Escrow Assistant

D. R. Horton; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Hols

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Escrow Assistant in Florida to support the Financial Services Escrow Branch with the timely preparation of escrow files and coordination of closing transactions.

The ideal candidate will hold an associate degree or equivalent, with 6 months to 1 year of related experience, and demonstrate strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service. The position requires accuracy and collaborative communication with lenders and agents.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills to coordinate closing documents and handle multiple files.
• Ability to communicate with lenders, buyers, and agents and to respond to inquiries professionally.
• Basic understanding of escrow processes and closing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send opening letters and acknowledgements to parties
• Order title commitments and distribute to all parties
• Order payoff/assumption statements as requested
• Prepare receipts for funds from customers/lenders
• Order wire transfers and provide wiring instructions
• Prepare loan packages for return to lender
• Prepare simple cash and seller carryback pre-audits
• Assist branch manager with administrative tasks
• Coordinate closings and ensure documents are complete for recording
• Assist Closer/Escrow Officer with final policy disbursement
• Monitor inspection information and respond to inquiries
• Maintain filing and record-keeping responsibilities

Skills

Customer service

Administrative tasks

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Escrow Assistant (2603550)

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

Post‑Closing 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).
• 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 handled on a daily basis.

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• 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