Escrow Officer with 20+ years of title company escrow experience to facilitate the closing process from acceptance of purchase contract through issuance of title insurance policy. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within escrow and title industry. Closing property transactions quickly and efficiently while delivering a high level of expertise and impressive customer service to clients. Detail-oriented and thorough with excellent analytical and independent thinking skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Escrow Officer
Old Republic Title
03.2023 - 09.2023
Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
Followed-up on status of releases, policies, and return of recorded documents.
Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
Checked signatures and legal descriptions for accuracy and integrity.
Forwarded title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
Reviewed escrow accounting reports and resolved outstanding check or open file balance issues.
Researched and updated industry knowledge on changing legislation and regulations.
Escrow Officer
STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA
06.2001 - 08.2022
Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
Opened incoming orders and set up escrow files within 2 hours, (or sooner) of receiving purchase agreement.
Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
Opened escrow transactions, processed deposits and mailed out forms and preliminary title reports for review and approval
Monitored pipelines to track and log status of escrows.
Prepared and delivered projected settlement statements to lender upon request.
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.
Forwarded title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement, including mortgage lien payoff(s) and follow up of escrow transactions.
Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.
Managed real estate closing process in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements.
Escrow Officer
Pacific Coast Title
09.2014 - 05.2015
Open escrow transactions, processed deposits and mailed out forms with preliminary title reports for review.
Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement, including mortgage & lien payoffs, and follow up of escrow transactions through close of escrow.
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.
Managed real estate closing process in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements.
Processed refunds and addressed any post close request
Escrow Assistant
Covina Escrow
01.1998 - 06.2001
Handled 50+ calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
Maintained open communication with lenders, brokers and borrowers.
Studied and clarified buyer, seller and lender instructions to determine escrow requirements.
Obtained documents such as proof of insurance and HOA statements.
Prepared estimated closing statements for buyer and seller.
Scheduled signings and gathered required paperwork.
Checked signatures and legal descriptions for accuracy and integrity.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Operations Management And Supervision
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
2023
Certificate of Achievement - Escrow Procedures
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
02.2000
Skills
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Compliance
Receptive & Adaptive
Prioritizing tasks
Accuracy & Attention to Detail
Oral and Written Comprehension
Clerical Support
Manage Complaints
10-Key Data Entry
Performance Assessment and Improvement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
Reference are made available upon request
Timeline
Escrow Officer
Old Republic Title
03.2023 - 09.2023
Escrow Officer
Pacific Coast Title
09.2014 - 05.2015
Escrow Officer
STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA
06.2001 - 08.2022
Escrow Assistant
Covina Escrow
01.1998 - 06.2001
Certificate of Achievement - Operations Management And Supervision