By
Michael Lewis
on February 21, 2012
Financial institutions and the third-party contractors that service loans are still liable for the improper notarization and document signing practices exposed by the “robo-signing” crisis, even after the $25 billion national mortgage settlement with federal agencies and 49 state attorneys general.
By
David Thun
on February 21, 2012
With the $25 billion national mortgage settlement announced between government officials and major banks, the financial industry is taking a hard look at changing widespread shoddy document practices that precipitated the national “robo-signing” crisis — and the NNA is addressing the growing need for best practices training for Notary employees and supervisors.
By
NNA Staff
on February 21, 2012
I mistakenly placed the stamp upside down on the certificate I was notarizing; do I have to start over?
By
David Thun
on February 21, 2012
If you have not yet participated in the NNA’s 2012 Notary Census survey, we want to hear from you!
By
NNA Staff
on February 15, 2012
Deficient documentation over mortgage ownership is causing a mess for financial institutions in state courts and, as a result, borrowers in a number of states have won recent court rulings over foreclosure actions.
By
David Thun
on February 15, 2012
Notaries looking for clarity on the difference between various notarial acts can find help on Feb. 24 when the NNA presents the latest webinar in its continuing series, titled: Acknowledgments and Jurats — What’s the Difference?
By
NNA Staff
on February 15, 2012
Am I allowed to assist a signer in deciding what type of form — acknowledgment or jurat — is to be notarized?
By
David Thun
on February 15, 2012
The National Notary Association is currently conducting its 2012 Notary Census, and we are asking all Notaries to participate by completing our 2012 Notary Census Survey.
By
NNA Staff
on February 07, 2012
What does the “SS” I see on some notarial certificate wording mean?
By
NNA Staff
on February 07, 2012
A Canadian native, Wayne Braid is the Secretary/Executive Director of The Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia.