Default Title Specialist - Deed in Lieu

About the role

You are responsible for supporting title review, clearance, curative activity, vendor-coordinated DIL document preparation and quality control, and Title Package submission for Deed in Lieu files within the default servicing process.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Deed in Lieu title files from referral through title clearance, document preparation, Title Package submission, and final client reporting
• Review title commitments, title searches, ownership reports, vesting, legal descriptions, liens, judgments, taxes, HOA items, and other exceptions to determine required curative actions
• Identify, document, and communicate outstanding title requirements needed to support Deed in Lieu acceptance, closing, recording, or conveyance
• Cook up, review, assemble, and submit required Title Packages and supporting documents for properties conveying back to HUD/VA. Request, track, and review payoffs, lien releases, satisfactions, subordination documents, tax information, HOA statements, municipal requirements, and other curative documentation
• Cook up, review, assemble, and submit required Title Packages and supporting documents for properties conveying back to HUD/VA. Request, track, and review payoffs, lien releases, satisfactions, subordination documents, tax information, HOA statements, municipal requirements, and other curative documentation
• Cook up, review, assemble, and submit required Title Packages and supporting documents for properties conveying back to HUD/VA. Request, track, and review payoffs, lien releases, satisfactions, subordination documents, tax information, HOA statements, municipal requirements, and other curative documentation
• Coordinate with clients, borrowers, vendors, title partners, attorneys, lienholders, HOA contacts, tax offices, and internal default servicing teams to resolve title and curative issues timely
• Monitor Deed in Lieu title milestones, daily reports, aging files, rejected curative items, and outstanding follow-up to ensure completion within client and department expectations
• Prepare and provide internal and external status updates, reports, and client responses regarding title clearance, outstanding items, risks, and next steps
• Maintain accurate file notes, task updates, document status, follow-up dates, billing codes, and supporting documentation in applicable company and client systems
• Support compliance with client, investor, insurer, regulatory, state, county, agency, and government entity requirements related to Deed in Lieu title clearance, curative activity, document preparation, Title Package submission, and conveyance
• Meet department production, quality, reporting, and turn-time standards as established by management
• Support department training, process improvement initiatives, and cross-training opportunities to support default title operations
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or related mortgage, legal, title, real estate, or business coursework preferred
• 1+ year of experience in title, curative, default servicing, Deed in Lieu, loss mitigation, foreclosure alternative, real estate, mortgage servicing, or vendor management operations preferred
• Basic understanding of title commitments, title searches, vesting, legal descriptions, liens, judgments, taxes, HOA matters, payoffs, satisfactions, releases, curative documentation, vendor document preparation, document quality control, and Title Package submission preferred
• Ability to review title requirements, identify exceptions, research public records, follow up on outstanding items, and escalate title or curative issues with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume pipeline, prioritize deadlines, work daily reports, and provide timely status updates
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with clients, borrowers, vendors, attorneys, title partners, lienholders, county offices, and internal teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, email, document management, reporting, and data entry; experience with mortgage servicing, title, or default workflow systems preferred

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of title commitments, title searches, vesting, legal descriptions, liens, judgments, taxes, HOA matters, payoffs, satisfactions, releases, curative documentation, vendor document preparation, document quality control, and Title Package submission preferred
• Ability to review title requirements, identify exceptions, research public records, follow up on outstanding items, and escalate title or curative issues with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume pipeline, prioritize deadlines, work daily reports, and provide timely status updates
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with clients, borrowers, vendors, attorneys, title partners, lienholders, county offices, and internal teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, email, document management, reporting, and data entry; experience with mortgage servicing, title, or default workflow systems preferred

Skills

• Basic understanding of title commitments, title searches, vesting, legal descriptions, liens, judgments, taxes, HOA matters, payoffs, satisfactions, releases, curative documentation, vendor document preparation, document quality control, and Title Package submission
• Ability to review title requirements, identify exceptions, research public records, follow up on outstanding items, and escalate title or curative issues with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume pipeline, prioritize deadlines, work daily reports, and provide timely status updates
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with clients, borrowers, vendors, attorneys, title partners, lienholders, county offices, and internal teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, email, document management, reporting, and data entry; experience with mortgage servicing, title, or default workflow systems preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, mental health programs, Employee Assistance Program, short term disability, voluntary insurance (LTD, auto, home, life, legal, pet, identify theft)
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays and generous PTO based on tenure
• Volunteer time
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401K plan and robust continuous learning opportunities
• Work Perks Program: Access to discounts that help save money in your daily life

Pay

$21hr - $25hr

Schedule

Remote role