By
Bill Anderson
In our continued efforts to share Notary knowledge with the mortgage finance industry, National Mortgage Professional magazine recognized the importance of educating their readers about the role you play in the closing process.
By
David Thun
NNA 2014 is right around the corner. If it’s your first time at an NNA Conference, consider these tips from past attendees about how to get the most out of the year’s biggest Notary event.
By
Kelle Clarke
Over the years, the National Notary Association has encountered more than a few Notary moms who share their unique careers with one or more of their offspring, and we wanted to celebrate them as we approach Mother’s Day next month. So we reached out to our Notary community to hear their stories of teamwork and companionship.
By
David Thun
If you’re looking for ways to push your Notary business ahead of the competition in a tough market, Marcus Sheridan knows how to do it — and he’ll be sharing those techniques during his keynote speech June 2 at NNA 2014 in Phoenix.
By
Kelle Clarke
A customer came in with a handwritten document stating that he had created a new product and containing a short, detailed description of the item he created. He asked to have the document notarized. Am I authorized to do so?
By
Kelle Clarke
When Fresno signing agent and business owner Shelly Kitchen saw her loan signing assignments go from 25 to 35 a week to about 10 a month, she wasn’t surprised — it’s a reality of the cyclical mortgage industry, after all. Still, she knew she had to find ways to diversify her Notary business in order to keep afloat.
By
Bill Anderson
Guiding Principle 4 of the Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct reads: “The Notary Signing Agent will not provide legal, personal, financial or other advice or services to the signer in connection with a signing assignment nor explain the terms of any closing document presented to the signer.”
By
Kelle Clarke
I currently own two Notary journals: the one I purchased when I reinstated my commission last year, and another that I had been using back in 2009. Should I continue using my new journal as I have been, or go back to my original journal?
By
David Thun
Jenn Shelton is a Notary who loves the open road. Whether riding for business or fun across California on a touring bike, motorcycling is an important part of her life — and one that’s helped her network with signers looking for Notary services.
By
Michael Lewis
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last week announced that it was launching a pilot eClosing program for the mortgage industry.