[LHarveyMadman]

Sorry to hear about the signature problem. I can't understand why the notary didn't tell him to use a black pen when he signed. Also, B of A should have sent three copies, only two of which have to be sent back. Once the first copy was botched, the notary should have stopped him from signing another one until a proper pen was found.

The fact that you have to sign exactly as your name appears on the document is also annoying, and doesn't make sense if it's not the way you usually sign your stuff. I didn't think it was strictly enforced so long as your identity is verified by the notary.

Lastly, I find B of A's statement that you might have to start all over is strange. It's not hard to resend the documents, but I know it takes time for this to happen.