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Which of the following best describes the relationship between federal registration and state licensing in the NMLS system?

Correct Answer

C) Bank employees register federally while non-bank employees obtain state licenses, both through NMLS

Under the SAFE Act and NMLS system, employees of federally insured depository institutions register federally through NMLS, while employees of non-bank mortgage companies must obtain state licenses through NMLS. Both use the same NMLS platform but have different regulatory pathways.

Answer Options
A
Federal registration through NMLS replaces the need for state licensing
B
State licensing through NMLS replaces the need for federal registration
C
Bank employees register federally while non-bank employees obtain state licenses, both through NMLS
D
All MLOs must obtain both federal registration and state licensing

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under the SAFE Act and NMLS system, employees of federally insured depository institutions register federally through NMLS, while employees of non-bank mortgage companies must obtain state licenses through NMLS. Both use the same NMLS platform but have different regulatory pathways.

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