Live Smart Escrow - Escrow Officer
Mission Federal Credit Union
San Diego, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$29–$36 Per Hour
SKILLS
Commercial Real Estate, Credit Union, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Escrow, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Transactions, Fund Management, Funding, Futures, High School Diploma, Industry Standards, Insurance, Liens, Loans, Microsoft Office, Mortgage Lending, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Real Estate Sales, Record Keeping, Sales, Short Messaging Service (SMS), State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
In-Office | San Diego, CA
Compensation: $29.00 - $36.00 hourly
Actual compensation within this range will be determined by factors including experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.
As a Escrow Officer, you'll serve as a key partner in facilitating smooth, compliant, and successful property transfers while providing an outstanding client experience.
If you're detail-oriented, relationship-driven, and passionate about helping clients navigate one of life's most important financial transactions, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Mission Fed?
Our culture is guided by six core values:
Integrity • Service • Commitment • Teamwork • Trust • Communication
When you join Mission Fed, you'll become part of an award-winning organization that invests in its people, supports professional growth, and remains deeply connected to the communities we serve.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- 18 days of PTO during your first year
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Full 6% 401(k) match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits
- Employee wellness resources, including an on-site gym
- Career development opportunities
- An award-winning workplace culture
Manage Escrow Transactions from Start to Finish
- Open, manage, fund, and close a variety of escrow transactions, including residential, commercial, refinance, and FSBO transactions.
- Prepare, assemble, and review escrow instructions, deeds, settlement statements, and other required closing documents.
- Ensure all escrow files are accurate, complete, and compliant with company and industry standards.
- Review and execute closing documents with buyers, sellers, and other parties.
- Prepare closing figures and settlement statements for all parties involved.
- Assist lenders in satisfying funding and closing requirements.
- Ensure all conditions are met prior to funding and closing.
- Coordinate with title companies to satisfy title requirements and clear title issues.
- Verify ownership, resolve liens and encumbrances, and prepare transactions for title insurance.
- Facilitate solutions to issues that may impact closing timelines.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders, and other stakeholders.
- Provide timely updates regarding file status and transaction progress.
- Build strong professional relationships through excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ensure a positive and seamless closing experience for all parties.
- Disburse funds once all conditions have been satisfied.
- Maintain accurate records and digitize files following closing.
- Adhere to all Mission Fed policies, security procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Complete required compliance and regulatory training.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of escrow industry experience with responsibilities comparable to this role.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Escrow Officer.
- Strong understanding of escrow and title industry practices, procedures, and documentation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required bonding.
- Ability to successfully pass applicable background screening requirements.
Experience with:
- Commercial real estate transactions
- Mobile home transactions
- Probate sales
- Bulk transfer transactions
Preferred experience with:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- RBJ
- SMS
- FPS
- Other escrow and title software platforms
Build a Career with Purpose
At Mission Federal Credit Union, we believe in people helping people-and that starts with our Team Members. For more than 60 years, Mission Fed has proudly served San Diego, helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve financial well-being. We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful difference, and contribute to an organization that values its people and its purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create brighter financial futures for our members, our communities, and one another.
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Your privacy is very important to Mission Federal Credit Union. The California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")/ California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) requires Mission Federal Credit Union to inform California residents, including job applicants, of the categories of personal information we collect and the purpose for which the personal information will be used. This job applicant notice and the CCPA/CPRA notice provides the disclosures required by the CCPA/CPRA and applies only to applicants who are subject to the CCPA/CPRA.
Mission Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by law. INDMF #LI-Onsite
About the Company
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Mission Federal Credit Union
Are you looking for a great work environment that allows you to help others? Then look no further than Mission Federal Credit Union, where we’re dedicated to making a positive difference in the financial lives of our members. We go the extra mile for our members—and for you, too! Mission Fed offers an excellent total compensation package, an exciting work environment, numerous avenues for learning and growth and the daily opportunity to help others.
Working at Mission Fed
When you work at Mission Fed, you’re helping people every day
At Mission Fed, we assist our members with all aspects of their finances: savings, loans, online and mobile banking, insurance and more. Members appreciate our quick, expert advice and our signature, friendly and personal Credit Union atmosphere. We know members by name, we look out for their financial well-being and we become their friends. When’s the last time you were able to say that about a job?
Heather’s Story - Working at Mission Fed Video
Don’t just take our word for it
The best way to show you how our members feel about us is to let you see for yourself what they’re saying. Click here to read some of the positive feedback we’ve received lately!
We're also proud to have won the Workplace Excellence Award in 2011, 2013 and 2015 from Peter Barron Stark Companies for ranking among the “Best of the Best” places to work, based on our exceptional employee survey results.
What a workplace should be
The Mission Fed work environment is fun, challenging and fulfilling. You’ll be surrounded by great people like you who want to serve others. You’ll also have the daily opportunity to provide solutions and make life easier for people. It’s an environment where you can’t help but grow—and we offer a variety of ongoing training and education programs to help you develop both professionally and personally.
Credit Union job in beautiful San Diego!
We foster a team atmosphere that makes it fun to come into work every day because at Mission Fed—just like the members we serve—you’re part of the family.
About Mission Fed
Mission Federal Credit Union is a local financial services leader in the San Diego Community, serving over 200,000 members. Established in 1961, Mission Fed continues to grow, with more than $3 billion in assets, and approximately 500 employees. We believe not only in service to members but to our community as well. At Mission Fed, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of San Diegans through our participation in community service. Learn more about Mission Fed.
Employee Benefits
A rewarding career awaits you. Mission Fed offers an excellent total compensation package, including health benefits for both full and part-time employees, an incentive program, 401k, paid holidays, paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Plus, Mission Federal Credit Union offers health and wellness perks, like free yoga classes at our corporate office.
For Your Benefit
Working at Mission Fed offers a people-focused culture with a compensation package that includes competitive pay, benefits and so much more for both full-time and part-time employees. Read more about employee benefits.
Mission Fed employees at the 2017 summer BBQ.
Working with a Purpose
Join a team where every single employee is a vital part of our credit union family. And as part of the Mission Fed family, you’ll benefit from working with great people, in a positive environment and have opportunities to grow professionally. Read more about working with a purpose.
Serve Your Community
Come serve our members in your community to make a positive impact in San Diego County. Volunteer. Participate in community activities. Get involved! Visit our Community Relations page to learn more.
Mission Fed employees supporting Finish Chelsea’s Run and Chelsea’s Light Foundation.
Mission Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Banking
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1961
WEBSITE
https://www.missionfed.com/about-us/careers