What are the responsibilities and job description for the Escrow Assistant position at Encore Title?
- Communicate with title insurance representatives, insurance company representatives, loan officer, escrow processors and team members, title company, real estate agents, and clients to assist escrow officer in the closing process.
- Set up escrow transactions upon receiving new escrow orders. Process deposits of earnest money and mail out necessary forms and preliminary title reports to principals for review.
- Prepare closing documents such as settlement statements, escrow files, and closing statements.
- Prepare additional documents and/or escrow instructions as instructed by principals based on written instructions to escrow.
- Forward title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
- Return executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance to lender instructions.
- Prepare and deliver recording packages based on escrow instructions and verifying that appropriate title premiums and recording fees have been collected.
- Disburse escrow files in accordance with the written settlement statements upon receipt of funds.
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, answering phones, typing forms and correspondence
- Maintain internal escrow database and required reporting.
- Assist with scheduling and/ or conducting closings, as directed.
- Coordinate and assist with branch escrow department for assistance with escrow transactions.
- Track, investigate and place stop payments on any outstanding un-cleared checks.
- Any additional tasks required by Management.
*Familiar with real estate a plus*
***Bilingual Preferred***
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- McAllen, TX 78504 (Required)
Work Location: In person