A mortgage loan originator who works for a federally chartered bank must register through which system?
Correct Answer
B) Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS)
Under the SAFE Act, MLOs employed by federally insured depository institutions must register through NMLS, not obtain state licenses. The registration is processed through NMLS regardless of which federal agency supervises the institution.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under the SAFE Act, MLOs employed by federally insured depository institutions must register through NMLS, not obtain state licenses. The registration is processed through NMLS regardless of which federal agency supervises the institution.
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