Title Officer

Position: 1722 - Title Officer
Williston Financial Group (WFG) is the Portland, Oregon-based parent company of several national title insurance and settlement services providers, including WFG Lender Services and WFG National Title Insurance Company. One of only six national underwriters, WFG achieved a national footprint faster than any title insurance provider in history. The WFG family of companies offers full-service title insurance and settlement services for use in residential and commercial mortgage and real estate transactions nationwide.

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Job Purpose:

A Title Officer is responsible to search public records and examine documents to determine record status of property title, and is well versed in all aspects of title transactions. Prepares write-ups for preliminary reports, title policies, guarantees and endorsements in accordance with company examining procedures and established policies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review title reports to determine insurability, within State and Company title underwriting requirements.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Know and understand the correct title practices for conveyance and encumbrance of land.
• Understand how judgments and liens can attach to property and how foreclosures affects land ownership.
• Reviews and approves title in accordance with state and company procedures and guidelines.
• Determines curative requirements needed to insure transaction.
• Reviews customer instructions to determine whether instructions can be met within the limits of the policy requested and the scope of services rendered by the company.
• Examines records such as deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plot and map books to determine ownership, encumbrances and verifies legal description of property.
• Communicates with escrow staff and/or customers concerning any discrepancies.
• Prepares proforma policies.
• Analyzes chain of title and prepares preliminary report outlining matters affecting title and actions required to clear title.
• Assists escrow staff and customers with questions regarding the insurability of title orders.
• Reviews collateral documents such as trusts and powers of attorney, and court documents as necessary.
• Engage in WFG company culture that emphasizes engagement in our 4 Cs, quality of work and high performance.
• Back-up for the recording desk and customer services as necessary.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and flexibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to assist in delivering industry leading customer service.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Ability to be the primary point of contact, assisting to resolve all title issues.
• Working knowledge of title industry systems and software.
• Extensive knowledge of Title - Minimum of 5 years of residential resale and/or commercial experience in the title industry.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experienced in reading, interpreting and producing title reports and commitments.
• Possess experience in the Judicial and Non-Judicial foreclosure processes.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting legal descriptions.
• Knowledge of the coverage's afforded a lender under a loan tile insurance policy.
• Solid comprehension of title insurance and underwriting practices.
• Possess leadership qualities; understand the importance of setting a good example of uncompromising dedication to accomplish the company's vision and goals.
• Desire to engage in personal growth development.
• Strong ability to present information and respond to questions from personnel, clients and consumers.
• Act as an innovator by generating ideas to encourage collaboration, critical thinking and engagement, as well as solving practical problems.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications (including, Word, Exel, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree in Business or related field.

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