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Loan interest rates play a significant role in the financial landscape, impacting various sectors of the economy, including the real estate market and lending industry. For notary signing agents, who facilitate the signing of loan documents, fluctuations in interest rates can affect their work. In this blog, we'll explore how loan interest rates influence the world of notary signing agents and provide insights into how these professionals can adapt to changing market conditions.
Read more: Do Loan Interest Rates Impact Notary Signing Agents?

Should notaries use signature stamps? While it may seem convenient, opting for a wet-ink signature during notarization is crucial. Learn why using a signature stamp poses serious fraud risks.
Read more: Fighting Fraud: Why Notaries Should Avoid Using Signature Stamps
Proactive changes to Indiana’s notary statutes will take effect July 1, 2018. These changes affect many aspects of the notary public law, including commission qualifications, notarial seal requirements and notary fees.

Notaries often rely on intuition to gauge the atmosphere during a signing, especially when it comes to assessing a signer's awareness and potential coercion. As a Notary Public, it is crucial to remain vigilant and recognize red flags that may suggest the signer is not fully aware or might be under duress.

Verifying the credentials of a notary is easier than ever! Most states offer web-based databases accessible to the public, ensuring transparency and trust in the notarial process. Learn how to access and utilize these valuable resources.
Read more: How do I know that a person claiming to be a notary really is one?

Notaries know they can perform notarizations within their jurisdiction, but occasionally they are presented with a document from another state that requires a notarization and are unsure if they can assist.
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