Escrow Assistant-Temporary
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest home builder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets. The company also provides mortgage financing and title services for home buyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.
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We are currently looking for an Escrow Assistant for our Financial Services Escrow Branch. The right candidate will be responsible for the timely preparation of all escrow files and ordering all information necessary for the closing of escrow transactions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities- Perform all tasks of the Escrow Receptionist
- Prepare and send opening letters and “thank you” acknowledgements to all parties
- Order title commitments and distribute to all parties
- Order and update payoff/assumption statements as requested
- Prepare receipts for all funds received from customers and/or lenders
- Order wire transfers and provide wiring instructions
- Clear title requirements
- Prepare loan packages for return to lender
- Prepare simple cash and seller carryback pre‑audits
- Assist branch manager with administrative tasks as requested
- Open refinance orders
- Receive builder reports, order surveys, contact lenders, obtain hazard insurance, enter basic order information on automated system, obtain HOA information, schedule and coordinate times for closings
- Prepare copies for disbursement and closing transmittals
- Assist Closer/Escrow Officer with final policy disbursement, as directed
- Monitor termite inspection requests and other required inspection information
- Answer customers’ questions and/or telephone calls about the administrative process of parties’ transactions and answer real‑estate agents’ questions about the status of their pending files
- Cancel files according to office procedure
- Post‑closing responsibilities include:
- Assist with pre‑closing files: ensure all information is accurate and matches the original Purchase Contract
- Prepare and ship closing packages: ensure each package is complete and properly signed by all parties
- Prepare documents for recording in different counties, ensuring compliance with recording regulations and lender requirements
- Prepare both loan and owner policies and mail them out
- Prepare endorsements to policy, when applicable
- Manage whereabouts of closing files
- Assist branch manager with administrative tasks
- Maintain checkbook for fee account and control the mailing stamp machine
- Customer service: take calls from lenders, buyers, attorneys, realtors, insurance companies and others on a daily basis
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
- Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits
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