CTS Originations Closing Specialist II at Stewart in Newport Beach, California

Job Description:

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we believe in building strong relationships – and these partnerships are the cornerstone of every closing, every transaction and every deal.

Centralized Title Services provides nationwide title, closing and settlement solutions for mortgage lenders.  Matches deep industry knowledge and expertise with advanced technology to offer a full suite of services that can be designed to meet customer's specific requirements.

CTS Originations Operations supports real estate closing transactions by preparing documents for signing, performing compliance review of critical to disbursement documents and resolution of complex document defects.

Responsible for supporting real estate closing transactions by providing a high level of customer service and proactive communication with both internal and external customers including lenders, borrowers, notaries, vendors, attorneys and county offices.  Utilizes working knowledge and expertise of mortgage loan documents and recording requirements at the various counties nationwide.   Demonstrates basic technical aptitude and knowledge of systems and tools.  Accountable for meeting hourly SLAs and time-sensitive production goals with accuracy and professionalism.  Resolves closing issues that may impact signing and funding dates.

• Compiles documents for closing package including preparation of Stewart Title documents, ATLA Settlement Statement, gathering of state specific forms, tax information and order payoffs 
• Identifies and resolves basic informational or clerical errors related to vesting, loan amount, payoff and taxes in a timely manner
• Reviews loan documents for accuracy and completion to ensure CD balances with ALTA; follows up with lender if ATLA modifications are required
• Calculates title fees, transfer taxes, recording fees and payoffs; identifies and escalates incorrect monetary amounts related to title premium discounts, payoffs and recording fees
• May follow up with lender to requests missing documents or information
• Responds to lender closing inquiries via inbox and/or integration system
• Utilizes multiple sources including websites, government offices and/or other financial institutions to research, analyze and resolve basic issues
• Performs daily pipeline management routines required to meet established SLA's
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

• Requires working knowledge and established skills to perform day-to-day activities
• Works under general supervision with limited ability to modify approach
• Understands how assigned duties relate to others within the team and how the team integrates with related teams
• Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload
• Impacts own team through the quality of the support provided
• Recognizes and solves typical problems
• Selects solution from established options
• Communicates moderately complex information in routine situations, typically within own team
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred
• Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience

Stewart. Real partners. Real possibilities.™ More information can be found at http://www.stewart.com, subscribe to the Stewart blog at http://blog.stewart.com or follow Stewart on Twitter® @stewarttitleco.  

Returning Job Seekers
Already have a candidate profile? Log in to access and update your current profile to access and update your current profile. 

Stewart Employees 
Stewart employees should access Careers through the Stewart Point internal jobs database.

Assistance for Applicants with Disabilities

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us via email at careers@stewart.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

At Stewart, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. Stewart prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic consideration protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.