WORK SCHEDULE:
Normal business hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and overtime as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for the examination of foreclosure title products to determine the current condition of title, assisting in the curing of title issues and notifying clients of all pending title issues.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Review pre-foreclosure title reports to verify title will be insurable and meet investor requirements following foreclosure sale. Including but not limited to (a) confirm the deed chain is accurate and complete (b) confirm the legal description is valid and any metes and bounds descriptions close (c) confirm the assignment chain is complete to the foreclosing entity.
2. Request, prepare, receive, review and record Assignments as may be required.
3. Determine all parties requring Notice under the foreclosure regulations in Arkansas and Tennessee.
4. Identify defects which may prevent foreclosure or post-sale conveyance.
5. Report defects to the Servicer using various default servicing platforms; and, propose options for resolution.
6. Search Deed and Court records when additional information is required to review and clear title.
7. Prepare, submit, and follow up on Title Claims. Determine if the Underwriter’s resolution will meet investor requirements.
8. Manually cure title defects such as prior liens and minor typos on recorded documents.
9. Performs all other duties as requested.
POSITION PREFERENCES:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
3. Five + years experience performing pre-foreclosure title examination.
4. Five + years experience curing title defects
5. Familiar with the foreclosure process in Arkansas and Tennessee.
6. Familiar with title insurance requirements in Arkansas and Tennessee.
7. Previous experience working in CaseAware, ICE, TEMPO, and Clarifire.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Positive attitude and professional image at all times.
- Able to work cohesively with others or independently with little supervision.
- Highly dependable (attendance, daily responsibilities/tasks, and project deadlines).
- Competent in multi-tasking, prioritization, and maintain confidentiality.
- Very detail-oriented.
- Good decision maker. Understand when to take initiative or seek manager’s input.
Skills Required
- Five + years experience performing pre-foreclosure title examination
- Five + years experience curing title defects
- Familiar with the foreclosure process in Arkansas and Tennessee
- Familiar with title insurance requirements in Arkansas and Tennessee
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
What We Do
Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C. is committed to providing comprehensive legal services to the mortgage banking and financial services industries through quality, timely, efficient and ethical practices. The attorneys, managers and staff at Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C. have many years of experience representing mortgage originators, mortgage servicers and mortgage investors in all areas of mortgage banking throughout Texas and Arkansas.
