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ssheasby@integritymortgagelicensing.comInformation herein is for educational purpose only
and is not meant to be a complete statement of all state mortgage
licensing requirements. Additional State and FHA mortgage licensing requirements
may be required. If you need further information, we would encourage you
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Illinois Mortgage Licensing
Mortgage Banker
Residential Mortgage Banker License
Physical Office Required: No
In-State Officer/ Key Person: No
Minimum Net Worth: $150,000 Audited
Surety Bond: $20,000
Fidelity Bond: $100,000
State Initial Fee: $2,700
State Renewal Fee: $2,700
Loan Officer Licensing: Yes
Branch Licensing: Yes (Branches located in the state of Illinois only)
Mortgage Broker
Residential Mortgage Broker License
Physical Office Required: Yes (unless you meet the $100,000 net worth requirement)
In-State Officer/ Key Person: No
Minimum Net Worth: $50,000 to $100,000 Audited for first year
Surety Bond: $20,000
Fidelity Bond: $100,000 if no in-state office.
State Initial Fee: $2,700
State Renewal Fee: $2,700
Loan Officer Licensing: Yes
Branch Licensing: Yes (Branches located in the state of Illinois only)
Comments: Minimum $50,000.00 net worth for Licensees headquartered in Illinois who only conduct mortgage brokering activities. Minimum $100,000.00 net worth and $100,000 fidelity bond for Licensees headquartered outside Illinois who do not have a physical presence in Illinois, in the form of a full service office, approved to operate by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Twenty Percent (20%) of the company’s assets must be maintained in a cash/cash equivalent for all licensees conducting mortgage brokerage activities only.
Regulated by:
Office of Banks and Real Estate
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1900
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Telephone: (312) 793-3000
Fax: (312) 793-7097
http://www.bre.state.il.us/resfin/mortbank.htm