A difference between the handwriting in the body of a check and in the signature affects the validity of the item and will bar a holder from HDC status.

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The difference in handwriting between the body of a check and the signature does not affect the validity of the check or bar a holder from obtaining Holder in Due Course (HDC) status. HDC status is primarily concerned with the holder acquiring the instrument for value, in good faith, and without notice of any defects.

A Difference Between the Handwriting in the Body of a Check