In order to become a licensed and active mortgage loan originator in Colorado, you are required to obtain a surety bond. Mortgage loan originators in Colorado must also be registered with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS), be in good standing with the
Colorado Secretary of State, and not be legally barred from operating in the State of Colorado. In obtaining a surety bond from a surety company authorized to conduct business in the State of Colorado, you are required to show proof of continuous surety bond coverage and that all required information on file with the Colorado Division of Real Estate is current. Individual mortgage loan originator surety bonds have a minimum required bond amount of $25,000 while groups of mortgage
loan originators with less than 20 licensees have a minimum required bond amount of $100,000. Groups of mortgage loan originators with 20 or more licensees have a minimum required bond amount of $200,000. Colonial Surety offers the direct and digital way to obtain a mortgage loan originator bond. We are the
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The cost of a mortgage loan originator bond in Colorado depends on the bond amount as well as underwriting considerations.
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A mortgage loan originator surety bond is a type of license and permit bond required by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to ensure that consumers can seek recourse for financial losses if they’re wronged by a professional loan originator during a mortgage transaction. The amount of the bond is determined based on the number of individuals employed by the originator. Mortgage originators are the original mortgage lender and work with borrowers to complete a loan.
If the principal (the loan originator) violates the terms of the bond agreement and a consumer is harmed as a result, a claim can be made on the bond.
Colorado mortgage loan originator bonds remain continuous unless otherwise canceled. If the bond is to be canceled, the surety must provide 30 days' written notice to the obligee prior to cancellation.
It is against the law to conduct business as a mortgage loan originator in Colorado without being first being licensed by the Department of Regulatory Agencies. To obtain a Colorado mortgage loan originator license, an applicant must take the following steps:
- Register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).
- Complete the NMLS National Background Check in addition to submitting fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of Investigations with the initial background check.
- Complete all qualifying education requirements outlined by NMLS.
- Pass the SAFE MLO Exam after all completed education.
- Acquire adequate E&O Insurance.
- Obtain a surety bond in the required amount.
- Complete the Division of Real Estate Initial License Application. Applicant must be registered with NMLS before completing the application. Registration can take 24 to 48 hours to process.
- Update NMLS on new credentials. The applicant should call the Division to update the NMLS online record with the new Colorado-issued license number once the MLO license has been approved. The NMLS record will be approved once this is complete.
If you’re ready to get your Colorado mortgage loan originator license, contact SuretyBonds.com now to get your required bond.
Many states have their own surety bond requirements for mortgage professionals. This means mortgage professionals who work in several states often have multiple surety bonds. Use the map below to learn more about mortgage bonds in other states.