![Four Tips For Setting Up A More Efficient Home Office](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Four-Tips-For-Setting-Up-A-More-Efficient-Home-Office.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on November 14, 2013
Home offices are a great option for highly motivated Notary entrepreneurs. Ensure your work space is efficient and successful.
![MBA Forecast: Mortgage Originations To Drop Sharply In 2014](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Morgage-Paperwork.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on November 13, 2013
A steep drop in refinance activity next year is expected to reduce overall mortgage lending by as much as 32 percent, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
![More Companies Seeking NNA-Trained Notaries](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
David Thun
on November 13, 2013
To meet growing demand for qualified Notaries, ValuEscrow, Inc. has joined other companies in seeking out NNA-trained individuals to join their networks of Notaries handling loan signings.
![Double Trouble: When Two Notaries Show Up For The Same Signing](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Double-Trouble.jpg)
By
David Thun
on November 07, 2013
Steven Axner was taken aback when he arrived at a loan signing near his home and found another Notary already there.
![Major Settlement Service Companies Recruiting NNA-Trained NSAs](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
David Thun
on November 07, 2013
Title Source, Inc. and ValuAmerica are actively seeking Signing Agents certified by the NNA to join their networks of Notaries handling loan-signing assignments.
![New Mortgage Signing Standards: The Annual Background Screenings](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Standards-Questions.jpeg)
By
Michael Lewis
on November 07, 2013
The Certified Signing Specialist Standards announced last week by the Signing Professionals Workgroup have generated considerable discussion, and one of the more talked-about components is the annual background screening.
![OCC Issues Oversight Mandates For Banks Using Third Party Providers](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/OCC-image.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on November 07, 2013
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) last week issued an alert informing banks and financial institutions that they must create and implement an oversight and risk management plan for supervising all of their third party service providers — such as title companies and the vendors they hire.
![A celebration of the American Notary](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/A-Celebration-Of-The-American-Notary.jpg)
By
David Thun
on November 07, 2013
Here's a look at Notaries who have played significant roles in some important events from history.