Escrow Closer

HomeServices of America; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HomeServices of America in Chesterfield, MO is seeking an Escrow Closer to join our in-office closing team. You will interact directly with buyers and sellers to prepare and execute all documents and balances needed to complete sales and mortgage transactions.

The role focuses on monitoring transactions, ensuring completeness and compliance, reviewing payoff, title evidence, and mortgage documents, and communicating clearly with lenders and clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years title closing experience strongly preferred.
• Marketing and sales skills preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• The ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently under deadline pressure.
• High degree of integrity, self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, and possess a strong aptitude for figures.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit closed loan package, deposits and disbursement documentation, recording package and final policy package as required.
• Respond promptly to returned or rejected mortgage or recording packages and assist lender with closed loans.
• Prepare transferring and mortgage documentation, HUD Settlement Statements and other required documents.
• Conduct the closing including explanation of all related documents and closing costs.
• Examine title evidence for defects and take corrective action to resolve title defects.
• Ensure title issues are resolved prior to closing.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

Integrity

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Numerical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work as part of the closing team to help create the American dream of home ownership come true! We are seeking an Escrow Closer to work in our Chesterfield, MO office. This is an in-office position, working Monday – Friday.

As an Escrow Closer, you play a key role within our company because you interface directly with buyers and sellers. The Escrow Closer facilitates a closing, ensuring all documents and balances required to complete a sales and mortgage transaction are properly prepared and executed. Monitor the upcoming transaction, reviewing for completeness and compliance and ensuring all necessary information has been ordered and is accurate, e.g. payoff, abstract, title evidence, reports, mortgage documentation, and other pertinent information.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit closed loan package, deposits and disbursement documentation, recording package, final policy package and/or commission package to appropriate department or entities.
• Respond in a timely manner to any returned or rejected mortgage or recording packages. Respond to requests made on closed loans to assist lender.
• Prepare transferring and mortgage documentation, HUD Settlement Statements and other required miscellaneous documents.
• Conduct the closing including explanation of all related documents and closing costs.
• Examine title evidence for defects and take the necessary action to correct title defect.
• Ensure that title issues are resolved prior to closing.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• One to two years title closing experience strongly preferred.
• Marketing and sales skills preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• The ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently under deadline pressure.
• High degree of integrity, self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, and possess a strong aptitude for figures.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Other (licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel, etc.):

• May occasionally work extra hours during peak times of the month.
• Willingness to travel when necessary.
• Position may require a title license.

We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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