it does feel like tradition just refuses to die sometimes
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen the “wet ink” thing save a deal or two. One time, a scanned signature got flagged as “potentially altered” and it turned into a whole mess. The old-school way isn’t always fun, but sometimes it’s the only way to keep everyone happy—especially with bigger commercial loans. It’s annoying, but I guess it’s not all bad.
Yeah, I know what you mean—it does feel like we’re stuck in the past sometimes. But honestly, I’ve had similar experiences where the “old-fashioned” way actually saved me a lot of headaches. There was a deal last year where the lender’s compliance team just wouldn’t budge on digital signatures, even though everything else was electronic. At first, it felt ridiculous, but in the end, it sped things up because there were no questions about authenticity.
It’s definitely not convenient, especially when you’re juggling multiple projects and timelines. Still, I get why some folks are extra cautious with big money on the line. Maybe one day we’ll get to a point where everyone’s comfortable with digital everything, but until then... I guess it’s just part of the process. At least we know what to expect, right?
