Mortgage Rates Are Falling — How Notaries and Anyone Wanting To Enter the Industry Can Benefit

Jan 10
4 min read

Updated: Jan 23

Mortgage rates in the U.S. just fell below 6% for the first time in nearly three years, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage dipping to around 5.99% after a major move by policymakers aimed at lowering housing costs. This kind of drop doesn’t happen often — and it’s already stirring fresh optimism among homebuyers, refinancers, builders, and real estate pros.

So what’s really going on — and how can you take advantage of this shift?

🌟 Why Falling Mortgage Rates Matter Right Now

When rates go down, borrowing becomes cheaper. For potential homebuyers, that means:

🏡 More purchasing power. A lower rate can substantially increase the amount of home you can afford with the same monthly payment (Redfin reports as much as a $30,000 swing in buying power with just a small rate drop).
💸 Refinancing opportunities. Homeowners who bought at higher rates in the last couple of years may refinance to a lower rate, saving hundreds per month.
📈 Increased market activity. Builders, agents, and lenders notice when rates drop — demand can rise, and the industry gets busier.

Even though experts still expect mortgage rates to hover in the low-to-mid-6% range through 2026, this new sub-6% level is a psychological trigger that motivates action: more buyers, more refinances, and more closings.

💼 Real Estate Is Heating Up — And So Are Opportunity Windows

Lower borrowing costs often push more people into actual closings, not just window-shopping. That means:

✔ Real estate agents get more clients

✔ Mortgage brokers see a surge in loan applications

✔ Title and closing services are booked up

✔ Notarizations increase — a LOT

Every closing requires a notary, and when the market ramps up, notary demand skyrockets.

That’s where you can step in.

💡 Why This Is a Big Moment for everyone looking to make extra cash

More closings = more demand = more income for you.

Instead of watching others benefit from the increased activity, you can position yourself in the middle of it by joining:

🔹 INK Witness Network (no degree / certificate needed)

🔹 INK Notary & Witness Networks (Notary Public Commission required. Not a Notary yet? Learn how to become one with The INK Method Notary Public Success System)

You’ll learn how to:

Witness real estate documents professionally
Build confidence with real estate professionals
Get comfortable with major transaction signings — especially as market volume increases.

As closings and refinances increase:

Notary demand goes up
Real estate offices, title companies, and law firms need trusted notaries
You can get jobs directly from our network

Combining training, certification, and network placement means you’re not guessing at how to make money — you’re in the system that feeds you work.

💥 Bottom Line: The Market Shift = A New Income Stream

Right now:

📉 Mortgage rates dropped below 6% for the first time in years.

🏠 This ignites more real estate transactions.

🖋 Every transaction needs notaries and a lot of them also need witnesses.

💼 That’s demand you can capture.

Whether you’re:

Looking for extra income
Wanting a flexible side hustle
Ready to build a long-term career in real estate support services

This is the moment to act.

👉 Join the INK Networks today — Get real jobs helping people with closings and real estate documents

No guesswork. No wondering how to get in — you get access to opportunities, accept them when you’re ready, and make money on your own terms.

🚀 Ready to Get Started?

This mortgage shift won’t last forever. As activity picks up, the people already trained and plugged into the INK Networks will get the jobs — not the people waiting. This is your chance to meet rising demand on the ground floor.

How INK Empowers You

🚀 With the Notary Public Success System and the INK Networks, you can own your time, own your income, and be your own boss. At INK Notary Services, we do more than notarize documents - we offer paths to earn, learn, and grow in the notary profession:

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Disclaimer: INK Notary Services, LLC is a private business providing support services and is not an attorney, does not provide legal services, and is not affiliated with the Florida Department of State. This material is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or accounting advice. INK Notary Services, LLC is not liable for your use of this content. Always consult a licensed attorney, accountant, or tax professional for official guidance. State-specific requirements may vary, so verify all rules with your local authorities, including your state’s notary division, before performing services.