Mortgage Licensing Forms & Requirements

Mortgage Loan Originators (Individuals)

All originators, except originators with depository institutions, shall be licensed with the Division of Finance. Applications for mortgage originator licensing must be submitted through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System.

Veterans reimbursement for licensing exams

Veterans taking a state licensing examination required by the department can be reimbursed for the cost of the exam. Click here to learn more about exam reimbursement for veterans.

Residential Mortgage Loan Brokers (Companies)

Links to new and renewal license application forms are at the bottom. Please contact us at 573-751-4243 with questions. Requirements for company licensure:

In-state, full-service, staffed Missouri office that is open to the general public
Minimum $50,000 Missouri Residential Mortgage Loan Broker Bond (Subject to change – section 443.849.2 requires a bond to be maintained in an amount of no less than $50,000 and no more than $1,000,000 based on volume of activity as determined by the director. See the surety bond schedule.)
Must have mortgage broker or lender experience
Background criminal and credit investigations are required on all directors, members, owners, partners, proprietors and anyone else who influences the management of the company
Pay one-time application/investigation fee of $300 upon submission of application
Upon license approval, pay annual license fee – presently the license fee is $600

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