Escrow Specialist I

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The Escrow Specialist I is responsible for establishing tax and insurance lines with appropriate vendor for newly originated loans. This position is also responsible for providing escrow figures on loan modifications to ensure the monthly payment is calculated correctly. Duties are to be performed in accordance with all US State and Federal laws/regulations as well as the company's outlined policies and procedures. The target pay for this position is $19.00/hr - $22.00/hr.

What you'll do:

• Complete all tasks and responsibilities in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Review closing documents utilizing various resources to verify tax and insurance information to accurately set up escrow data within the system on newly originated loans.

• Validate tax due date, bill amount, parcel information and payees for all appropriate tax records and validate policy period, premiums, coverage type, and payee for all appropriate insurance records on newly originated loans.

• Create research tasks for our Tax and Insurance Vendors for additional research.

• Prepare and generate mock escrow analysis figures for a variety of loans which are pending modification.

• Populate escrow payments on newly modified loans.

• Escalates higher level and more complex escrow issues as needed.

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Provide productivity summary on a weekly and month-end basis.

• Prepare complete and accurate documentation and updates to mortgagor loans in the system.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Programs (Excel, Teams, & Outlook)

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong math skills, balance, and check results for accuracy

• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, audibly, and quickly.

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.

• Ability to apply common sense in performing job.

• Ability to troubleshoot basic escrow issues and make decisions that have significant impact on the department's credibility, operations, and services.

What you'll need:

• High school diploma or GED required. College education preferred but not required.

• Previous experience using mortgage loan servicing and loan originating systems (such as FiServ/Sagent, Encompass, Digital Portal, AutoPilot, and OnBase) preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years related mortgage banking, and/or financial industry experience required.

Our Company:

Carrington Mortgage Services is part of The Carrington Companies, which provide integrated, full-lifecycle mortgage loan servicing assistance to borrowers and investors, delivering exceptional customer care and programs that support borrowers and their homeownership experience. We hope you'll consider joining our growing team of uniquely talented professionals as we transform residential real estate. To read more visit: www.carringtonmortgage.com .

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family. Plus, a discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.

• Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more) discounts through our employee portal.

• Customized training programs to help you advance your career.

• Employee referral bonuses so you'll get paid to help Carrington and Vylla grow.

• Educational Reimbursement.

• Carrington Charitable Foundation contributes to the community through causes that reflect the interests of Carrington Associates. For more information about Carrington Charitable Foundation, and the organizations and programs, it supports through specific fundraising efforts, please visit: carringtoncf.org.

Notice to all applicants: Carrington does not do interviews or make offers via text or chat.

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Carrington is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the company that applicants be considered for positions for which they qualify without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veterans status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected category. Carrington will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the company.