SO YOU KNOW You've worked, sometimes for months, with the loan company getting your new loan with the terms and payment you can live with. It's time for closing. Everyone is very excited, it's finally here and you will get that extra money needed to make the home improvements. Then.... the notary calls to introduce themselves and starts to ask just a few questions to be sure all is in good order to complete the closing documents. The first question might be, "what is that name typed on your drivers' license?" You may think, that's an odd question, so you pull out your license and say "Jane D ..read more

In some instances, you've been working on a refinance for months and when it comes time to get it finalized, it falls right in the middle of your planned vacation. Don't fret, your title company can hire a local mobile notary that will meet you to be sure you get your closing completed on time. I have completed closing documents on gym bleachers, under an umbrella at a picnic table in the rain, on a workshop table in the garage, on the trunk of a car, in my own car and even at a dining room table. Some of my colleagues have had some more exciting places to meet their customers, a private plan ..read more

When you have decided to apply for a mortgage loan, whether it's a new home, selling a home or just refinancing, as the mortgage professional is asking you questions for the application, please be aware that the name on your documents must be the same as the names listed on your ID. A photo ID is necessary when you sit down in front of the notary. This can be a driver's license or a passport (the most common). I've been a mobile notary now going on 3 years and it amazes me how when I get to the table for a signing and am presented with the borrower's ID's - they don't match the paperwork I'm n ..read more