Title Examiner
Compeer Financial

Compeer Financial is seeking collaborative, innovative and dynamic professionals to be a part of our Top Workplace culture!

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Position Overview:
The position researches the history of property, evaluates and issues title insurance commitments in accordance with the appropriate state requirements. Prepares reports outlining restrictions and actions required to clear real estate titles by investigating and examining public and private records. Ensures documentation follows legal requirements, internal policies/procedures and organization's security lien position. Produces and monitors periodic and monthly reports, as required. Works closely with internal team to respond to title questions and problems that may prevent a clear title. Keeps abreast of industry trends and developments through training.

Essential Functions:

• Searches, analyzes, and examines public and private records related to property being searched in applicable counties and systems.
• Determines if tax liens exist by evaluating tax records and court cases related to the property and titleholders' names.
• Analyzes the legal description(s) and determines accuracy and discrepancies, reviews plats/surveys and makes title requirement determination that pertain to the property being searched.
• Reviews and analyzes title commitments, policies, legal documents, real estate transactional documents, and other related documents to ensure the enforceability of Compeer's required security interest in real estate from a pre and post closer perspective.
• Creates Title Exception Requirement instructions establishing due diligence items to be met by outside third party and internal team members. Completes the title commitment, based on analysis, and communicates any requirements and exceptions to the proposed insured(s) if necessary.
• Collaborates with Title Underwriters to determine if title exceptions can be waived or removed from the final title policy and, if so, what the requirements will be for removal.
• Prepares search/examination sheet, title commitments, and report of title, as needed.
• Assists Financial and Loan Officers, Title Examiners and Closers with title issues and works with the title insurer to find resolutions to title problems.
• Ensures title is clear and recorded documents meet underwriting standards prior to issuing final policy.
• Issues final title policies and tracks final policy requests.
• Communicates with internal clients on a regular basis to coordinate review and determines resolutions for due diligence issues.
• Answers questions and provides solutions to internal team members on matters relating to the organization's procedures involving legal documents, title insurance and real estate collateral.
• Produces monthly reporting of premiums to title underwriters.
• Completes online title search of escrow balances.

Minimum Qualifications & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate's degree in business administration, legal, or related field; related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Related title or legal experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain Title Insurance Producer License (MN), Title License (WI) or Title Industry Designation (IL) within 6 months of hire date into position.
• General knowledge of real estate laws, including title insurance endorsements, regulatory statutes and requirements.
• Experience with gathering information from local and state government agencies.
• General understanding of real estate mapping/plats.
• Skill in collection and processing detailed information in an accurate and thorough manner, attention to detail.

Who is Compeer Financial?
Compeer Financial exists to champion the hopes and dreams of rural America. By joining our team, you will help empower those in agriculture and rural communities to achieve their goals and expand their possibilities. We embrace business agility and innovative approaches to serving our clients and communities.

Why join our team?

• Amazing team members who are passionate about serving agriculture and rural America.
• Investment in our team members' education, growth and development.
• Engagement in our communities through giving back and volunteerism.
• Flexible, collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Great benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401K (3% Compeer contribution & up to an additional 6% match)
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays, volunteer time)

Find out why our team members choose Compeer Financial by watching this video.

How do I apply?
Qualified candidates, please apply online at www.compeer.com/careers.

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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