The Department of State, the governor’s office and the Department of Banking and Securities developed guidance for appraisers, notaries, title companies and home inspectors. In response to concerns regarding residential real estate transactions, specifically those transactions initiated prior to the Emergency Disaster Declaration, the following limited guidance is being issued:
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Personal Appearance Requirement Suspended for Notaries Conducting Real Estate Transactions
On March 25, 2020, Gov. Tom Wolf ordered the suspension of the personal appearance requirement of RULONA for Pennsylvania notaries in certain real estate transactions. This order does not include all notaries.
For personal real estate transactions, the Governor approved a temporary notarial rule suspension be granted only for real estate transactions that were already in process (i.e., agreement of sale completed for residential property and only mortgage closings needs to take place).
This limited suspension will enable real estate professionals to complete transactions begun prior to the disaster declaration, but protect Pennsylvanians currently sheltering in place by limiting visitors to private homes and enabling real estate professionals to comply with the Governor’s directive regarding essential vs. non-essential businesses.
PAN’s Rescission and Temporary Registration Expiration Calendars Now Available
PAN’s 2019 Rescission and Temporary Registration Expiration calendars are now available to download on PAN’s Web site at www.notary.org. [Read more…] about PAN’s Rescission and Temporary Registration Expiration Calendars Now Available
Changes in Mortgage Servicing to Take Effect
Article written by Brady Dennis and published on Oct. 1.
A significant element of the government’s historic settlement with big banks over foreclosure abuses took effect Tuesday, Oct. 2, when firms faced a deadline for carrying out more than 300 changes in the way they service mortgages and treat struggling homeowners. [Read more…] about Changes in Mortgage Servicing to Take Effect
Registration Open for Signing Agent Seminar in Carlisle PA
Pennsylvania Association of Notaries (PAN), in conjunction with SLC Services, LLC, is offering another signing agent educational seminar in October.
Signing Agent – Basic is geared to those who want to learn more about the signing agent industry. [Read more…] about Registration Open for Signing Agent Seminar in Carlisle PA
Registration Open for Signing Agent Seminar in Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Association of Notaries (PAN), in conjunction with SLC Services, LLC, is offering a new educational seminar in July.
Signing Agent – Basic is geared to those who want to learn more about the signing agent industry. [Read more…] about Registration Open for Signing Agent Seminar in Pittsburgh