Title Examiner

This position researches the history of property, evaluating and issuing title insurance commitments in accordance with the appropriate state requirements. Prepares reports outlining restrictions and actions required to clear real estate titles by investigating and examining public and private records. Ensures documentation follows legal requirements, internal policies/procedures and organization’s security lien position. Works closely with internal team to respond to title questions and problems that may prevent a clear title. Keeps abreast of industry trends and developments through training.

• Searches, analyzes, and examines public records related to property being searched in applicable counties and systems. Analyzes legal description(s) and verifies accuracy and discrepancies and boundaries.
• Reviews plats/surveys and makes title requirement determination that pertain to the property being searched.
• Accesses and reviews if liens and judgments exist by evaluating public records, county court records, property tax records, and other relevant documents related to the property and titleholders’ names.
• Creates title commitments, policies, report of title and real estate transactional documents based on state statues and title industry standards.
• Reviews, analyzes and marks up title commitment(s) to insure lenders lien position.
• Collaborates with Title Underwriters to determine requirement and/or exceptions in issuance of title policy.
• Prepares search/examination sheet, title commitments, policies and report of title received from organizational workflow.
• Issues the final title policy by confirming a clear title through the review of recorded documents that adhere to underwriting standards and organizational policy.
• Completes Loan Certifications.
• Reviews the title application to ensure accurate information is placed within the title production software, follows up on additional information as needed.
• Provides exceptional service and communication to the parties involved in the loan transaction via phone, email or face to face that aligns with the mission and vision of the organization. Responds to requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
  

• Associate’s degree in business administration, legal, finance or related field; related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to obtain Title Insurance Producer License (MN), Title License (WI) or Title Industry Designation (IL) within 6 months of hire date into position.
• General knowledge of real estate laws (Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin) including title insurance endorsements, regulatory statutes and requirements.
• Experience with gathering information from local and state government agencies.
• General understanding of real estate mapping/plats and interpreting legal descriptions.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Skill in collection and processing detailed information in an accurate and thorough manner, attention to detail.

Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits.