Escrow Officer jobs in Tennessee

JOB SUMMARY

Our Escrow Officer is onewho 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 professionally 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 of 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

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (including physical requirements)

o This position requires repetitive use of a keyboard, bending, sitting, squatting, and simple grasping.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Fair Housing regulations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Memphis, TN 38120 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person