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NMLS Resource Center – https://nationwidelicensingsystem.org/Pages/default.aspx
The Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (“Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System,” NMLS,” or the “System”) is the system of record for non-depository, financial services licensing or registration in participating state agencies, including the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. In these jurisdictions, NMLS is the official system for companies and individuals seeking to apply for, amend, renew and surrender license authorities managed through NMLS by 64 state or territorial governmental agencies. NMLS itself does not grant or deny license authority.
OFR – OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION https://www.flofr.gov/
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) provides regulatory oversight for Florida’s financial services industry. The OFR was created in 2003 as the result of the Cabinet Reorganization Act of 2002. Although the OFR is a relatively new agency, its beginnings as a banking, consumer finance and securities regulator date back to the mid-1800s with the creation of the former Comptroller’s Office.
CFPB – https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a 21st century agency that helps consumer finance markets work by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules, and by empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives.
Trade Publications
SCOTTSMAN GUIDE – https://www.scotsmanguide.com/
Scotsman Guide’s mission is to help mortgage originators expand their lending networks, close more deals, and grow their businesses.
MPA-MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL AMERICA https://www.mpamag.com/
Mortgage Professional America (MPA) is the mortgage & finance industry’s most trusted source of news, opinion and analysis.
NATIONAL MORTGAGE NEWS – https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/
National Mortgage News is an award-winning comprehensive digital information resource serving the entire residential mortgage industry, including depositories, nonbank lenders and servicers, brokerage firms, vendors and regulators. In addition to providing news analysis and perspective, NMN convenes industry participants to provide insight on topics including regulation, compliance, technology, and loss mitigation.
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