Posted by Alice/MD on 7/9/12 1:22pm
Msg #426088

Why do I feel less professional closing a refi. at 11pm ?

When the borrowers have had more than 2 beers while waiting to refinance their home, on a Friday night, I feel a little uncomfortable and less professional in my work.

Reply by Sha/CA on 7/9/12 2:08pm
Msg #426098

Why so late? n/m

Reply by Barb25 on 7/9/12 2:50pm
Msg #426103

How would you know and why would you feel that way? The beers I mean. In any event 11 pm will always be considered an odd time to close to be sure.

Reply by MW/VA on 7/9/12 2:53pm
Msg #426104

While I don't do signings that late anymore, I have had

borrowers offer me a beer or glass of wine. Whatever the time, we are guests in their homes.

Reply by gaby on 7/9/12 5:17pm
Msg #426114

Re: While I don't do signings that late anymore, I have had

I still do...especially at EOM... I've had signers offer me a beer/wine too...of course I always decline...pretty tempting though during the summer in IE.

Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 7/9/12 6:05pm
Msg #426117

Re: While I don't do signings that late anymore, I have had

Pretty tempting, any time! A sparking goblet of ruby red Zin or Merlot. Yum! I'm dyin'. But all I need is for some borrower to say the notary was drinking alcohol during the signing ... or worse yet, was drunk. Yikes! (Then again, there have some signings where it might be hard to tell - sober or drunk!).

Reply by Les_CO on 7/9/12 7:07pm
Msg #426125

Re: While I don't do signings that late anymore, I have had

We are professionals…..professionals do NOT drink while working! Even professional bartenders. JMO

Reply by Barb25 on 7/9/12 7:40pm
Msg #426142

Thank you so much for reminding us. Got that everyone.

Also, please leave your sense of humor at the door.

Reply by Claudine Osborne on 7/9/12 9:18pm
Msg #426170

Re: Thank you so much for reminding us. Got that everyone.

I was offered a beer at 9Am once..the bo worked 3rd shift so this was his evening..Of course I declined!