Escrow Assistant

About the Role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking an Escrow Assistant for their Financial Services Escrow Branch. This role involves the timely preparation of all escrow files and ordering all necessary information for the closing of escrow transactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks of the Escrow Receptionist.
• Prepare and send opening letters and “thank you” acknowledgements to all parties.
• Order title commitments and distribute to all parties.
• Order and update payoff/assumption statements as requested.
• Prepare receipts for all funds received from customers and/or lenders.
• Order wire transfers and provide wiring instructions.
• Clear title requirements.
• Prepare loan packages for return to lender.
• Prepare simple cash and seller carryback pre-audits.
• Assist branch manager with administrative tasks as requested.
• Open refinance orders.
• Receive builder report, order survey, contact the lender, obtain hazard insurance, enter basic order information on automated system, obtain HOA information, schedule and coordinate times for closings.
• Prepare copies for disbursement and closing transmittals.
• Assist Closer/Escrow Officer with final policy disbursement, as directed.
• Monitor termite inspection requests and other required inspection information.
• Answer customers’ and real estate agents’ questions concerning the administrative process and status of pending files.
• Cancel files according to office procedure.
• Assist with pre-closing files to ensure all information is accurate and matches the original Purchase Contract (e.g., zip codes, property address, spelling of names, marital status of buyers, reading surveys for encroachments).
• Prepare and ship closing packages, ensuring each package is complete and properly signed by all parties.
• Prepare documents for recording in different counties, ensuring compliance with recording regulations and lenders' requirements.
• Prepare both Loan and Owners' Policies and mail them out.
• Prepare endorsements to Policy, when applicable.
• Track the whereabouts of closing files.
• Maintain checkbook for Fee account and control of the mailing stamps machine.
• Handle daily customer service calls from lenders, buyers, attorneys, realtors, insurance companies, and others.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays.
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits.