Identification
Precise loan and property identifiers, including loan number and legal property description, to avoid ambiguity and ensure linkage to servicing files.
A written Mortgage Share Document reduces ambiguity about who owns obligations and rights under a mortgage and helps establish enforceable expectations between parties. When executed properly it supports attribution and intent elements required for electronic execution under federal ESIGN and state UETA frameworks, while providing an audit trail for later disputes or regulatory review.
Common users include lenders, loan servicers, originators, investors, trustees, and co-borrowers who need to allocate mortgage rights or servicing tasks.
Identifying the correct user group helps determine notarization, witness and recording needs as well as industry-specific attachments to include.
A servicer officer signs to accept operational duties or payment processing obligations on behalf of the servicer. Signature typically confirms authority, scope of duties, and effective date and should be accompanied by the servicer's contact and licensing information where required.
An investor representative signs to accept a specified ownership percentage or reporting obligation. Their signature establishes attribution for tax reporting, income distribution, and enforcement rights; include EIN and investor contact details to avoid confusion.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Set role-based order (originator → servicer → investor) |
| Authentication | Use email + SMS code or stronger KBA for high-risk transfers |
| Notary Field | Add notarization block where state law requires it |
| Record Routing | Auto-send PDF to title/recording contact |
Decide authentication level, audit trail detail, and integration endpoints before initiating e-signature workflows.
Ensure the chosen platform supports required audit trails, notarization (RON or in-person), and secure archival to meet recording and regulatory needs.
1–5 business days
Immediate to 1 day
1–20 business days depending on county
Same day to 2 business days
1–3 business days after recording
Parties finalize share terms and exhibits.
Authorized signers sign and notarize as required.
File with county recorder if the instrument affects title.
Store executed copies in secure retention system.
| Criteria | Mortgage Share | Assignment of Mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | allocate rights | transfer ownership |
| Recording Typical | sometimes | often |
| Notarization | varies by state | usually required |
| Common Signers | servicer/investor | assignor/assignee |
Precise loan and property identifiers, including loan number and legal property description, to avoid ambiguity and ensure linkage to servicing files.
Exact percentage or dollar amount of the share, plus calculation method for distributions and adjustments, to prevent later accounting disputes.
Detailed allocation of servicing tasks, payment processing, escrow management, and default handling to define operational boundaries between parties.
Clear effective date and any retroactivity language; state differences can affect recording and enforcement timelines.
Language addressing whether the document will be recorded, who pays recording fees, and how subsequent recordings are handled.
Choice of law and dispute-resolution mechanism, often the state where the property is located or where parties have significant contacts.
An originator transfers 30% of servicing cashflows to an investor for portfolio diversification
A lender delegates escrow administration to a sub-servicer while retaining collections oversight
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |