Sr. Closing Specialist

loanDepot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

loanDepot is seeking a Title Examiner to handle order documents, track closings, and coordinate with lenders and borrowers. The role requires mortgage industry experience and comfort with document preparation, lien verification, and policy review.

The position emphasizes meeting deadlines, accurate record keeping, and collaboration with the team to ensure smooth closings in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Mortgage industry.
• Mortgage title experience preferred.
• Ramquest production system knowledge preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review order files and identify required documents.
• Track and manage documents including recorded and trailing items post-close.
• Prepare wires, Closing Disclosures, and record documents per directions.
• Meet deadlines independently while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Verify liens, update releases, taxes, and related information as needed.
• Correspond with lenders, borrowers, and others as directed by Director or Title Examiners.
• Review owner/loan policies for accuracy and escrow letter requirements.

Skills

Mortgage industry experience

Mortgage title experience

Ramquest knowledge

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

RamQuest Production System

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for placing needed search work with commercial vendors, reviewing purchase agreements, track orders, opening new title orders and review when received to advance to a Title Examiner. Ensures that performance of all duties in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, all U.W. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates.

Responsibilities:

• Review order files, identifies and request documents needed.
• Track and manage documents including recorded documents, trailing documents due post close.
• Handles preparation of wires, preparing Closing Disclosures per directions and recording of documents.
• Ability to meet deadlines independently while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Verifies liens, updates lien releases/taxes and other information as needed.
• Correspond with lenders, borrowers, and or individuals/entities as directed by Director or Title Examiners.
• Review owner/loan policies for accuracy and escrow letter requirements before distributing to clients.
• Organize and audit the files after closing for return of recorded documents, excess funds collected, follow-up for release documents.
• Prepares ALTA Settlement Statements in accordance with Client’s instructions and wires funds.
• Can review, prepare recording fee calculations, and record courtesy documents packages from clients.
• Assist in resolution of issues related to orders, closings, funding, and any other category of work done in the commercial group with minimal assistance from department lead and/or management.
• Cross train with Team Lead to build relationships and skill sets that result in efficiencies for the department; serves as back-up as needed.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience in the Mortgage industry
• Mortgage title experience preferred.
• Ramquest production system knowledge preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to: Excel and Powerpoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Why work for #teamloanDepot:

• Compensation package based on experience and skill set.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
• Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
• Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
• Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.

About loanDepot:

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between $23.08/hr and $36.30/hr. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.