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Loan Signing System Review: Is a Notary Signing Agent Business Worth It?
Last updated October 2026
Disclosure: I may earn a commission if you enroll through my links. This review is based on my research into the program's current offer and terms. I've included the drawbacks along with the strengths so you can decide for yourself.
Good to know up front: loan signing is a home-based business, but it isn't done entirely from home. Most signings happen in person, so you'll drive to clients' homes, offices, or title companies. If you want notary work you can do fully from home, see the section on remote online notarization below.
Why I looked at this one
I spent years as a secretary and clerk, working with legal paperwork where every signature, date, and initial had to be right. Loan signing is that same detail work, with real money and deadlines riding on it. So I looked at whether this course teaches the accuracy the job demands, not just how to get hired.
At a glance
- Best for: commissioned notaries (or people about to be) who want a flexible, appointment-based business
- Cost: $347, or 4 payments of $97, plus startup costs like certification and insurance
- Time: self-paced online video training
- Refunds: 30-day money-back guarantee, but not after you’ve received the course certification
- In one line: practical, affordable training for a real business. Your income depends on your local mortgage market and your own marketing.
What does a loan signing agent do?
When someone buys a home or refinances a mortgage, a stack of loan documents has to be signed and notarized. A loan signing agent, also called a notary signing agent, meets the borrower, walks them through where to sign, notarizes the right pages, and returns the documents to the title or escrow company. Agents are usually paid a fee per signing and set their own schedules.
About the program
Loan Signing System was created by Mark Wills, a longtime working signing agent, and it's one of the best-known loan signing courses. The training is online and self-paced, and it's designed to work in any state. You still follow your own state's notary laws.
What you get
- Online video training and the Loan Signing System certification
- A step-by-step success plan
- Video walkthroughs of real loan signings, with practice document sets
- Live coaching and a student community
- Training on finding higher-paying work, including working directly with title and escrow companies
- Bonuses: a list of companies that hire signing agents, marketing tools, and a website template
What it costs
The course itself is affordable, but plan for a few other startup costs too:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Loan Signing System course | $347, or 4 payments of $97 |
| Your state notary commission | Set by your state |
| Background screening and NNA certification | Extra (many signing services require it) |
| Errors & omissions (E&O) insurance | Extra |
| Dual-tray laser printer and supplies | Extra, if you don’t already own one |
Know this before you enroll
- You need a notary commission first. The course doesn’t make you a notary. You’ll apply through your state.
- Expect extra certifications. The course recommends also getting the National Notary Association certification and background screening, which many signing services require. They cost extra.
- Income depends on the mortgage market. When interest rates rise, refinances slow down, and so do signings. Busy metro areas usually offer more work than rural ones.
- The marketing is ambitious. “Six figure” success stories are best-case examples, not typical results. Treat them as possible, not promised.
- The refund has a catch. The 30-day money-back guarantee doesn’t apply once you’ve received the certification, so decide early.
What about remote online notarization?
Remote online notarization (RON) lets a notary notarize documents over a secure video call, so it really can be done from home. Most states now allow it, but you usually need a separate RON authorization from your state, and approved software. Loan Signing System focuses on in-person loan signings, so if RON is your main goal, check your state's requirements first.
Pros
- Affordable compared with the income potential
- Practical, step-by-step training from an experienced signing agent
- Covers building a business, not just signing documents
- Flexible, appointment-based schedule
- 30-day money-back guarantee (with conditions)
Cons
- Not fully work-from-home; most signings involve travel
- Extra startup costs beyond the course
- Income rises and falls with the mortgage market
- Bold income marketing
- The refund ends once you receive the certification
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want work you can do entirely from home, need steady guaranteed income, live in an area with few home sales, or don't want to market yourself to title and escrow companies.
My verdict
If you're detail-oriented, comfortable driving to appointments, and want a flexible business with real earning potential, Loan Signing System is a practical, affordable way to learn the work. The step-by-step training and walkthroughs of real signings are especially valuable for beginners.
Go in with clear eyes, though. You'll need a notary commission and a few extra startup costs, it isn't fully from home, and your income will follow your local mortgage market. My advice: check your state's notary requirements first, then start the course early so you can use the 30-day guarantee if it isn't the right fit.
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