Escrow Assistant (Entry Level)

Description

As an Escrow Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the Escrow Officers in curing title issues, order entry, auditing files, reviewing lender documents and other duties as assigned. This is a very fast-paced environment with extremely high volumes of e-mail and telephone correspondence.

At UHM, we understand diversity comes in many different forms. It’s our commitment to improve inclusion in the workplace through programs and policies that establish a positive and inclusive environment where every Partner, regardless of their background, can grow and excel. We value diversity, educate on equity, and create inclusive partner opportunities to ensure that you know #UBelongAtUHM!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The assistant is required to assist the officer on all the files, including funding and closing of all transactions
• Open and receipt in all new escrows.
• Order payoffs and other invoices per the contract
• Must be able to effectively read a contract and a title commitment.
• Must be able to prepare estimated closing statements for buyer and seller.
• Must be able to assist lenders with their funding and closing conditions.
• Enter all pertinent information for clients.
• Cover the desk in the absence of the officer.
• Must perform customer service and clerical functions to assist all parties involved in the escrow process.
• Disbursement of files
• Reviewing and responding to title policy issues
• Review Title Commitments for potential title issues

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 years of office/administrative experience
• Experience in a related real estate or title/escrow field is a plus

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the aptitude of social perceptiveness and being an active listener
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Anticipate problems before they arise
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the title industry field
• Good client relations and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

This employer participates in E-Verify. If hired, the employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Union Home Mortgage Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.