eSignature
Legally binding electronic signatures with customizable fields, sequential or parallel signing, and support for embedded signing in client portals to streamline approvals in lending and advisory workflows.
Comparing these platforms helps financial teams weigh costs, compliance features, and integration depth to select a solution that fits regulatory obligations and operational needs without overspending.
Loan officers use eSignature platforms to collect borrower acknowledgements, close documents, and push signed records into loan servicing systems. They rely on templates, identity verification, and audit trails to ensure loan packages are complete and compliant with lender policy.
Compliance managers review retention policies, access logs, and template controls to ensure regulatory obligations are met. They configure authentication requirements, manage BAAs where needed, and coordinate periodic audits of signing activity and document storage.
Legally binding electronic signatures with customizable fields, sequential or parallel signing, and support for embedded signing in client portals to streamline approvals in lending and advisory workflows.
Reusable document templates reduce error and processing time by predefining fields and signer roles for recurring financial paperwork such as loan agreements and account opening forms.
Ability to send a single document to many recipients with individualized fields and tracking, useful for mass acknowledgements or disclosures required by compliance teams.
REST API access for programmatic document generation, signing, and status tracking so systems can automate end-to-end processes and integrate with banking or loan origination systems.
Comprehensive logs that capture signer actions, timestamps, IP addresses, and authentication methods to support internal audits and regulatory reviews.
Role-based permissions and team management to restrict template editing, document access, and export capabilities across departments handling sensitive financial data.
Prebuilt integrations with platforms like Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics let teams push client records and trigger signature workflows directly from CRM records to preserve data consistency and streamline account lifecycle events.
Connectors for Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box allow secure storage and retrieval of signed documents, enabling centralized records management and simplifying document retention and eDiscovery processes.
Create, version, and share standardized templates for recurring financial documents to reduce errors and ensure each execution uses approved language and required disclosure clauses.
Real-time webhooks notify back-end systems of signing events so downstream systems can update status, trigger funding workflows, or notify compliance teams without manual polling.
| Workflow Setting Name and Description | Default Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signer Authentication Level | Email + SMS |
| Document Retention Period | 7 years |
| Template Locking | Enabled |
| Audit Trail Capture | Enabled |
Users can access signNow and Apptivo on current desktop browsers and mobile apps, though feature parity may differ between platforms.
For financial services deployments confirm browser versions and mobile OS compatibility before roll-out, and verify that integrations like CRM connectors are supported on the chosen platform.
A regional lender digitized loan package execution to reduce in-person closings and speed funding
Resulting in faster closings and reduced operational overhead.
A wealth manager streamlined new account paperwork with embedded signing on their client portal
Leading to improved client experience and fewer manual data entry errors.
| Feature | signNow | Apptivo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIPAA compliance | Requires BAA | ||
| Bulk Send | Limited | Per-list limits | |
| API access | Rate limits vary | ||
| Offline signing | App only |
90 days
7 years
12 months
24 months
Legal hold
| Plan | signNow | Apptivo | Tier | Monthly Price | Typical Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free or trial | Available | Available | Trial | $0 | 1–5 |
| Individual or basic | Individual $8/user | Starter $8/user | Basic | $8/user | 1–5 |
| Business or team | Business $15/user | Premium $12/user | Mid | $12–15/user | 5–50 |
| Enterprise | Enterprise custom | Enterprise custom | Enterprise | Custom pricing | 50+ |
| Add-ons and support | Advanced security or API | Advanced modules | Add-ons | Varies | N/A |