Escrow Processor

Purpose: True Title Company is currently seeking an Escrow Processor to join our Eureka, Missouri office. As an Escrow Processor, you will have the chance to be a part of our expansion into neighboring counties once you have completed our comprehensive training program. We take pride in being one of the fastest-growing and most innovative title companies in the greater St. Louis area. At True Title, we value teamwork, support, and growth. When you become a member of our team, you can expect to receive ongoing support, training, and encouragement. Our unique profit-sharing and commission programs ensure that your income potential keeps expanding, while our training and mentorship programs.

Be a part of our team by assisting escrow closing officers with the closing process, primarily from the closing table through disbursement, recording, and post-closing. Consider joining our inclusive, people-first culture, where our values are the guiding principle for the customer service we provide for our agents, clients, lenders, builders, and attorneys.

Reports to: Escrow Division Manager (direct); Escrow Closing Officer (indirect)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Some or all of the following duties & responsibilities may be assigned to the Escrow Processor as business needs dictate:

· Assist the Escrow Officer in the processing of residential and commercial closing files in some or all of the following tasks:

o Review sales contract and loan documents to ensure compliance at closing, noting appropriate "target" dates such as the title/survey objection date;

o Review title commitment to ascertain what requirements must be met in order to issue final title policy(ies), and work with Escrow Closing Officer to complete requirements;

o Obtain payoffs from lenders, homeowner/condominium associations, water, sewer & trash servicing companies, county and city taxing authorities ,and any other person/entity necessary in the transaction;

o Collect and prepare necessary documentation to complete the closing transaction;

· Upon completion of the closing transaction, assist the Escrow Closing team in the post-closing process, in some or all of the following tasks:

o Prepare final loan package and send to lender;

o Review closing ledger for accuracy and disburse file in accordance with ledger and lender's closing instructions, including the printing and mailing/overnighting of checks and initiation of wires, if any;

o Prepare the Final Closing Package and review the documents to be recorded for accuracy/compliance;

o Submit final file to Escrow Assistant for recording within the established timeline.

· Greet clients and answer phones in professional manner; provide exceptional written and verbal communication to agents and clients. Address client needs in a prompt, professional and courteous manner. Correspond with lenders, builders, agents and attorneys as needed.

· Update job knowledge by routinely participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.

· Enhance company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests. Explore opportunities to add value to company and key accounts.

· If applicable, perform any and all duties of Escrow Assistant, including but not limited to:

o Open title and closing file within the operating system;

o Approve wires;

o Prepare documents for recording and electronically record (or prepare and send overnight package for counties without e-recording option).

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

· Strong problem-solving skills and desire to dig into complex title issues and identify solutions;

· Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining strong attention to details and timelines.

· 1+ years of direct real estate experience in the title insurance industry and/or mortgage industry; familiarity with standard title insurance and/or mortgage lending concepts, practices and procedures; actual closing experience preferred

· Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) title insurance software and/or mortgage loan closing software

· Notary certification required (if not currently a notary, must get certified immediately upon hiring)

· Missouri title agent license (if not currently licensed, must obtain promptly upon hiring)

· High school diploma or GED required (college degree or paralegal certified preferred)

· Fluency in English, with preference for bi/multi-lingual candidates

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person