Escrow Officer

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Job description

Overview:

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) is seeking an Escrow Officer to join its Seminole, FL office. As an Escrow Officer you will have the following responsiblies:

• establishing new escrow files and process escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• managing existing customer relationships with realtors, agents, brokers and lenders;
• continuing to grow desk revenues with new agent business;
• conducting closing (table funded state).

FNF is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and National Title of New York - that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. More information about FNF can be found at fnf.com.

Duties:

Review the terms of the purchase sale agreements, communicate and coordinate effectively with buyers, sellers, lenders and realtors details of closing. Completes real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing funds. Determines escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions. Obtains clear title by ordering title reports; resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals. Establishes escrow files by depositing funds; maintaining records. Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents. Completes calculations by prorating taxes and interest. Completes closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; explaining provisions and procedures; answering questions; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; obtaining signatures. Completes closing by recording and filing documents; preparing and distributing final closing statements and title. Prepares buyer/seller CD by utilizing lender instructions. Review and Read Survey for accuracy against title commitment locate easements and locate all possible encroachments; review legal description against title commitment and survey Prepare Proforma Policies Review Title Objection letters.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Must have possess current Florida notary license
• Florida Title License preferred but not required

Experience:

Understand basic title principals and title requirements and title exceptions Understand how to read a title commitment and prepare final title policies Closes escrow files by balancing and disbursing funds. Complies with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Additional Information:

Minimum 2-3 years as an escrow officer