Escrow Assistant I

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1 - 3 years experience required. Escrow Assistant

Prior to Closing:
" Order payoffs and final utilities for files; verify payoffs match title commitments.
" Handle all file requirements prior to closing, including but not limited to liens, judgments, and bankruptcy requirements
" Obtain most past and present tax information; ensure current taxes have not been paid.
" Order and follow-up on HOA letters, bylaws, financials, and irrigation.
" Obtain commission information on the real estate agents involved in the transaction.
" Disburse files and verify receipt and accuracy of wires.
" Prepare Power of Attorneys and Quit Claim Deeds when necessary.
" Maintain communication with the Escrow Officer regarding status of the file.
" Handle walk-ins or phone calls when Escrow Officer is unavailable.
" Help other assistants and fill in as receptionist as needed.

Closing
" Assist with entering figures from lender.
" Assist with printing documents for closing.
" Print checks for closing.
" Assist with faxing figures to lenders/Realtors.

After Closing
" Clean out file for shipping of loan package, recordings, follow-up on any money held in escrow, etc.
" Prepare closed out file for scanning.