Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS)
DFI uses the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) for all Mortgage Broker, Consumer Loan, and Loan Originator Licenses. The NMLS was developed by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators. The goal of the NMLS is to streamline and improve the licensing process for companies, branches, and individuals that hold licenses in multiple states.
Deadlines For Transitioning Onto The NMLS
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Consumer Loan Companies - September 1, 2008
All companies holding Consumer Loan Company Licenses in Washington have until September 1, 2008 to transition onto the NMLS. Consumer Loan Company Transition Plan. -
Mortgage Brokers - October 1, 2008
All companies holding Mortgage Broker licenses in Washington have until October 1, 2008 to transition onto the NMLS. Mortgage Broker Transition Plan. -
Loan Originators - October 1, 2008
All individuals holding Loan Originator licenses in Washington have until October 1, 2008 to transition onto the NMLS. Loan Originator Transition Plan.
Applying For Licenses Via The NMLS
All new Mortgage Broker, Consumer Loan Company, and Loan Originator applications must be submitted to DFI via the NMLS.
- Apply for a Washington Consumer Loan Company license
- Apply for a Washington Mortgage Broker license
- Apply for a Washington Loan Originator license
Update Or Amend A License Via The NMLS
To update or amend a license via the NMLS, you must first log in to the NMLS.
- Log in to the NMLS To Update Or Amend A License
- Information About Amending A Loan Originator License
About The NMLS
NMLS is a secured, web-based system that will allow state licensees, companies, branches and loan originators, to apply for, amend, update or renew licenses online in Washington as well as in other participating states.
Each licensed company will have a single record in the NMLS, regardless of the number of licenses they hold or the number of states in which they operate. Each licensed company will have access to their record in the system through a secure website, allowing them to conveniently view their license information, apply for new licenses, amend existing licenses, renew or surrender licenses throughout the year.
Licensees will have access to the system 362 days a year, 7 days a week with operational assistance available through a national call center Monday-Friday.
NMLS Tutorials And Help
- Washington's Transition Plan
- NMLS Getting Started Guide
- Work Flows & Quick Guides
- NMLS Tutorials
- Navigation Guides
- Upcoming Training & Workshops
- NMLS News & System Alerts
Contact Us
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us by phone at 360-902-8703 or toll free at 1-877 RING DFI (746-4334). You may also email us at dcs@dfi.wa.gov.
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