Escrow Closer - Hybrid/Corporate Campus (Cleveland, OH) (Finance)
At Third Federal, named for five years in a row as “One of the Best Companies to Work For" in America by Fortune magazine, we look for associates who can help us fulfill our mission to help customers achieve the American dream of home ownership and financial security and provide value to our customers and our communities. We take a genuine interest in each of our associates – from their professional development to their health and wellness. We offer a pleasant customer service oriented work environment, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.
At Third Federal, you will find strength and stability in your career. Nearly 15 percent of our associates have been with the company for 25 years or more and, in the more than 80 year history of our company, we have never had layoffs.
This position will work in a team environment to close transactions for purchase, refinance, and equity products. The Escrow Closer will be responsible for gaining an in-depth knowledge of the products in the designated states. They will work directly with Retail Associates and various title companies to ensure the closing transactions meet all requirements. This position will be required to react quickly to changing deadlines and evolving requirements, while maintaining accuracy. The Escrow Closer will be responsible for proactively communicating with the title companies to ensure a timely transaction with an accurate Closing Disclosure. This position requires strong analytical and mathematical skills in order to properly balance the transactions, strong communication skills and the flexibility to deal with varied constituencies. Occasional Saturday work hours will be required.
Responsibilities:
- Work in a team environment to review loan files, follow up on incomplete information, prepare signing packages, review/approve Closing Disclosures, and provide authorization to fund transactions
- Communicate with Retail Associates and title companies to ensure a timely transaction
- Foster good relationships with peers in order to ensure an effective closing team
- Actively participate in team meetings and provide suggestions for process improvements
Requirements:
- Previous 1-2 years escrow closing experience in residential transactions (external)
- In depth knowledge of title commitments and title policies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide and receive continual loan-level feedback
- Demonstrated ability to work independently yet contribute to a team environment
- Ability to prioritize work and maintain productivity under short deadlines
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Attention to detail with effective research and analytical skills
- Proven ability to work successfully in a team environment
- Ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy
Third Federal is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender identification or sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected under law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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