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Mortgage Banking Frequently Asked Questions
- 1.How do you obtain a MB license or branch license?
- 2.How long does it take to obtain a MB license?
- 3.Is Illinois a brick and mortar state?
- 4.Does a branch manager need to be licensed as an MLO in Illinois?
- 5.Does an out of state branch need to be licensed with the Department?
- 6.Does a lead generator need a MB license?
- 7.Do I need audited financial statements for my initial licensure?
- 8.Can an MB use Team names in its advertisements?
Please click here for instructions to obtain a MB license or branch license: Here
It takes approximately 30 business days to issue a license with a complete application.
No, a physical presence is not required in Illinois but may trigger additional requirements under the Act. Per this guidance, for the initial application for an MB License the first averment should be answered “yes”
No, a branch manager who does not originate loans does not need to be licensed as a MLO.
No, a branch outside of Illinois does not need a license, only its corporate office requires a license.
If the lead generator collects and transmits a potential borrower’s contact and minimal loan information before an application is created, such as name, address, telephone number, email, minimum loan amount, estimated home value, approximate credit rating, loan type desired, property type, down payment percentage, current on mortgage, and does not request non public personal information such as date of birth or Social Security Number, then a license would not be required (please see 12 CFR 226.2(a)(3) for an illustrative definition of "application").
Yes, all new applicants must provide audited financial statements as part of requirements for licensure. For a subsidiary, alternatively see 205 ILCS 635/2-2.
Yes, as long as the name of the MB is present and the Team name is not more prominent than the name of the MB.