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JJSeabrook
Texas
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 Posted - 01/08/2009 : 8:55:56 PM
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Got one from these bastages too. They owe me for two closings and offered me 10% from somebody at one point, to which I told'em to shove it. Got this one in the mail today, and also got a creditor's meeting notice from LandAmerica.
Actually, I got this Chapter 7 notice in, that I just now opened my mail at home, from the Sturgeons and didn't know who I was getting the notice from until I came over here to find it was TitleStream. I knew that was coming, and had already written on those invoices that it was a BK write-off.
I have no intention of wasting my time filing a claim as I doubt I'd even get the cost of my stamp back, much less the time it would take me to fill out the claim. No since crying over spilt milk.
If it makes you feel any better, their 4 BR, 3 bath house is on the block for $415,000.00. Here's the link. http://www.fizber.com/texas/buy-single-family-home-2071638.html
You can feel better knowing that your money they received from the closing, and stole from you and I, kept them in their house for a little longer. I certainly feel better. LOL
It's a craps roll out there when you take a signing. Keep that in mind before you go to slashing your fees. I never cut mine for any of them. They either pay it, or I don't take it, and I NEVER do ANY closing for less than $125.00 if it has edocs. Hang in there!
Best of luck all!
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LindaH
Florida
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Posted - 01/08/2009 : 5:21:05 PM
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You'll get another notice instructing you to file a Proof of Claim - since you got the first notice they have your name in their list of creditors but notifying the attorney doesn't work - it all has to go through the BK court, now..
And after the Bankruptcy will be too late - all creditors are probably going to be discharged and you won't be able to chase them - follow the instructions from the BK court for best results. Of course, since signing agents are unsecured creditors, you're at the bottom of the totem pole and probably will only see a small percentage on the dollar owed, if anything.
From www.uscourts.gov
"One of the primary purposes of bankruptcy is to discharge certain debts to give an honest individual debtor a "fresh start." The debtor has no liability for discharged debts. In a chapter 7 case, however, a discharge is only available to individual debtors, not to partnerships or corporations. 11 U.S.C. § 727(a)(1). Although an individual chapter 7 case usually results in a discharge of debts, the right to a discharge is not absolute, and some types of debts are not discharged. Moreover, a bankruptcy discharge does not extinguish a lien on property."
Sneaky - now when Titlestream's bankruptcy is over with, you can't chase the Sturgeons for anything...they're protected...unless you can prove you weren't included in the bankruptcy. Boy am I glad they don't owe me any money!!
Linda
www.notarydepot.com/notary/lindah
http://www.notary.net/websites/LindaHubbell
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eefairy303
Texas
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Posted - 01/08/2009 : 4:31:04 PM
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i got that bankruptcy letter as well....i sent a letter to monte's attorney to notify him of my claim. i guess we'll see what happens. i'm glad they're going after them too. what a dirtbag!!!!!
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Originally posted by southernfried
Im glad they are going after them. I will wait till after the BR to file my claim. Im sure if I file know they will just wash all the bad debit away.
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southernfried
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Posted - 01/08/2009 : 4:28:00 PM
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| Im glad they are going after them. I will wait till after the BR to file my claim. Im sure if I file know they will just wash all the bad debit away. |
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n/a
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Posted - 01/08/2009 : 2:31:45 PM
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| Got a notice today that they filed for bankruptcy. It states Monte Sturgeon & Stacey Sturgeon as the debtors. The last job I did for them was in 2007 and it took 4 months and me calling again and again to get paid for it. |
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southernfried
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Posted - 10/24/2008 : 07:05:18 AM
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Mr. Buskirk is not the person notaries are trying to collect monies from, thanks for clearing that up (like we didn’t know) Monte Sturgeon is, Monte is/was the president of Titlestream, the company who owes numerous notaries money. When I was told by the supposed President of your company Monte is a "Special Consultant" with Maverick, I thought great, now we might get paid.
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When we contacted Titlestream about processing some new orders, the Post I had below (and now removed by 123not, don’t worry the Title Company sent it to me and we all have copies) stated that all orders will now be going through your office.
This email gave out Monte’s phone number and his new Mav Nat email address.
If Monte or TS is not merged with you then how come new orders end up on your desk? I’m sure this was done at no cost from Mav Nat. I’m sure TS just sent them to you out of the goodness of their hearts. I’m sure this was this was done for the greater good of the customer.
How come you are moving/shifting files over from TS?
How come Monte has a Mav Nat email address?
Why would your company continue to employ someone with such shady payment procedures?
As far as we are concerned your company is put on the DO NOT use list for these very reasons.
If you want to get aggressive, that’s your right. But by threatening us with your aggressive behavior will not detour us from our mission objective, and that is to get PAID! In fact it may only strengthen it.
Maybe instead of being so defensive, you could let your company president and fellow employees know how TS and Monte have been treating notaries around the country. After all he does represent Mav Nat now according to your president. And this will be a direct reflection of your company.
I am very happy though, I finally received my payment from TS, even though it WAS 90 old, this after the first check bounced. Good thing it was not a bounced Escrow check! And yes I have the bank copy with a big fat NSF on it.
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n/a
Texas
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Posted - 10/22/2008 : 08:45:55 AM
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Hello,
I am one of the Attorneys for Maverick National Services. I am responding to this Forum entry to clarify once and for all that Maverick is not affilaited with Title Stream. Maverick did not consummate any merger, acquisition, stock swap, asset sale, or anything similar. Mr. Buskirk, a previous employee of Title Stream is now employed by Maverick. Further Mr. Buskirk does not owe you any money, rather his former employer does. We are not currently aware of what Title Stream's future or current status but anticipate that they are winding down the business.
Please understand that Maverick will not remain idle while we are disparaged by notaries who are upset with Title Streams payables and attempting to put us in that same light. Any slanderous, libelous or other remarks will be dealt with aggressively, as we take pride in our reputation and the fact that we pay all of our vendor partners in a timely manner. We challenge anyone to produce a fact that is contrary to that statement.
Although we are sympathetic with the current mortgage industry difficulties which we all are feelings, some more than others, we did not create this circumstance that you are experiencing and again allow me to be clear that we will not tolerate being disparaged or our reputation placed into question. Our focus is on conversion of the great clients that Title Stream served through the years and continuing to grow our vendor partners who help make the closing experience positive for all parties.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@mavericknational.com. In addition, we are monitoring these websites to determine which notaries, if any, are fueling these incorrect rumors regarding our presumed affiliation with Title Stream.
Regretfully,
Maverick National Services
P.S.
Souternfried, just an FYI and maybe in a different post, it is illegal for a Tx TC to split premium with anyone, that is not only a TDI issue, but also a RESPA violation, regardless of whether the splitter or splitee is licensed. |
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southernfried
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Posted - 10/20/2008 : 08:09:19 AM
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| I finally got a check out of these people, I had to call Monte's new job and call, call and call till they(people at his new place of employment)got sick of me and he(after getting 100 messages at new job) finally got back to me. |
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eefairy303
Texas
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Posted - 10/14/2008 : 2:01:47 PM
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sent an email to the lender, they told me contact title stream directly. of course, they did not respond. i sent out a form letter to the BBB, secretary of state and attorney general. will let you know if i get a response from one of them!!
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Originally posted by eefairy303
i did a closing for them on august 18th, was paid $125.00 but i billed for $200.00 due to a re-draw. i've emailed and called several times but no one will talk to me. i sent an email directly to the lender today. will let you know what happens!!
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southernfried
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Posted - 10/10/2008 : 12:06:09 PM
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| The boxI posted below was the email I got from a T/C in reguards to Titlescam, er I mean Titlestream. I have called them and they tell me Monte is not working there, he is an advisor. If he's advising this company we will not acceot any work from them either. |
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eefairy303
Texas
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Posted - 09/29/2008 : 10:30:31 AM
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i did a closing for them on august 18th, was paid $125.00 but i billed for $200.00 due to a re-draw. i've emailed and called several times but no one will talk to me. i sent an email directly to the lender today. will let you know what happens!!
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youngster
Maryland
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Posted - 09/23/2008 : 06:37:23 AM
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| Got the same email message from Metro Title. Offered to pay 10% of Title Stream's invoice. I would not accept. Told them this was an insult. Personally, I would rather have nothing than to not even be paid for the cost of my gas. |
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rennie
North Carolina
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Posted - 09/22/2008 : 6:34:24 PM
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Just got a email from a guy named Ralph Little(Metro National Financial) asking me to take 10% on all outstanding invoices against Titlestream. I told him Monte Sturgeon(owner of Titlestream)took the money he owed us and spent it. His co. is trying to take Titlestream over and can't do it unless all outstading invoice holders agree to 10%. I EMAILED HIM BACK AND TOLD HIM TO FORGET IT.
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gjk-fl
Florida
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Posted - 09/17/2008 : 09:46:18 AM
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I did a closing for them on Aug 20, 2008 and they paid me when it funded. I got paid well and fast AND the check did NOT bounce. I would work for them again in a hearbeat.
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n/a
Virginia
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Posted - 09/05/2008 : 7:55:18 PM
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For those that are still owed money by Title Stream, I thought I'd spread the word. I, too, was owed substantial moneys by them - in this case, work 5 months ago.
Like many of you, my contact with them (voicemail, e-mail, and fax) went from friendly to more aggressive, to having to make legal threats. Matt Blackmon, the title agent, would occasionally respond with an apologetic acknowledgement. However, Jan DeLisle, the accounting contact responsible for sending our checks, never once acknowledged my dozens of attempts to reach her regarding payment.
In any case, I spoke to a higher-up from the lending institution tied the last loan I closed for them and was informed by him that Title Stream actually went out of business as of a month or so ago. They may still be processing orders that were submitting prior to their folding, which might explain how some their Notaries are still getting paid. While some legal action may still be possible, this lender representative (whose word I trust, as he is reputable individual in the Virginia real estate and mortgage banking industries) assured me that they have definitely folded, and that his company was given notice of this back when they still had professional ties with Title Stream.
In any case, should work be offered from them at this stage, please do not accept. It's pretty certain at this point that payment will not be seen... |
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msc5866
Florida
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Posted - 07/15/2008 : 4:33:36 PM
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I did a couple signing for them in 2007 and it took over 90 days for payment. This was after begging and pleading for my payment
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LindaH
Florida
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DChambers1123
Arizona
27 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2008 : 07:26:46 AM
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This SS, again "USE TO" pay promptly, but has been having problems with paying this notary. I've received several voice mails indicating payment will be made "this Friday"--and that was more than 3 months ago for a reverse signing that took place in Jan 08. As of this posting, no payment received.
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youngster
Maryland
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Posted - 07/03/2008 : 07:05:47 AM
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Title Stream "USED TO BE" good. They owe me for a reverse mortg. signing I did in Jan. 08. Lots of excuses, no check rec'd. They will leave a voice mail with a promise that they do not ever keep. I am staying on them for payment, but so far, no check. Several notaries in my area (including me) will never accept a job from them again.
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CopperheadVA
Virginia
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Posted - 06/24/2008 : 12:29:28 PM
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Title Stream has been behaving this way for years. I did two for them in late 2005 and I had to hound them for payment. I heard on another forum that they are not paying their abstractors, either.
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LSS33
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Posted - 06/18/2008 : 12:49:17 PM
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Used to occasionally accept a signing from them. Always a problem, always broken promises. Each time I got paid after threats by phone and emails.
Don't bother, they are unprofessional to say the least,
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mking326
Illinois
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Posted - 04/19/2008 : 1:37:37 PM
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I have worked for Title Stream for several months now and have gotten paid, sometimes they are a little slow with payment. They did however go down on their fee to 100.00. I have not had any business from them since January 2008 in Illinois or Michigan.
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cnaylor
California
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Posted - 04/19/2008 : 11:52:14 AM
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If we are referring to Title Stream National Closing Solutions in Coppell TX.....
The currently owe for for a signing in late Nov '07 & early Feb '08.
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claudia
Texas
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Posted - 04/18/2008 : 4:05:54 PM
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| so don't do signings for this company until they pay you a good price. I stopped. I am not hurting for business. Do no error signings and they'll be coming after you. |
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n/a
Texas
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Posted - 04/18/2008 : 06:27:52 AM
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| This is Title Stream in Coppell, TX. I do a lot of reverse mortgage signings with them. I have been fairly happy with them. They do pay a little slower than other title companies. They pay about as quickly as a notary signing company. (3-4 weeks) My only real complaint is that they dropped their notary fee to $100 no matter how far the signing location. I travel 100 miles or more (one-way) on some of their closings. So that has gotten tough with gas prices and all. |
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jbelmont
California
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Posted - 03/31/2008 : 6:43:59 PM
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| This company is supposed to be good. Has anyone worked for them before? |
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