Settlement Officer

Experience Required

1 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Compensation

$15.92 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Description

Title Closing Services, LLC. is hiring a Settlement Officer in Toms River/Morristown/Cherry Hill, NJ. This is an Office based position. The Settlement Processor is responsible for reviewing and processing new settlement service orders, as well as the coordination and preparation of all necessary closing documents to facilitate real estate settlements. The position acts as the primary point of contact to customers requesting settlement services in order to facilitate a smooth closing process. This position is also responsible for reviewing and processing HUD-1/Closing Disclosures and closing packages for the daily settlements, following up with the lender for HUD approval and receipt of the closing package, while maintaining communication with all parties of the transaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews and processes new settlement service orders. Follows up on required documents up to the point of closing (e.g., association documents, Good Faith Estimates, surveys, etc.)

Orders information to provide clearance to items such as judgments, child support payments, or open mortgages.

Facilitates customer requests including endorsements, review of documents, and searches. Works closely with the examination team to explain delicate title matters.

Responsible for gathering information and documents from all parties prior to the closing. Works closely with the mortgage company or lender to prepare preliminary HUD information.

Manages the order pipeline proactively and effectively schedules closings to the customers' satisfaction.

Responds quickly to requests and provides periodic updates to the customer until their request is met. Documents interactions in the client management system.

Reviews and processes incoming lender instructions in order to complete and obtain approval for the HUD-1/Closing Disclosure and receipt of the lender closing package.

Requests the status of lender's wire in order to meet the scheduled closing time.

Facilitates lender requests with updated loan figures that need to be reflected on the HUD-1/Closing Disclosure.

Manages scheduled closings effectively and updates the scheduled closings to ensure all parties involved are updated with the current status of the transaction.

Responds quickly to requests and provides periodic updates to the customer until the HUD-1/Closing Disclosure is approved and closing package is received. Documents transaction status in the Soft Pro system and pipeline report.

Provides daily support through phone and email to the customers, as well as the Regional Account Executive team.

Builds and maintains relationships with the Regional Account Executive team, Attorney and Lender Network.

Participates in special projects, on occasion, in support of the team and leadership, as well as for developmental purposes.

Coordinates with team members to assist on the training of new processes and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and License Requirements

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal education or certificate Preferred

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Title producer license preferred

Experience

One (1) year in a title processing or real estate paralegal role strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good understanding of title binders, HUD's, Closing Disclosures and endorsements

Thorough understanding of the service process with the ability to build strong working business relationships

Strong customer service skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products

Good oral and written communications skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge and ability to use typical office equipment (PC, calculator, fax machine, etc.)

The estimated base salary range for this position is from $67,500 - $85,000 (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon several factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant skills, education, work experience, job location/geographic region, and/or certifications.

Weichert offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, Paid Time Off (PTO), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and much more.

Weichert is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

SETTL001120

Job Type

Full Time