Patricia Stapleton-Baker
Dillsboro,IN
Summary
Experienced Title Curative Specialist with comprehensive experience in analyzing and resolving complex title issues. Consistently a top performer with a strong understanding of real estate law with proven abilities in examining property records, curing title defects, and facilitating smooth real estate transactions. Demonstrated success in collaborating with attorneys, lenders, and clients to ensure clear titles and meet critical deadlines. Known for problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to make a positive impact on operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Title Curative Specialist
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Houston, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Resolved title issues through lien releases, affidavits, and corrected documents.
- Coordinated with title examiners, lenders, and closing teams on curative needs.
- Reviewed Stewart title commitments for defects and curative requirements.
- Researched county records, deeds, liens, and probate documents for title issues.
- Communicated status updates with lenders, agents, and attorneys.
- Examined chain of title to identify discrepancies or irregularities.
Title Curative Specialist III
Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati (Madisonville Campus), Ohio
12.2010 - Current
- Spearheads title issue resolution within mortgage default, foreclosure, and post-sale processes
- Independently researches complex title issues and drives timely resolution, reducing monetary loss to the bank
- Cultivated professional relationships with 30+ foreclosure firms, ensuring consistent progression of 300+ cases in portfolio
- Maintains strong professional relationships with 30+ foreclosure firms while ensuring consistent progression with a personal portfolio of 300+ cases
- Researched and resolved time-sensitive operational, vendor, and customer service complaints, providing professional chronology and supporting documentation to enhance resolution process
- Prioritizes account level work by creating and utilizing internal reports and investor severity reports
- Firmly negotiated compensatory fee rebuttals with investors while ensuring the proper reporting
- Authored and formalized bank procedures to align with bank, CFPB, state, and investor requirements, fostering uniformity and accountability
- Worked remotely to support team goals and objectives
Title Claim Paralegal III
Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss, LPA
Cincinnati, OH
02.2006 - 10.2012
- Reviewed and interpreted Complaints, court dockets, recorder's websites, loan documentation, referral packages, legal records, and attorneys' notes for insight regarding the title issues
- Maintained accurate monthly status reports for investors and internal record-keeping to ensure transparency and informed decision-making
- Reviewed and interpreted Complaints, court dockets, recorder's websites, loan documentation, referral packages, legal records, and attorneys' notes to identify key insights regarding title issues
- Accurately maintained monthly status reports for investors and internal record-keeping
- Monitored dockets to ensure timely updates and maintain comprehensive internal records
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KentuckySkills
- Complex curative resolution
- Title defect analysis
- Title issue analysis
- Title examination
- Foreclosure resolution
- Lien release processing
- Title chain resolution
- Case management software
- Critical thinking
- Affidavit preparation
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/SKILLS
- ID Type: S.A.F.E. MLO
- ID Number: 2612816
Timeline
Title Curative Specialist
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
07.2024 - Current
Title Curative Specialist III
Fifth Third Bank
12.2010 - Current
Title Claim Paralegal III
Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss, LPA
02.2006 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science -
Northern Kentucky University