Title: Paperwork Pileup Is Real
The checklist idea is spot on. I’ve tried spreadsheets, sticky notes, even color-coded folders, but there’s always that one doc that slips through the cracks. The e-signature thing baffles me too—why are some banks still stuck in the 90s? It’d save so much time (and probably a few headaches).
One thing I wonder about: have you ever had a lender push back on e-signatures? I got burned once when a title company wouldn’t accept them for a key doc, and it set us back almost a week. Not sure if that’s a Texas thing or just bad luck.
I do agree, though, the slow pace can be a blessing in disguise. Found a missing insurance cert last minute once—if we’d rushed, that could’ve been a disaster. Still, feels like there’s gotta be a better way... or at least fewer signatures needed.
Found a missing insurance cert last minute once—if we’d rushed, that could’ve been a disaster.
That’s honestly the kind of thing that keeps me up at night. I get what you mean about e-signatures too—sometimes it feels like the rules change depending on who’s at the desk that day. I’ve had docs bounced back for “wet ink only” and I’m still not sure if it’s a Texas-specific holdout or just folks being extra cautious. Maybe it’s good in a way, but it does make me double- and triple-check every checklist. Ever get the feeling that more signatures just means more chances to miss something?
