Closing Desk Coordinator

CRC Group•New York, NY

3d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team! Successful and leading title insurance agency seeks a highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced New York Closing Desk Coordinator with a positive attitude to be a part of our team. This is an excellent position for a candidate with experience in any of the following areas: Escrow/Closing, Title, and Real Estate Financial Services. Qualified candidates must have the ability to multitask, portray excellent verbal and written communication skills and be computer proficient.

Requirements

Candidates with experience and strong knowledge of Title Insurance are encouraged to apply.
5 plus years of experience
Knowledge of SoftPro Select a plus
Great time management skills
Outstanding work ethic with the ability to work in both team oriented and self-directed environments.
Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information.
High level of accountability
Customer service oriented
Creative problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SoftPro Select a plus

Responsibilities

ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND NEW YORK RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE AND REFIANCE CLOSINGS
Be a liaison between banks and attorneys
Monitor emails closely in Closing Desk
Understanding of tax searches/tax contins
Understanding of Title report Schedule B requirements/clearance notes
Must have knowledge of and Generate affidavits for closing
Work closely with clearance department
Schedule title closers – using the excel list provided
Preparation of TITLE INVOICES
Standard ancillary fees are already in softpro, but will need adjusting
have knowledge of recording mortgage and deed transfer taxes
have knowledge of title insurance premiums AND endorsements according to transaction types
Softpro calculates premiums and mortgage tax use the rate calculator to assist and check premiums and mortgage taxes
have knowledge of the various county recording fees – using excel list provided
Check file notes for any additional fees needed. survey fees if applicable – check notes, survey department, and survey folder
Any real estate taxes past due and any within 60 days of closing
Consolidation Extension Modification Agreement (CEMA) transactions are mostly for refinances where the borrowers can alleviate paying mortgage tax. (New loan amount minus principal balance of old loan, gives the gap mortgage amount to pay tax on). Other recording fees will apply
Generate policy jackets and inserts FOR CLOSINGS
Knowledge of NY policies for purchases and refinances and required exceptions
Knowledge of required standard policy endorsements (STANDARD, WAIVER, RESIDENTIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL). Other endorsements may be requested according to the transaction
Send title packages to title closers to include: Title Report Policies Title contin Tax contin Invoice Any payoffs Affidavits (Buyer, Seller, Escrow Agreement, Mortgage Payoff Affidavits, Payoff Letter Affidavit) Any documents from clearance folder needed for closing Any Clearance Notes from the file leading up to closing Return Fed Ex label Title Closer’s Checklist