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#2052974 - 12/08/15 03:12 PM Requirement to post MLO Name and NMLS #
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We are a small bank and until recently only had two MLOs. We had a sign posted in our Loan Center as well as our web site with the MLO names and NMLS ID #. We are growing and now have more MLOs with NMLS ID #'s. Is there a requirement to posti this information in the lobby of the office where the MLO sits and/or on the bank's website?
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#2052979 - 12/08/15 03:21 PM Re: Requirement to post MLO Name and NMLS # JoAnne
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#2052984 - 12/08/15 03:31 PM Re: Requirement to post MLO Name and NMLS # JoAnne
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We do have ours on our website.
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#2052989 - 12/08/15 03:45 PM Re: Requirement to post MLO Name and NMLS # JoAnne
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The requirement -- in section 1007.105(a), is "The covered financial institution shall make the unique identifier(s) of its registered mortgage loan originator(s) available to consumers in a manner and method practicable to the institution."

From the prefatory text accompanying the regulation when it was issued on July 28, 2010 (75 FR 44655):

"As noted in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of the proposed rule, an Agency-regulated institution may comply with the § __.105(a) requirement in a number of ways. For example, the institution may choose to direct consumers to a listing of registered mortgage loan originators and their unique identifiers on its Web site; post this information prominently in a publicly accessible place, such as a branch office lobby or lending office reception area; and/or establish a process to ensure that institution personnel provide the unique identifier of a registered mortgage loan originator to consumers who request it from employees other than the mortgage loan originator. Furthermore, the Agencies intend § __.105(b)(3) of the rule to cover written communication from the originator specifically for his or her customers, such as a commitment letter, good faith estimate or disclosure statement, and not written materials or promotional items distributed by the Agency-regulated institution for general use by its customers. While, this provision does not require institutions to include the unique identifier on loan program descriptions, advertisements, business cards, stationary [sic], notepads, and other similar materials, institutions are not prohibited from doing so. We also clarify that the requirement to provide the unique identifier to the consumer through the originator's initial written communication, if any, applies whether that communication is provided in writing on paper or through electronic means. We have clarified this requirement in the final rule. The Agencies also clarify that the unique identifier may be provided orally, except pursuant to paragraph (b)(3) under which the unique identifier would be provided with the written or electronic communication." [emphasis added]

You have discretion in how you make the information available. One way you could do it is to have your public-facing staff provide a written list of current MLOs upon request. But if you allow the public to obtain information about your real estate loan offerings on your website, I'd urge you to maintain a list of MLOs there, as well. The lobby notice, I will admit, becomes cumbersome when you have more than a handful of MLOs on staff.
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#2052997 - 12/08/15 04:08 PM Re: Requirement to post MLO Name and NMLS # JoAnne
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Thank you John. If we were to provide a listing (or poster) with MLO names and NMLS ID's, would the list have all MLO's at all locations on it, or just MLO's that are physically located at a particular office or branch?
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