Mortgage Broker Licensing

Below you will find information about applying for a Mortgage Broker license and how to add a branch office in Washington.

How To Apply For A Mortgage Broker License

DFI uses the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) for all Mortgage Broker Licenses. All Mortgage Broker applications must be submitted through the NMLS. Learn more about the NMLS.

• If Your Company Is Registered With The NMLS

  1. Read our tips for an error free application and our Mortgage Broker application FAQs.
  2. Review Washington’s Mortgage Broker Laws & Rules.
  3. Review and follow both the Mortgage Broker (PDF)* and Designated Broker (PDF)* Jurisdiction Specific Requirements.
  4. Log into your NMLS account.
  5. Add Washington to your License/Registration section of Form MU1.
  6. Add your Designated Broker to the Qualifying Individual Section of the Form MU1.
  7. Have your Designated Broker complete a Form MU4 and submit it for a Designated Broker license in Washington.
  8. If you have multiple locations licensed in Washington, you will also need to add Washington to the License/Registration section of Form MU3 for each branch location.
  9. Submit the application to Washington by paying the applicable fees.
  10. Mail both the Mortgage Broker (PDF)* and Designated Broker (PDF)* Jurisdiction Specific Requirements to DFI.

• If Your Company Is Not Registered With The NMLS

  1. Read our tips for an error free application and our Mortgage Broker application FAQs.
  2. Review Washington’s Mortgage Broker Laws & Rules.
  3. Review and follow both the Mortgage Broker (PDF)* and Designated Broker (PDF)* Jurisdiction Specific Requirements.
  4. Follow all the steps mentioned in the NMLS Getting Started Guide. These steps will walk you through the entire NMLS application process.
  5. Mail both the Mortgage Broker (PDF)* and Designated Broker (PDF)* Jurisdiction Specific Requirements to DFI.

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How To Add A Mortgage Broker Branch Office

1. Read our tips for an error free application and our Mortgage Broker application FAQs.
2. Review and follow both the Mortgage Broker (PDF)* and Designated Broker (PDF)* Jurisdiction Specific Requirements.
3. Log into your NMLS account.
4. Create a new MU3 filing and submit the electronic application via the NMLS.
5. Mail both the Mortgage Broker (PDF)* and Designated Broker (PDF)* Jurisdiction Specific Requirements to DFI.

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Mailing The Requirements To DFI

Please mail the requirements to:

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

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About The NMLS

DFI uses the NMLS for all Mortgage Broker 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 the NMLS.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about consumer loan company licensing, feel free to contact us by phone at 360-902-8703 or toll free at 1-877 RING DFI (746-4334). You may also email us at dcs@dfi.wa.gov.

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