A Practical Breakdown of Real Estate Closing Documents for Notary Signing Agents
This NSA Loan Documents Training Guide is a comprehensive, beginner-to-intermediate resource designed to help Notary Signing Agents confidently recognize, present, and manage common loan documents encountered during real estate signings—without providing legal advice.
 
Whether you are newly certified or looking to strengthen your document presentation skills, this guide walks you through the purpose, signing requirements, and best practices for each major loan document in a typical closing package.
 
What You’ll Learn Inside:
✔ The role and responsibilities of a Notary Signing Agent during loan signings
✔ How to professionally present loan documents while remaining non-attorney compliant
✔ Clear explanations of why each document exists (not legal interpretation)
✔ Identification of borrower, lender, and notary signature requirements
✔ Common mistakes that cause funding delays—and how to avoid them
✔ Best practices for handling borrower questions ethically and confidently
 
Documents Covered Include:
• Closing Disclosure
• Note
• Deed of Trust / Mortgage
• Right to Cancel
• Loan Application (1003)
• Compliance Agreements
• Affidavits and Certifications
• Riders and Addendums
• Signature and Notarial Certificates
 
Ideal For:
✔ New Notary Signing Agents
✔ Notaries transitioning into loan signings
✔ NSA students and self-paced learners
✔ Notary instructors and training programs
 
Important Notice:
This guide is for educational purposes only and does not provide legal advice. Notary Signing Agents must not explain legal terms or interpret loan documents beyond their general purpose.
 
If you’re ready to approach loan signings with clarity, professionalism, and confidence, this guide will serve as a trusted reference you can return to again and again.