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Home Equity Loan on a Property with Severed Mineral Rights: 2026 Title, Appraisal & Underwriting Guide

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Home Equity Loan on a Property with Severed Mineral Rights: 2026 Title, Appraisal & Underwriting Guide

Severed mineral rights showed up on your title? Here's how HELOC and second-lien lenders handle ALTA 35, surface waivers, and appraisal risk in 2026.

Oct 27, 2026 · 9 min

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