Escrow Officer

Escrow Officer$32.00 per hourContract; potential to hire Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmColumbus, Ohio (hybrid)What you'll be doing:Monitor client websites for new REO referrals. Intake new orders from clients and send confirmation of receipt of the order to the clientCreate title order in the software systemOrder title search from appropriate search provider, using online order tools. Monitor search status and receipt of search notes and related documentsMonitor client websites for notices of contracts on pending REO orders. Download contracts and enter software. Contact all parties, including realtors, lenders and buys to confirm order and schedule closingPrepare all required documents for the closing and submit to clientReceive lender's instructions and prepare closing documents and HUD-1 settlement statement. Receive lender's closing package. Send HUD-1 settlement statement to all parties for review and approvalMaintain contact with all parties throughout the process to monitor status and review all changes. Ensure that changes are incorporated into final documentsPrepare file for closing and coordinate closing, processing the closing directly or forwarding to a third party closer as appropriatePrepare an account balance, including feeds, funding, deposits and wire transfers. Create appropriate checks to disperse all fundsCoordinate shipping of the closed file to the lender and scan or upload the documents into softwareWho we're looking for:Requires a high school diploma. Associate degree and/or bachelor's degree in related field preferredThree or more years of experience within the title industryNotary Public requiredDemonstrated proficiency with MS Office productsExcellent communication and customer service skillsStrong attention to detail and strong organizational skillsMust be able to work quickly and accurately under time constraints, and able to reprioritize throughout the day as needed

Created: 2025-03-03