Title Examiner

• Conduct title searches and examinations for commercial properties, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Prepare title commitments, reports, and supporting documentation for basic to moderately complex orders
• Verify all property and tax information is complete and accurately reported
• Ensure all required maps, documents, and search package materials are included and properly organized
• Confirm proper starter base information and validate all subsequent data for each title search
• Review and interpret chain of title documents, including deeds, leases, liens, judgments, easements, and other recorded instruments
• Organize findings into a clear and accurate chain of title
• Apply title underwriting standards and company guidelines to identify issues affecting title
• Respond promptly to internal and external inquiries and resolve moderately complex title issues
• Support the Searching Unit as needed to maintain workflow efficiency
• Prepare final title products, including attaching relevant records and tax information
• Provide support in resolving title-related inquiries

Commercial Title Examiner

• Review and interpret chains of title and property records
• Examine ownership histories and identify title issues, restrictions, liens, encumbrances, and other matters affecting title
• Verify property, ownership, and tax information for completeness and accuracy
• Review legal descriptions, maps, plats, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and issue preliminary title reports
• Confirm appropriate title search parameters and starter bases
• Ensure all relevant information is captured and accurately reflected in title products
• Support title search operations and workflow as needed
• Maintain accuracy and production standards while meeting deadlines
• Collaborate with team members and internal stakeholders to support exceptional customer service

• Perform title examinations for cooperative properties throughout New York State, including New York City boroughs
• Conduct detailed searches using ACRIS and county clerk/land record systems
• Examine and interpret New York-specific deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, assignments, CEMA transactions, and transfer documents
• Perform co-op searches reviewing proprietary leases, stock certificates, recognition agreements, and managing agent documentation
• Conduct and analyze UCC lien searches at state and county levels
• Review tax records, water/sewer liens, ECB violations, and municipal charges impacting title
• Identify and resolve title issues, including recording defects, open mortgages, judgments, liens, name variations, vesting issues, and chain-of-title breaks
• Prepare coop lien searches and curative requirements for underwriting and closing teams
• Provide underwriting interpretation within established New York guidelines as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Research and resolve discrepancies
• Review real estate title reports pursuant to company guidelines for approval or rejection
• Review all documentation for accuracy
• Maintain accurate individual records and logs
• Address inquiries from clients, borrowers, agents, and internal staff
• Review work-in-progress reports to ensure completion
• Maintain open communication with team members and team leader
• Monitor and process all order types and folders for the Title Underwriting Department
• Follow up on rejected files
• Use ServiceLink operating systems and internal search engines
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Meet minimum production goals and quality requirements set by management
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Title Examiner – Originations

• Review title orders according to company guidelines to evaluate title condition and insurability
• Analyze deeds, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, and probates for their impact on title
• Research and review public records and legal documents to establish ownership, legal descriptions, and title-related issues
• Identify title defects or discrepancies and develop solutions to resolve them
• Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to clients
• Provide guidance on title issues
• Meet production targets and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Maintain high production standards and complete tasks timely
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by management
• Participate in special projects as required
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, client requirements, court rules, and best practices
• Produce accurate, timely, and high-quality legal work product for represented financial institutions

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