Claudia Bonilla
8741 Darby Avenue
Summary
Accomplished Senior Escrow Officer with over 10 years of experience in real estate transactions. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and ensuring regulatory compliance, contributing to efficient closings and client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Escrow Officer
Wonderland Escrow
Sherman Oaks
03.2016 - Current
- Facilitated closing processes for real estate transactions at Wonderland Escrow.
- Coordinated communication among buyers, sellers, and lenders to ensure seamless closings.
- Complied with purchase contract terms and conditions, prepared accurate settlement statements and complied with state and federal laws governing escrow transactions.
- Reviewed contracts, commitments, and orders to prepare for closing.
- Liaised between parties in home buying and selling ecosystem, keeping stakeholders fully informed of closing status.
- Prepared closing statements, deed documents, and other related escrow documents for signature.
- Ensured that the terms of purchase agreements were met by both buyer and seller prior to closing.
- Maintained detailed records of all escrow activities and correspondence.
- Collaborated with title companies to resolve potential issues in property titles.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in escrow management and client relations.
- Mastered escrow process, title process, financial transactions, company policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
Escrow Officer
Encore Escrow
Woodland Hills
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Prepared and reviewed closing documents including HUD-1 Settlement Statements for accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured compliance with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and other relevant laws.
- Complied with purchase contract terms and conditions, prepared accurate settlement statements and complied with state and federal laws governing escrow transactions.
- Oversaw complete real estate closing process and adhered to all related process guidelines, company standards, and title requirements.
- Implemented risk management practices to minimize escrow losses and protect client funds.
- Maintained detailed records of escrow transactions to ensure compliance with auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated transaction documentation by ordering title reports and gathering necessary documents to facilitate timely closings.
- Managed multiple files simultaneously while ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Processed payments for mortgage loans, taxes, and insurance premiums to ensure accuracy and adherence to closing timelines.
- Conducted post-closing follow-ups to ensure satisfactory completion of all escrow transactions.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with real estate agents, lenders, and attorneys to facilitate efficient transactions.
- Worked with customers, realty professionals and lender representatives to complete smooth and efficient process.
- Provided training and guidance to junior escrow officers and support staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
LA Mission College
Sylmar, CASkills
- Escrow management
- Settlement preparation
- Closing transactions
- Closing disclosure
- Closing document prep
- Closing process coordination
- Title coordination
- Document verification
- Regulatory compliance
- Real estate transactions
- Title document review
- Loan document packages
- Funds disbursement
- Title requirements
- Contracts
- Document preparation
- Closing processes
- Detail orientation
- Team leadership
- Junior staff mentoring
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Client relations
- Closing process coordination
Timeline
Senior Escrow Officer
Wonderland Escrow
03.2016 - Current
Escrow Officer
Encore Escrow
10.2015 - 03.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
LA Mission College