Escrow Assistant

Escrow Assistant

Requirements

• Knowledge of title insurance policies, endorsements and title pricing.
• Knowledge of escrow documents, escrow fees and terminology.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while successfully performing under extreme time constraints and meets prescribed deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to act independently with sound judgment and take initiative.
• Written and verbal communications are clear, grammatically correct and business appropriate.
• Actively listens. Is mindful of how body language, gestures and nonverbal communications are perceived.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and reviews all information in the preliminary report/title commitment while clearing title requirements by researching discrepancies, obtaining lien releases and clearing any other encumbrances.
• Requests Payoff, HOA and utility demands that appear on preliminary report/title commitment and/or Seller/Borrower Information Sheets.
• Pull tax roll from assessor and review for accuracy and potential assessments and/or liens.
• Assist in quoting our fees and charges.
• Request/authorize loans to fund, receipt in funds, disburse funds including but not limited to sending out payoffs.
• Schedule appointments, assembling documents for signing for both inside and outside of the office.
• Upload all documents in appropriate category in the electronic filing system.
• Prepare funding packages, provide conditions, receipt in funds.
• Complies with Company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and complete mandatory company compliance training by prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime as requested by management.
• Dependable, reliable and punctual attendance is required, which may include attendance at after-hour company events.
• Ability to accept supervision as well as constructive feedback.
• Ability to collaborate and interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees and customers by email, phone, video conferences and in person.
• Demonstrates courtesy, professionalism and is proactive and responsive to supervisor/manager, co-workers and customer needs and expectations.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.