By
Michael Lewis
The risk of “outright identity fraud” took a sharp spike in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest Mortgage Fraud Risk Report from Interthinx, a national risk mitigation company focusing on mortgage fraud and regulatory compliance.
By
Bill Anderson
Certified Signing Specialists must obey federal consumer financial laws and regulations that apply to the services they perform with mortgage loans, particularly when they handle sensitive consumer financial and personal information.
By
Kelle Clarke
There comes a time for all small business owners to determine if it’s time to take it to the “next level.” Successful Notary entrepreneurs share strategies they have used to grow their businesses.
By
Kelle Clarke
With the mortgage and real estate markets working through a downturn, competition for Notary signing agent assignments has become fierce. But amid all the changes, a growing number of nationwide signing services and title companies are using SigningAgent.com to find qualified NSAs.
By
Michael Lewis
Properly identifying signers is one of the most important tasks Notaries carry out, but that task may be harder than you think.
By
Kelle Clarke
Here are a few helpful tips from experts and experienced Notaries to help you defuse signers who are emotional, angry or downright difficult.
By
Cindy Medrano, Updated January 27, 2025
Learn how small talk can generate more business for Notaries. Receive customer service advice from other Notaries.
By
Michael Lewis
The mortgage and housing markets will continue to struggle for the rest of the year before improving slightly in 2015.
By
David Thun
A customer came into my office and asked to have her signature notarized on some documents. She left — and then I noticed my stamp was missing! What should I do?
By
David Thun
Can you notarize a document transferring child custody? Learn more in the National Notary Association’s Hotline Tip of the week!