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Here at Hometap, we’re collaborative, passionate, and always ready to roll up our sleeves to create solutions that help people get more out of homeownership — and out of life. Our first product, a home equity investment, gives homeowners the opportunity to quickly access the equity they’ve built in their home to pay for what’s most important to them, from handling debt to finally making much-needed renovations, without taking on debt.
We work hard, and have some fun along the way, too. You don’t have to take our word for it: The Boston Globe and Forbes have recognized us as a great place to work, and we’ve been honored for our commitment to innovation in the fintech space by Inc., HousingWire, and more!
In case you need any more convincing, we also provide competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, unlimited PTO, a generous share package, and a strong culture with plenty of opportunities for team-building and camaraderie.
Who you are:
We’re seeking an experienced Title Assistant to play a crucial role in the review and processing of title transactions. In this role you’ll leverage your title expertise to review and analyze title documents, resolve title issues, prepare closing documents, and facilitate the issuance of title policies. You’re a great fit if you have strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and are excited to bring your title experience to a growing, fast-paced environment!
What you'll do:
- Review title commitments and reports for requirements, exceptions, and title defects, including, but not limited to, legal descriptions, mortgages, judgments, and taxes
- Prepare necessary documents for signature to effectively cure title defects
- Understand and utilize search documents provided by the abstractor
- Proactively resolve curative issues to ensure clear and marketable title
- Order and manage date downs from data providers to maintain up to date title information
- Collaborate with underwriters to clear complex title issues, obtain high liability approval, review SDN (Specially Designated Nationals) hits, and ensure buyers and sellers are clear of all judgments and liens
- Proof recordable documents and submit them for timely recording
- Issue title policies
- Perform essential clerical duties such as filing, answering phones, typing forms, and corresponding with parties to the transaction
What you bring:
- 2+ years of experience in title, with a preference for national title experience
- Strong problem solver, comfortable working cross-functionally to identify and troubleshoot questions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable communicating with customers via phone and email
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment as an individual contributor and in collaboration with internal and external partners
- A high degree of organization, while maintaining the flexibility to reprioritize quickly
- Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks autonomously
- Technical aptitude: proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suites, and comfortable learning new systems
- Fluency with escrow and title software, ideally Qualia and DataTrace
Bonus Points:
- Located in and interested in working out of our Denver, Colorado office
Our people are our most valuable asset. The annual salary for this role is $65,000-$75,000. Base salary may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. In addition to base pay, Hometap offers equity, paid time off, health insurance, and other benefits.
Hometap is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, marital, veteran, or disability status. If there is an accommodation that would support your ability to apply and interview with Hometap, please let us know by emailing work@hometap.com.
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