Refinance transactions have been largely non-existent for the past few years, as homeowners content with their low-interest rate loans have sat on the sidelines, financing their kid’s college tuition, home improvements and emergency needs through other channels or simply delaying until interest rates improve. In recent weeks, the industry saw an increase in refi activity, […]
The marketing mistake most title agents make is crafting their messaging around telling the client how expert the agency staff is or by describing the range of services offered. The more effective approach flips that script and communicates a value proposition for the service they are offering, which is to say, telling real estate agents […]
The passage of legislation to permit remote online notarization (RON) was jogging along slowly until COVID shut down personal contact in 2020, leading to a sudden raft of legislation in states across the country, bringing the current total to 45 plus the District of Columbia. Although real estate is primarily a local process, 46 different […]
Since the Great Recession, federal and state regulators have placed enhanced obligations on title agents to properly vet their third-party service providers. These requirements are particularly important when it comes to remote online notarization (RON) notaries, who themselves work under a more complex set of rules due to the strict regulatory code governing RON transactions. […]
At NTS, we've always believed that staying ahead of industry trends isn't just about adapting—it's about leading the conversation. Over the past few months, we've been weighing in on the topics affecting real estate agents, brokers, mortgage lenders and title professionals across the industry. The Inside Scoop on RON Partnerships We recently launched an educational […]
Remote online notarization (RON) is here to stay. It’s also increasingly a selling point for title firms, whether they’re partnering with someone else to do it or using in-house capabilities. But not all RON transactions are created the same! A choppy RON closing could be your last with your client. To ensure the use of […]
NTS and FAN CEO and Founder Aaron Davis recently shared his thoughts on digital closings and Remote Online Notarization (RON) in what would be the June cover story for MortgagePoint Magazine (thanks, guys!). We strongly encourage you to have a look. The short version is that RON and digital closings are at the threshold of […]
The adoption of new innovation often follows a typical curve – slow at first as early adopters jump in to test its viability, then gradual adoption as more businesses figure out how to monetize it to their benefit. Digital mortgages and eClosings have not necessarily followed that pattern. The concept, although universally lauded, has been […]
Network Transaction Solutions boasts its very own network of eNotaries that are all title professionals to handle your RON eClosing. With our network on your side, let's dispel some of the common myths surrounding RON eClosings: With our title professionals ensuring you have a smooth and thorough closing, you can’t beat the convenience and […]
