Careers

Title Searchers retrieve documents evidencing events in the history of a piece of property.

Responsibilities include:

• Search records available online and at town, city, or county offices to compile a list of transactions regarding the property and names of involved parties.
• Obtain copies of mortgage documents, deeds, liens, court cases, taxes and other documents needed to produce a title commitment.
• Frequently communicate with realtors, mortgage lenders, public officials, closers, processors and underwriters.
• Use words to proficiently paint a picture of the history of a piece of property.
• Prepare a report with information required for title commitments, title insurance, and real estate transfers.
• Use computerized systems daily.

Required qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Skill and knowledge of computer search methods
• Ability to prepare accurate, well-typed reports based on findings
• Ability to work independently
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Top notch customer service
• Ability to obtain Kansas and Missouri Title Insurance License

*We prefer in-person training, and will cover traveling expenses.

Title Examiners examine documents and prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered.

Responsibilities include:

• Examining mortgage documents, deeds, liens, court cases, taxes and other documents to produce a title commitment
• Read search requests to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties
• Examine individual titles to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use
• Confer with clients, realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors and/or vendors, laws firms, courthouse personnel to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems
• Preparing initial title commitments/reports
• Frequent communication with closers, processors, vendors and underwriters and/or law firms
• Proficiency drawing out metes and bounds legal descriptions
• The use of computerized systems daily and being skilled in typing
• All other duties as assigned

Required qualifications include:

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality
• Work cooperatively and interact professionally with others
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the mortgage industry
• Skill and knowledge of computer search methods
• Ability to prepare accurate, well-typed reports based on findings
• Ability to work independently
• Willing and able to obtain an active Insurance Agent License for Kansas and Missouri
• Able to work in a fast paced environment to meet deadlines
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of title software programs

Escrow Processors work with multiple parties to acquire, analyze and organize all necessary documents required to buy or sell property.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Obtain secured lien payoffs – as required by company and client policy and standards
• Work in conjunction with vendors to ensure the timely production and delivery of various title reports, legal documents and other necessary documentation – as requested by client
• Coordinate a date and time for the loan closing between the closing department, closing agent/attorney and the customer
• Verify that complete closing package is ready to be delivered to the agent prior to signing and reschedule accordingly if not available
• Perform cursory quality control audit of executed closing documents by verifying the correct documents are provided with the correct information (i.e. signature, dates).
• Categorize documents to be uploaded into company’s settlement system
• Within required timeframes deliver all final documents to the correct parties – county, lender and vendor
• Verify that all recording documents have been recorded with the correct county within specified timeframes
• Communicate and coordinate with county to resolve document discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records of all actions regarding file in the company’s settlement system
• Facilitate communication with all parties involved in transaction
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications include:

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality
• Work cooperatively and interact professionally with others
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of administrative experience, preferably in the title insurance industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Word and the internet
• Excellent phone etiquette with the ability to handle multiple phone lines
• Great communication skills, both oral and written
• Good interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Well organized
• The ability to multi-task – working on multiple projects at once, establish work priorities and manage time in order to meet deadlines and goals
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision
• Regular and dependable attendance
• Since the person will have access to confidential financial data adhering to strict confidentiality policies and procedures is required
• Mortgage industry knowledge helpful