When confirming an appointment with a borrower regarding loan refinance documents, the borrower asked if he should write me a cashier's check. Even though the assignment came from a signing company, am I allowed to charge the borrower? — M.J., Pennsylvania
The borrower should not write you a check. The Signing Agent fee is paid by your contracting company. Your contractor’s agreement with the signing company likely will say that the services you perform are compensated by the company.
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