@slcaldwell201 Great question! 
In general, concur with steve11 's post above.
Want more details about it? See below.
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WHAT IS THE AVERAGE TIMEFRAME TO RECEIVE REMUNERATION?
Truly, there is no easy answer to this query.
===>>> Below are a few of the myriad items you’ll need to verify with your potential new client when discussing/negotiating the terms of your professional services.
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In general, the Title/Escrow Companies [T/ECs] are paid on the date of the closing and most Signing Services [SSs] are usually paid within a few days.
- DO keep an abbreviated payment turnaround interval.
- A reasonable payment timeframe with a Title/Escrow Company [T/EC], Attorney, etc. is 5 to 7 calendar days.
- For most Signing Services [SSs], 7 to 21 calendar days.
NOTE: Some SSs issue checks/Automated Clearing House [ACH] payments on the 1st & the 15th of each month. As such, their payment interval may be a bit longer than noted above.
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===>>> Anything longer than the intervals noted above is considered an EXTENDED interval for payment.
If you decide to accept longer intervals, in essence, as a business owner you’d be extending credit/giving a non-interest-bearing loan. Certainly, NOT the best use of your funds/return on investment [ROI].
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Many of us have a PAYMENT POLICY & identify those requirements when accepting Signing Orders [SOs] from a new client. That is normally one of the non-negotiables during the SO Acceptance discussion. Here is an example of a payment policy:
“Fee is due and payable for services rendered at the time service is provided - regardless of/not contingent upon borrower(s) signing, the loan funding status, or the purchase/sale/refinance finalization status.”
The PAYMENT POLICY STATEMENT is also included on each invoice for every client.
REMEMBER that your out-of-pocket expenses are promptly due (whether cash payment or credit card) immediately or within 21-25 calendar days (per credit card statement). Ergo, you owe it to yourself to ensure that your CASH FLOW is available within that timeframe.
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Always remember to make an important distinction when asking about payment turnaround time during the negotiation interval:
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- “Is that 21 Calendar days? Or, 21 Business days?”
When doing the math, it reveals there is a much longer turnaround time for payment with the Business days counting ‘method’ . . .
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During this time of minimal SOs, it’s even more challenging to remain financially solvent. This is the precise reason I often strongly recommend the following:
- Always research potential new clients prior to providing your Professional signing services
- Always query about the payment interval & ensure it’s included on your SO
- Be certain to clarify if the payment interval is CALENDAR days or BUSINESS days (there’s a BIG difference between the two)
- Hedge your bet against the vagaries of this business sector by DIVERSIFYING your services and/or client base
- Read the EXCELLENT reference text I’ve recommended on multiple occasions over the years for learning other techniques to provide Professional services (outside of the Loan Signing sector):
FYI: I receive no compensation or remuneration of any type or kind as a result of my first-hand experiential review above nor from any sales of the text.
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Thank you 
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