Posted by Anita Edwards on 3/24/11 1:19pm
Msg #377381

Joan Farino

Doing a closing scheduled at 3pm today. Found a document in the package that Notary ASAP was hired by Joan Farino at Fortis Title. I've had bad experiences with her in the past. Can anyone tell me what the lastest is on her?

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 3/24/11 1:35pm
Msg #377384

Does it really matter? Your agreement is with Notary ASAP - as long as you've got a written fee agreement and that you'll be paid within a specific time, paid if a no-sign or a rescinded loan and paid regardless of whether Fortis Title has paid them or not, Joan Farino doesn't enter the equation.

MHO

Reply by Anita Edwards on 3/24/11 1:39pm
Msg #377385

Seems to me it is an issue. If they don't get paid what are the chances that I will be paid? My recourse is the same regardless of who I am contracted with. It's difficult to get paid when there is a link missing in the chain.

Reply by James Dawson on 3/24/11 1:43pm
Msg #377386

If you know this, why would you take the assignment? You did the work, you should be paid, it's not your fault the loan didn't close. I would never work for someone with that policy.

Reply by Anita Edwards on 3/24/11 1:46pm
Msg #377388

No, I am scheduled for today. I just wanted input as far as new experiences. Doesn't matter now....I turned it down. Gas is high, closing is far and I've seen enough bad stuff about Joan Farino and don't want anything to do with her.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 3/24/11 1:45pm
Msg #377387

Re: Joan Farino...that's why I said this in the agreement

"as long as you've got a written fee agreement and that you'll be paid within a specific time, paid if a no-sign or a rescinded loan and paid regardless of whether Fortis Title has paid them or not"

1. They agree to your fee..signing fee $XXX; no-sign fee $xx; rescinded loan $XXX
2. They pay in xx days;
3. They pay no matter funding status;
4. Your pay is not contingent on Fortis paying them.

Title's payment to SS shouldn't enter the picture until you have to sue the SS for non-payment.

I've never based my decision to work for a SS on who the title company or title company employee is - my decision is based on the SS alone and its reputation both generally and with me personally.

MHO

Reply by Sandra Clark on 3/24/11 2:07pm
Msg #377393

Re: Joan Farino...that's why I said this in the agreement

"I've never based my decision to work for a SS on who the title company or title company employee is - my decisuion is based onthe SS alone and its reputation both generally and with me personally". Ditto

Reply by Stoli on 3/24/11 2:11pm
Msg #377394

Notary ASAP - for the record, Velvet will pay you, no matter

Check Signing Central - you will find that Notary ASAP is one of the best. Your agreement is with Velvet, and she pays on time, every time.

Reply by rengel/CA on 3/24/11 5:42pm
Msg #377428

Velvet w/Notary ASAP is one of the best.

I wouldn't worry about getting paid by her.

My .02

Reply by Alz on 3/24/11 11:10pm
Msg #377451

I agree based on my own experience. n/m