By
Michael Lewis
Forging Notary seals is a serious crime that warrants an “enhanced” prison sentence, according to a federal appeals court ruling issued last week.
By
Kelle Clarke
How many witnesses are required to verify a signer's signature?
By
David Thun
Tennessee has established an “open-ended” fee schedule for the state’s Notaries — leaving it to their discretion to establish a reasonable fee — under a new law taking effect October 1.
By
David Thun
When Monica Haverkamp took a job as an executive assistant at American Airlines, she never expected that her Notary commission would earn her extra income. But thanks to some word of mouth and a few well-placed and cleverly designed flyers, her Notary business has grown exponentially.
By
David Thun
It’s standard procedure for lenders to survey borrowers about their closing experience. But when those surveys are unclear about the roles Notaries or other loan professionals play in the closing process, it can have an unfair, detrimental effect on a signing agent’s ability to get assignments.
By
David Thun
In honor of Father's Day this month, we're sharing the story of two Notary dads who have created winning business teams with their children.
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By
Kelle Clarke
A completely electronic mortgage origination process could save the lending industry $1,100 per loan and shave a month off the time it takes to close, according to a special industry work group set up by secondary mortgage giant Fannie Mae.
By
David Thun
Few Notaries have had a career path like Kimberly Rogers of Mims, Florida. Starting as an Army veteran, and growing as a bodybuilder, a nutritionist and one of the stars of the TV series “American Gladiators,” she has taken her punches and experienced many ups and downs. Today, like many other signing agents, her business has slowed due to the decline in refinancings, but she stays competitive with the determination and drive of a champion athlete.
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NNA Staff
Lender liability has been a hot topic in the title insurance and settlement services industries for more than two years now ever since the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) came out with a bulletin reminding lenders of their liability for the actions of their third-party providers. The Legal Description magazine takes a look at some of the changes in this article.
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David Thun
JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday was honored with the NNA’s 2014 March Fong Eu Achievement Award for its outstanding nationwide support of its 24,000 Notaries.