Escrow Assistant

Anywhere Integrated Services•Bozeman, MT

About The Position

Assist Escrow Officers to prepare and coordinate closing transactions between loan establishments, sellers, borrowers and real estate agents by performing the following duties. The Escrow Assistant is a critical player that works with other team members to build a support line that ensures customer service and satisfactions for TitleOne. Highly preferred 5 years experience as an Escrow Assistant. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides support to the Escrow Officers by performing such duties as file set-up, scheduling, coordinating with other departments, file monitoring, customer contact and back-up in the absence of the Escrow Officer. Conducts closing transactions as a neutral third party, compiles loan documents, title research and Real Estate Agent instructions. Answer questions of buyers and sellers relating to details of transaction and obtains signatures of principal parties on necessary documents. Develops and executes a system for clerical duties and file coordination that adhere to company’s policies and procedures and appeal to the Team. Assist Escrow Officers and Title Officers to clear title on some transactions. Comply with TitleOne Corporation escrow trust accounting standards as outlined in the process and procedure manual. Oversees personally or through team players the following functions: Handle pre and post-closing curative matters for Escrow Officer Check files for payoffs/ assumptions from mortgage companies Verify commissions request with real estate agents Assist Escrow Officer with updates to lender and real estate agents Review real estate contract, lender instructions and closing requirements and/ or special instructions Heavy telephone and email contact with Realtor, Lender, Buyer and Sellers. Answer inquires regarding status of files, explain curative problems and procedures with all parties involved in transaction. Back up-front desk person on telephone Assist Escrow Officer in obtaining funding numbers for closings. Upload documents and related correspondence in ResWare Prepare curative documents as needed. Backup Centralized Funder Review title commitment for accuracy and clear title

Requirements

Minimum one-year escrow/ closing experience
Complete knowledge and understanding of real estate contract
Excellent telephone and email etiquette
Excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, details and deadline oriented, problem solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Computer skills including Windows, Microsoft, and paperless production software
Copier
E-mail and 10 key calculator skills
Working knowledge of closing statements/ disclosures, lender requirements and commitment for title insurance

Nice To Haves

5 years experience as an Escrow Assistant

Responsibilities

file set-up
scheduling
coordinating with other departments
file monitoring
customer contact
Conducts closing transactions as a neutral third party
compiles loan documents, title research and Real Estate Agent instructions
Answer questions of buyers and sellers relating to details of transaction and obtains signatures of principal parties on necessary documents
Develops and executes a system for clerical duties and file coordination that adhere to company’s policies and procedures
Assist Escrow Officers and Title Officers to clear title on some transactions
Handle pre and post-closing curative matters for Escrow Officer
Check files for payoffs/ assumptions from mortgage companies
Verify commissions request with real estate agents
Assist Escrow Officer with updates to lender and real estate agents
Review real estate contract, lender instructions and closing requirements and/ or special instructions
Heavy telephone and email contact with Realtor, Lender, Buyer and Sellers
Answer inquires regarding status of files, explain curative problems and procedures with all parties involved in transaction
Assist Escrow Officer in obtaining funding numbers for closings
Upload documents and related correspondence in ResWare
Prepare curative documents as needed
Backup Centralized Funder
Review title commitment for accuracy and clear title