Escrow Officer

Job Summary Our Escrow Officer is one who has a minimum of 5 years of industry related experience. H/She understands escrow standards, title clearance, real estate regulations and guidelines, and document preparation. Duties & Responsibilities Timely and professional communications with lenders, agents, buyers, and sellers Act as backup support for Jr. Escrow Officer Prepare picky documents for files Become proficient in closing software program (SoftPro, FTE Connect) Preparing settlement statements, closing disclosures, and lender packages Assist in obtaining seller’s authorizations, payoffs, etc. Assist in obtaining documentation for title curative Coordinate with customers and clients for closing date and time Submit documentation for loans requiring funding approval Balancing each file and preparing for disbursement Post closing functions including but not limited to, policy preparing and delivery, package return to lender or to branch services Possess the ability to consistently close a minimum of 40 files per month Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor Adheres to company policies and guidelines Qualifications Experience – Minimum 1-3 years of industry related experience. Education – A high school diploma is required. Certifications, Licenses, Insurance – No certifications, licenses, or insurance are required. Knowledge – An in depth understanding of real estate title and settlement process. Skills Adaptable: displays the capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements Attentive to details Business fundamentals: recognizes the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of company information, as well as that of customers and co-workers, and complies with intellectual property laws Critical thinking: uses logical thought processes to analyze and draw conclusions Customer focused: is pleasant, courteous, and professional when dealing with internal and external customers or clients Dependable and reliable: displays responsible behaviors at work Initiative: demonstrates a willingness to work and seeks out new work challenges Integrity: treats others with honesty, fairness, and respect Planning and organizing: plans and prioritizes work to manage time effectively and accomplishes assigned tasks Problem solver: demonstrates the ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems by generating, evaluating, and implementing solutions Professional: maintains a professional demeanor at work Reading: understands written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents; can apply what is learned from written material to work situations Respectful: works effectively with those who have diverse backgrounds Team player: demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others Technology: uses information technology and related applications to convey and retrieve information; demonstrates strong computer/typing skills in Microsoft Office, email programs, and internet browsers Telephone skills, including a pleasant phone voice and etiquette Verbal communication: maintains open lines of communication with others Writing: uses standard English to clearly communicate thoughts, ideas, and information in written for Essential Job Functions (including Physical Requirements) This position requires repetitive use of a keyboard, bending, sitting, squatting, and simple grasping. #J-18808-Ljbffr