Security deed

A security deed, also called a deed to secure debt, is Georgia's customary instrument for securing a real estate loan.

Title insurance

Title insurance is an indemnity contract protecting an owner or lender against covered loss from specified title defects that exist as of the policy date, subject to exclusions, exceptions, limits, and conditions.

Marketable title

Marketable title is title reasonably free from substantial doubt, material defects, and probable litigation, such that a prudent purchaser would accept it under the contract.

Recordation

Recordation is filing an eligible real estate instrument in the appropriate public land records so it becomes part of the chain of title and provides the notice and priority effects given by law.