# Story Time! **URL:** https://forum.notarycafe.com/c/story-time/29.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.notarycafe.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.notarycafe.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Signing at a "cat lovers" home and other reasons not to sign](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-at-a-cat-lovers-home-and-other-reasons-not-to-sign/48247)
**Author:** [@johnsonps306](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/johnsonps306)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-at-a-cat-lovers-home-and-other-reasons-not-to-sign/48247 "2024-10-23T13:06:58Z")
I almost never leave a signing without completing but came very close last week when the household had six cats and five litter boxes and cat urine was so strong my eyes burned the entire time. One of the signers had an… --- ## [Videotaped while performing a notarization](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/videotaped-while-performing-a-notarization/47545)
**Author:** [@seasandpleasantries](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/seasandpleasantries)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/videotaped-while-performing-a-notarization/47545 "2024-08-27T23:31:13Z")
Has anyone experience going to a signing and realizing that they have a camera facing the table where notarial act will be performed. There was no signage nor did the signers let me know the camera was running. I reali… --- ## [Removed from Fass White Glove](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/removed-from-fass-white-glove/45112)
**Author:** [@WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/removed-from-fass-white-glove/45112 "2024-07-17T14:58:39Z")
Has anyone else been removed from Fass White Glove service? I know since Dec. 2023 they have not release any orders to notaries at all. Fass doesn’t pickup the phone or respond to emails to Vendor Management. This was … --- ## [It's no fun to turn away good paying orders](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/its-no-fun-to-turn-away-good-paying-orders/46528)
**Author:** [@cfletcher](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cfletcher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/its-no-fun-to-turn-away-good-paying-orders/46528 "2024-06-26T18:51:04Z")
This evening I received a phone call for a refi assignment, no faxbacks, print one set of docs. and the fee was $200. Unfortunately, I had to give the assignment back due to the weather - thunderstorms. The assignment … --- ## [Why I not getting signing orders](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/why-i-not-getting-signing-orders/46448)
**Author:** [@cfletcher](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cfletcher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/why-i-not-getting-signing-orders/46448 "2024-06-25T00:52:06Z")
This is a questions asked by most new loan signing agents. Keep you faith and hopes for getting a loan signing order. Even experience loan signing agents have difficulty getting these email or text blasts orders. I ju… --- ## [Couldn't believe my eyes!](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/couldnt-believe-my-eyes/46501)
**Author:** [@cfletcher](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cfletcher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/couldnt-believe-my-eyes/46501 "2024-06-24T14:07:26Z")
Yesterday, while browsing facebook I saw another Notary trying to duplicate “Mark Willis” marketing concept. She had created a tik tock video, hyping the income potential of being a Notary Public/Loan Signing Agent. It… --- ## [RON does not work everywhere](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/ron-does-not-work-everywhere/45779)
**Author:** [@alnmurray](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/alnmurray)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/ron-does-not-work-everywhere/45779 "2024-05-17T17:51:55Z")
I have a document that was signed by an Virgina electronic notary public. So, I sent it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth to be Authenticated for an Apostille for international use. The document was rejected because t… --- ## [Business vs Side gig](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/business-vs-side-gig/45298)
**Author:** [@cfletcher](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cfletcher)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/business-vs-side-gig/45298 "2024-04-28T18:35:16Z")
I read a lot of people that made the statement to keep your full-time job! Some people made the statement this isn’t a career, but a side gig! Other people made the statement to many people are in this business, it’s o… --- ## [For those of you who think RON is the answer, meet RON's future!](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/for-those-of-you-who-think-ron-is-the-answer-meet-rons-future/36424)
**Author:** [@WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/for-those-of-you-who-think-ron-is-the-answer-meet-rons-future/36424 "2024-04-04T21:53:19Z")
Freedom Mortgage conducts layoffs, sends jobs overseas: sources Eliminated positions included loan officers, closers, underwriters and client advocates. Some jobs went to India September 7, 2022 Multiple former employ… --- ## [Rush job was apparently not a rush](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/rush-job-was-apparently-not-a-rush/44833)
**Author:** [@alnmurray](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/alnmurray)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/rush-job-was-apparently-not-a-rush/44833 "2024-03-29T23:41:18Z")
Why do I keep falling for these rush assignment from a third party? Company call I need a notary 15 miles away by 12 Noon. I have 45 mins to get there & its about a 30 min drive. On my way here, I’m 20 min into the trip… --- ## [Are we being shown a way to fight "Low fees"](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/are-we-being-shown-a-way-to-fight-low-fees/44297)
**Author:** [@cfletcher](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cfletcher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/are-we-being-shown-a-way-to-fight-low-fees/44297 "2024-03-17T10:40:43Z")
" Are Uber & Lyft drivers going on strike on Valentine’s Day? Thousands of Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers planning to strike on Valentine’s Day for fair pay Thousands of drivers for ride-sharing platforms Uber, Lyft a… --- ## [Can not negoiate signing fees or availability](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/can-not-negoiate-signing-fees-or-availability/44263)
**Author:** [@cfletcher](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cfletcher)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/can-not-negoiate-signing-fees-or-availability/44263 "2024-02-20T20:00:21Z")
I know we have the choose to accept or ignore signing offers. But when companies refuse to negoiate with us concerning loan signing fees. There’s no rhythm to reason on how these companies determine their signing fees.… --- ## [First American is the latest cybersecurity attack victim](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/first-american-is-the-latest-cybersecurity-attack-victim/43451)
**Author:** [@WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/first-american-is-the-latest-cybersecurity-attack-victim/43451 "2023-12-31T02:45:03Z")
The incident follows recent breaches at Fidelity National Financial and Mr. Cooper Group. First American Financial Corporation was hit by a cyberattack on Wednesday, the company confirmed Thursday, forcing the company… --- ## [Just when I thought I'd made every mistake](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/just-when-i-thought-id-made-every-mistake/42925)
**Author:** [@pgraham5492](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/pgraham5492)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/just-when-i-thought-id-made-every-mistake/42925 "2023-12-21T12:54:32Z")
It’s the usual hectic day with appointments lined up. Note to self: Never say, “I’ll just get gas in the morning!!!” I dropped my UPS package because the next 2 are Fedex. I need gas. I’m now in a rush because the line … --- ## [Home construction surged last month as mortgage rates fell](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/home-construction-surged-last-month-as-mortgage-rates-fell/43443)
**Author:** [@WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/home-construction-surged-last-month-as-mortgage-rates-fell/43443 "2023-12-21T12:52:20Z")
Home construction surged last month as mortgage rates fell. Housing starts, aka construction on new homes, jumped by 14.8% in November compared to the previous month. Single-family homes led the market: “The number o… --- ## [Halloween surprise, GNW related](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/halloween-surprise-gnw-related/42656)
**Author:** [@ewing\_joe](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/ewing_joe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/halloween-surprise-gnw-related/42656 "2023-10-30T18:20:00Z")
I was called to notarize several trust-related documents at a very high-end hotel yesterday afternoon. When I arrived at the door, the “sexy policeman”, an attractive older lady dressed in a black uniform, with a pair of… --- ## [It may be time to beef up your E&O](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/it-may-be-time-to-beef-up-your-e-o/34405)
**Author:** [@gabrielnaranjo40](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/gabrielnaranjo40)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/it-may-be-time-to-beef-up-your-e-o/34405 "2023-09-22T09:20:17Z")
My beloved notaries, I hope you are doing well. I know it has been a challenge for notaries nationwide. Today I want to encourage especially those entertaining the idea of quitting to stick around; this is the time reeva… --- ## [The chronicles of an accounting students dive into RON work](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/the-chronicles-of-an-accounting-students-dive-into-ron-work/40408)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_the\_accounting\_wizard](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Shawn_the_accounting_wizard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/the-chronicles-of-an-accounting-students-dive-into-ron-work/40408 "2023-06-14T16:14:36Z")
Hey y’all, I just joined and wanted to make something new and fun (hopefully). I’m a junior accounting major in Texas, and decided to dive head first into the RON world. After diligent credit card financing of my licensi… --- ## [Low Ball Fees & FAQs](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/low-ball-fees-faqs/38241)
**Author:** [@alice2uworld](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/alice2uworld)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/low-ball-fees-faqs/38241 "2023-03-29T21:13:01Z")
In FedEx yesterday and have a good relationship with Owner/Manager. He and two of his other staff told me that a mobile notary was just in the store and told them he is driving all over the place for $30 and he can’t ke… --- ## [Let it Snow: A Notary's Winter Adventure ❄️☃️🌨](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/let-it-snow-a-notarys-winter-adventure/30144)
**Author:** [@noblenotary615](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/noblenotary615)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/let-it-snow-a-notarys-winter-adventure/30144 "2023-03-19T17:35:43Z")
So, if you didn’t know, Nashville got it’s first major snow this past Thursday… and it was bad. On New Year’s night it was ~70 degrees, Thursday would be 3 inches of snow ~30 degrees, and Friday was slated to be 9 degree… --- ## [Laughing, laughing....gasp...STILL LAUGHING!](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/laughing-laughing-gasp-still-laughing/38551)
**Author:** [@a\_saye\_notary](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/a_saye_notary)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/laughing-laughing-gasp-still-laughing/38551 "2023-02-16T22:41:28Z")
Ok, this one might only be funny if you’re familiar with Southern California, but there’s also Google Maps if you really want to get the joke. I got a call from my favorite little signing service today. The only one I’l… --- ## [Are you an artist? Try NFT platforms?](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/are-you-an-artist-try-nft-platforms/32435)
**Author:** [@VIPnotaryCO](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/VIPnotaryCO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/are-you-an-artist-try-nft-platforms/32435 "2022-03-16T22:15:30Z")
I know it is slow on the loan signing side across the nation! If you are an artist, try creating arts and sell them on NFT platforms! Someone sold one piece of their arts for $60 millions! My family and friends have be… --- ## [Legal paper deal](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/legal-paper-deal/37348)
**Author:** [@WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/legal-paper-deal/37348 "2022-11-04T22:10:24Z")
Tell me if this is a good deal? 60 Reams of Hammermill Copy Plus Copy Paper for $100. (Yes for all 60 reams) --- ## [Coast2coast](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/coast2coast/26861)
**Author:** [@blancagutierrez05](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/blancagutierrez05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/coast2coast/26861 "2022-10-21T19:17:12Z")
Hello all, I am going to brag about C2C I get a lot of work from them LOVE LOVE LOVE it most is near my area so I love that too. so, if you get any notifications from them take them they are really easy & fast. Blanca "… --- ## [My first bad experience!](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/my-first-bad-experience/36262)
**Author:** [@candice2](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/candice2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/my-first-bad-experience/36262 "2022-09-20T23:29:56Z")
I received a request through Signing Order from a Law Firm. The firm is in North Carolina and I am in Massachusetts, it was buyer package. I get to the signing location and its an empty apartment as the family was leavin… --- ## [Fed may lower rate 2023](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/fed-may-lower-rate-2023/35686)
**Author:** [@WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/fed-may-lower-rate-2023/35686 "2022-08-05T21:23:39Z")
Investors Bet Fed Will Need to Cut Interest Rates Next Year to Bolster the Economy In rare wager, investors expect a quick U-turn on rates: more increases this year, then cuts next year as economy weakens. Maybe good ne… --- ## [Scammers are targeting out-of-work mortgage professionals with fake jobs](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/scammers-are-targeting-out-of-work-mortgage-professionals-with-fake-jobs/35881)
**Author:** [@WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/scammers-are-targeting-out-of-work-mortgage-professionals-with-fake-jobs/35881 "2022-08-04T16:27:25Z")
Scammers are targeting out-of-work mortgage professionals with fake jobs, multiple sources told HousingWire. Tina Wayman, an underwriter who lost her job at First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation when it went bankrupt in J… --- ## [120 day rate locks](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/120-day-rate-locks/35626)
**Author:** [@WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/120-day-rate-locks/35626 "2022-07-27T12:18:33Z")
According to Fannie Mae, overall mortgage production in the U.S. is expected to decline 40% in 2022 compared to the previous year, forcing lenders and LOs largely to scrap for purchase businesses. With competition fierc… --- ## [When signings go OFF THE RAILS...a cautionary tale](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/when-signings-go-off-the-rails-a-cautionary-tale/8876)
**Author:** [@a\_saye\_notary](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/a_saye_notary)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/when-signings-go-off-the-rails-a-cautionary-tale/8876 "2022-07-01T16:31:49Z")
I’m going to try and convey this tale as succinctly as possible, but there are a lot of moving parts, so bear with me. Interested to know how you would have handled it differently, if at all. I took a signing from a new… --- ## [PIMCO-backed FGMC lays off most staffers](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/pimco-backed-fgmc-lays-off-most-staffers/35184)
**Author:** [@WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/WeMBnotary-Myrtle-Beach-SC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/pimco-backed-fgmc-lays-off-most-staffers/35184 "2022-07-01T14:11:33Z")
Mortgage lender First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation cut about 80% of its workforce on Friday and has stopped accepting new mortgage applications, HousingWire has learned. Former employees said the lender has “essentially… [Previous page](https://forum.notarycafe.com/c/story-time/29.md) [Next page](https://forum.notarycafe.com/c/story-time/29.md?page=2)