Escrow Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience as an Escrow Officer.
• Escrow license required.
• Active Notary Public.
• Knowledge of all escrow processes and standard title industry terminology.
• Excellent phone and customer service skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal peers and external business partners.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working on a builder account and handling escrow and closings.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume builder environment.
• Knowledge of title industry software; SoftPro experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the escrow process from beginning to end.
• Prepare Closing Disclosures and/or ALTA Settlement Statements according to client requirements and CFPB/TRID and RESPA guidelines.
• Review surveys, purchase contracts, preliminary title reports, lender instructions and loan documents, legal descriptions, and other documents.
• Open pipeline files promptly and order required documents, such as HOA certificates, tax certificates, and surveys.
• Work with the title department to clear title defects, ordering partial or full lien releases as needed.
• Manage a large pipeline while meeting time frames and communicating updates to builder coordinators, buyers, lenders, and realtors.
• Prepare accurate title and escrow company documents for closings.
• Collect applicable taxes, HOA charges, delinquencies, and principal and interest associated with the property purchase.
• Conduct face-to-face closings with buyers, realtors, and loan officers, and explain lender documents to customers and buyers.
• Complete closing and funding, obtain a funding number, copy the closing package for buyers and realtors, disburse funds by wire or check, and prepare lender packages for FedEx.
• File recordable documents through e-recording and send files for title policy preparation.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Home and mortgage discounts
• Competitive salary
• Potential discretionary bonuses and/or commission, depending on the position