Consumer Loan Company Licensing
Below you will find information about applying for a consumer loan license and how to add a branch office in Washington.
Apply For A Washington Consumer Loan License
All Consumer Loan Company applications must be submitted through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). To apply for a Consumer Loan license, please follow these four steps:
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Read Our Application Tips And FAQs
Before you get started, read our tips for an error free application and our Consumer Loan application FAQs.
Tips For An Error Free Application
Consumer Loan Application FAQs -
Review And Complete The NMLS Jurisdiction Requirements
Review and complete the Consumer Loan Jurisdiction Specific Requirements.
Consumer Loan Company Jurisdiction-Specific Requirements (PDF)* -
Complete The NMLS Getting Started Guide
Follow all the steps mentioned in the NMLS Getting Started Guide. These steps will walk you through the entire NMLS application process.
NMLS Getting Started Guide -
Mail Requirements To DFI
Mail the Consumer Loan NMLS Jurisdiction Specific Requirements to DFI.
Consumer Loan Company Jurisdiction-Specific Requirements (PDF)*
How To Add A Consumer Loan Branch Office
To apply for a Consumer Loan Branch License please follow these five steps:
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Read Our Application Tips And FAQs
Before you get started, read our tips for an error free application and our Consumer Loan application FAQs.
Tips For An Error Free Application
Consumer Loan Application FAQs -
Review And Complete The NMLS Jurisdiction Requirements
Review and complete the Consumer Loan Branch Office Jurisdiction Specific Requirements.
Consumer Loan Branch Office Requirements (PDF)* -
Log Into Your NMLS Account
Follow all the steps mentioned in the NMLS Getting Started Guide. These steps will walk you through the entire NMLS application process.
Log Into NMLS -
Create New MU3 Filing
Create a new MU3 filing and submit the electronic application via the NMLS. -
Provide Requirements To DFI
Mail (fax or email if no bond rider is necessary) the Consumer Loan Branch Office Jurisdiction Requirements to DFI.
Consumer Loan Branch Office Requirements (PDF)*
Mailing The Requirements To DFI
Please mail the requirements to:
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For U.S. Postal Service:
Department of Financial Institutions Division of Consumer Services PO Box 41200 Olympia WA 98504-1200 |
For Overnight Delivery:
Department of Financial Institutions Division of Consumer Services 150 Israel Rd SW Tumwater WA 98501 |
About The NMLS
DFI uses the NMLS for all Consumer Loan Licenses. The NMLS was developed by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators. The goal of the NMLS is to streamline and improve the licensing process for companies, branches, and individuals that hold licenses in multiple states. Learn more about DFI using the NMLS.
Contact Us
Our office hours are 8 am - 5 pm PST. (Monday-Friday)
| Phone: | (360) 902-8703 | Toll Free: | 1-877 RING DFI (746-4334) |
| Fax: | (360) 664-2258 | Email: | dcs@dfi.wa.gov |
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