Commercial Title Examiner - Michigan

Overview

TitleWave Real Estate Solutions, a Division of the FNF Family of Companies.

FNF is a publicly-traded, FORTUNE 500® company and a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is also the nation’s largest title insurance company through its five national title insurance underwriters - Alamo Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Fidelity National Title and National Title Insurance of New York – that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States

Ideal candidate is responsible for providing accurate and professional title reports, maintaining high level of productivity, assessing risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions, and providing final title products based on facts and documentation

Must be US resident. Work visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Duties

• Within Company guidelines, examine complex title orders to determine conditions of title and by considering the effect of documents such as mortgage, liens, judgments and other vital statistics to determine ownership, legal restrictions, and verify legal description; Review final products to ensure quality standards are met.• Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers.• Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the Company and escalate, as appropriate.• Prepare accurate and comprehensive title reports in accordance with Company policies and examining procedures.• Request any items needed to clear deficiencies in title search packages prior to release.• Procure onsite documents from county locations as needed.• Maintain compliance with Company policies and good housekeeping practices.• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.• Knowledge working with complex properties, patent searches, 99 year searches and commercial properties.• Must be detail oriented, customer driven & possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.• Familiar with industry concepts, practices, and procedures and associated risks and liabilities.• Proficient computer skills, including moderate to advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft applications and other industry related software required to perform job duties.• Most possess sound experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• 5+ years of commercial title search and exam experience; underwriting experience preferred.• Michigan examining experience is a plus.

Additional Information

The estimated pay range for this role is $28.00-34.00/hour.

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job responsibilities, relevant experience, and geographic location.

FNF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes:• Optional health and welfare coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)• Paid holidays, time off and maternity/paternity leave• 401(k) plan with company match• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with matching contributions

Responsibilities

• Within Company guidelines, examine complex title orders to determine conditions of title and by considering the effect of documents such as mortgage, liens, judgments and other vital statistics to determine ownership, legal restrictions, and verify legal description; Review final products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers.
• Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the Company and escalate, as appropriate.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive title reports in accordance with Company policies and examining procedures.
• Request any items needed to clear deficiencies in title search packages prior to release.
• Procure onsite documents from county locations as needed.
• Maintain compliance with Company policies and good housekeeping practices.
• Other duties as assigned.