Posted by cassiewi on 10/18/06 8:07am
Msg #153262

"Revised" Email from Nations Direct (Long)

Dear Valued Agent,


Recently, we sent an email to you about the Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA). An act intended to protect consumer's personal and private info rmation.


Recently the NNA with backing from several of the nations largest title insurance underwriters announced a GLBA certification program for signing agents.


Our previous email stated that this was a "requirement" as of December 1, 2006. To properly word this statement it needs to be revised to say that the GLBA certification program will be a "requirement" for some of our client base as of December 1, 2006.? In other words, we will have a portion of our business within Nations Direct that will only be available to those signing agents that are GLBA compliant.


In the upcoming days, we will give you as much info rmation as we can on this subject.


Thank you again for your continued support.


Heather Walters

Signing Agent Division

800-969-7779 ext 4444

[e-mail address]


Looking forward to their updates. I love the phrase GLBA compliant.

Reply by Melissa Peeke on 10/18/06 8:11am
Msg #153264

Re: Ooh, they *might* pay $65 for certified signers

based on the NNA fee schedule. -- My opinion & sarcasm only, folks!!

Reply by Loretta Reed on 10/18/06 8:13am
Msg #153266

I am Licensed by the State of Maryland and commissioned as a notary. I am not going to bow down to nickel and dime signing services. It's the attorneys that I work with that matter to me.

Who decided that the NNA was the "end all be all".

Reply by cassiewi on 10/18/06 8:17am
Msg #153267

Just to clarify, I did not say the NNA was the end all be all, or that anyone should work for the low fees that Nations offers. I was merely posting the revised email as this was being discussed yesterday when the original email was sent out. If I misunderstood your post, I apologize.

Reply by Loretta Reed on 10/18/06 11:18am
Msg #153310

Re: to cassiewi

I never, ever said that you said that. I was stating my opinion. I haven't had one title co or attorney call and ask me for a bgc.

Reply by cassiewi on 10/18/06 11:29am
Msg #153314

Re: to cassiewi

I wasn't sure if you were talking to me or not, that's why I posted if I misunderstood, then I apologize. Only nations direct has contacted me and I really don't mind if they never call me again.

Reply by Lee/AR on 10/18/06 8:31am
Msg #153270

The NNA is the only entity that thinks they are the end all be all. Please see Msg #153239 below.

Reply by Teddog/CO on 10/18/06 9:26am
Msg #153286

Nations Direct and NNA !

"Birds of a feather flock together." I would suggest everyone "think" for yourselves and not let the "birds" intimidate you. NNA; in business to make money, preferably our money. Nations Direct; Low ball company. I wouldn't work for them on a bet. A stroll down memory lane. Remember when Nations Direct used place full-page ads in the NNA magazine? Then our fees (according to NNA) should start at $50. A little hand-holding going on there ? Hummm
Take a "wait-see attitude." Personally I have not received word-one regarding backgrond checks from anyone or from the state of Colorado.

This is just my opinion.

Reply by Les_CO on 10/18/06 10:42am
Msg #153306

Re: Nations Direct and NNA !

I've had one company I do business with do a background check on me, they asked my permission, I gave it, they paid. I'm also a ER Broker, so I had to re-do my FBI, and CBI fingerprint/ backgroung check this year (A CO REC requirement) I paid.

My only concern is all this fuss stired up by the NNA in an attempt to make more money could have some fallout. What happens IF some LENDERS start asking Title Co's if their Notaries have had BGC's?? The Title Co'c shouldn't care as we are 'independent contracters' and not their employees. BUT if the LENDERS get ahold of this, and make it a requirement to get their business, the Title Co's will have no choice. I know of one title company here in Denver that does business nationwide, and has thousands on Notaries in their database. They are NOT going to pay over a hundred grand to get all the notaries they use BGC's. I looks to me like WE all will eventually have to pay for BGC's if the NNA keeps pressing for it.

Reply by MICarole on 10/18/06 10:49am
Msg #153308

Re: Nations Direct and NNA !

Michigan did a CBC on me when I renewed my commission. If that's good enough for the state, it should be good enough for the lenders. If push comes to shove, I'll go to the State Police and have them run a check on me.

Reply by BrendaTx on 10/18/06 12:35pm
Msg #153325

Re: Nations Direct and NNA !

Yes, Carole. I will as well.

Reply by Charles_Ca on 10/18/06 12:45pm
Msg #153327

Did you see Harry's post further down? I think this is

another tempest in a teapot started by Chicken Little (NNA) to attempt a stampede to become NNA members and Signing Agents and for the Background Check. I suspect that the NNA has been loosing membership lately and needed a boost. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Reply by ReneeK_MI on 10/19/06 4:08am
Msg #153550

Re: Nations Direct and NNA !

MI doesn't do background checks as a standard protocol - some counties do, some don't, some do them sometimes /sometimes not. Statutes only state that the counties "may" do them. That lack of standard protocol - both statewide, and nationally - are at the root of the issue.