Posted by Carol Graff on 11/18/11 9:29pm
Msg #404462

Larger than normal packages

Twice this week I had 180 & 194 pages in a package! Neither SS could pay me anymore. They are both high-rated good cos, so I took one of them that I do alot of work for. Anyone else finding this now?

Reply by JulieD/KS on 11/18/11 9:37pm
Msg #404463

As far as I'm concerned, a package that size is the equivalent of 2 signings and you should ask for, and receive, extra compensation. That size of package will take extra time to print and extra time at the signing table, and in post-signing checking. If they refuse to pay more it's because they know someone will take it and not ask for extra money. I sure wouldn't do it.

Reply by Michael Edmonds on 11/18/11 9:41pm
Msg #404464

I have a SS's deal tomorrow 165 pages, wish I never said yes.

Reply by Yoli/CA on 11/18/11 10:17pm
Msg #404466

Had one scheduled for tonight at 8 from one of my fav SS. Rush to get home and print. Open docs and its 173 pages! Luckily, I always look docs over before leaving. Turns out, borrowers' copies were included in package.

The other lucky thing ... all docs are dated for 11/23. Signing was postponed 'til next week.

Reply by Carol Graff on 11/18/11 11:57pm
Msg #404469

One good thing from reading forums, I checked and they had 47 pages I did not have to copy for Borrower's copy--full tax return & appraisal (he had already gotten).

Reply by Notarysigner on 11/19/11 7:44am
Msg #404474

It's important to "get to know" your SS. Type of loans they handle, TC and nature of what's in the packages.

Yesterday I had a package, No escrow instructions (good) but no HUD-1 either. I asked if there was a specific reason those Docs were missing and the answer was. "Whoops?" Trust me, "the notary" would have gotten blamed if those Docs had not been returned.

Reply by Carole Breckbill on 11/19/11 3:52pm
Msg #404508

Most of what I see are around 125 pages; i.e., "normal." The good ones are around 85 pages. I did have one a few weeks ago that was 228 pages (OMG!) and the signing took 2 hours, because there was also a lot of hand holding. That's how it goes some days in this business.

Reply by Ali/IL on 11/22/11 10:04am
Msg #404688

Carol, I know which tc you are talking about. I now call borrower and, ask if they received the appraisal and , answer is yes they do. Now, the tax returns I do print out for them to sign. I have asked about that one I have been told that they should sign again. You never know when the appraisal is included. Can you believe they want us to print that? Oh my!