Title Specialist I

Selene Holdings is a multiple-lines business financial services firm with a mortgage servicing company, a loan diligence company, a title company, an insurance brokerage, and a real estate owned company. We have office locations in Dallas, TX, Jacksonville, FL, and Salt Lake City, UT. Founded in 2007 to address needs in the mortgage industry, Selene strives to provide amazing client and borrower experiences. A positive attitude coupled with proven creative thinking and actions are all attributes we seek in every one of our employees. If you want to make a difference, then Selene is the place for you! Position Summary The title specialist will work with title insurance underwriters, abstractors, and title search vendors in researching the history of a particular property to determine its insurability; this includes reviewing title searches and commitments, locating records about taxes, liens and judgments, bankruptcy, mortgages, and foreclosure proceedings. Responsibilities  Reviews title commitments and searches, relays curative requirements to parties involved and research as necessary and takes appropriate action.  Search, analyze, and evaluate real estate records relating to title of homes, land, and buildings.  Verify ownership and the legal description of a property and check for zoning ordinances that may restrict the use of the property.  Ensure that the title to a property in question has no restrictions that may prevent or hinder its sale or use.  Compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.  Search public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.  Prepare property reports and title commitments, when necessary.  Copy or abstract required information from documents such as mortgages and trust deeds.  Research specific details of a title, keeping records of information gathered about titles, reporting research findings to attorneys and other legal professionals as needed and determining the legal barriers that exist in the sale of a property.  Examine deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and to verify legal descriptions of property.  Research findings of a title search and examination are needed to issue title insurance, grant mortgage loans, buy and sell property, acquire rights of way, and obtain and protect mineral rights. Assist in preparation of official descriptions of properties such as leases, grants, deeds, and easements.  Prepare and issue the policies that guarantee the legality of a title. Job Requirements  Knowledge of general, nationwide real estate principles and practices  Proficient in various computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel Why Selene? Benefits Selene Finance LP is committed to the total wellbeing of its employees and therefore offers one of the best benefits packages available in the industry today, which includes: Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental &Vision Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Paid Holidays Company paid Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Plan The job requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description is not an inclusive list of all duties and responsibilities of this position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Selene reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. Privacy Policy - Selene (seleneadvantage.com) Selene Holdings is a multiple-lines business financial services firm with a mortgage servicing company, a loan diligence company, a title company, an insurance brokerage, and a real estate owned company. We have office locations in Dallas, TX, Jacksonville, FL, and Salt Lake City, UT. Founded in 2007 to address needs in the mortgage industry, Selene strives to provide amazing client and borrower experiences. A positive attitude coupled with proven creative thinking and actions are all attributes we seek in every one of our employees. If you want to make a difference, then Selene is the place for you!