Posted by Bruce_CA on 6/5/06 2:57am
Msg #124055

Recommend Certifications

I am a newbie, and am trying to build my business (yet save costs). I have read message 33325.

I know there are different loan signing certifications. I am APN&CSA certified. What other certs are worth to also acquire?

Thanks,
Bruce (yes, I did change my handle to reflect state....)

Reply by Pamela on 6/5/06 6:24am
Msg #124058

Bruce_CA Re: Recommend Certifications

Good Morning Bruce!

Many of the signing companies give priority to signing agents, who are certified via the National Notary Association. I took the NNA's homestudy course and liked it very much.
The only downside, is that you have to renew your certification every two years. However, by then you should have enough experience to work directly with title and mortgage companies!

Also, the Signing Registry has an Excellent mentorship program as well as certificate course.
They also have a fine loan signing training manual for which you can purchase. Contact Kathy Poston at the Registry, 1-866-753-7577, and she can give you more information!

Pam

Reply by PAW on 6/5/06 7:04am
Msg #124059

Or look online

The SR Training Manual (tops, in my opinion) can be found at:

http://www.signingregistry.com/?pageid=3494

There you can read about it as well as order it.

Reply by Pamela on 6/5/06 7:35am
Msg #124061

PAW! Agree!

EXCELLENT MATERIAL!

Pam

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 6/5/06 7:45am
Msg #124064

Re: PAW! Agree!

It is definitely the BEST training manual out there! I am so impressed by the material in it, and have never seen a training manual so beautifully presented. Top Quality!

Reply by Stamper_WI on 6/5/06 7:56am
Msg #124068

Sylvia..

Looks like we are sharing a cup of coffe this am! So far I am impressed with the Signing Registry if for nothing else their screening of members for profiles etc. Thanks for your input!

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 6/5/06 10:23am
Msg #124074

Re: Sylvia..

So Zana, did you bring the donuts to go with the coffee?

Reply by Stamper_WI on 6/5/06 7:53am
Msg #124067

PAW.....

Is there a difference between Certified and Registered? Maybe I over think things, but I can't determine if there is a standard for Certification. I have been in this business long enough to realize that some courses are preferred by Title co's etc but feel that may well be because of the Organization offering the course. They "win" by sheer volume which to me may mean excellent marketing strategies. I have also seen graduates of these courses asking the most basic questions which should have been covered in the course!

Reply by PAW on 6/5/06 9:21am
Msg #124072

A rose is a rose ...

Since the NNA already laid claim (albeit possibly misplaced) to "Certified Notary Signing Agent", Kathy Poston didn't want any confusion when she created the certification process for Signing Registry members. Thus the "RSA" or "Registered Signing Agent", showing that a Notary Signing Agent not only possess the basic notary skills, but also a loan signing skills and experience. Unfortunately, the NNA seems to forget about the last item. I've heard many NSA's say, "I just got my commission and am certified. How do I start?" I'm not sure how anyone can be certified as a competent signing agent without any experience. But, that's a whole different thread and topic for discussion.

FWIW, I always list "Registered and Certified".

Reply by Bruce_CA on 6/5/06 9:25am
Msg #124073

Re: Or look online

I have already orded this.... Just waiting to recieve it!

Reply by SueW/Tn on 6/5/06 2:50pm
Msg #124115

The thing I love most about Kathy's "guidebook"

is that it covers everything. I continually refer to it and I'm always delighted when I see she had the foresight to include something that I look up and bingo...there's my answer. She and her crew deserve alot of attaboy's for this manual, it's simply the best out there and I can't think of money better spent. It's right up there with the GPS!