Signing & Funding Coordinator
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Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Real EstateIndustries
Requirements
- 2-4 years of escrow-related experience
- Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant (preferable)
- Openness to new technology and proprietary programs; adjusts easily to new workflow
- Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal team and external customers; comfortable using various types of communication to meet customer needs
- Problem solver with strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues
- Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
- Comfortable guiding and supporting future talent learning the business
- Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
- Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Exceptional decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multi-task as part of a team
Responsibilities
- Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements
- Act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policy, and monitor and mitigate risk to the company
- Ensure that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and company policy
- Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction
- Examine property titles, mortgages, and trust deed documents
- Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale
- Complete closing by recording and filing documents, preparing, and distributing final closing statements and title
- Establish new escrow accounts
- Manage funds
- Process documents for closings
- Complete settlements in accordance with established policies and procedures
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Escrow Officer position?
Candidates need 2-4 years of escrow-related experience, with preferable experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant.
Is this Escrow Officer role remote or office-based?
This is an office-based position at the Laguna Niguel, CA branch of Glen Oaks Escrow at First American.
What skills are essential for success in this role?
The role requires exceptional decision-making skills, strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task as part of a team, and openness to new technology and proprietary programs.
What is the company culture like at First American and Pango Group?
The company emphasizes a people-first culture, hiring hungry, humble, and smart individuals, valuing inclusion, and has been recognized as one of the Los Angeles Best Places to Work for eight consecutive years and on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten years.
What makes a strong candidate for this Escrow Officer role?
A strong candidate will have 2-4 years of escrow experience, preferably as an escrow assistant, along with exceptional decision-making, communication, multi-tasking skills, and a passion for helping customers in a fast-paced team environment.
First American
Provides title insurance and real estate services
About First American
First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.
Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees