Posted by Donna_CA on 3/15/06 2:06pm
Msg #105322

Is there a Conflict?

Is it a problem if you have an elderly borrower who has difficulty writing and asks you to fill out a document that doesn't require notarizing such as the Statement of Information as long as they sign it?

I haven't had it happen yet but was curious in case it ever came up. Today I have an older borrower who says she is not feeling well, doesn't want to reschedule, but also wants it to be quick.

Reply by Terri_CA on 3/15/06 2:11pm
Msg #105328

When I'm running out of time, yes I do fill these out. I ask the questions of the borrower(s) and put the information in there accordingly. So, in the case as outlined, I would do that. You're not notarizing it

Terri
Lancaster, CA

Reply by Donna_CA on 3/15/06 2:19pm
Msg #105338

Thanks for your answer. n/m

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 3/15/06 2:11pm
Msg #105329

Donna would it be possible to fax or email the doc to her before the signing? (I know it may not as she may not have the equipment)

Reply by Donna_CA on 3/15/06 2:19pm
Msg #105337

Not possible in this case but maybe for future situation n/m

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 3/15/06 2:23pm
Msg #105343

Re: Not possible in this case but maybe for future situation

If she does need your help then this is where imo your notary hat comes off and your signing agent hat goes on. Personaly the statement of identity doc gets on my nerves. I've had people take a half an hour trying to put together addresses, dates, and multiple marraiges on them. It would be nice if companies that required these docs could have them completed earlier in the process.

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/15/06 2:12pm
Msg #105330

If it doesn't need notarizing then it is not an official act and/or related to notary services. If I know someone has a problem and they can't seem to write, I wouldn't mind writting exactly what they tell me to write down. I wouldn't sign their name however.

On two occasion I had to sign someones name. If a Notary in MA is asked to sign for the principal, then we need two witnesses not affected by the document. So to answer your question... yes it has come up.

Reply by Donna_CA on 3/15/06 2:20pm
Msg #105340

Thanks. Response is appreciated. n/m

Reply by Jon on 3/15/06 10:07pm
Msg #105502

I don't find it a conflict. When I was doing all those Title 1 loans in the 90's I use to fill out the forms asking what improvements the borrowers were going to do. It was so much faster than having them fill it out themselves.