurate and timely transactions through customized commercial services and solutions-oriented underwriting. Our proactive teams are comprised of experienced attorneys, underwriters, closers and other national commercial title professionals who understand the importance and intricacies of each transaction and have the requisite knowledge and expertise to respond to your requirements. Whether simple or complex, our skilled staff handles each transaction swiftly, efficiently and with your specific needs in mind.
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Energy Division
Energy Division
Old Republic Title’s Energy Division has the expertise to successfully execute land title, title insurance and closing services for your energy project. We offer clients a dedicated team of qualified professionals equipped with practical experience in project development, responsive underwriting and a wealth of knowledge in the energy sector. Backed by unsurpassed financial strength ratings, Old Republic Title is ready to help you close your transactions.
Our energy team can guide you through the complexities of a variety of transactions, including, but not limited to:
- Wind farms
- Solar farms
- Power plants
- Multi-site energy portfolios
We provide accurate, conscientious underwriting and closing services for all your transactions. For assistance navigating the unique title insurance requirements of the energy sector, contact us to get started on your project.
For additional information, please contact:
Lauren M. Gray | lgray@oldrepublictitle.com | 346-227-1746
Senior Vice President of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Manager and Commercial Counsel, National Energy Title Services DivisionNational Energy Title Services Division
5718 Westheimer Rd., Suite 1700
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UCC Policy
UCC Policy
UCC Insurance is now available from one of the largest commercial title insurers backed by unsurpassed financial strength ratings.
Old Republic Title's UCC Policy insures the attachment, perfection and priority of a Lender’s security instrument on a Debtor’s non-real estate assets, by insuring the Lender that (a) the Debtor either has ownership rights in the collateral, or (b) the Debtor has a sufficient interest in the collateral that can be transferred to the insured Lender, as collateral for the Loan. Additionally, Lenders can lower transaction costs and accelerate closings by outsourcing the time-consuming, labor intensive UCC related searches and filing tasks to the dedicated UCC underwriting staff at Old Republic Title.
UCC Insurance is well-suited for:
- Asset-Based Loans, including Multiple Advance/Revolving Credit Facilities;
- Asset Securitizations;
- Mezzanine Loans; and
- Syndications.
For additional information, please contact:
Michael Choy | mchoy@oldrepublictitle.com | 619.446.5643
Senior Vice President of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Manager and Underwriter, National Commercial Title Services
Unsurpassed Financial Strength
Old Republic Title’s commercial title insurance is backed by unsurpassed financial strength in the title insurance industry. Since 1992, no other title insurer has had higher overall ratings than Old Republic Title. Through a conservative financial management philosophy, we focus on long-term financial stability so we can continue to honor our commitment to policyholders.
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NCTS Locations
Toll Free: 844-678-7353 Online: orncts.com
Boston | Chicago | City of Industry | Hoboken | Houston | Las Vegas | Los Angeles
New York | San Diego | San Francisco | Tampa | Washington
Operations
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Susan Icklan, Esq.
Senior Vice President | ORNTIC,
Manager | NCS, Eastern Title Division
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Lauren Gray
Senior Vice President of ORNTIC,
Commercial Counsel
Houston, Energy Division
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Paul Beever, Esq.
Senior Vice President of ORNTIC,
Underwriter/Commercial Closer
Las Vegas
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Richard Icklan
Senior Vice President of ORNTIC,
President Emeritus, Lex Terrae Companies
New York
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Bringing more than 25 years of commercial title industry experience, Greg joined Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (ORNTIC) in 2016 as Senior Vice President, ORNTIC and Manager of the National Commercial Services (NCS) Chicago operation.
With deep industry knowledge and a reputation for providing exceptional customer service, Greg leads a highly experienced and talented team of title, escrow and underwriting specialists in providing the transactional expertise required to close complex commercial transactions involving a wide range of industries across the country. In addition, he directs the operation’s national business development initiatives for expanding Old Republic’s national commercial footprint.
Prior to joining Old Republic Title, Greg held positions as senior national counsel and area manager of commercial divisions in Chicago and Indianapolis with another major national underwriter. Greg earned his Juris Doctorate from Hasting College of the Law in San Francisco, CA after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Redlands in Redlands, CA.
Susan is Senior Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (ORNTIC) and Manager, National Commercial Services Operation, Eastern Title Division. In her role, Susan manages the Hoboken NJ, New York City NY, and Hartford CT offices of the National Commercial Services (NCS) Division of ORNTIC.
Serving more than 25 years in the industry, Susan brings a wealth of transactional, legal and practical experience to her position. She is responsible for managing and coordinating national commercial transactions across the country, as well as shepherding complex title underwriting and escrow matters for large multi-site, multi-state portfolios and other high liability projects.
Susan is a graduate of the George Washington University School of Law and is a member of both the New Jersey State Bar Association and New York Bar Association.
As Senior Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (ORNTIC) and Commercial Counsel for National Commercial Services (NCS), Lauren manages the National Energy Title Services Division which provides energy companies, commercial investors and financial institutions with specialized underwriting and closing services required for their transactions throughout the United States.
Previously serving as Associate General Counsel and Real Estate Project Counsel for national companies that invest in and develop utility scale solar farms, wind farms and gas-fired power plants, Lauren understands the unique title insurance and project management requirements of the energy industry.
Lauren is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and the Dickinson School of Law. She has practiced law for over 20 years, including holding positions in several law firms in New York and Texas, where she represented developers and commercial clients. Lauren is a member of the Texas Bar Association and is a requested speaker and presenter for various energy industry programs.
Paul is Senior Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (ORNTIC) and serves as an Underwriter and Commercial Closer in the National Commercial Services (NCS) Las Vegas office. In his position, he also manages the NCS-Las Vegas operation and is responsible for directing the full scope of services necessary to close complex transactions for varied commercial industries across the United States.
With more than 40 years of experience in the title insurance business, Paul began his career in northern California as a title operations manager and underwriter. In 1985 he relocated to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area as an underwriter and commercial closer working for major national title insurers. In 2006 Paul returned to the West and relocated to Las Vegas. He joined Old Republic Title’s NCS operation there in 2009.
Paul is respected for his deep technical knowledge, prowess with Excel and expertise in training and transaction process management. He is a member of the California Bar Association, and enjoys jogging, spending time with his grandchildren and dining at upscale buffets on the Las Vegas Strip.
Richard serves as Senior Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (ORNTIC), President, Lex Terrae National Title Services, and Manager of the National Commercial Services (NCS) New York operation. His responsibilities include oversight of additional NCS offices in the Eastern region of the country, providing national underwriting support, and directing his offices’ national business development activities in support of expanding Old Republic’s business in the national commercial title insurance market.
With a respected career of more than 40 years in the title insurance industry, Richard has participated in the leadership and daily operations of large independent and national title companies. Joining Old Republic Title in conjunction with a 2002 Company merger, he concentrates his efforts and those of his teams on providing superior customer service in closing multi-site, multi-state portfolios, high-liability transactions, and other complex and unique projects in a variety of commercial segments across the United States. Richard is a member of many professional groups and associations.