I am Fidelity approved. I work for one in Southern California. I got very lucky. A met someone that notarized for them and he has worked with this escrow officer for 20 years and she sponsored me. Believe me VERY LUCKY! All this is true.
Thank you so much for sharing this vital info you’re doing a lot for the notary community by speaking up & not allowing things to be gate kept anymore even with information like this! you’re in this fight for us all😭 keep going, you will get there!
Getting Fidelity Approved through Coast to Coast means you have to complete 15 signings with them before they will consider sponsorship. Coast to Coast sends maybeeee four availability requests a week and I never accept in time. So yeah it’s not easy to get directly or as a subcontractor.
I got an email interview with notary to you.. and they asked if I would consider becoming FNTG approved ---to complete loan signing for Chicago... I'm like uhh --newbie here and have never done this --so decided to come here on yt and see what is all about and then your video came up first in line!. lol
For me it was easy. However I’ve been doing this for decades. I’m fidelity approved. You have to show that you know what you are doing, which we all should know what we are doing. It’s not the end of the world for gosh sakes. Running any business takes time Everyone wants a quick fix. Be patient….do good work and it will show. Bancserv is fine……you don’t get more money direct than with bancserv . Bad advice. Bancserv is the best company in the business. They are my favorite. Been with them for 17 years.
The RPA states that buyers can pick their own service providers, but Fidelity (FNF) does not care. Escrow Administrator said they do not need to follow the RPA or Respa guidelines. I ended up having my non-approved notary meet the buyers at a Lawyers Title office to sign in presence of an FNF employee. Also, if you use an FNF Title company, but a non-FNF escrow company - the notary rule does not apply. Go figure.
Yo Amanda! Thank you for opening up about this. I remember telling you how I was looking forward to hearing about your perspective of it all. I'm currently en route to becoming Fidelity Approved myself. It's been slow in MN so I've been signing up with lots of signing services and such, and lemme tell you, the rabbit hole goes deep when it comes to what the sprawling entity that is Fidelity is all about. They seem to be affilitated with and/or owners of lots of other well known companies/subsidiaries. And everyone of those companies tend to give different directions on how to become Fidelity approved. Excited to follow along on your journey and see how it ends up going for you. I'm hopeful. And if I just so happen to find any advice I'll be sure to leave a comment. Thanks for sharing!
lol you were the muse for this vid! Thank you, I think my main client is trying to leave this Fidelity company. So hopefully I'll get back to my normal fee soon. I think I'm going to try to reach out to someone at Chicago Title. Please, I'd appreciate that!
I was told they aren’t approving anyone directly anymore. I contacted so many people when I first started doing this and was asked to fill out a form to be fidelity approved so that this person can put me on their preferred list. Did it and never heard from them again. The email says don’t call asking. You will receive notice if approved. Idk why I wasn’t approved! 😓
@@halysworld1608 gotcha! That’s not directly. I got an email for the same thing through a different company and I applied but never heard back from them and idk why I wasn’t approved. Maybe I should try again?
Thanks for your insightful vids! do you have any recommendations for any other printers? The Brother printer you have listed seems to be about $900 everywhere #ouch
great question! I actually got the answer to this after I made this video. When you apply to be fidelity approved you need to add referrals. (again this might be different for everyone) they chose one person from that company you're applying with to sponsor you. Whoever sponsors you will have to take the blame for any faults on your part. For example, the lady I talked to said that her notary left docs in her car and they were stolen. That ended up being a write up for her as the title agent bc that notary was her responsibility. So they don't want all these notaries to be fidelity approved bc they need your full trust and compliance.
I am still waiting on the background check through NNA not quite sure what the hold up is because I just received my commission which I had to do a live scan! I am starting to get frustrated because all of these services I’m trying to sign up with are asking for it and I can’t move forward without it. How can I do this independently and possibly ask for my money back from the NNA? Thank you for the video!
I heard that it's taking a while. Honestly you should just be patient. You need a background check to also work directly. You could call the NNA and ask them for a refund, but idk if it's in process.
@@amandapluma thanks yes I think I’m going to just wait it out. It would probably make things more prolonged if I did that. I guess patience is key lol
@@lizzyforevermore4 I received my commission I had to set an appointment to take the oath.. I’m hearing from others that California is becoming saturated. Not trying to be negative.. I just want to know if those 5 figure months are still possible you know
@@failedathlete9642 I’ve been one for about 4 months now and I rarely get signings. there are so many notaries that the average signing is between 65$- 75$. Factor in gas/printing cost and you’re making basically minimum wage. I had a signing 2 hours from me that paid me $75 and I took it because it was the only one I could get. Ended up at a net loss after gas and printing lol!
I think so. I've gone without being Fidelity approved and I'm still hitting my goal. Last month I hit over $7k when my escrow officer brought up this issue. I just hit a bump in the road. It's not the end of the world. I hope I didn't discourgae others. Not all direct clients need Fidelity approval. Just those comapnies that are under Fidelity.
I don’t think so. I’ve been one since December and getting signings is HARD. And when you do end up getting them don’t expect to get one that pays more than $75. If you can get direct business then maybe it can work but I haven’t figured out to do that yet
@@Kevin-vy8bc you have to market to title/escrow companies directly. Based on your location, $75 seems super low. I think even Amanda has a video on not accepting that low because it drops the rate floor.
I’m not sure where you’re located, but there are so many other avenues that you can travel down outside of the mortgage industry as a notary GNW pays well. And….the pay is more in some cases.
@@tangiecleans312 In my State/City lots of mentally are stock on general notary costing only $5..lol is like no.. that's why I never used my notary beside for work since they paid for it in the first place, but now I want to do other side jobs with it since I need the funds.
I am Fidelity approved. I work for one in Southern California. I got very lucky. A met someone that notarized for them and he has worked with this escrow officer for 20 years and she sponsored me. Believe me VERY LUCKY!
All this is true.
Thank you so much for sharing this vital info you’re doing a lot for the notary community by speaking up & not allowing things to be gate kept anymore even with information like this! you’re in this fight for us all😭 keep going, you will get there!
Of course! I'm tired of all the gatekeeping and exploitation. I hope we can all help each other. :)
Getting Fidelity Approved through Coast to Coast means you have to complete 15 signings with them before they will consider sponsorship. Coast to Coast sends maybeeee four availability requests a week and I never accept in time. So yeah it’s not easy to get directly or as a subcontractor.
I got an email interview with notary to you.. and they asked if I would consider becoming FNTG approved ---to complete loan signing for Chicago... I'm like uhh --newbie here and have never done this --so decided to come here on yt and see what is all about and then your video came up first in line!. lol
I think you have to build a good raport with a Title company, then they can sponsor you as a favor to get you more work!
I completely understand. Informative vid but also sis that hair is giviiiing. Definitely fits you ❤️ keep up the hard work
Glad I shared this info with ya'll :)
haha it's giving 90's mom. Thanks girl 🥰❤️
It was so nice meeting you today ☺️ such a nice surprise that you dropped off docs
I was so great meeting you! I felt like I ran into a friend haha
Love it. You are awesome. So glad I found you. I just started.
Thank you for this video 🙏🏻 It cleared up my understanding of being fidelity approved.
Glad it was helpful!
For me it was easy. However I’ve been doing this for decades. I’m fidelity approved. You have to show that you know what you are doing, which we all should know what we are doing.
It’s not the end of the world for gosh sakes.
Running any business takes time
Everyone wants a quick fix.
Be patient….do good work and it will show.
Bancserv is fine……you don’t get more money direct than with bancserv .
Bad advice.
Bancserv is the best company in the business. They are my favorite. Been with them for 17 years.
The RPA states that buyers can pick their own service providers, but Fidelity (FNF) does not care. Escrow Administrator said they do not need to follow the RPA or Respa guidelines. I ended up having my non-approved notary meet the buyers at a Lawyers Title office to sign in presence of an FNF employee. Also, if you use an FNF Title company, but a non-FNF escrow company - the notary rule does not apply. Go figure.
What's crazy is that the buyers have almost no transparency with this whole process. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the video 🙏🏾
Yo Amanda! Thank you for opening up about this. I remember telling you how I was looking forward to hearing about your perspective of it all.
I'm currently en route to becoming Fidelity Approved myself. It's been slow in MN so I've been signing up with lots of signing services and such, and lemme tell you, the rabbit hole goes deep when it comes to what the sprawling entity that is Fidelity is all about. They seem to be affilitated with and/or owners of lots of other well known companies/subsidiaries. And everyone of those companies tend to give different directions on how to become Fidelity approved.
Excited to follow along on your journey and see how it ends up going for you. I'm hopeful.
And if I just so happen to find any advice I'll be sure to leave a comment.
Thanks for sharing!
lol you were the muse for this vid!
Thank you, I think my main client is trying to leave this Fidelity company. So hopefully I'll get back to my normal fee soon. I think I'm going to try to reach out to someone at Chicago Title.
Please, I'd appreciate that!
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
I was told they aren’t approving anyone directly anymore. I contacted so many people when I first started doing this and was asked to fill out a form to be fidelity approved so that this person can put me on their preferred list. Did it and never heard from them again. The email says don’t call asking. You will receive notice if approved. Idk why I wasn’t approved! 😓
I applied to sign up with Notary to you and in the email they asked if I would become fidelity approved...
@@halysworld1608 gotcha! That’s not directly. I got an email for the same thing through a different company and I applied but never heard back from them and idk why I wasn’t approved. Maybe I should try again?
Your hair is popping!!
lol thank you!
Thanks for your insightful vids! do you have any recommendations for any other printers? The Brother printer you have listed seems to be about $900 everywhere #ouch
Try office depot
Really great advice!
Glad I can help :)
How do we get fidelity approved?
Thank you girl.
No problem 😊
When you stated “you understand why they do it” (gate-keep), can you elaborate more about that? Thank you!
great question! I actually got the answer to this after I made this video.
When you apply to be fidelity approved you need to add referrals. (again this might be different for everyone) they chose one person from that company you're applying with to sponsor you. Whoever sponsors you will have to take the blame for any faults on your part. For example, the lady I talked to said that her notary left docs in her car and they were stolen. That ended up being a write up for her as the title agent bc that notary was her responsibility.
So they don't want all these notaries to be fidelity approved bc they need your full trust and compliance.
I am still waiting on the background check through NNA not quite sure what the hold up is because I just received my commission which I had to do a live scan! I am starting to get frustrated because all of these services I’m trying to sign up with are asking for it and I can’t move forward without it. How can I do this independently and possibly ask for my money back from the NNA? Thank you for the video!
I heard that it's taking a while. Honestly you should just be patient.
You need a background check to also work directly. You could call the NNA and ask them for a refund, but idk if it's in process.
@@amandapluma thanks yes I think I’m going to just wait it out. It would probably make things more prolonged if I did that. I guess patience is key lol
Is it even worth it to become a notary at this point ?
I'm waiting for my commission as we speak, I don't think this should deter you/me from becoming a notary. Don't give up!
@@lizzyforevermore4 I received my commission I had to set an appointment to take the oath.. I’m hearing from others that California is becoming saturated. Not trying to be negative.. I just want to know if those 5 figure months are still possible you know
@@lizzyforevermore4 but overall you’re right I can’t give up
@@failedathlete9642 I’ve been one for about 4 months now and I rarely get signings. there are so many notaries that the average signing is between 65$- 75$. Factor in gas/printing cost and you’re making basically minimum wage.
I had a signing 2 hours from me that paid me $75 and I took it because it was the only one I could get. Ended up at a net loss after gas and printing lol!
@@Kevin-vy8bc bro ! I really appreciate all of the insight ! .. have you been only doing signing services? Or have you done direct ?
Its hard enough to find an escrow who needs another notary, let alone Fedelity wanting you.
It can feel discouraging but that's why you have to be consistent when looking for clients.
As someone else mentioned, is being a notary still worth it?
I think so. I've gone without being Fidelity approved and I'm still hitting my goal. Last month I hit over $7k when my escrow officer brought up this issue. I just hit a bump in the road. It's not the end of the world. I hope I didn't discourgae others. Not all direct clients need Fidelity approval. Just those comapnies that are under Fidelity.
I don’t think so. I’ve been one since December and getting signings is HARD. And when you do end up getting them don’t expect to get one that pays more than $75.
If you can get direct business then maybe it can work but I haven’t figured out to do that yet
@@Kevin-vy8bc can I ask what state you reside in?
@@Kevin-vy8bc you have to market to title/escrow companies directly. Based on your location, $75 seems super low. I think even Amanda has a video on not accepting that low because it drops the rate floor.
@@princessshenaniganspresent5538 i argee. All these low ball offers is an insult to me but someone take it and that just holds the rest of us back.
I’m a new upcoming notary so I’m second guessing this career now😢 Thank you for the advice!!!
Don't! This is just something that I'm personally facing. I'm still doing this full time. Not every company requires fidelity approval.
I’m not sure where you’re located, but there are so many other avenues that you can travel down outside of the mortgage industry as a notary GNW pays well. And….the pay is more in some cases.
@@tangiecleans312 hello! Mind sharing those other avenues?
@@tangiecleans312 In my State/City lots of mentally are stock on general notary costing only $5..lol is like no.. that's why I never used my notary beside for work since they paid for it in the first place, but now I want to do other side jobs with it since I need the funds.
Not one size fit ALL!