Escrow Merchants
7077 Orangewood Avenue, Ste 124
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Phone Number: (714) 891-7276
Escrow Service
I would like to introduce you to our company, The Escrow Merchants.
My name is Karen Mehalick I am the owner/President and an Escrow Officer. The Escrow Merchants is an all Woman owned, independent escrow company established in 1983. We operate under the laws and direction of the State of California, Dept. of Corporations and therefore are held to a higher accountability and standard than title, banking and/or broker owned escrow. In addition, because we are independent and rely on referral business, service to our clients is our primary purpose. The Escrow Merchants has over 29 years of experience in this market. We are located in the North Orange County area, however we service the whole State of California. We extensively work on REO, Refinance, Purchase and Short Sale transactions. We also have experience in commercial and private party lending.
We have always focused on our local community serving our local Lenders and Realtors with purchase/exchange and refinance transactions at competitive prices and professional service.
We have specialized in REO transaction for the past 22 years and are on several approved closer lists, including, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, First American National Default Title Services and LPS Default. We are also a registered vendor with Equator, handle transactions for several asset management companies nationwide and currently do business with REO Real Estate Brokers throughout the State of California.
Our rates are comparable, however, our experience in resale, refinance, exchange, short sales and REO transactions, along with our knowledgeable staff exceeds most escrow and title companies in our area. We have actually trained title company closers in REO transactions in the past.
I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business as I know we could be an asset to your firm. We can supply references upon your request.
If there is any way we can be of assistance to you and your staff. please contact me at any time.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We are celebrating our 30th anniversary on January 24, 2013
What is your primary product or service?
Real estate escrow service, notary public
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I started in escrow in 1975 working for a real estate Broker in Lakewood, California
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have the knowlege and experience that only comes from 30 years of assisting our neighbors in achieving their American Dream of homeownershp
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location and no plans to expand. We believe that consistance professional service comes from hands-on ownership. You can't be in two places at once!
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are conveniently located near the 22, 405, 91 and 5 freeways off of Knott Avenue between Chapman Avenue and Katella Avenue
What type of payments do you accept?
Personal checks to open escrow, cashier's checks and wires for closing
Which areas do you service?
All of California
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Karen Mehalick
What are your hours of operation?
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we are the most trustworthy escrow they have ever worked with
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"I have told you all this so that you may have 'peace' in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." - John 16:33