What is a Loan Signing Agent or Notary Signing Agent?

A Notary Signing Agent is a Notary who has been trained to handle loan documents in real estate transactions. Lenders and title companies hire Signing Agents as independent contractors to assist in the last step of the loan process, which enables the loan to be funded. 

The responsibilities of a Notary Signing Agent generally include:

• Printing loan documents
• Meeting the signer and notarizing their signature
• Returning the documents for processing
• Following any additional instructions, such as faxing back documents or using a specific mailing service to return the paperwork safely

What a Notary Signing Agent can't do:

Signing Agents are not loan officers and should never try to explain loan documents or answer questions from a signer regarding the terms of a loan. Any questions regarding loan terms or the content of the documents during a signing should be directed to a qualified loan officer.