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Update on Maryland Licensing Guidance: A “Fix” In The Works?

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In a prior Legal Update, we discussed the introduction of legislation in the Maryland General Assembly that would amend Maryland law to address guidance issued by the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (“OFR”). That...more

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California’s Debt Collection Licensing Act Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law

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In a 9-3 vote earlier this month, the California Assembly Banking and Finance Committee approved legislation requiring a license for debt collectors and debt buyers, entitled the Debt Collection Licensing Act (SB 908) (DCLA)....more

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NMLS Reinstatement Period Now Open Through February 29

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The NMLS Reinstatement Period began on January 2, 2020, and will end on February 29, 2020. This period allows individuals and companies that failed to renew their licenses by December 31 to request renewal. ...more

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NMLS Renewal Underway and Renewal Changes for Nevada Licensees

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The NMLS renewal period for licensees began last week on November 1 and continues through December 31. For Nevada licensees, according to an update from the Nevada Division of Mortgage Lending...more

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South Dakota Adds Non-Residential Mortgage Lender Licenses to NMLS

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South Dakota Adds Non-Residential Mortgage Lender Licenses to NMLS - South Dakota added its Non-Residential Mortgage Lender License to NMLS on July 15, 2019. ...more

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Minnesota Revises Licensing Requirements Effective August 1, 2019

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Minnesota has revised its Residential Mortgage Originator and Servicer Licensing Act to provide an exemption from residential mortgage originator licensure requirements for a "manufactured home dealer" and "manufactured home...more

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Temporary Authority Update

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Both Virginia and Utah have enacted legislation to permit temporary authority to operate as a mortgage loan originator in their respective states pursuant to the SAFE Act....more

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North Dakota Modifies Surety Bond Requirements

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North Dakota has modified the surety bond requirements under the Money Brokers Act. Presently, the law requires a surety bond in an amount not less than $25,000. N.D. Cent. Code Section 13-04.1-04.01(1). Effective August 1,...more

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North Carolina FAQs Updated to Address MSR Owners

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The North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks recently updated its FAQs to specifically address the need for a Servicer license for entities that merely hold mortgage servicing rights. ...more

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NMLS Reinstatement Period Ends February 28

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For those agencies that permit license reinstatement, the reinstatement period will run until midnight Eastern Time on February 28, 2019....more

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NMLS Renewal Period Now Open

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A reminder that the NMLS license renewal period opened on November 1, and that there is an Annual Renewal Information section on the NMLS Resource Center website with detailed information regarding deadlines, requirements,...more

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Illinois Adds Exemption and Company Registration Process for Independent Loan Processing Entities

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Effective immediately, Illinois has amended the Residential Mortgage License Act to exempt any entity engaged solely in providing independent contractor loan processing services through the sponsoring of individual licensees....more

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Washington Amends Mortgage Servicing Regulations

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The Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) amended its regulations under the Consumer Loan Act, effective September 1, 2018. Changes are made to a variety of provisions, including licensing coverage and various...more

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North Carolina to Accept Electronic Surety Bonds

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The North Carolina Commissioner of Banks Office has begun receiving new and converted Electronic Surety Bonds (ESB) through NMLS for its mortgage broker, mortgage lender, and mortgage servicer licenses....more

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Minnesota Adopts Uniform State Test

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Effective August 1, 2018, the Minnesota Department of Commerce will adopt the National State MLO Test with Uniform State Content. Mortgage loan originator license applicants will no longer be required to take and pass a...more

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Substitute House Bill No. 5490 Proposes Changes to Connecticut Banking Law

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Substitute House Bill No. 5490, an Act Concerning Consumer Credit Licenses, proposes to make changes to the Banking Law in Connecticut that would expand the banking commissioner's existing authority in the mortgage arena to...more

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West Virginia Adopts Uniform State Test

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Effective June 1, 2018, the West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions will adopt the National State MLO Test with Uniform State Content. Mortgage loan originator license applicants will no longer be required to take...more

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Pennsylvania Issues Mortgage Servicer License FAQs

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The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities recently published Frequently Asked Questions to clarify its new mortgage servicer licensing requirements. ...more

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Texas Adds Residential MLO Pre-Licensing Education Expiration Period

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The Texas Finance Commission of Texas adopted a new provision requiring the following individuals to retake the 20 hours of pre-licensing education as required by the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act:...more

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Pennsylvania Adds Licensing Requirements for Mortgage Servicers

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Pennsylvania is adding a requirement that a Mortgage Servicer License is required to engage in the mortgage loan business as a mortgage servicer. As such, the definition of “mortgage loan business” has been amended to include...more

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Reinstatement Period Begins

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The Reinstatement Period on NMLS started on January 1 and ends on February 28. ...more

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Illinois Revises Residential Mortgage License Act Provisions

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The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation adopted rules to repeal and amend parts of the Residential Mortgage License Act, including, but not limited to...more

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D.C. Adds Student Loan Servicer License to NMLS

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On August 10, 2017, the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking started accepting applications and transition fillings for the Student Loan Servicer License and Student Loan Servicer Branch...more

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