Lenders and financial institutions are committed to working with Notary signing agents from diverse backgrounds, and that can translate into more business for many NSAs. To help you take advantage of this opportunity, SigningAgent.com has been updated to allow users to add diverse business certifications to their profiles. This will make it easier for NSA businesses owned by veterans, women, minorities and disabled persons to get more assignments.
Get More Signings As A Diverse Business
“Diversity has been a big focus,” said T.J. Harrington, Vice President of Vendor Management for Bank of America. Speaking as part of the Industry Panel event at NNA2015 Conference in June, he added, “Registering as a woman-, minority-, veteran- or disabled-owned business can potentially lead to more closings if you qualify. I would invite you all to look at these options.”
“If you have that availability but haven’t registered, you’re missing an opportunity to get more business,” concurred Brian Hughes, Chief Operating Officer for Title Source.
Using Your Diverse Business Certification
To get certified as a diverse business, check out organizations, such as the U.S. Small Business Administration, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the National Minority Supplier Development Council. When you have your diverse business certification, update your NSA profile by logging onto your NationalNotary.org account and clicking the link on the left to your NSA profile. Then go to the “Diverse Business Type” section. You’ll see a number of certification designations. Select all the designations you have.
David Thun is an Associate Editor at the National Notary Association.