MBS Essential Glossary

When I became a Loan Signing Agent 12 years ago, I did not know the difference between a Deed of Trust, a Note, a rider, or an affidavit. Some of the documents felt like they needed their own translator!

Over time, learning the documents and industry lingo helped me become a more knowledgeable, confident, and reliable Loan Signing Agent.

The MBS Essential Loan Signing Agent Glossary was created to make that learning process easier. It offers brief, practical definitions of commonly encountered loan documents, title documents, deed terminology, and loan products—so new and developing Signing Agents can feel more prepared at the signing table.