Title Processor- On Site Remote
Huntsville, AL - USA
Job Summary
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Title Examination & Commitment Issuance
- Review and analyze title searches including abstracts deeds mortgages liens judgments easements and other instruments affecting title to real property
- Identify and evaluate title defects gaps in chain of title encumbrances and other matters requiring resolution prior to closing
- Determine insurability based on applicable underwriting guidelines
- Prepare and issue ALTA title commitments (including Schedules A B-I and B-II) accurately and within established turnaround standards
- Review legal descriptions for accuracy and consistency with plat records surveys and prior instruments
- Identify matters requiring curative action and initiate or coordinate the curative process
- Apply correct exception language and endorsements in accordance with underwriter requirements
- Identify and resolve unreleased mortgages open judgments tax liens and other clouds on title
- Coordinate with lenders prior owners attorneys and court offices to obtain missing instruments or corrective documents
- Draft or coordinate the preparation of corrective deeds affidavits of heirship affidavits of survivorship and similar curative instruments
- Escalate uninsurable title conditions to management and underwriter through proper channels and document underwriting decisions in Qualia
- Maintain curative checklists and track outstanding items through resolution
Qualia Platform Management
- Manage transaction files within Qualia from the receipt file through commitment issuance
- Enter and maintain accurate property party and loan data within the Qualia order file
- Utilize Qualia task workflows to track title examination and curative milestones
- Generate title commitments through Qualias production tools
- Maintain notes communications and document uploads within the Qualia file to ensure a complete and auditable file record
- Coordinate with closers and post-closing staff via Qualias internal workflow and messaging features
Communication
- Review lender title requirements and ensure commitments are issued in full compliance with lender instructions
- Communicate title status exceptions and curative requirements to the closer
- Provide clear timely and professional communication to internal and external stakeholders regarding title issues and file status
- Notify the closer of any title conditions that may impact the scheduled closing date
Compliance & Quality Control
- Apply current underwriting bulletins state regulations and company policy in all commitment decisions
- Ensure all Schedule B exceptions are properly supported by the underlying title evidence in the file
- Assist in maintaining title examination standards and checklists in accordance with company and underwriter guidelines
- Support FinCEN and other regulatory compliance requirements as directed
- Participate in quality control reviews and file audits as requested
Team & Operations Support
- Assist closers with pre-closing title questions and commitment-related issues
- Support file setup and order intake functions as workload requires
- Participate in staff meetings training sessions and process improvement initiatives
- Cross-train in related functions to support operational continuityUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years of experience in title examination title processing or related real estate title work
- Working knowledge of Alabama and Tennessee real property law including deed requirements lien priority probate and succession and foreclosure procedures
- Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions plats surveys and recorded instruments
- Familiarity with ALTA commitment forms and standard title underwriting principles
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in title evidence
- Proficiency with Qualia or demonstrated ability to learn and adopt title production software quickly
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with title insurers underwriting guidelines
- Familiarity with heirship affidavits quiet title procedures and curative practices specific to Alabama and Tennessee
- Experience with manufactured home titling tax deeds
The Title Processor will be evaluated on the following key performance indicators:
- Commitment turnaround time within established company benchmarks
- Accuracy rate on issued commitments (exceptions supported legal description verified Schedule A correct)
- Curative item resolution rate and timeliness
- Qualia file completeness and documentation quality
- Error rate on post-issuance commitment revisions
- Responsiveness to internal and external stakeholder inquiries
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a professional office environment. Extended periods of computer use are required. The role demands the ability to manage multiple open files simultaneously work under time-sensitive closing deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure. Occasional overtime may be required during high-volume periods.
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