First American Mortgage Solutions is looking for qualified, professional Notary Signing Agents to join its network of independent providers and help support continued volume of mortgages and loan signings expected this year.
What are the qualifications?
First American is looking for National Notary Association (NNA) credentialed members who have been certified and background screened through the association’s Notary Signing Agent Certification program. Interested Signing Agents must accept email and eDocs for assignments and fax documents when requested.
While experienced Signing Agents are preferred, new agents will be considered if they meet these qualifications and demonstrate a professional demeanor during assignments.
What documentation is required to apply?
Signing agents who wish to apply to join First American's network will need to provide the following:
- Annual NNA Background Screening
- First American Signature Services Enrollment Package signed and dated
- Proof of Notary Signing Agent (NSA) annual certification (this can be found on the NSA’s SigningAgent.com profile)
- Proof of surety bond, if required by the NSA’s commissioning state
- Proof of Errors and Omissions insurance policy with a minimum annual coverage of $25,000
- Updated W-9 form
- 1 year NSA experience and at least completed 25 or more loan signing transactions (preferred)
How do Signing Agents apply and what happens next?
Signing agents can start the application process at www.firstam.us/joinournotarynetwork. NSA’s who meet the criteria and successfully complete the application process will be added to First American’s network of approved independent Notaries and begin receiving loan signing assignments in their area. First American pays Signing Agents in its network on a weekly basis.
Why First American?
First American Title Insurance Company is one of the largest title insurers in the nation and provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for real estate purchases, construction, refinances and equity loans.
“As part of First American’s network, signing agents will have the opportunity to work with national lenders, regional lenders and credit unions across the country on assignments,” said Robert Neely, senior director, First American Mortgage Solutions. “First American handles thousands of closings per month and provides qualifying Signing Agents with a regular flow of assignments.”