Stephanie Bangar
@stephaniebangar
Experienced real estate paralegal delivering meticulous closings, title review, and lender settlement services.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced real estate paralegal with a strong track record managing residential and cooperative closings across NY, NJ, and CT. I act as settlement agent for major lenders, draft and review loan and closing documents, and ensure TRID compliance.
I manage teams, create and enforce firm policies, and maintain daily communication with brokers, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to ensure smooth transactions. I routinely order and examine title reports, cooperative lien searches, and resolve title issues prior to closing.
Technically proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Nitro, Adobe Pro, Nuance, Close It Plus, ACRIS, and Leap, I am a Certified Paralegal and Notary Public (NY) committed to accuracy, timely post-closing document review, and exceptional client service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Real Estate Paralegal
Lay Law, P.C.
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Assist lead attorney on residential and cooperative purchase and sale transactions, managing closings and acting as settlement agent while ensuring TRID compliance and timely delivery of post-closing documents.
Real Estate Paralegal
Fentin, Goldman, Turk & Davidoff, LLP
Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 (9 months)
Served as settlement agent for lenders on residential and cooperative transactions across NY, NJ, and CT; prepared Closing Disclosures, reviewed title and lien searches, and coordinated closings to ensure smooth settlements.
Real Estate Paralegal
Abram Garfinkel Margolas Bergson
Jun 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Acted as settlement agent for lenders on purchase, refinance and transfer transactions; drafted and reviewed loan and closing documents, ordered title reports, assembled closing packages, and inspected post-closing documents.
Closing Agent
Charles H. Greenthal Management Corp.
Dec 2018 - Jun 2019 (6 months)
Scheduled and conducted cooperative purchase and transfer closings, prepared closing statements and proprietary lease documentation, collected fees, and liaised between shareholders and property managers to ensure smooth closings.
Real Estate Paralegal
Romer Debbas LLP
Aug 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Represented lenders in cooperative transactions, drafted assignments and payoff documents, ordered and reviewed title and lien searches, prepared Closing Disclosures, and ensured post-closing documents were delivered to lenders within 24 hours.
Transfer Agent
AKAM Associates, Inc.
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)
Reviewed board application packages, processed credit and application documentation, scheduled board interviews, and arranged and conducted closings while preparing required closing documentation and collecting corporate fees.
Cooperative Department Examiner
TitleVest Agency, Inc.
Jan 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 7 months)
Conducted comprehensive cooperative lien searches (Eagle 9 Policies) for NY and NJ properties, amended reports, managed orders and client communications, and served as primary contact for JPMorgan Chase cooperative refinances.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pace University
Certified Paralegal, Paralegal Studies
Completed a Certified Paralegal program at Pace University, obtaining professional paralegal certification in 2017.
University at Albany, State University of New York
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a minor in Business, graduating in 2013.
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