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1st Mortgage License/Registration FAQ
Updated 02/25/25
Frequently Asked Questions
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When do I need to renew my 1st Mortgage License/Registration?
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What is a Mortgage Call Report (MCR), and when do we need to file it?
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Do we have to file a Financial Statement?
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Is an Annual Report also required?
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Does Michigan utilize the Electronic Surety Bond (ESB) tracking in NMLS?
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How do we report an Ownership Transfer?
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We no longer want/need our 1st Mortgage License/Registration, what do we do?
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Do we need a separate license to originate mortgage loans?
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Are we responsible for maintaining our license/registration information in NMLS?
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Who do we contact for licensing issues?
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Who do we contact for compliance issues?
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How can we locate licensed Mortgage Companies?
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Is commercial or investment property regulated under the Mortgage Brokers, Lenders, and Servicers Licensing Act (MBLSLA)?