Posted by LynnNC on 6/1/09 6:07pm
Msg #290727

FASS

I have been handling closings for Transcontinental Title for some time and get $125 - $150. I got a call from FASS today, saying they are taking over the scheduling for TCT. What does FASS pay?

Reply by GA/Atty on 6/1/09 6:14pm
Msg #290731

My advice is you tell them what they will pay..........

They pay me the same fees everyone else does (as listed in my profile), but it is hard to compare as GA is an attorney state.

Reply by MW/VA on 6/1/09 6:15pm
Msg #290732

Lots of recent discussion--try message 290230

Reply by NJW/FL on 6/2/09 7:59am
Msg #290775

I also worked for Transcontinental Title and rec'd a phone call from FASS recently. They told me that their base fee is $50. and an additional $25. for e docs. I responded that my ees were higher than that, and he told me he was typing in my info. I then rec'd a packet including their agreement with the low fees they pay listed in the agreement. I emialed them questioning this and twas told that I could just enter my fees before signing. They also have a 27 pg FASS Notary signing agent manual on how their system works and how they rate you. I am still undecided at this time but as the agreement states, the notary is not obligated to accept any assignments. I questioned them as to whether they require fax backs and was told that sometimes they do. Upon my first review of the info they sent me it looks like a lot of hoops to jump through, then you become what they call a "white glove notary" and can accept assignments on their website when they are listed.

Reply by Lee/AR on 6/2/09 8:27am
Msg #290776

IME, White Glove translates to 'cheap'.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 6/2/09 8:47am
Msg #290778

NJW and others - do a search here with terms

"white glove".. (may work, may not) - this has been discussed before - if memory serves me all you have to do is sneeze wrong and your "white glove" status is revoked...

Just something in my far memory banks - no personal experience here....might be worth a search..

Reply by A S Johnson on 6/2/09 10:32am
Msg #290791

Re: NJW and others - do a search here with terms

My 1st signing was with FASS in May 2000. They were great but still only $50 to $60 for O/N.
When I went to $75 and then added $35 e-doc fee, FASS called only when they were in trouble. I still get a "little" work from them when they meet my fees.
The two above comments are so true. Even if you do not accept an assignment, it is grounds to remove you from "white glove".
Remember any thing that someone on thier end thinks is "not correct", even the way you fill out your Notary Cert can be a mistake according who is grading you.
If they use the money spent on the "graders" on notary fees they would get better notaries.
My question has always been who are these "graders".
Oh! Of course you get an e-mail making you aware of you "mistake" with a chance to reply.

Reply by CaliNotary on 6/2/09 2:18am
Msg #290756

Kiss that business goodbye n/m

Reply by Gary_CA on 6/2/09 10:27am
Msg #290790

Yep, FASS and I got a divorce long ago. Life's too short. n/m

Reply by NJW/FL on 6/2/09 1:29pm
Msg #290820

Re: Yep, FASS and I got a divorce long ago. Life's too short.

All of the input from everyone is very helpful. I have decided not so sign up. I read the previous messages also, very informative. Thank you everyone.

Reply by Kay/IL on 6/2/09 2:25pm
Msg #290825

Re: Yep, FASS and I got a divorce long ago. Life's too short.

FASS is something else. After I repeatedly informed them via telephone and website that I confirmed an appointment with the borrower, they had me down as not doing so. I sent them an e-mail disputing this. I guess I don't get the white glove whatever. But they still call me.

Reply by Georgia Attorney Closings on 6/2/09 3:59pm
Msg #290841

Re: Yep, FASS and I got a divorce long ago. Life's too short.

New Owner of FASS is former owner of Transcontinental Title.

Reply by Les_CO on 6/2/09 4:19pm
Msg #290850

Re: Yep, FASS and I got a divorce long ago. Life's too short.

So....FASS ( First American Signature Services) is no longer owned by First American Corp (NYSE-FAF) ?

Reply by LynnNC on 6/2/09 4:57pm
Msg #290863

Transcontitnetal Title is now part of First American...

...and FASS will be doing their scheduling. According to my contact at TCT, she is not aware that there will be a name change.

Reply by David McGraw on 6/4/09 8:33am
Msg #291112

Re: Yep, FASS and I got a divorce long ago. Life's too short.

FASS is a subsidary of First American Corp. A public corp listed on the New York stock exchange!
There is NO owner, it's a public corp. But they do suck though.