Texas Finance Code 348.5015 – Residential Mortgage Loan Originator License Required
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(a) In this section, “Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry” and “residential mortgage loan originator” have the meanings assigned by § 180.002.
(b) Unless exempt under § 180.003, or acting under the temporary authority described under § 180.0511, an individual who acts as a residential mortgage loan originator in the sale of a motor vehicle to be used as a principal dwelling must:
(1) be licensed to engage in that activity under this chapter;
(2) be enrolled with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry as required by § 180.052; and
(3) comply with other applicable requirements of Chapter 180 and rules adopted under that chapter.
Terms Used In Texas Finance Code 348.5015
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
- Mortgage loan: A loan made by a lender to a borrower for the financing of real property. Source: OCC
(c) Subject to § 14.112, the finance commission shall adopt rules establishing procedures for applying for issuing, renewing, and enforcing a license under this section. In adopting rules under this subsection, the finance commission shall ensure that:
(1) the minimum eligibility requirements for issuance of a license are the same as the requirements of § 180.055;
(2) the minimum eligibility requirements for renewal of a license are the same as the requirements of § 180.059; and
(3) the applicant pays:
(A) an investigation fee in a reasonable amount determined by the commissioner; and
(B) a license fee in an amount determined as provided by § 14.107.
(d) The finance commission may adopt rules under this chapter as required to carry out the intentions of the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-289).