Title Examiner

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Job Summary :

Title Examiners are responsible for abstracting and examining documents from the public records and providing title opinions based on the facts and documentation. This is achieved by using extensive title knowledge to examine the prior chain of title and all relevant documents for errors, identifying any title issues, and taking the necessary steps to ensure a clear title. In addition, the title examiner is responsible for providing accurate / professional title commitments, while maintaining a high level of productivity in assessing risk and liabilities in accordance with policy provisions.

Essential Functions :

• Examine title orders within company guidelines to determine the conditions of the title and insurability by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates, and other matters of record.
• Research respective title plant software, analyze and evaluate pertinent record documents for determination of ownership, legal description, and any conjunction to title.
• Explain the chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers.
• Recognize title defects and formulate a curative solution.
• Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the company, and bring these matters to the attention of the local title manager, state title manager, or underwriter, as appropriate.
• Maintain proper production levels and delivery standards on a daily basis.
• Work closely with the customer and management to meet time requirements for options, and assist with answering questions.
• Prepare an accurate and comprehensive title commitment in accordance with company's examining and policy procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.
• Participates in special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications :

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Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate orally. The employee uses hands and fingers to type, handle, and reach. Operating office machinery such as a computer, phone, copier, printer, etc. is necessary in the commission of daily duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ardán offers some great perks :

Note : This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

About Ardán, Inc., A Community of Companies :

Ardán is a family of companies that make real estate closings faster, simpler, and safer through technology-driven, innovative solutions, sound underwriting, and exceptional customer service.

At Ardán, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of Insur-Tech. Our brands—Westcor, Grid151®, GridBase®, and X1 Analytics®—are dedicated to using technology to streamline and improve every step of the closing process.

Westcor - Founded by title agents, Westcor is the number one independent title insurance underwriter in the nation. Westcor’s technology-driven products and services and sound underwriting help agents and their customers close real estate transactions faster and with peace of mind.

Website : wltic.com

Grid151 - Powered by GridBase® technology, Grid151® delivers tech-enabled fulfillment services to the title insurance industry.

Website : grid151.com

X1 Analytics - Using its proprietary data analytics engine, X1 Analytics® equips the title insurance industry with decisions and data which enable faster real estate closings with reduced cost and operational friction.

Website : x1analytics.com

GridBase - sing their proprietary tech stack to create the universal API for lender and title collaboration, GridBase® delivers data middleware and tools that transform lender and title operations with highly optimized automations and integrations.

Website : gridbase.io