Catherine Leary
Redwood City,California
Summary
Escrow Officer with strong knowledge of escrow process, title process and company policies and procedures to service clients. Prepares and delivers escrow documents in compliance with regulations and laws. Expert knowledge of resale, exchange and refinance real estate transactions and accompanying title insurance policies and endorsements required to support high producing team. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Senior Escrow Officer
WFG National Title Company
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
- Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
Certified Senior Escrow Officer
States Title/DOMA Title Company
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
- Set up escrow transactions, processed deposits and mailed out forms and preliminary title reports for review.
- Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
Certified Senior Escrow Officer
North American Title Company
01.1992 - 01.2019
- Branch Manager of San Mateo Office 4 years
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
Escrow Assistant/Escrow Officer
Founders/Old Republic Title Company
05.1986 - 01.1992
- Maintained open communication with lenders, brokers and borrowers.
- Scheduled signings and gathered required paperwork.
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forest Management
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA06.1985
Skills
- Title Document Review
- Closing Document Preparation
- Escrow Standards
- Closing Disclosure
- Software Programs; ResWare, Soft Pro, Fast
Affiliations
American Escrow Association
California Escrow Association
Bay Area Escrow Association
Certification
Notary Public, California Secretary of State
Certified Senior Escrow Officer, California Escrow Association
Timeline
Certified Senior Escrow Officer
WFG National Title Company
05.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Senior Escrow Officer
States Title/DOMA Title Company
01.2019 - 05.2023
Certified Senior Escrow Officer
North American Title Company
01.1992 - 01.2019
Escrow Assistant/Escrow Officer
Founders/Old Republic Title Company
05.1986 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Forest Management
Humboldt State University
Notary Public, California Secretary of State
Certified Senior Escrow Officer, California Escrow Association
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