New York Lender Title Officer (remote)

About Us

First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances, and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people, fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We leverage the best technology and strongest escrow and underwriter partners in the industry to transform the residential real estate experience.

About the Role

We are looking to add a Title Officer to our growing team. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Title team by performing title examinations, analyzing data, verifying key information, and collaborating with customers, attorneys, and lenders. This position plays a key role in making the dream of homeownership a reality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lenders, bank attorneys, and borrowers to resolve issues impacting title insurability prior to closing.
• Review title commitments to confirm accuracy of the chain of title and identify title issues for residential refinances.
• Analyze various records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, corporate/LLC, and estate documentation to determine ownership and legal restrictions.
• Collaborate with underwriting to find solutions and navigate title issues.
• Prepare title policies, affidavits, and other closing documents in FAST.
• Verify that title insurance rates and coverage provided on the title commitment are given in accordance with instructions received by the insured parties and in accordance with state guidelines.
• Communicate with Title Closers to help ensure a smooth closing and follow up with parties for any trailing documents after closing.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of title-related real estate experience.
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to handle all aspects of title support.
• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal teams and external customers; adapting styles as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, and naturally curious with an eagerness to learn and share.
• Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations.
• Comfortable guiding and supporting future talent learning the business.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Pay

Pay Range: $33.70 - $44.93 hourly. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k retirement plan.
• PTO and paid sick leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.