Marlin DuBois
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Escrow Officer/Limited Practice Officer (LPO)with strong knowledge of escrow process, title process and company policies and procedures to service clients. Select, prepares and delivers escrow documents in compliance with regulations and laws. Expert knowledge of home and commercial real estate transactions and accompanying title insurance policies and endorsements required to support high producing team.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Limited Practice Officer/AVP/Escrow Specialist
Fidelity National Management Services, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked remotely to select and prepare real estate documents required to close purchase of homes or refinance of homes conforming to legal requirements of Limited Practice License (LPO).
- Checked signatures and legal descriptions for accuracy and integrity.
- Managed real estate closing process in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements.
- Prepared and delivered projected HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
Escrow Officer/LPO/AVP
Chicago Title
Bellingham, Washington
05.2012 - 01.2022
- Selected and prepared real estate documents required to close purchase of homes or refinance of homes conforming to legal requirements of Limited Practice License (LPO).
- Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Reviewed title reports and cleared items
- 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.
- Handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Prepared and delivered projected CD / HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
- Worked with title group to resolve issues such as easements, lot splits and bankruptcies.
- Forwarded title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
- Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.
- Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy-to-understand language.
- Supervised team of 3 escrow personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards.
Escrow Officer/LPO/AVP
First American Title
Bellingham, WA
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Selected and prepared real estate documents required to close purchase of homes or refinance of homes conforming to legal requirements of Limited Practice License (LPO).
- Opened incoming orders and set up escrow files within 4 hours of receiving purchase agreement.
- Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
- Prepared HUD-1 statements for lenders, signed clients and package loan documents back to lender for review and approval.
Escrow Officer/LPO/AVP
Stewart Title
Bellingham, WA
05.2004 - 03.2010
- Selected and prepared real estate documents required to close purchase of homes or refinance of homes conforming to legal requirements of Limited Practice License (LPO).
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- 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.
- Prepared and delivered projected HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
- Worked with title group to resolve issues such as easements, lot splits and bankruptcies.
- Explained very technical financial and legal documents to applicants in easy-to-understand language.
- Supervised escrow personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards.
Escrow Officer/LPO/AVP
First American Title
Bellingham, WA
05.1997 - 05.2004
- See First American Title above for job duties
Asst. Vice President/LPO
Horizon Bank
Bellingham, WA
01.1985 - 01.1997
- Managed Real Estate Loan Escrow department for 13 offices.
- Prepared documents, signed clients and final disbursement for Real Estate loans.
- Attended weekly meetings and special sessions of Leadership and Executive Leadership Teams and contributed to major administrative initiatives, policies and decisions.
- Handled administrative systems to assist senior leadership and over 15 staff members
- Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
- Developed reports and financial sheets for annual budgets and senior leadership goals.
- Evaluated applications against outline specifications to approve, reject or recommend loans.
Education
Certificate - Coaching, Management And Sales
Strategic Sales Solutions - Elites Coaching
Bellingham, WA 2017
LPO -
Limited Practice Officer License
Seattle, WA 1994
High School Diploma -
Sehome High School
Bellingham, WA06.1982
Skills
- Escrow Management and processes
- Professional and Customer Relationships
- Time Management
- Real Estate Practices
- Title Searches and property information
- Effective Communication
- Reading Comprehension
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Workflow Processes
- Settlement Documents and Loan Paperwork
- Document Summarization
Accomplishments
Star Performer - Million Dollar Desk annually 2017-2021
Additional Information
- Type: Professional
Timeline
Limited Practice Officer/AVP/Escrow Specialist
Fidelity National Management Services, LLC
01.2022 - 10.2022
Escrow Officer/LPO/AVP
Chicago Title
05.2012 - 01.2022
Escrow Officer/LPO/AVP
First American Title
03.2010 - 05.2012
Escrow Officer/LPO/AVP
Stewart Title
05.2004 - 03.2010
Escrow Officer/LPO/AVP
First American Title
05.1997 - 05.2004
Asst. Vice President/LPO
Horizon Bank
01.1985 - 01.1997
Certificate - Coaching, Management And Sales
Strategic Sales Solutions - Elites Coaching
LPO -
Limited Practice Officer License
High School Diploma -
Sehome High School
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