Planet Home Lending, LLC · 4 months ago
Escrow Specialist
Meriden, CT, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPlanet Home Lending, LLC is recognized as a Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional, and they are seeking an Escrow Specialist to administer all aspects of escrow accounts. The role involves ensuring timely payments, managing account maintenance, and handling insurance claims and vendor relationships.
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Responsibilities
Ensures real estate tax, insurance, and PMI/MIP payments are paid on a timely basis and premium updates are accurately inputted into the servicing system. Researches and pays delinquent taxes. Contacts agencies, vendors, and borrowers when needed
Ensures the timely completion of all escrow related notifications to customers as required by state and federal law including annual escrow analysis, short year statements and PMI termination letters. Researches escrow disputes from borrowers
Manages all account maintenance in the servicing system for escrow accounts including new account set up, deletion, rate updates and account changes
Works with borrowers and contractors to ensure repair of damaged properties in compliance with state and investor regulations. Handles mortgage insurance claims including ordering property inspections, monitoring repairs and dispersing funds when appropriate
Monitors the vendor relationships for Insurance the Real Estate Tax
Monitors the placement of lender-placed homeowners and flood insurance ensuring timely premium payments. Files claims with the vendor as appropriate
Completes the imaging of loan documents and other trailing documents for record retention
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to problem solve and research issues when needed
Displays strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities
Effectively manages time and meets deadlines
Possesses strong mathematical skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Preferred
Previous loan servicing, insurance or real estate tax experience preferred
Benefits
3 comprehensive Cigna or Kaiser medical plans
Dental, and vision insurance
Short term and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
401(k)
10 employer paid holidays
Supplemental benefits to include life insurance, critical illness and accident plans
Company
Planet Home Lending, LLC
Our friendly culture supports your career success.
Founded in 2007
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$475M2024-12-13Debt Financing· $475M
Leadership Team
Bill Shuler
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Ben Hughes
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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