Title Processor/ Closer

GTE Financial•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GTE Financial is seeking a highly detailed, initiative-taking professional to join their team as a Title Processor/Closer. This role supports GTE Title, a CUSO of GTE Financial, within a title agency environment. The position involves providing title insurance services for various real estate transactions, including title processing, coordinating and conducting real estate closings, completing post-closing activities, and offering administrative support. The main objective is to manage transactions from order entry through closing and post-closing follow-up, ensuring accurate, timely, and responsive service to all parties involved.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1-3 years of work experience in title or a related field or combination of education and experience.
A quiet workplace so you can focus on delivering excellent service to our members.
Power and high-speed internet over 100MB (minimum).
Video capability (connection of 1.5 Mbps up and down recommended).
Candidates must provide and meet all technical requirements prior to the first day of training.
Hybrid candidates must live within driving distance of the office location and be able to regularly commute to and from the office location as needed.
Demonstrate functional knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, Right to Financial Privacy Act, and the Bank Bribery Act.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Previous experience in title processing and/or real estate closings.
Knowledge of title insurance, settlement procedures, and closing documentation.
Experience working with title production and closing software.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Enter and maintain title order information and request title commitments from the underwriter for new files.
Prepare and deliver closing protection letters, preliminary closing disclosures, settlement statements, and title requirements to lenders.
Order surveys, payoffs, lien searches, municipal searches, and other required services to resolve title requirements and clear files for closing.
Respond to inquiries from members, real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, and other transaction parties via phone and email.
Coordinate closing dates, times, and logistics with all parties involved in the transaction.
Conduct real estate closings, ensuring all documents are properly executed and notarized.
Review closing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with lender instructions, title requirements, agency procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Prepare, review, and balance Closing Disclosures (CDs), settlement statements, and disbursement documentation.
Coordinate funding approval, verify receipt of required funds, and ensure disbursements are completed accurately and timely.
Communicate closing status, outstanding conditions, funding updates, and scheduling changes to all applicable parties.
Upload recorded documents and related file materials into the agency's title software system.
Distribute lender loan policies and owner's title insurance policies to the appropriate parties.
Apply working knowledge of title requirements for various residential property types.
Maintain accurate spreadsheets, file records, and post-closing documentation.
Scan, audit, and close files within the title software system, completing all required post-closing activities.
Assist with additional administrative duties and special projects supporting the title agency.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with all applicable federal, state, and agency regulations.
Adhere to all departmental, operational, administrative, and GTE Financial policies and procedures.
Effectively manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Maintain confidentiality of member and transaction information.
Perform other duties as assigned.