By
NNA Staff
on December 12, 2012
After declining for the past six years, Home Equity Loan (HELOC) originations rose 30 percent to almost $80 billion in 2012, the highest level since the start of the housing meltdown in 2008
By
NNA Staff
on December 12, 2012
Recent reports from California found more cases this year of identity thieves who use stolen identities to pose as doctors and other healthcare workers.
By
NNA Staff
on December 12, 2012
With more people seeking healthcare services using false names and identities, hospitals are adding security features to verify patient identity, including palm print readers and photographing patients. While some observers see this as a necessary safeguard, others fear it’s a violation of patient privacy.
By
NNA Staff
on December 12, 2012
For legal professionals, courtesy and respect for a client’s privacy are essential practices in the office — and that doesn’t just apply to paper documents and oral communication. Etiquette and good judgment are also essential for e-mail communication. The Legal Professionals Section spoke with Dmitri Leonov, Vice President of Growth for the e-mail service company SaneBox in Los Angeles, California, to discuss important e-mail practices for Notaries working in the legal field.
By
NNA Staff
on December 12, 2012
One of the toughest situations you can face is being asked to notarize a document in support of something that goes against your beliefs.
By
NNA Staff
on December 12, 2012
Superstorm Sandy has caused severe damage across large areas of the East Coast, and Notary Signing Agents there may be dealing with problems caused by the storm for the foreseeable future. Here are some tips and suggestions for handling some of the more common issues.
By
NNA Staff
on December 06, 2012
The largest state in the nation has posted a clear warning to supervisors that cutting notarial corners is a crime, even if they are not Notaries.
By
NNA Staff
on December 06, 2012
There are just a few weeks remaining to nominate a colleague (or yourself) for the 2013 Notary of the Year Honor.
By
NNA Staff
on December 06, 2012
The overall risk ID schemes pose to the industry is declining, according to the latest report from Interthinx.
By
David Thun
on December 03, 2012
Notaries run into pressure all the time when notarizing — and a lot of time the pressure comes from a boss or even signers themselves. When under pressure, it’s important to keep your cool and make sure to follow state law and proper ethical practices. Take our quiz and see how you do in the following high-pressure situations.