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Does the Fed Raising Rates Affect Mobile Notaries?

Last week the federal reserve announced for just the third time since the financial crisis, that they are raising rates to a range between .75 and 1 percent.  The fed announced in their decision that they are planning for slow economic growth, which stands in contrast to some in the market who think the market is growing at a faster pace.

But, does this mean anything for the mobile notary?

How will the fed raising rates affect new housing sales, as well as refinances?  The scary answer is that it would discourage buyers from coming to the table.  But, the reality may be far different.

Will the fed raising rates affect mobile notaries?

Rates are still at historic lows, and the fed is looking at raising the rates again in the coming months, maybe several times.  This could encourage buyers to close the deal before the rates rise again.

Ms. Zentner said she expected the Fed to raise rates again at its June meeting. The Fed’s policy-making committee next meets on May 2 and 3.New York Times

New York Times

Some analysts believe that we may see four or five more rate hikes in the next two years.

Federal Reserve Chairperson Janet Yellen has made it clear that she expects to recommend (a minimum) of three increases in the Federal Reserve interest rate in 2017. The extent of the effects of these rate hikes will depend in part on the size of the rate increase.Yahoo Finance

Yahoo Finance

The banks are already bracing for the higher rates.  Early reports had bank stocks slightly increasing on the news.  But, expect them to make a push to get buyers and refinancers to the table before the next hike.

Update on Idaho Notary Bill

A contentious battle has commenced in Idaho regarding a new law to set forthcoming rules for notaries in the state.  The notary law passed out of committee last week after a long debate.  Among the topics brought up against the bill were unstable foreign countries, the Hague Convention and the UCC.

The bill looks to modernize the rules for notaries in the state.  It recognizes the use of electronic signatures and other technological advancements that are becoming staples in the field.

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Why You Need a National Signing Service

When faced with the choice of using a single notary, versus using a national signing service, there are several things a business needs to consider.  Not least of which are staffing/availability of your notary.

One must also consider the culture of their company and if an on staff notary helps them achieve their mission statement.  And on top of it all, a business must always think and plan about the future, the prospect of growth, and how that will affect company operations.

When You Need a National Signing Service

Every business that needs documents signings has to make a choice on how to get the job done.  Here are a few key questions we have found companies need to ask when making the decision on getting a national signing service.

Does an on staff notary help the company reach its goals, without detracting from its core focus?

Especially for smaller companies, hiring is a big decision.  There are training, taxes, the bottom line, and the journey to find someone who is right for your team.  Then there is the fact they must be certified in every state you do business, or plan to do business.

If you only do a few signings in a local area, it might be the right decision for you.  But, you then have to weigh the cost/benefits to have them on your staff.

You can find an individual notary for your services, but what do you do when they aren’t available?  And is it a good use of company time to be tracking down notaries all the time?

Why You Need a National Signing Service

Technology Has Changed the Game

Remote Online Notarizations made their big debut during the pandemic. They seem simple, but business is rarely simple.

The fact is some documents must be done in person. Some docs need attorneys, while others are affected by the myriad of laws now across the United States.

So, why not let the industry leader manage that for you?

At the end of the day, you are going to realize you need both mobile and online notaries. So why not be with someone who offers that to start with. Add in our expedited document delivery and you have a true white glove service.

Is your company growing or primed for growth?

Growing a business is hard work.  It takes supreme effort across a range of company goals to achieve.

And it is a proud moment when you do it.

As your company grows, your needs for notary services grows with it.  You can no longer rely on an individual notary, so a national signing service becomes your best option.

Why?  Because you need to focus on the three things that makes your company tick!  And I bet hunting down notaries is not on that list.  So you go out and find someone who specializes in that, so you can focus on your core business and increased growth.

Are you looking to expand your hours?

In recent years, this has spread quickly in real estate, but also for signings involving individuals with 9-5 jobs.  In real estate, investors strike fast and they do the deals when they can be done.  This is often outside the range of normal business hours.

A national signing service have networks of notaries that are available after conventional hours.  So, if one is not available, they have twenty more that are.  So you never get stuck out of town, at the table, with no way to close.

In business, every minute means money.

Make a Sunshine Signing Connection

When your company is ready for a national notary service, you can rest assured that Sunshine will be there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.  We have notaries in big cities and rural areas.  We have networks of attorneys for states that require them.

When you need a signing done right, and a national signing service to stand behind it, you cannot go wrong with Sunshine Signing.

Sunshine Signing Service

Your Nationwide Notary Signing Service

Increase your efficiency and bottom line with Sunshine’s Mobile Notary Services and Online Notary Services. Sunshine is always there when you need us.

Or Call us at (727) 817-0000

Where Can I Find a Notary?

Needless to say, you aren’t the first person to come to this page and ask “where can I find a Notary?”.

We say, in mother Russia, notary finds you.

That is quite tongue in cheek, but the fast paced business environment today often requires a notary come to you, and not the other way around.  Business is no longer tied to the old nine to five, and important signings can take place almost at any time.  Antiquated are the days when all parties to a document trudged their way to notary office, because nowadays no one has the time, and let’s face it, the notary in the office is probably out to lunch or closed.  It is just so much more convenient to have the notary come to your site so you can go about your business uninterrupted.

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Traveling Notary – What are They

A traveling notary is more commonly known as a mobile notary

Traveling Notaries are notaries that travel from location to location to perform document signings. They provide a service that is needed for the legal system to run. Also, they protect people in the best of times and the worst of times.

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Finding a Notary Near Me

You are here because you are wondering where to find a “notary near me”.  Whether you are purchasing a house, updating a deed, creating or updating power of attorney, or executing just about any type of legal document, you need a notary to certify these documents. If you run a business you might need notary services frequently, but even the average person needs a one on occasion, whether it be to:

  • Create or update a will or living trust
  • Delegating Power of Attorney
  • Do work on the property line by executing a document with a neighbor.
  • Notarize a formal IOU for a personal loan.
  • The list goes on and on. Basically, anyway you need to protect yourself or delegate authority.
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How to Choose a Mortgage Notary Signing Agent

Rather than make a costly mistake with your mortgage, you want to dot all your i’s and cross all your t’s. Of course, you’ll also need a witness to all of that signing effort. You can go to a title company between the hours of nine and five. But, we all know it can be difficult to get away if you work those hours.  That’s true for people who have more unique jobs, as well, such as truck drivers and people who are on call.  They may have to go from one place to another quickly, and with little notice. It makes finding a mortgage notary signing agent more difficult.

Reducing the Risk of Making Mortgage Signing Mistakes

Since mortgage documents must be notarized properly, you need to be certain that you have a mortgage notary signing agent you can trust. You also need one who is going to handle things correctly, and who is going to be available when you need them.

If you find a great notary, but they’re never available, it can be difficult to arrange a signing appointment.

Many people are licensed notaries, but they don’t all have the experience you would expect or hope for. Don’t randomly choose one and then try to fit seeing them into your schedule.  Take the time to find the right one who will work with your needs and plans.

Most mortgage documents are fairly self-explanatory, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t areas where problems could arise. If you miss a signature, or you sign something, but it isn’t notarized at the time, it’s not going to be valid.

That could delay your mortgage and the closing of your house.

This can make it more difficult for you to get moved into your new home in the time frame you have set up. If you have to move from your current location on a particular date, that could also be problematic.  A delay on your mortgage and closing could mean you don’t have anywhere to go when leaving your current home.

Choosing a Mortgage Notary Signing Agent

Why Get a Mobile Mortgage Notary Signing Agent?

When you select a mobile mortgage notary signing agent you can find one that cares about addressing your specific situation. That means making sure the papers you have for your mortgage are processed correctly, but it also means working around the times that you will be available.

When you have a mobile notary from Sunshine, the option to get our expedited document delivery is yours. So, you can record documents at break neck speed.

Knowing what to look for in a mobile notary service is very important, because they aren’t all the same. Some of them are much more accommodating than others, and you want one that’s going to provide you with quality service any time of the date or night.

Choosing a notary who belongs to a professional organization and a quality company can be important, too, since more than 75% of claims made against notaries happen to those notaries who are fairly new to things and are in their first two years of work.

You don’t have to do everything on a Monday through Friday, nine to five schedule, even when you need a mortgage. To get the right mortgage notary signing agent for your situation choose Sunshine Signing, and feel confident that your notary needs will be met, no matter the day and time.

Sunshine Signing Service

Your Nationwide Notary Signing Service

Increase your efficiency and bottom line with Sunshine’s Mobile Notary Services and Online Notary Services. Sunshine is always there when you need us.

Or Call us at (727) 817-0000

Where is the Weekend Notary?

Let’s face it.  As the world changes business never closes. Many notaries operate on a strict 9-5 schedule, but when you need a weekend notary, it can be very important to your personal or business livelihood.

Fortunately for you the business is changing.

According to the National Notary Association, more notaries are becoming mobile and performing weekend notary services. With the arrival of remote online services, more notaries will be adding that as a service as well.

Locating a Weekend Notary

When you need something notarized outside the scope of normal business hours, you will generally want to consider a mobile notary. There are notaries who work on weekends, and those who work beyond what would be considered normal hours.

Having a notary near you who can come to you at a day and time that is convenient means no more worries about when you can take care of a legal issue or make something official. Sunshine’s notaries will even expedite document delivery for you when necessary.

By making things easier for you, a notary helps their own business, as well. And we know in business we are always looking for that win-win scenario.

The easiest way to find a notary who works non conventional hours is to use a signing service, a company who has a network of mobile notaries nationwide, and are experts at scheduling document signings any time and anywhere, even when you need a weekend notary.

Where is the Weekend Notary?

Consider a Notary Network for Reliability

When you want a weekend notary, a network of notaries can provide you with better reliability when it comes to the day and time you need your signing to take place.  They can find your notaries 24 hours a day. Whether it’s a Saturday afternoon or late on a Sunday night, a larger network of notaries means someone can be there to help provide what you need so you can complete your transaction.

You may need to make something official right then, take care of signing an offer that’s about to expire, or even complete paperwork that will need to be mailed in the morning. No matter what your needs, there are notaries who can come to you and provide the proper services.

Being able to find a notary can be a crucial part of a personal or business transaction, and you want to be sure you have options that will work for you, every time you need them, and without stress or worry. By choosing Sunshine Signing, you have the opportunity to get a notary at the time you need one, instead of waiting for a weekday, daytime appointment.

That can help you keep your business or any personal transactions moving forward, and reduce the chances of losing a deal or delaying something important because you can’t get a notary when you need a weekend notary the most.

Sunshine Signing Service

Your Nationwide Notary Signing Service

Increase your efficiency and bottom line with Sunshine’s Mobile Notary Services and Online Notary Services. Sunshine is always there when you need us.

Or Call us at (727) 817-0000

Why Individuals Need Notary Services

Face it. On occasion, individuals need notary services.

Securing a notary for your documents can instill confidence in ensuring that your transaction will be conducted correctly. But, it isn’t always easy to get a notary to your home on short notice. And, if it’s after hours or on the weekend, you may not be able to go to your local bank, your local UPS store or another location to find a notary to help you.  This is where mobile and online notary services step in.

According to the National Notary Association, as far back as 2012, the number of notaries began to decline. While there are still many of them, they are becoming harder to find, especially on short notice.

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A Notary Business and Why Your Business Should Use One

No matter what type of business you operate, one of the things you probably need to do is make sure that you can get documents signed, sealed, and delivered as necessary. That’s very important to keep in mind, especially if you don’t have a traditional, nine-to-five schedule with your business hours. Unless you employ a notary on a full-time basis, and most businesses don’t, you will need to make sure you can get paperwork notarized after hours and on weekends to keep your business moving forward. One of the ways you can do that efficiently and effectively is through the use of a mobile notary business.

How a Notary Business Helps Your Business

There are some great ways that a mobile notary can save you money, as well as help your business advance. For example, you don’t have to employ a notary of your own. If one or more of your employees happen to be notaries, you have to watch that there isn’t a conflict of interest depending on the type of work they do. When you choose a notary business you no longer have that conflict risk, and you don’t need to worry about hiring someone who is a notary so you can have that convenience. That saves you money and reduces stress, both of which are very important to your business dealings.

A Notary Business and Why Your Business Should Use One

Growing a Business Takes Time and Effort

If you’ve started a business, you know what it’s like.

You know that there’s work to be done, and that you sometimes have to work very long or irregular hours in order to make sure you keep advancing.

A notary business knows that as well, and they grow their business by being there, when you need them, to help you grow your business. It’s an excellent way for your company to get your notary needs met.

By finding out more about Sunshine Signing today, you can get the mobile notary and certified signing agent you need to keep your business on track in all of your transactions. Then you can have lower stress levels and focus on other important aspects of your business, instead of worrying about document notarization.

Sunshine Signing Service

Your Nationwide Notary Signing Service

Increase your efficiency and bottom line with Sunshine’s Mobile Notary Services and Online Notary Services. Sunshine is always there when you need us.

Or Call us at (727) 817-0000