Escrow Assistant

D. R. Horton; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Escrow Assistant to support the Financial Services Escrow Branch. The candidate will prepare escrow files, order information for closings, and assist with administrative tasks to ensure timely processing of escrow transactions.

Responsibilities include handling opening letters, title commitments, payoff statements, and wiring instructions, while maintaining accurate records and providing responsive service to lenders, buyers, and agents.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mail opening letters and acknowledgements to all parties.
• Order title commitments and distribute to all parties.
• Coordinate payoff/assumption statements and funds receipts.
• Handle wire transfers and provide wiring instructions.
• Assemble loan packages for lender review.
• Assist with closing documents and file organization.
• Support branch manager with administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Job Description - Escrow Assistant (2603805)

Job Description

Escrow Assistant - 2603805

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Escrow Assistant for their Financial Services Escrow Branch. The right candidate will be responsible for the timely preparation of all escrow files and ordering all information necessary for the closing of escrow transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to perform all tasks of the Escrow Receptionist

Prepare and send opening letters and "thank you" acknowledgements to all parties

Order title commitments and distribute to all parties

Order and update payoff/assumption statements as requested

Prepare receipts for all funds received from Customers and/or lenders

Order wire transfers and provide wiring instruction

Prepare loan packages for return to lender

Prepare simple cash and seller carryback pre-audits

Assist branch manager with administrative tasks as requested

Open refinance orders

Receive builder report, order survey, contact the lender, obtain hazard insurance, enter basic order information on automated system, obtain HOA information, schedule and coordinate times for closings

Prepare copies for disbursement and closing transmittals

Assist Closer/Escrow Officer with final policy disbursement, as directed

Monitor termite inspection requests and other required inspection information

On a limited basis, answer Customers' questions and/or telephone calls concerning the administrative process of the parties' transactions; and answer real estate agents' questions and/or telephone calls concerning the status of their pending files

Cancel files according to office procedure

In addition to the above duties, the escrow assistant may have post closing job responsibilities:

Assist with pre-closing files: Assure that all information is accurate and matches the original Purchase Contract, e.g. zip codes, property address, spelling of names, marital status of buyers, reading Surveys for encroachments, if any, etc.

Prepare and ship closing packages: Assure that each package is complete and properly signed by all parties.

Prepare documents for recording in different Counties: Assure that documents sent for recording fulfill not only the Recording Regulations, but also the Lenders'.

Prepare both Loan and Owners' Policies and mail them out

Prepare endorsements to Policy, when applicable.

Responsible for whereabouts of closing files

Assist Branch Manager with administrative tasks.

Keep checkbook for Fee account and maintain control of the mailing stamps machine.

Customer Service - Take calls from lenders, buyers, attorneys, realtors, insurance companies and others are handled on a daily basis.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; orsix months to one yearrelated experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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