Commercial Title Examiner

About the Company:

FNTIC provides title insurance, underwriting, escrow and closing services to residential, commercial and industrial clients, lenders, developers, attorneys, real estate professionals and consumers. For more than 170 years, FNTIC has provided title insurance and related services for many of the largest and most prestigious real estate transactions, from historic landmarks to modern skyscrapers, hospitals to hotels, and shopping centers to sports arenas.

About the Role:

Our Midwest Title operation is looking for seasoned title examiners with knowledge of title searching, abstracting, and underwriting in the State of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio or Wisconsin. As part of our Midwest Title Operation, you'll delve into a wide variety of transactions based on your skill level, from resale transactions to land projects to power initiatives, plus multi-site, multi-state real estate transactions. This position can be on site in our Grand Rapids office, hybrid from one of our many office locations or remote for an independent experienced examiner.

Responsibilities:

• Search and examine basic and complex real estate chains of title.
• Prepare title commitments in accordance with company standards.
• Identify legal descriptions based on both platted and metes and bounds descriptions with an ability to accurately draw metes and bounds descriptions.
• Examine ALTA surveys, identify items affecting the title commitment, and apply the information to issuance ALTA endorsements as applicable.
• Independently manage your own files from beginning to end.
• Underwrite files within your approved authority limit, review title objection letters, and produce a pro forma package acceptable to all parties.
• Collaborate with other commercial department personnel and state underwriting counsel regarding complex issues.
• Participate in business development to maintain existing clientele and acquire new clients.

Qualifications:

A preferred candidate will have prior experience with Michigan (Indiana, Ohio or Wisconsin) real estate. Solid understanding of real estate law and possess the ability to assess legal documents that may impact real estate transactions. Familiarity with standard concepts, search standards, practices, and procedures of the title industry. Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal skills. Self-motivated with an ability to meet deadlines. Ability to manage multiple transactions at a time and provide customer response in a timely fashion. Constant learner, up to the challenge of new situations and embracing change in a rapidly changing industry and office environment.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious seasoned residential examiner looking to progress their career into commercial as well as an experienced commercial examiner looking to challenge themselves into more complex projects.

Pay range and compensation package:

Pay is based on several factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. FNF places a high priority on providing for your personal health and well-being as we deliver best-in-class benefits designed to meet your needs, lifestyle and budget. Our comprehensive benefits package protects your total health and financial wellness.

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