Posted by Kandi on 5/25/05 9:18pm
Msg #40417

Ever turn down a job due to

the location? I got a call yesterday and the borrowers lived in an area of town that I would be scared to drive through during the day let alone at 8:00 at night. I feel bad and am hoping they will still call me for future signings.

Reply by Ernest_CT on 5/25/05 9:24pm
Msg #40418

Always go with your gut feeling. Be safe. n/m

Reply by ERNA_CA on 5/25/05 11:53pm
Msg #40439

I should think you could even tell the ss or title why, and perhaps an alternative location can be used for the signing. Better safe than sorry.

Reply by Victoria/FL on 5/26/05 12:27am
Msg #40440

Yep! Better to safe - trust your instincts. n/m

Reply by Clint_CA on 5/26/05 1:02am
Msg #40442

Did a signing at 8 pm a few nights ago in a rough neighborhood. Next day the loan officer called and asked how bad it was. Turns out part of his fraternity hazing was to be dropped off in that same neighborhood at night.

Reply by Melody on 5/26/05 3:39am
Msg #40445

You did right

There is a town in my coverage area that I will not go to. I have traveled all over Europe by myself for years. I am not afraid: I am careful.

I explain that the cops told me not to go there because of the meth houses and car-jackings.

I offer to meet the borrowers at a Denny's (or similar) in a nearby town.

I have never been given grief about this.


But even if a particular TC never calls me again, my safety is worth any amount of income loss.

Reply by Grammy824 on 5/26/05 6:40am
Msg #40451

If the borrower will agree to meet you, a signing can be done almost anywhere that you can find a table. I've even completed a signing at KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)!!

Reply by Art_MD on 5/26/05 7:01am
Msg #40454

Re: alternative locations for signings

Besides KFC I've done signings in:
library, Denny's, Highway rest stops, McDonalds, construction trailer, on a boat, waiting room of an airport.
There are a few companies that insist that the signing be done at the property location.

Art

Reply by DA/VA on 5/26/05 9:29am
Msg #40489

There are a number of options- I would probably have just said "I'm sorry I already have an assignment for that time and I can't take the assignment. Please call me for future jobs." There is no static over already having an assignment because everyone knows it's the end of the month. Even if it's not the end of the month SS's understand "already having an assignment".

If it's a SS or TC that you have worked with in the past you and have a good relationship with then you can opt to be truthful and tell them that the neighborhood is a little rough or undesirable and you won't go at night. They may be willing to work you be seeing if the borrower will meet you or they may try to get another notary. I have friends that live in ROUGH areas in DC and they don't think their area is bad! So, telling someone that a notary won't come to your home because you live in a bad neighborhood may not work.

Handle the situation the way you see fit but YOUR SAFETY is MOST important.

Reply by Indiana Notary on 5/26/05 10:34am
Msg #40506

Yeah, I"m not the only one who's completed signings at some DIFFERENT locations.

I have signed at the library, golf course, mall food court, Burger King and at a furniture store (borrowers employer).

Reply by janCA on 5/26/05 11:53am
Msg #40533

Re: Meat packing plant signing

Yesterday I did one at a Meat packing plant using the back of my SUV for the table. Borrower had his big rig waiting to take off up north. Besides being smelly and windy, the flies bit the heck out of my ankles and feet. But thank God for the shade tree I parked my car under.