Granite Escrow & Settlement Services

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Granite Escrow & Settlement Services (GESS) is a California Corporation formed in 2009, which operates as an independent escrow company, licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and a member of the Escrow Agents Fidelity Corporation. Processing more than $8 BILLION in transaction in 2021 alone, Granite Escrow & Settlement Services is one of the largest and most highly respected independent escrow companies in California. Wholly owned by First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) - a Fortune 500 Company - our corporate office is located in Newport Beach and we serve the locations of Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Laguna Woods, North Orange County, San Diego, La Jolla & Temecula. The Granite Escrow team includes a full support staff, sales team, top corporate executive management team, and more than 35 of the most experienced escrow agents in the state. Together, we provide first-class service to real estate professionals and their clients throughout California. Granite Escrow & Settlement Services operates at the same security level as a major bank or title company with SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2 & SOC 3 Attestation assuring our clients we comply with the highest standards in data security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, privacy, and financial reporting.