Loan signing agent for home closings

Title companies, escrow offices, mortgage lenders and signing services that hire you per appointment, sometimes borrowers directly.

A flat fee per signing, with extra for printing, double-signings or long drives. Income depends on how many appointments you get from signing companies.

• Strong attention to detail with long documents
• Clear and friendly communication
• Comfortable with printers, scanners and deadlines
• Good local knowledge and driving skills

• Check your state's rules on notary fees and on who may handle closings, some states require an attorney at closings
• Most signing companies ask for errors and omissions insurance and a background check, so check their requirements
• Don't explain loan terms or give legal or financial advice, this can cause real trouble
• Work can be uneven and the pay per signing is often negotiated by the company, so confirm fees and payment times in advance

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on your state's requirements, training, supplies and insurance. Signing companies often ask for errors and omissions insurance and a background check, so check their requirements.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many signings you take and the fees you agree. Work can be uneven, and pay per signing is often negotiated by the company, so confirm fees in advance.

Check your state's rules on notary fees and on who may handle closings, since some states require an attorney. Also check insurance and background check requirements, and don't explain loan terms or give legal or financial advice.