A Michigan 1st Mortgage Broker/Lender Bond is required by the State of Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. It is a type of surety bond and required to the required license. The licensing is processed through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). The license application and more information on license requirements can be found there. The license is required of:
Any sole proprietor or company who, directly or indirectly, makes or offers to make 1st lien mortgage loans. This includes any sole proprietor or company that closes 1st lien mortgage loans in its own or assumed name.
1st lien mortgage loan means a loan secured by a 1st lien position mortgage on real property located in Michigan and used, or improved for use, as a dwelling and designed for occupancy by 4 or fewer families or a land contract covering real property located in this state used, or improved for use, as a dwelling and designed for occupancy by 4 or fewer families.
The condition of the Michigan 1st Mortgage Broker/Lender Bond provides that the broker will comply with the provisions of Act No. 125 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1981, as well as the regulations set forth by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services of the State of Michigan. The surety bond protects the State and the public if the principal (licensee) violates the terms of the bond.
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That’s it. Once these 3 simple steps are completed, the Michigan 1st Mortgage Broker/Lender Bond will be filed electronically by Surety1.com with directly with the NMLS.
1 The name of the applicant on the surety bond application must match exactly the full legal business name of applicant for the license.
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