![Corporations Seek To Strengthen Notary Practices Following $25 Billion National Mortgage Settlement](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Robot-Handthumb.jpg)
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.
![The NNA Seeks Your Responses In Its 2012 Notary Census Survey](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
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!
![Deficient Bank Documents Over Loan Ownership Prove Beneficial For Borrowers In State Court](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
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.
![February 24 Webinar Covers Differences In Common Notarial Acts](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
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?
![Hotline Tip: Can I Help A Signer Choose What Form To Use?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
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?
![The NNA Requests Your Participation In Its 2012 Notary Census Survey!](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
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.
![Hotline Tip: What Does 'SS' Mean On A Notarial Certificate?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on February 07, 2012
What does the “SS” I see on some notarial certificate wording mean?
![Missouri AG Brings Criminal Indictment Against Key Player In 'Robo' Crisis](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Robot-Handthumb.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on February 07, 2012
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has announced that DOCX, LLC — a key mortgage document processing firm at the center of the foreclosure “robo-signing” crisis — and its founder have been charged in sweeping felony indictments that accuse them of forgery and making false declarations related to mortgage documents.
![Three Out Of Four Americans Distrust Financial System](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on February 07, 2012
An overwhelming majority of Americans — 77 percent — do not trust the nation’s financial system, according to a recent survey conducted by the University of Chicago and Northwestern University.
![Utah Proposes Regulating Immigration Consultants](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
David Thun
on February 07, 2012
The Utah Legislature is considering a bill that would regulate nonattorneys who offer immigration services, and prohibit them from using misleading foreign-language titles such as “Notario Publico” to promote their services.