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August 2013

Mortgage Servicers Falling Short In Implementing CFPB Mandates

Mortgage Servicers Falling Short In Implementing CFPB Mandates

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) examiners have found that many companies in the mortgage servicing industry — especially nonbank firms — are falling short in implementing a wide range of mandates designed to protect consumers.

What notarization is needed?

What notarization is needed?

Even before you start a notarization, it can be challenging to determine what type of act is required.

Justice Department launches database to deter 'Notario' fraud

Justice Department launches database to deter 'Notario' fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new online registration program for immigration law practitioners that will help deter immigration services fraud — often involving individuals advertising themselves as Notarios Publicos, who charge immigrants thousands of dollars for fraudulent legal services.

NSA Tips: Dealing with challenging signers

NSA Tips: Dealing with challenging signers

From belligerent borrowers to over-zealous house pets, ultra-messy households to overly-chatty signers, Notary Signing Agents encounter their fair share of challenging situations.

A Brave New World For Signing Agents

A Brave New World For Signing Agents

For most of the past decade, the mortgage industry as a whole viewed what happened at the closing table as an afterthought. Now it matters.Notaries — and specifically Notary Signing Agents— will be held to higher standards of training, compliance, and professional conduct than ever before.

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