State Mortgage Regulators Announce Launch of “NMLS Consumer Access”

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January 28, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Today the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS)—a mortgage licensing system operated by state financial regulators, including Idaho—is launching “NMLS Consumer Access.” NMLS Consumer Access is a fully searchable website that allows the public to view information concerning state-licensed mortgage companies, branches, and individuals currently licensed through NMLS.

The goal of NMLS Consumer Access is to provide homebuyers and the general public with greater information regarding state licensed companies and professionals in the mortgage industry. NMLS Consumer Access will benefit consumers by providing consumers a single location to access standardized information regarding their mortgage provider, regardless of the state in which they operate.

“The launch of NMLS Consumer Access shows, once again, the commitment of state financial regulators to protect consumers,” said Gavin Gee, Director of the Idaho Department of Finance. Gee continued, “States have long been regarded as leaders in the consumer protection arena. NMLS Consumer Access provides an innovative method for consumers to research prospective mortgage companies or providers.” Currently, the Idaho Department of Finance has licensed 953 mortgage company offices and 3,684 individual mortgage loan originators.

State regulators, through the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators, launched NMLS in January 2008. To date, 45 states and territories—including Idaho—license mortgage companies, branches and individuals through the system. All 54 states and territories are expected to be on NMLS by the end of 2010.

“During development of NMLS,” Gee continued, “one of the goals put forth by state regulators was to provide a central source of information that promotes transparency throughout the states. I see NMLS Consumer Access as a critical tool to protecting the consumers in Idaho.”

In addition, Title V of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, the SAFE Act, mandates that NMLS provide consumers with easily accessible information, offered at no charge, regarding the employment history of state licensed and federally registered mortgage loan originators.

“NMLS is successfully combining the objectives of state regulators with the mandates of the SAFE Act by launching NMLS Consumer Access,” Gee concluded.

NMLS Consumer Access can be accessed here: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.

Contact: Mike Larsen, Bureau Chief
Consumer Finance Bureau
(208) 332-8060

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