Signing agents are notaries public, who usually have experience and/or training concerning the proper execution of loan documents and are hired by mortgage companies, escrow companies, title companies, and signing services to identify loan documents, obtain the necessary signatures, and in some cases deliver the documents to the borrower.
Notarized representatives, usually experienced public notaries, are employed by financial institutions, escrow services, and title offices to authenticate loan agreements, gather necessary signatures, and in some instances, deliver the papers directly to homeowners.