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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#BF00BF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Pro Training llc</B></FONT><B>    </B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=28.125% BGCOLOR="#BF00BF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pro Training llc"><U>Home</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Available Classes"><U><B>Available Classes</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="signing_agent_training.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Register for Classes"><U><B>Register for Classes</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id16.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Class Location Information"><U><B>Class Location Information</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Preparing For Class"><U><B>Preparing For Class</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U><B>Contact Us</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>News You Can Use</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Signing_Agents" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Signing_Ag"><U>Notary Blog</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://calendar.yahoo.com/cindybaucom " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://calendar.yahoo.com/cindybaucom "><U>Calendar</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.go-proinc.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.go-proinc.com"><U>Go-Pro Inc.</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.go-proinc.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.go-proinc.com"><U>Tax & Accounting</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>News You Can Use</I></div> <div> <B> </B><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Article"><U><B>Arcives</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>                </B></div> <div> <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Best practices"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7014000000000.png" HEIGHT="21" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Best practices to ensure a smooth closing</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id21_check_your_knowledge.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Best practices"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7014000000000.png" HEIGHT="21" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Check your knowledge</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Resources"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7014000000000.png" HEIGHT="21" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Resources</B></U></A>: These are links to places that maybe able to help you with your business.  Please keep in mind that you need to check out a company yourself.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id31_what_is_a_signing_agent_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Notary Classes"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7014000000000.png" HEIGHT="21" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">FAQ</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7014000000000.png" HEIGHT="21" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Good News/Bad News</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">More unemployment </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Home values still decreasing. </div> <div> There is no putting a pretty face on that. On the other hand, interest rates dropped again. What does this mean to a Notary Signing Agent? A mini refinance boom is in the works. According to bankrate.com, the number of refinance applications tripled! Bob Walters, chief economist for Quicken Loans, said, the recent rate drop was a huge incentive for</div> <div> consumers to refinance into fixed-rate loans or enter the market to purchase a home. As long as rates remain in this range, it is likely that strong mortgage activity will continue also, the U.S. Treasury Department is considering a plan to offer 4.5 percent interest to</div> <div> first-time homebuyers through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This looks promising so stay positive and start planning for 2009 now.</div> <bR> <div> Get Ready for 2009</div> <div> Update Your Info: Now is the time to get organized for 2009. 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Actually, while you are at it, contact every company that ever gave you business to make sure they know you want them to think of you first for loan signings.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://gogetnotary.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://gogetnotary.com"><U><U>http://gogetnotary.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > receive a 4-page web site for your notary business with membership. Use code PLAN2009 by Dec. 31, 2008 to receive a $15 discount.</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://gogetstams.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://gogetstams.com"><U><U>http://gogetstamps.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > for Notary stamps and supplies.</FONT></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>