Escrow Officer

Meritage Homes; Town of Texas, Coppell (WI, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritage Homes is hiring a full-time Escrow Officer in DFW. This role involves establishing escrow accounts, processing documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a leading builder known for energy-efficient homes and a commitment to employee growth and innovation.

Benefits

Encouraging a creative and innovative work environment

Offering competitive pay and strong benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Providing flexibility for work-life balance

Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience with 3+ years handling escrow transactions.
• Escrow Officer Certification is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.

Responsibilities

• Complete real estate escrow transactions and prepare closing documents.
• Establish escrow accounts and handle escrow funds.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and update job knowledge.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to calculate figures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Responsibilities

Meritage Homes, in conjunction with Carefree Title Agency, Inc., is hiring a full-time Escrow Officer in DFW!

The Escrow Officer is responsible for establishing new escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.

1. Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements, assembling, preparing, reviewing, processing, and distributing closing documents, and disbursing funds.
2. Determine escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.
3. Obtain clear title by ordering title reports, resolving title defects, and coordinating satisfaction/release of existing liens and encumbrances against property or sellers.
4. Establish escrow accounts, handle escrow funds, and maintain records.
5. Prepare transaction documents by completing forms and statements and collecting and reviewing documents.
6. Complete calculations for prorating taxes and interest.
7. Complete closing transaction documents by assembling documents, reviewing documents with parties, explaining provisions and procedures, answering questions, checking documents for completeness and accuracy, and obtaining signatures.
8. Complete closing by recording and filing documents and preparing and distributing final closing statements and title policies.
9. Prepare HUD/CD statements in accordance with lender instructions and applicable law.
10. Close escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds.
11. Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering to and enforcing adherence to applicable regulations.
12. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
13. Enhance organization's efficiency, reputation, and environment by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to company's production, profitability, image, and environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• 2-4 years related experience, with 3+ years directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow officer and/or assistant;
• Intermediate to expert level of Microsoft Office suite;
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedure manuals;
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence;
• Effective communication skills with customers and organization employees;
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, prorations, and percentages.

Escrow Officer Certification from the Escrow Association or completion of escrow officer training program by a title company or bank is a plus.

Overview

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Meritage Homes is the place for you! We focus on delivering a Life.Built.Better. Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable homes across the US. We seek candidates eager to advance their careers and bring their authentic selves to an inclusive organization. Certified as a Great Place To Work for two consecutive years and ranked on Fortune's Best Workplaces lists, Meritage is a top 5 public homebuilder with over 180,000 homes delivered in 38 years. We value self-starters who contribute innovative ideas to our growth.

Benefits of joining Meritage Homes include:

• Encouraging a creative and innovative work environment
• Living by our core values daily
• Valuing every team member as a vital asset
• Utilizing state-of-the-art technology
• Offering competitive pay and strong benefits
• Providing flexibility for work-life balance
• Fostering a team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization
• Maintaining a drive to excel and be the best

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