By
NNA Staff
on May 03, 2012
Commercial and multifamily mortgage activity rose 55 percent in 2011, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, and the improvement came for all types of loans and investments.
![Federal Agencies Expand Mortgage Servicing Compliance Efforts](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on May 03, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) earlier this month informed the nation’s financial institutions that they must closely supervise any law firms, document processing companies or other outside contractors hired to help service loans.
![Hotline Tip: Should I Use An Embosser Or A Seal?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on May 03, 2012
In the Commonwealth of Kentucky do you need to emboss a document or can you just use the wet stamp containing your information?
By
NNA Staff
on May 03, 2012
Keeping sensitive consumer information out of the wrong hands has become a major priority for businesses, whether you’re a Notary Signing Agent, a retail store owner or an insurance broker.
By
NNA Staff
on May 03, 2012
The Immigration Policy Center recently published a guide explaining the impact of Arizona’s controversial immigration laws — known as SB 1070 — at both a state and federal level, as similar types of laws are being considered across the nation. A solid understanding of this ground-breaking legislation can be key for Notaries to ensure compliance and accuracy within their own jurisdiction.
![What's New At NNA Conference 2012? Find Out In Our New Webinar](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Conf2012-logo.jpg)
By
David Thun
on May 03, 2012
There have been so many updates to this year’s program that the NNA produced a special webinar to walk you through all the new specially designed content.
![Be Careful Of Suspicious Loan Assistance Jobs In Wake Of Foreclosure Scam Surge](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Foreclosure-Fraud-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on April 26, 2012
Notaries should be cautious of any unusual job offers from “loan modification” businesses, as those odd tasks could be a sign the company is engaging in fraudulent practices.
![Conference Roundtables To Focus On Notary Issues Within Key Industries](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Conf2012-logo.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on April 26, 2012
The National Notary Association has added a series of interactive roundtable discussions to its Conference 2012 program.
![Quiz: Notaries and the unauthorized practice of law](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Question.jpg)
By
David Thun
on April 20, 2012
Take our Notary quiz and find out how much you know about unauthorized practice of law and how to avoid it - the answers may surprise you.
![Interactive Conference Lab Provides Hands-On Tips For Increasing Business Through Social Media](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Conf2012-logo.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on April 19, 2012
The National Notary Association has added an innovative new interactive feature to its Conference 2012 program that will provide Notaries with hands-on social media experience and useful strategies that will help boost their business and income.