Posted by MaggieMae_CA on 10/27/11 5:24pm
Msg #401973

More Title/Escrow and Lenders calling direct

to schedule EOM signings this month it seems. I received several calls for last minute signings yesterday and am hoping I scored brownie points for repeat business from 3 title companies and 1 lender I haven't worked with before. Nice solid fees, no hand-holding; this is what loan signing is supposed to be!

Reply by SheilaSJCA on 10/27/11 5:59pm
Msg #401976

funny you should mention it, I noticed the same n/m

Reply by Alz on 10/27/11 11:40pm
Msg #402020

Same here. Sure hope this continues. n/m

Reply by Don Courtney on 10/27/11 6:00pm
Msg #401977

If we could ever get Signing Agents to "just say no to signing services" we could swing this business back to direct orders.

Many will say this is a pipe dream but it is working for me...more business than I can handle and no SS deals. Good fees, docs are always on time, borrowers has the HUD before the appointment and we get paid in a few days instead of 45-60.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 10/27/11 6:58pm
Msg #401982

Funny, the opposite has happened for me lately. Signing services have been calling me more and of course offering a lower fee than I accept. I stick to my fee and three SS have agreed to pay it these last two days. However, I find that jobs with SS end up being more of a PITA - large FHA package or borrowers who are not well informed, which leads to phone calls from the table and a longer appointment time. I don't have those issues with my regular TC clients.

Reply by Eileen McRorey on 10/27/11 10:50pm
Msg #402014

I have had the same thing..... all my signings for the last two weeks have been title company direct. so pleasant.... I have really enjoyed the signings this month.