Job Description
Responsibilities:
Must have knowledge of all escrow processes and able to maintain escrow process from beginning to end.
Knowledge of and responsible for preparing Closing Disclosures, and/or ATLA Settlement Statements per client requirements and CFPB/TRID and RESPA guidelines
Thoroughly review documents such as surveys, purchase contracts, preliminary title reports and lenders instructions/loan documents, legal descriptions etc.
Be able to open pipeline files in timely fashion and order all required file documents. Ex: Hoa Cert, Tax Cert, Survey etc.
Collaborate with title department in the clearing of any title defects by ordering appropriate partial or full release of lien as needed
Ability to effectively manage a large pipeline while maintaining time frame requirements along with continuous communication and updating with builder coordinator, buyers, lenders and realtors
Prepare title/escrow company documents for closings and assuring accuracy
Knowledge of Texas Title Insurance Procedural and Rate Rules
Must be affluent with standard terminology commonly used in the title industry
Knowledge of collecting all Taxes and Hoa’s and any delinquencies and/or principle and interest associated with the purchase property
Conduct face to face closing with buyers, realtors, loan officers along with ability to outline the lenders documents with the customers/buyers
Complete closing and funding process by obtaining funding number, copying closing package for buyers/ realtors, disbursement of funds to all parties via wire or check, preparing and FedEx lender package. Filing recordable documents via e-recording, sending file for title policy preparation
Assist manager with other tasks assigned
Requirements:
Excellent phone and customer service skills required
Possess Multitasking skills and be organized and detailed oriented
Be able to develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships with internal peers and external business partners.
Experience/Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
3 years minimal experience as a Junior Escrow Officer or Escrow Officer Required