Senior Commercial Escrow Officer at First American

Lake Mary, Florida, United States

First American Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Real Estate, Title InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • 5-7 years escrow/title related real estate experience (commercial preferred) with at least 2 years examining and disbursing construction packages
  • May require escrow officer certification dependent upon state
  • High School diploma or equivalent (some college preferred)
  • Proficiency with common business software

Responsibilities

  • Act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policies and industry best practices to monitor and mitigate risk to the company
  • Prepare regular reports and checklists on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction
  • Work cross-functionally with title team to determine and obtain documentation to satisfy requirements set forth in the title commitment
  • Review Buyer, Seller, and Lender transaction documents and instructions for closings
  • Prepare legal documents for the closure of the transaction
  • Prepare settlement statement, including proration of taxes and rents
  • Complete closing by preparing and distributing final closing statements and documents to title team, agent, and file parties
  • Ensure that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and company policy
  • Post-closing review and disbursement of construction draw packages in transactions involving construction loans or future advances, minimizing risk to the company by tracking lien waivers and other supporting documents
  • Use technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems
  • Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements
  • May act as escrow manager with no direct reports
  • May price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using predetermined schedule of fees and charges

Skills

Escrow Management
Real Estate Transactions
Fund Management
Document Processing
Closings
Settlements
Construction Disbursement
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Teamwork

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

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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