Recently we reported on a new nationwide system for licensing and regulating mortgage lenders on the state level. The system, a joint project of the Conference of State Banking Supervisors (CSBS) and ...

As private lenders expand into multi-state and institutional markets, mortgage licensing compliance has become a critical legal, operational and reputational priority in 2026.

In many states, a company that services a residential mortgage loan by collecting payments from borrowers must hold a mortgage servicer license. What can come as a surprise, however, is that those ...

The SAFE Act, enacted in 2008, was designed to enhance consumer protection and stop fraud by encouraging states to develop licensing standards for state-licensed loan originators. It also established ...

According to a press release from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AAMR), the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS ...

You’re ready to buy the home of your dreams, and now it’s time to get the ball rolling on getting a mortgage. That’s where a mortgage loan originator comes into play. Here’s what loan originators do, ...

Baltimore, MD October 29, 2025 –(PR.com)– 24HourEDU, a leading provider of online mortgage education, is proud to announce its newest approvals for Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) pre-licensing ...