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NMLS Scheduled Maintenance to Affect Test Enrollments and Scheduling August 10 - 12, 2018

Posted 8/10/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS will be unavailable to process test enrollments, schedule test appointments or post test results from Friday, August 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET through the afternoon of Sunday, August 12.

During this time, users will not be able to create test enrollments, schedule test appointments or post test results.

NMLS Policy Guidebook Updates Available

Posted 7/30/2018

An updated version of the NMLS Policy Guidebook has been posted to the NMLS Resource Center and the Regulator Resource Center.

The updated NMLS Policy Guidebook does not introduce any new or different policies than those already adopted.

Agenda for Next NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Available

Posted 7/25/2018

The agenda for the upcoming NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted on the NMLS Resource Center. The meeting is being held in conjunction with the AARMR Regulatory Conference at the Boston. The session will be in the Georgian Room at the Hyatt from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET. For more details, see the agenda posted on the NMLS Ombudsman page.

NMLS Mortgage Industry Report for 2018 Q1 Released

Posted 7/13/2018

The NMLS Mortgage Industry Report for the first quarter of 2018 is now available. Updates to the Money Services Businesses Fact Sheet and Debt Collection Fact Sheet have also been posted. For all reports, including updated Mortgage Call Report data, go to NMLS Reports.

NMLS Scheduled Maintenance to Affect Test Enrollments and Scheduling Saturday, June 30, 2018

Posted 6/29/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS will be unavailable to process test enrollments, schedule test appointments or post test results Saturday, June 30, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET.

During this time, users will not be able to create test enrollments, schedule test appointments or post test results.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Request for Agenda Items: Ombudsman Meeting at the 2018 AARMR Annual Regulatory Conference

Posted 6/21/2018

An open meeting with the NMLS Ombudsman will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET, in conjunction with the 2018 AARMR Annual Regulatory Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Conference registration is not required to attend the meeting. Suggested agenda items regarding NMLS, state licensing, and/or federal registration will be accepted until Monday, July 16, 2018.

Individuals who submit discussion items must attend the meeting to present their issue. Agenda items can be submitted by emailing ombudsman@nmls.org. Please provide the issue and any relevant information on your company's letterhead. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available. For more information on the 2018 AARMR Annual Regulatory Conference, visit the conference website.

NMLS Publishes Updated Privacy Notice

Posted 6/19/2018

An updated version of the NMLS Privacy Notice has been published. The Privacy Notice, which is reviewed and updated regularly, can be accessed on the System Policies page of the NMLS Resource Center.

NMLS Scheduled Maintenance to Affect Test Enrollments and Scheduling Saturday, June 16, 2018

Posted 6/15/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS will be unavailable to process test enrollments, schedule test appointments or post test results Saturday, June 16, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET.

During this time, users will not be able to create test enrollments, schedule test appointments or post test results.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, June 16, 2018

Posted 6/15/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, June 16, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, June 9, 2018

Posted 6/8/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, June 9, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS 2017 Annual Mortgage Report Available

Posted 5/24/2018

The NMLS 2017 Annual Mortgage Industry Report is now available. To view this report, as well as the current Money Services Businesses Fact Sheet, Debt Collection Fact Sheet, and Mortgage Call Report data, go to NMLS Reports.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, May 19, 2018

Posted 5/18/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, May 19, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Scheduled Maintenance to Affect Test Enrollments and Scheduling May 5 and 6, 2018

Posted 5/4/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS will be unavailable to process test enrollments, schedule test appointments or post test results from Saturday, May 5 at 8:00 a.m. ET through 4:00 p.m. ET Sunday, May 6.

During this time, users will not be able to create test enrollments, schedule test appointments or post test results.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, April 21, 2018

Posted 4/20/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, April 21, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Summary Available

Posted 3/28/2018

A summary of the February 2018 NMLS Ombudsman meeting, which was held during the NMLS Annual Conference & Training in New Orleans, Louisiana, is now available. For details, see Summary | NMLS Ombudsman.

NMLS Mortgage Industry Report for 2017 Q4 Released

Posted 3/20/2018

The NMLS Mortgage Industry Report for the fourth quarter of 2017 is now available. Updates to the Money Services Businesses Fact Sheet and Debt Collection Fact Sheet have also been posted. For all reports, including updated Mortgage Call Report data, go to NMLS Reports.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance March 10, 2018

Posted 3/9/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, March 10, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS 2.0 Launch Date Reset for the Second Quarter 2019

Posted 2/27/2018

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has reset the launch of NMLS 2.0 for the second quarter of 2019. Over the next few months, SRR will continue working with stakeholders to develop the system and prepare for a successful transition. To stay updated and get involved, visit the NMLS 2.0 website. In addition, the target launch for the State Examination System will be adjusted based on the new NMLS 2.0 timeline.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, February 24, 2018

Posted 2/23/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance for Release 2018.2 deployment and validation, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, February 24, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Policy Guidebook Updates Available

Posted 2/22/2018

The NMLS Policy Guidebook has been updated to align with current System functionality and reflect newly-adopted policies. Updates include incorporating language that captures multiple system enhancements:

· Money Services Business Call Report

· Electronic Surety Bonds

· System enhancement help documents posted in the NMLS Resource Center (previously vetted by the appropriate internal NMLS committees)

The updated NMLS Policy Guidebook does not introduce any new or different policies than those already adopted.

Reminder: Reactivation Period Ends February 28

Posted 2/21/2018

The Reactivation Period began on January 1 and ends February 28 at midnight ET. For information on how to reactivate registration, visit the Federal Registry Annual Renewal pages of the NMLS Resource Center.

SRR 2017 Annual Report Now Available

Posted 2/7/2018

SRR today released its 10th Annual Report, “Transforming Supervision by Engaging People and Investing in Technology.” The report highlights SRR’s activities, operations and performance of NMLS in 2017. Check it out to find out more about 2017 accomplishments.

2018 NMLS Annual Conference: Ombudsman Meeting Agenda

Posted 1/29/2018

The agenda for the NMLS Ombudsman Meeting has been posted on the NMLS Resource Center. The meeting will be held Friday, February 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT in Salon A-E at the New Orleans Marriott. For more details, visit www.nmlsconference.org.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, January 20, 2018

Posted 1/19/2018

Due to scheduled system maintenance for Release 2018.1 deployment and validation, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, January 20, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Reminder: Federal Registry Demo in NMLS 2.0 at the NMLS Conference!

Posted 1/17/2018

Don’t miss out! Register for the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference and have an opportunity to get a first look at the Federal Registry in NMLS 2.0. This session will highlight what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and management of the Federal Registry. Attendees will be able to provide feedback and be a part of the development process. For more information on the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference, visit the conference website.

NMLS Release 2018.1 Scheduled for January 20, 2018

Posted 1/16/2018

NMLS Maintenance Release 2018.1 is scheduled for January 20. The release contains several system maintenance upgrades, which can be reviewed in the NMLS January Maintenance Release Notes.

NMLS Call Center to Close at 6:00 PM ET Today

Posted 1/16/2018

Due to severe weather conditions in the East Texas location of the NMLS Call Center, the call center will be closing early at 6:00 p.m. ET today. The early closure will allow call center management and staff the opportunity to return to their homes before sub-freezing temperatures further degrade road conditions. It is expected that the NMLS Call Center will re-open on time tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. ET. Staffing levels tomorrow may be lower than normal but wait times should return to normal by late morning. You will be notified should worsening conditions overnight or tomorrow warrant a change to the call center availability.

Reminder: Request for Ombudsman Meeting Agenda Items - 2018 NMLS Annual Conference

Posted 1/4/2018

The NMLS Ombudsman meeting will be held Friday, February 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT, in conjunction with the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference and Training in New Orleans, Louisiana. Submit agenda items by emailing ombudsman@nmls.org no later than Wednesday, January 17. Please provide the issue and any relevant information on your company's letterhead. Persons submitting discussion items must attend the meeting to present their issues. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available. More information about the NMLS Conference can be found on the NMLS Conference website.

License Reinstatement Period Begins

Posted 1/4/2018

The 2018 Renewal Period has ended as of December 31, 2017. The Reinstatement Period began on January 1 and ends at midnight ET on February 28. Review the State Licensing and Federal Registry Annual Renewal pages of the NMLS Resource Center for steps to reinstate your license.

Reminder: NMLS Operations Will Be Closed Monday, January 1, 2018

Posted 12/29/2017

NMLS will extend its operating hours on Sunday, December 31, 2017 from 8:00 p.m. ET to Monday, January 1, 2018 at 12:00 a.m. ET.

NMLS will be unavailable Monday, January 1 (New Year’s Day). The NMLS Call Center will also be closed Monday, January 1.

NMLS and the NMLS Call Center will return to normal business hours Tuesday, January 2.

Request for Agenda Items: Ombudsman Meeting at the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference

Posted 1/4/2018

An open meeting with the NMLS Ombudsman will be held Friday, February 9, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT, in conjunction with the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference and Training in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Conference registration is not required to attend the meeting. Suggested agenda items regarding NMLS, state licensing, and/or federal registration will be accepted until Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

Individuals who submit discussion items must attend the meeting to present their issue. Agenda items can be submitted by emailing ombudsman@nmls.org. Please provide the issue and any relevant information on your company's letterhead. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available. For more information on the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference, visit the conference website.

Reminder: NMLS Operations Will Be Closed Monday, December 25, 2017

Posted 12/22/2017

NMLS will be unavailable Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day). The NMLS Call Center will also be closed Monday, December 25.

NMLS and the NMLS Call Center will return to normal business hours Tuesday, December 26.

Final Agenda for the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference and Training Now Available

Posted 12/22/2017

The final agenda for the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference and Training is available! Visit the conference website today to register and plan for the sessions you don’t want to miss.

Early Bird Registration for 2018 NMLS Annual Conference & Training Extended to December 15, 2017

Posted 12/11/2017

The early bird registration deadline for the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference & Training has been extended to Friday, December 15. Register today and save!

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance December 9-10, 2017

Posted 12/9/2017

Due to a scheduled system maintenance for Release 2017.3.2 NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable:

Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET
Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Annual Conference Working Agenda Posted!

Posted 12/1/2017

The working agenda for the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference and Training is posted! Visit the conference website to view the agenda and register today.

SRR and the Federal Trade Commission Sign MOU for Information Sharing Through NMLS

Posted 11/29/2017

The State Regulatory Registry LLC (SRR) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have signed a joint agreement to allow information sharing through NMLS. With this Memorandum of Understanding, the FTC becomes the fifth federal agency with which SRR has established this type of agreement. To learn more, visit the Information Sharing Through NMLS page in the NMLS Resource Center.

NMLS Annual Conference Registration is Open

Posted 11/29/2017

Registration for the 2018 NMLS Annual Conference and Training is OPEN! Visit the conference website for a schedule at-a-glance, venue information and fee schedule.

2018 Annual Renewal Period Begins Today

Posted 11/1/2017

The annual renewal period for 2018 began today, November 1, 2017 and ends Sunday, December 31, 2017. We encourage individuals and businesses to renew their licenses early, so there is no impact to their business in 2018. Please note that the NMLS Call Center operates Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. For complete information, see the Annual Renewal Information page.

System Maintenance November 1, 2017

Posted 10/31/2017

As part of the 2018 State and Federal Renewal process, NMLS and Consumer Access will undergo System maintenance on Wednesday, November 1. NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 12:01 a.m. ET to 7:00 a.m. ET.

NMLS Advisory on Phishing Emails

Posted 10/27/2017

An advisory regarding how to respond to spam or phishing emails that may appear to be from NMLS has been posted to the NMLS Resource Center.

System Maintenance October 14

Posted 10/11/2017

As a part of the October 2017 NMLS Release, NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, October 14. NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 6:30 a.m. ET to 11:00 a.m. ET.

Resource Center Update

Posted 10/2/2017

CSBS recently upgraded our NMLS Resource Center, Federal Registry, NMLS Help Links, and URL Manager sites. As part of the upgrade, we strengthened our security posture by expanding the use of https across the sites. As a result, depending on your browser configuration, you may need to hold the CTRL button on your keyboard while clicking a link. This will open the page in a new tab within your browser.

If you continue to have issues, please contact the NMLS Call Center at 1-855-NMLS-123 (1-855-665-7123).

Note to Federal Registry News Subscribers

Posted 9/26/2017

As a part of a system upgrade to the NMLS Resource Center, all existing subscriptions to the RSS Feeds for the Federal Registry News will be deleted on October 2nd. You must re-subscribe in order to continue receiving the RSS Feed Subscription, and can do so by clicking the link at the bottom of this page on or after October 2nd.

Renewal is Approaching

Posted 9/25/2017

The NMLS Annual Renewal Period begins November 1 and ends December 31 each year. According to federal regulations, both institutions and most individual mortgage loan originators (MLOs) must be renewed through NMLS annually.

For more information, see the Renewal Information pages for Institutions and Loan Originators.

Additionally, check the Training & Resources page for information on upcoming trainings.

System Maintenance June 16-17

Posted 9/25/2017

As part of the June 2017 NMLS Release, NMLS will undergo system maintenance starting Friday, June 16 to Saturday, June 17, causing the following outages:

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. (June 16) to 10:00 a.m. (June 17).

CSBS Launches NMLS 2.0 Website

Posted 5/11/2017

CSBS launched a new website dedicated to the NMLS 2.0 initiative to provide updates, engagement opportunities, and progress on the new NMLS. If you want to stay up-to-date or participate in the NMLS 2.0 initiative, visit the website at: https://new.nmls.org/. You can also access the site by clicking the NMLS 2.0 tile on the right of this page.

NMLS 2.0 Stakeholder Feedback requested

Posted 4/27/2017

A new iteration of NMLS 2.0 Journey Maps have been posted on the NMLS 2.0 page of the NMLS Resource Center. CSBS is requesting feedback on these journey maps from federal institutions and federally-registered individuals to ensure we are capturing your work processes correctly. Feedback is requested by May 5th.

NMLS Call Center - Early Closure

Posted 4/5/2017

The NMLS Call Center will close at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, April 14.

System Maintenance March 17-18

Posted 5/2/2017

As part of Release 2017.1, NMLS will undergo system maintenance starting Friday, March 17 to Saturday, March 18 causing the following outages:

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. (March 17) to 10:00 a.m. (March 18).

2017 Renewal Period Ended and Reactivation Begun

Posted 5/2/2017

The 2017 Renewal Period has closed and the Reactivation Period began on January 1st. Review the Annual Renewal page for assistance reactivating registration.

Extended NMLS Hours on December 31, 2016

Posted 12/23/2016

NMLS will extend its operating hours on Saturday, December 31, 2016 from 8:00 p.m. ET to Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 12:00 a.m. ET. The System will be unavailable on January 1, 2017 and will re-open at 7:00 a.m. ET on Monday, January 2nd.

System Maintenance November 18th-19th

Posted 11/17/2016

As part of the 2016.4.1 Release, NMLS will undergo a system maintenance from Friday, November 18th beginning at 10:00 p.m. to Saturday, November 19th ending at 10:00 a.m. During this time NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable.

2017 Annual Renewal Period Begins Today

Posted 5/2/2017

The annual renewal period for 2017 began today, November 1, 2016 and ends Saturday, December 31, 2016. Please note that the NMLS Call Center operates M-F 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. For complete information, see the Annual Renewal information page.

NMLS Call Center - Late Opening

Posted 9/12/2016

The NMLS Call Center will open at 9:30 a.m. ET (instead of 9:00 a.m. ET) on Wednesday, September 21st.

NMLS Release 2016.3 Targeted for September 12, 2016

Posted 5/2/2017

NMLS Release 2016.3 has been targeted for September 12, 2016. The release contains several enhancements and system maintenance updates.

Noteworthy enhancements include:

Biennial Licensing Form Changes
Individual Document Upload
Criminal Background Check (CBC) for MU2 Individuals
Surety Bond Tracking

For an overview of these changes, see the 2016.3 Release Notes.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Summary

Posted 5/2/2017

The summary for the NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted. The meeting was held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Hilton Tampa Downtown in Tampa, Florida. For more details see Summary | NMLS Ombudsman.

System Maintenance August 20th

Posted 8/19/2016

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, August 20th causing outages to NMLS and Consumer Access from 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.

Outdated Browser Restrictions

Posted 8/16/2016

Starting August 22nd, NMLS users who are not using internet browsers that support TLS 1.2 will need to upgrade by October 8th. After October 8th, users who have not upgraded their browsers will be restricted from accessing NMLS until they have downloaded a version that supports TLS 1.2. An email has been sent to all State and Federal AAs detailing the restriction. Should you have any questions, please visit the Technical Requirements page on the NMLS Resource Center or contact the NMLS Call Center at 1-855-NMLS-123 (1-855-665-7123).

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Agenda

Posted 7/29/2016

The agenda for the NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted. The meeting will be held in the Bayshore 2-4 room at the Hilton Tampa Downtown in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. ET. For more details, see Agenda | NMLS Ombudsman.

2015 Mortgage Industry Report and Q4 Updates

Posted 3/21/2016

The 2015 NMLS Mortgage Industry Report has been released. This annual report provides analysis of the mortgage entities who were licensed or registered through NMLS in 2015. For other reports, including Q4 fact sheets and data sets, see NMLS Reports.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Agenda

Posted 2/12/2016

The agenda for the NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted. The meeting will be held in Salon GHIJ at the Point Hilton Tapatio Cliffs in Phoenix, AZ on Friday, February 19th at 8:30 a.m. MT. For more details, see Agenda | NMLS Ombudsman.

NMLS Resource Center Unavailable February 5th

Posted 2/2/2016

Due to a scheduled maintenance of the resource centers, the NMLS Resource Center, Regulator Resource Center, and the Federal Registry Resource Center will be unavailable on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

NMLS Call Center - Early Closure

Posted 12/15/2015

The NMLS Call Center will close at 4:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 24th.

System Maintenance

Posted 10/15/2015

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th causing the following outages:

Consumer Access will be unavailable from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 17th.
Users will be unable to schedule, change, or cancel test appointments from 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 18th.

Payment Processing Maintenance

Posted 10/9/2015

On Saturday, October 10th, NMLS will not be able to process payments from 8:00 am – 12:00 p.m. ET due to scheduled maintenance. If the action you need to take in NMLS requires a payment, you can create a pending filing and pay after 12:00 p.m. ET or revisit NMLS after 12:00 p.m. ET to submit a filing and make payment at the same time.

System Maintenance October 2nd - 3rd

Posted 9/30/2015

Due to system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 2nd through 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 3rd. For more information on updates being made to the System, see the 2015.4 Release Notes.

NMLS Modernization RFP

Posted 9/17/2015

The State Regulatory Registry LLC (SRR) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the modernization of the existing NMLS with a new system built on a more modern and flexible architecture. The deadline for proposal submission is November 23, 2015. See Request for Proposals for more details.

Renewal and Reactivation Handbook Update

Posted 9/15/2015

The Renewal and Reactivation Handbook has been updated for the 2016 Renewal period. For more information about Renewal, see the Renew - Reactivate page.

NMLS Q2 Reports Released

Posted 11/2/2015

The NMLS Mortgage Industry Report has been released for the second quarter of 2015. An update to the Money Services Business Fact Sheet and a new Debt Collection Fact Sheet have also been posted. For other reports, including Mortgage Call Report data, see NMLS Reports.

NMLS Release 2015.3.2 Targeted for September 21, 2015

Posted 11/2/2015

NMLS Release 2015.3.2 has been targeted for September 21, 2015. The release contains numerous general enhancements and system maintenance updates. For an overview of these changes, see the 2015.3.2 Release Notes.

System Maintenance August 15th

Posted 8/11/2015

Due to system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 15th. For more information on updates being made to the System, see the 2015.3.1 Release Notes.

System Maintenance Aug. 8th

Posted 8/5/2015

Due to system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 8th.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Agenda

Posted 7/28/2015

The agenda for the NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted. The meeting will be held in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom at The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4th at 9:00 a.m. CT. For more details, see Agenda | NMLS Ombudsman.

System Maintenance July 25th

Posted 7/22/2015

NMLS and Consumer Access will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, July 25th causing the following outages:

Users will be unable to schedule, change, or cancel test appointments from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET.
Consumer Access will be unavailable from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET.

System Maintenance July 17-18

Posted 7/16/2015

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from Friday, July 17th - Saturday, July 18th for system enhancements causing the following outages:

NMLS will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET Friday, July 17th until 12:00 p.m. ET Saturday, July 18th.
Consumer Access will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET Friday, July 17th until 11:00 p.m. ET Saturday, July 18th.

For more information on updates being made to the System, see the 2015.3 Release Notes.

NMLS Release 2015.3 Targeted for July 20, 2015

Posted 7/1/2015

NMLS Release 2015.3 has been targeted for July 20, 2015. The release contains general enhancements and system maintenance updates. For an overview of these changes, see the 2015.3 Release Notes.

System Maintenance June 20th

Posted 6/19/2015

NMLS will undergo system maintenance from Saturday, June 20th - Sunday, June 21st causing the following outages:

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 5:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20th for system enhancements.
Users will be unable to schedule, change, or cancel test appointments from 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20th - 10:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 21st.

For more information on updates being made to the System, see the 2015.2.2 Release Notes.

NMLS Q1 Reports Released

Posted 9/25/2015

The NMLS Mortgage Industry Report has been released for the first quarter of 2015. An update to the Money Services Business Fact Sheet has also been posted. For other reports and data sets, see NMLS Reports.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting August 4th

Posted 6/16/2015

An open meeting with the NMLS Ombudsman will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT in conjunction with the AARMR Annual Regulatory Conference at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. Conference registration is not required to attend the meeting. Suggested agenda items regarding NMLS, state licensing, and/or federal registration will be accepted until Monday, July 20, 2015. Persons submitting discussion items must attend the meeting to present their issue. Submit agenda items by emailing ombudsman@stateregulatoryregistry.org. Please provide the issue and any relevant information on your company's letterhead. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available. For more information on the AARMR Annual Regulatory Registry Conference, see the AARMR website.

System Maintenance June 13th

Posted 6/11/2015

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, June 13th, causing the following outages:

Users will be unable to schedule, change, or cancel test appointments from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ET
NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET

System Maintenance

Posted 6/4/2015

Due to system maintenance, NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET Saturday, June 6th.

System Maintenance April 9th

Posted 5/7/2015

Due to system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from 6:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ET Saturday, May 9th.

2014 Mortgage Industry Report Released

Posted 4/16/2015

The 2014 NMLS Mortgage Industry Report has been released. This annual report provides analysis of the mortgage entities who were licensed or registered through NMLS in 2014. For other reports and data, see NMLS Reports.

System Maintenance April 17-18

Posted 4/16/2015

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET Friday, April 17th until Saturday afternoon, April 18th for system enhancements. For more information on updates being made to the System, see the 2015.2 Release Notes.

System Maintenance

Posted 4/10/2015

NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable between 8:00 and 11:00 p.m. ET Saturday, April 11th.

NMLS Q4 Reports Released

Posted 3/10/2015

The NMLS Mortgage Industry Report has been released for the fourth quarter of 2014. The report contains an analysis of companies, branches, and mortgage loan originators who were licensed or registered through NMLS in order to conduct mortgage activities. An update to the Money Services Business Fact Sheet has also been posted. For other reports and data, see NMLS Reports.

System Maintenance February 21st

Posted 2/20/2015

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, February 21st, causing the following outages:

NMLS will be unavailable from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET.
Users will be unable to schedule, change, or cancel test appointments from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET, and again from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET.
NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET, and again from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET.

NMLS 2014 Annual Report

Posted 2/18/2015

The NMLS seventh annual report is now available at 2014 SRR Annual Report.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Agenda

Posted 2/11/2015

The agenda for the NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted. The meeting will be held in the Marina Ballroom DE at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego, California, February 16th at 2:00 p.m. PT. For more details, see Agenda | NMLS Ombudsman.

7th NMLS Annual Conference & Training

Posted 2/10/2015

The agenda for the 7th NMLS Annual Conference, being held next week in San Diego, CA, has been finalized and offers registrants an opportunity to learn about system functionality and discuss issues of state and federal regulation. More information can be found on the Conference website.

System Maintenance February 7th

Posted 2/5/2015

Due to system maintenance, NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from 10:00 - 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 7th.

System Maintenance January 23-24

Posted 1/22/2015

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET, Friday, January 23rd until Saturday afternoon, January 24th for System enhancements. For more information on updates being made to the System, see the 2015.1 Release Notes.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting February 16th

Posted 1/8/2015

An open meeting with the NMLS Ombudsman will be held on Monday, February 16, 2015 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, in conjunction with the 2015 NMLS Annual Conference & Training in San Diego, California. Conference registration is not required to attend the meeting. Suggested agenda items regarding NMLS, state licensing, and/or federal registration will be accepted until Wednesday, February 4th. Persons submitting discussion items must attend the meeting to present their issue. Submit agenda items by emailing ombudsman@stateregulatoryregistry.org. If there are any attachments, please submit them on your company letterhead. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available. For more information on the NMLS Annual Conference, see the conference website.

Webinars Now Hosted via Learning Management System

Posted 1/6/2015

All future NMLS Training Webinars will be hosted via the CSBS Learning Management System (LMS). See the Training & Resources page for more information.

Renewal Period End and Reactivation

Posted 1/2/2015

The Renewal Period for 2015 is closed and the Reactivation Period has begun as of January 1st. Review the Annual Renewal page for assistance reactivating registration.

NMLS Release 2015.1 Targeted for January 26, 2015

Posted 12/23/2014

NMLS Release 2015.1 has been targeted for January 26, 2015. The release contains numerous general enhancements and System maintenance updates. For an overview of these changes, see the 2015.1 Release Notes.

NMLS Call Center - Early Closure

Posted 12/22/2014

The NMLS Call Center will close at 6:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 24th.

NMLS Call Center - Early Closure

Posted 12/16/2014

The NMLS Call Center will close an hour early at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 19th.

System Maintenance

Posted 12/16/2014

Due to system maintenance, NMLS will be shut down an hour early on Thursday morning, December 18th at 1 a.m. ET. The system will be available by 7 a.m. ET.

NMLS Q3 Reports Released

Posted 12/15/2014

The NMLS Mortgage Industry Report has been released for the third quarter of 2014. The report contains an analysis of companies, branches, and mortgage loan originators who were licensed or registered through NMLS in order to conduct mortgage activities. An update to the Money Services Business Fact Sheet has also been posted. For other reports and data, see NMLS Reports.

System Maintnenance December 13th

Posted 12/11/2014

NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 13th for system enhancements.

Timeout Messages on Criminal Background Check Results

Posted 11/18/2014

NMLS has been notified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that a software release of their Next Generation Identification System, implemented at the beginning of September, results in new timeout messages in Criminal Background Check (CBC) results. For institutions to properly handle these timeout messages, please review the NMLS developed guidance.

Annual Renewal Period

Posted 10/23/2014

The annual renewal period for 2015 begins Saturday, November 1st, and ends Wednesday, December 31, 2014. NMLS site availability will be the standard weekend operating hours. Please note, the NMLS Call Center does not operate on Saturdays or Sundays. For complete information, see the Annual Renewal information page.

Industry Training: Federal Registry Renewals

Posted 10/23/2014

SRR will hold workshops tailored for federally registered institutions to assist in requesting renewal. The sessions cover the renewal process, requirements, as well as an overview and demonstration of enhancements to the NMLS Renewal functionality. See the Training & Resources page for dates and registration information.

System Maintenance October 18-19

Posted 10/16/2014

NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from Saturday, October 18th at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 19th for system enhancements. During the outage, users will also be unable to schedule, change, or cancel test appointments.

System Maintenance October 3-4

Posted 10/3/2014

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET, Friday, October 3rd until Saturday afternoon, October 4th for System enhancements. For more information on updates being made to the System, see the 2014.3 Release Notes.

Fieldprint Outage September 20th

Posted 9/18/2014

On Saturday, September 20th from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. ET, Fieldprint will be performing scheduled maintenance. NMLS users will be unable to schedule fingerprinting appointments during this time.

NMLS Q2 Reports Released

Posted 10/22/2014

The NMLS Mortgage Industry Report has been released for the second quarter of 2014. The report contains an analysis of companies, branches, and mortgage loan originators who were licensed or registered through NMLS in order to conduct mortgage activities. An update to the Money Services Business Fact Sheet has also been posted. For other reports and data, see NMLS Reports.

System Maintenance September 6th

Posted 9/5/2014

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, September 6th for system enhancements.

NMLS Release 2014.3 Targeted for October 6, 2014

Posted 8/27/2014

NMLS Release 2014.3 has been targeted for October 6, 2014. The release contains numerous general enhancements and System maintenance updates. For an overview of these changes, see the 2014.3 Release Notes.

System Maintenance August 23-24

Posted 8/21/2014

NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from Saturday, August 23rd at 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, August 24th for system enhancements.

System Maintenance August 16-17

Posted 8/15/2014

NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from Saturday, August 16th at 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, August 17th for system enhancements.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Agenda

Posted 7/30/2014

The agenda for the NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted. The meeting will be held in the Leonsea Room at the Grand Hyatt in Seattle, Washington, August 5th at 9:00 a.m. PT. For more details, see Agenda | NMLS Ombudsman.

System Maintenance July 25th

Posted 7/24/2014

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET, Friday, July 25th until Saturday afternoon, July 26th for System enhancements. For more information on updates being made to the System, see the 2014.2 Release Notes. Also, Consumer Access will experience another outage from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET on July 26th.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting August 5th

Posted 7/8/2014

An open meeting with the NMLS Ombudsman will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 9:00 - 11:30 am, in conjunction with the AARMR Annual Regulatory Conference in Seattle, Washington. Conference registration is not required to attend the meeting. Suggested agenda items regarding NMLS, state licensing, and/or federal registration will be accepted until Friday, July 25th. Persons submitting discussion items must attend the meeting to present their issue. Submit agenda items by emailing ombudsman@stateregulatoryregistry.org. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available. For more information on the AARMR Annual Regulatory Registry Conference, see the AARMR website.

NMLS Release 2014.2 Targeted for July 28, 2014

Posted 7/8/2014

NMLS Release 2014.2 has been targeted for July 28, 2014. The release contains numerous general enhancements and System maintenance updates. For an overview of these changes, see the 2014.2 Release Notes.

System Maintenance June 28th

Posted 6/25/2014

NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 28th for system enhancements.

2013 SRR Annual Report

Posted 6/25/2014

The sixth annual report of the State Regulatory Registry LLC (SRR) and NMLS operations and performance is now available. For more information, see the 2013 SRR Annual Report.

System Maintenance June 21st

Posted 6/19/2014

On Saturday, June 21st, both NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET for system enhancements. For more information on updates being made to the system, see the 2014.1.2 Release Notes. Also, Consumer Access will experience another outage from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET.

NMLS Q1 Mortgage Industry Report Released

Posted 6/11/2014

The NMLS Mortgage Industry Report has been released for the first quarter of 2014. The report contains an analysis of companies, branches, and mortgage loan originators who were licensed or registered through NMLS in order to conduct mortgage activities. For other reports and data, see NMLS Reports.

System Maintenance

Posted 5/28/2014

NMLS Consumer Access will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, May 31st from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET. Consumer Access will be unavailable during this time.

2013 NMLS Mortgage Industry Report and Activity Data

Posted 5/13/2014

A new NMLS report and data set was released today containing analysis of companies, branches, and mortgage loan originators (MLOs) who were licensed or registered through NMLS in order to conduct mortgage activities in 2013. See NMLS Reports.

Upcoming Federal Registry Training Workshop

Posted 5/12/2014

NMLS will hold a training webinar providing an overview of the Federal Registry and registration process on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET. Go to the Training & Resources page to register.

System Maintenance April 26th

Posted 4/25/2014

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm ET, Saturday, April 26th for system enhancements.

System Maintenance March 28th

Posted 3/27/2014

NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET, Friday, March 28th until Saturday afternoon, March 29th for system enhancements. For more information on updates being made to the system, see the 2014.1 Release Notes.

NMLS Release 2014.1 Targeted for March 31, 2014

Posted 4/1/2014

NMLS Release 2014.1 has been targeted for March 31, 2014. The major enhancements pertain to: (i) addition of an Industry Dashboard for state-licensed entities; (ii) ability for testing and education investigations to be tracked through NMLS; and (iii) enhancements to the Uniform Licensing Forms and Mortgage Call Report. For an overview of these changes and other enhancements contained in the Release, see the 2014.1 Release Notes.

New NMLS Ombudsman Appointed

Posted 3/5/2014

Robert S. Niemi, Deputy Superintendent for Consumer Finance with the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions, is the new NMLS Ombudsman. Niemi oversees the non-depository lenders in the state of Ohio. The NMLS Ombudsman provides the financial services industries and other interested parties with a neutral venue to discuss issues or concerns regarding NMLS and state licensing. CSBS has issued a press release regarding the announcement.

NMLS State and Federal Q4 Reports Released

Posted 3/5/2014

The Nationwide View of State-Licensed Mortgage Entities and the NMLS Federal Registry Quarterly Report have been released for the fourth quarter of 2013. For previous quarters see NMLS Reports.

Sixth Annual NMLS Conference and Training

Posted 3/25/2014

The sixth Annual NMLS Conference and Training concluded on Friday, February 21st. The conference was attended by approximately 550 guests, with popular general sessions, breakouts by industry type, and training opportunities. Visit the blog to read highlights and watch interviews and commentary from speakers and guests.

NMLS Resource Center Maintenance February 21st

Posted 2/21/2014

Due to system maintenance, NMLS users will not be able to access the NMLS Resource Center between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET, Friday, February 21st.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Agenda

Posted 2/14/2014

The agenda for the NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted. The meeting will be held in the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency in Miami, Florida, February 18th at 2:00pm. For more details see Agenda | NMLS Ombudsman

System Maintenance February 15th

Posted 2/14/2014

NMLS Consumer Access will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, February 15th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET. Consumer Access will be unavailable during this time.

Call Center Closed February 17th

Posted 2/12/2014

The NMLS Call Center will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day.

System Maintenance January 25

Posted 1/24/2014

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, January 25th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET. Consumer Access will be unavailable during the upgrade.

Expanded Use of SAFE MLO Test with Uniform State Content

Posted 1/10/2014

Effective January 1^st, four additional state agencies will no longer require mortgage loan originators (MLOs) to take a second state-specific test component when seeking licensure with their state agencies. The agencies are the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, New Mexico Financial Institutions Division, Puerto Rico Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, and U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Banking & Insurance, That brings the total number of state agencies to 39 that have adopted the new National SAFE MLO test. See the CSBS Press Release and Uniform State Test Implementation for more information.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting February 18

Posted 1/7/2014

An open meeting with the NMLS Ombudsman will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, prior to the NMLS Annual Conference in Miami, Florida. Conference registration is not required to attend the meeting. Suggested agenda items regarding NMLS and/or state licensing or federal registration, will be accepted until Friday, February 7th. For more information, see NMLS Ombudsman. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available.

Renewal Period End and Reactivation

Posted 3/25/2014

The Renewal Period for 2014 is closed and the Reactivation Period has begun as of January 1st. Review the Annual Renewal page for assistance reactivating registration.

System Maintenance December 7th

Posted 12/6/2013

NMLS will undergo system maintenance this Saturday, December 7th to deploy Release 2013.4.2. The upgrade is anticipated to occur from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. EST. During this time NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable to all users.

NMLS State and Federal Q3 Reports Released

Posted 11/25/2013

The Nationwide View of State-Licensed Mortgage Entities and the NMLS Federal Registry Quarterly Report have been released for the third quarter of 2013. For previous quarters see NMLS Reports.

System Maintenance November 23

Posted 11/20/2013

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, November 23rd. NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable during the upgrade, expected to occur for the duration of the day.

Call Center Expanded Hours

Posted 11/1/2013

The NMLS Call Center has new hours of operation and will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. To reach the NMLS Call Center use the new Toll Free Number 855-NMLS-123 or 855-665-7123.

Annual Renewal Period Begins

Posted 11/1/2013

The annual renewal period for 2014 begins today, November 1st, and ends December 31, 2013. For complete information, see Annual Renewal.

NMLS Availability Restored

Posted 10/23/2013

NMLS availability has been restored. Users may not be able to access company, branch or individual license history information. All other system functions are available and the remaining issues will be resolved by tomorrow morning.

Industry Workshop: Federal Registry Renewals

Posted 11/25/2013

Renewal Webinars for Federally-Registered Institutions
SRR will hold workshops tailored for federally-registered institutions to assist in requesting renewal. The sessions will cover the renewal process, requirements, as well as an overview and demonstration of enhancements to the NMLS Renewal functionality. See the Training & Resources page for dates and registration information.

Comprehensive resources supporting renewals are currently available on the NMLS Resource Center; workshop attendees receive the benefit of discussion on the renewal process, enhancements, and opportunity for questions and answers.

New Toll Free Number for NMLS Call Center

Posted 10/18/2013

Effective Monday, October 21st, the NMLS Call Center will have a new toll free number. The new number is: 855-NMLS-123 or 855-665-7123

System Upgrade October 18-21

Posted 10/3/2013

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Friday, October 18, starting at 9:00 pm ET. The system will be unavailable until the upgrade is complete, which is expected to be Saturday afternoon. The majority of changes are to accommodate the implementation of regulator log, five-year test expiration policy, and renewal enhancements. For an overview of these and other changes see the Release Notes.

NMLS State and Federal Q2 Reports Released

Posted 9/20/2013

The Nationwide View of State-Licensed Mortgage Entities and the NMLS Federal Registry Quarterly Report have been released for the second quarter of 2013. For previous quarters see NMLS Reports.

Upcoming Federal Registry Training Workshop

Posted 8/27/2013

A training webinar providing an overview of the Federal Registry and registration process will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET. Go to the Training & Resources page to register.

Call Center Hours

Posted 8/26/2013

The NMLS Call Center will close at 3:00 pm ET on Friday, August 30th and will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.

NMLS State and Federal Q1 Reports Released

Posted 9/20/2013

The Nationwide View of State-Licensed Mortgage Entities and the NMLS Federal Registry Quarterly Report have been released for the first quarter of 2013. For previous quarters see NMLS Reports.

System Upgrade July 16

Posted 7/16/2013

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Tuesday, July 16, starting at 11:00 pm ET. The system will be unavailable until the upgrade is complete, which is expected to be no later than 11:30 pm ET.

System Maintenance July 13

Posted 7/11/2013

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday morning, July 13th from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET. NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable during the upgrade.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting August 6

Posted 7/26/2013

An open meeting with the NMLS Ombudsman will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., prior to the AARMR Annual Regulatory Conference in Denver, CO. Conference registration is not required to attend the meeting. Suggested agenda items regarding NMLS and/or state licensing or federal registration, will be accepted until Friday, July 19th. For more information, see NMLS Ombudsman. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available.

New NMLS Criminal Background Check Processing Fee Effective July 1, 2013

Posted 6/27/2013

Reflecting a recent change in the amount charged for Criminal Background Checks by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the NMLS Processing Fee for Criminal Background Checks will be reduced to $36.25 beginning July 1, 2013. This new fee will apply to all Criminal Background Checks authorized in NMLS on or after July 1. Any Criminal Background Checks authorized prior to July 1 will continue to generate a processing fee of $39.

System Upgrade June 21-23

Posted 6/17/2013

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Friday, June 21, starting at 9:00 pm ET. The system will be unavailable until the upgrade is complete, which is expected to be Saturday afternoon. The majority of changes are to accommodate the implementation of Advance Change Notice functionality, updated NMLS Education reporting and compliance tools, and the adoption of a new Education Management System. In connection with the upgrades, NMLS-approved course providers will not be able to report course completions in NMLS from 4 pm EST on June 17th through 10 am on June 24th. For an overview of these and other changes see the Release Notes.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting August 6

Posted 7/26/2013

NMLS 2012 Annual Report

Posted 6/5/2013

The NMLS fifth annual report is now available at 2012 SRR Annual Report.

Call Center Hours

Posted 5/22/2013

The NMLS Call Center will close at 3:00 pm EDT on Friday, May 24 and will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

NMLS Release 2013.2 Targeted for June 24, 2013

Posted 5/9/2013

NMLS Release 2013.2 has been targeted for June 24, 2013. The major enhancements pertain to: (i) Advance Change Notice; (ii) NMLS Education Rules Engine; and (iii) Education Management System. For an overview of these changes, see the 2013.2 Release Portfolio.

System Maintenance April 6

Posted 4/4/2013

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday morning, April 6th from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. EDT. NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable during this time.

Call Center Hours

Posted 3/27/2013

The NMLS Call Center will be closed Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday.

System Upgrade March 15-17

Posted 3/21/2013

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Friday, March 15, starting at 9:00 pm ET. The system will be unavailable until the upgrade is complete, which is expected to be Sunday afternoon. The majority of changes are to accommodate Agency Fee Invoicing, Authorized Agents, Implementation of Uniform State Test Content and Federal Disciplinary Actions in Consumer Access. For an overview of these and other changes see the Release Notes.

Federal Registrant Disciplinary Action Information to be Publicly Available in NMLS Consumer Access

Posted 4/29/2013

Beginning March 18, 2013, Disciplinary Action Information reported by a federally registered MLO on his or her most recent MU4R will become publicly available in NMLS Consumer Access. For more information, see Disciplinary Actions.

NMLS Conference Opens

Posted 3/19/2013

The fifth annual NMLS Conference and Training has begun in San Antonio, Texas. The event can be followed real-time on the NMLS Conference Blog.

NMLS State and Federal Q4 Reports Released

Posted 2/23/2013

The Nationwide View of State-Licensed Mortgage Entities and the NMLS Federal Registry Quarterly Report have been released for the fourth quarter of 2012. For previous quarters see NMLS Reports.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Agenda

Posted 2/21/2013

The agenda for the NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted. The meeting will be held in the Texas EF Room at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, February 26th at 2:00pm. For more details see Agenda | NMLS Ombudsman.

Call Center

Posted 2/14/2013

The NMLS Call Center will be closed Monday, February 18 in observance of President's Day.

NMLS Call Center Services

Posted 2/13/2013

The State Regulatory Registry LLC (SRR) invites parties interested in providing call center services for NMLS to complete the Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFQ). The deadline to acknowledge intent to respond to the RFQ is February 20, 2013. See Requests for Proposals for details.

System Maintenance January 26

Posted 1/24/2013

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday morning, January 26th from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET. NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable during the upgrade.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting February 26

Posted 1/24/2013

An open meeting with the NMLS Ombudsman will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., prior to the NMLS Annual Conference & Training in San Antonio, Texas. Conference registration is not required to attend the meeting. Suggested agenda items, regarding NMLS and/or state licensing or federal registration, will be accepted until February 12th. For more information, see NMLS Ombudsman. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available.

Call Center Hours

Posted 1/18/2013

The NMLS Call Center will be closed Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Reactivating a Federal Registration

Posted 1/1/2013

Institutions employing federally registered mortgage loan originators who failed to renew can reactivate a Federal Registration by following the steps outlined on the Renew – Reactivate Page.

NMLS Release 2013.1 Targeted for March 18, 2013

Posted 12/21/2012

NMLS Release 2013.1 has been targeted for March 18, 2013. The major enhancements pertain to: (i) Agency Fee Invoicing; (ii) Authorized Agents; (iii) Display of Disciplinary Actions in Consumer Access; and (iv) Implementation of the Uniform State Test. For an overview of these changes, see the 2013.1 Release Portfolio.

Call Center Hours Extended

Posted 12/20/2012

As the deadline for annual renewals draws closer, please note that the NMLS Call Center will have adjusted hours through year end as follows:

Monday, December 24 ........ 9:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday, December 25 ....... Closed
Wednesday, December 26 .. 9:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday, December 27 ...... 9:00am – 8:00pm
Friday, December 28 ........... 9:00am – 8:00pm
Monday, December 31 ........ 9:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday, January 1 ............ Closed

For help on completing a renewal request, refer to the quick guides available on the Renew – Reactivate page of the NMLS Federal Registry Resource Center.

NMLS Annual Conference

Posted 12/18/2012

The 5th NMLS Annual Conference & Training will be held February 26 – March 1, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. The Conference is geared to companies, banks, and credit unions that manage a financial services license or registration on NMLS. Attendees will hear directly from state and federal policy makers and industry experts on a wide range of system and regulatory issues. For complete details, go to www.nmlsconference.org.

Test Appointment System Unavailable Saturday, December 8th

Posted 12/5/2012

The NMLS Test Appointment System will undergo scheduled maintenance Saturday, December 8th. During this period, candidates will not be able to schedule, reschedule or cancel SAFE MLO Test appointments. However, candidates who are scheduled to take a test on December 8th will not be affected.

NMLS State and Federal Q3 Reports Released

Posted 11/29/2012

The Nationwide View of State-Licensed Mortgage Entities and the NMLS Federal Registry Quarterly Report have been released for the third quarter of 2012. For previous quarters see NMLS Reports.

Additional Federal Registration Renewal Webinar Available

Posted 11/20/2012

An additional webinar reviewing the annual renewal process for federal registrations is being offered on Thursday, December 6. Find more information, including how to enroll, here.

Call Center Holiday Hours

Posted 11/19/2012

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the NMLS Call Center will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd, and will close early on Wednesday, November 21st at 5:00 p.m. ET, and Friday, November 23rd at 3:00 ET.

System Maintenance November 17

Posted 11/16/2012

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday morning, November 17 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 am ET. NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable during the upgrade.

Call Center Extends Hours

Posted 11/1/2012

To assist with the 2013 Annual Renewal Period, the NMLS Call Center will have extended operating hours from November 1 to November 20 from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (ET), Monday through Friday.

Annual Renewal Period Begins

Posted 11/1/2012

The annual renewal period for 2013 begins November 1 and ends December 31, 2012. For complete information, see Annual Renewal.

Call Center Closing Early

Posted 10/29/2012

Due to Hurricane Sandy, the NMLS Call Center will be closing at 5:00 pm ET on Monday, October 29th and remain closed on Tuesday, October 30th. Weather permitting, the Call Center will reopen on Wednesday the 31st.

System Maintenance October 31

Posted 11/1/2012

NMLS will undergo system maintenance to prepare for the 2013 License/Registration Renewal process and will be unavailable during that time period. The upgrade starts Wednesday, October 31 at 11:00 pm ET and ends Thursday, November 1 at 7:00 am ET.

Disciplinary Actions for Federally Registered MLOs

Posted 10/18/2012

On October 18, 2012, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau issued guidance to depository institutions regarding new requirements for the reporting through NMLS of information about Disciplinary Actions taken against registered Mortgage Loan Originators. On October 22, NMLS will be upgraded, allowing individuals to meet these new requirements. For more information see Disciplinary Actions.

Federal Registration Renewal Workshops Available

Posted 11/29/2012

The 2013 Federal Registry renewal period begins on November 1, 2012. Workshops are being offered for institutions that would like to see a live demonstration of the federal renewal process. For more information, see the Federal Registry Renewal Workshop page.

System Upgrade October 19-21

Posted 10/2/2012

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Friday, October 19, starting at 9:00 pm ET. The system will be unavailable until the upgrade is complete, which is expected to be Sunday afternoon. The majority of changes are to accommodate credit report enhancements, Federal registry disciplinary actions, and renewal enhancements. For an overview of these and other changes, see the Full Release Notes.

NMLS Release 2012.4 Targeted for October 22, 2012

Posted 9/26/2012

NMLS Release 2012.4 has been targeted for October 22, 2012. The major enhancements pertain to renewals, credit report review and federal disciplinary actions. For an overview of these and other changes expected to be included in the Release, see our 2012.4 Release Portfolio.

Call Center Hours

Posted 8/28/2012

The NMLS Call Center will close early on Friday, August 31 at 3:00 p.m. ET and will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day.

System Maintenance August 25

Posted 8/23/2012

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday morning, August 25 from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon ET. NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable during the upgrade.

NMLS State and Federal Q2 Reports Released

Posted 9/7/2012

The Nationwide View of State-Licensed Mortgage Entities and the NMLS Federal Registry Quarterly Reporthave been released for second quarter, 2012. Together the two reports provide a comprehensive overview of all individuals, mortgage companies, and depository institutions originating residential mortgages in the United States.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Agenda

Posted 8/8/2012

The agenda for the NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted. The meeting will be held in the Georgian Room at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday, August 14th at 9:00am. For more details see Agenda | NMLS Ombudsman.

System Maintenance August 4

Posted 8/2/2012

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, August 4. NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable during the upgrade.

Renewal Activity Report Issue Resolved

Posted 8/8/2012

The previously reported issue regarding the display of certain MLO's renewal status in the Renewal Activity Report has been resolved. The Report is now displaying the correct renewal status for all MLOs, and institutions can rely on the information to determine who is required to renew to maintain an active registration for 2013.

System Upgrade July 20-23

Posted 7/13/2012

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Friday, July 20, starting at 9:00 pm ET. The system will be unavailable until the upgrade is complete, which is expected to be Sunday afternoon. Changes to the Federal Registry include Consumer Access, and the introduction of the MU4R Detail Report. For an overview of these and other changes, see the Release Summary or Full Release Notes.

Known Issue regarding Federal Registry Renewal Activity Report

Posted 7/24/2012

Each year, on July 1, NMLS updates the Renewal Activity Report to assist institutions in preparing for the upcoming renewal season. NMLS is aware that this report is incorrectly displaying the renewal status of certain MLOs as “Exempt” when in fact the renewal status is “Eligible for Renewal”. See the Federal Registry Renewal and Reactivation Handbook for a full description of renewal status definitions. We are working to resolve this issue and will provide updates as appropriate on the Resource Center. Until this issue is resolved, institutions should not rely on this report to determine who is required to renew to maintain an active registration for 2013.

NMLS Processing Fee Change for Initial Federal Registrations Effective July 1

Posted 6/29/2012

In accordance with the existing NMLS Federal Registry processing fee schedule, the processing fee for initial federal registrations of MLOs will be $60 for the period of July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. This change affects only the processing of registrations for individuals who have never previously registered with the NMLS Federal Registry. Any initial registrations that are currently in process but formally submitted to NMLS after July 1 will be subject to the $60 processing fee. Individuals who initially register during this period are not required to renew their registration for 2013. State license processing fees remain unchanged. See the NMLS Processing Fees for complete details.

Call Center Hours

Posted 7/5/2012

The NMLS Call Center will close early on Tuesday, July 3rd at 3:00 p.m. ET and will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Tuesday, August 14th

Posted 8/8/2012

An open meeting with the NMLS Ombudsman will be held on Tuesday, August 14th, 9:00am – 11:30am, prior to the AARMR Annual Regulatory Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Conference registration is not required to attend the meeting. Suggested agenda items, regarding either state licensure or federal registration, will be accepted until July 31st. For more information, see NMLS Ombudsman. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available.

NMLS State and Federal Q1 Reports Released

Posted 6/6/2012

The Nationwide View of State-Licensed Mortgage Entities and the NMLS Federal Registry Quarterly Report have been released for first quarter, 2012. Together the two reports provide, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of all individuals, mortgage companies, and depository institutions originating residential mortgages in the United States.

Call Center Hours

Posted 5/22/2012

The NMLS Call Center will close early on Friday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET and be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

NMLS 2011 Annual Report

Posted 5/16/2012

The NMLS fourth annual report is now available at 2011 Annual Report.

NMLS Maintenance May Affect Firewall Settings

Posted 5/16/2012

NMLS will be migrated to a new data center over the weekend of May 19th. NMLS will be unavailable starting at 9:00 pm ET on Friday, May 18, 2012 until the migration is complete. Most users will be unaffected. However, some organizations may experience connectivity issues because of their internal data security policies. For more information see Firewall Settings for NMLS Connectivity.

NMLS and Consumer Access unavailable on Saturday, April 28th

Posted 4/26/2012

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Saturday, April 28th. NMLS and Consumer Access will be unavailable during the upgrade.

New NMLS Ombudsman Appointed

Posted 4/10/2012

Timothy M. Siwy, Acting Deputy Secretary of Non-Depository Institutions and Consumer Services for the Pennsylvania Department of Banking, has been named NMLS Ombudsman. The NMLS Ombudsman provides the financial services industries and other interested parties with a neutral venue to discuss issues or concerns regarding NMLS and state licensing. See the CSBS Press Release for additional information.

System Upgrade April 13-15

Posted 4/5/2012

NMLS will undergo system maintenance on Friday, April 13, starting at 9:00 pm ET. The system will be unavailable until the upgrade is complete, which is expected to be Sunday afternoon. The majority of changes are to accommodate the licensing and/or registration of non-depository, financial services beyond the mortgage industry. For an overview of these and other changes, see the Release Summary | Full Release Notes.

Call Center Hours

Posted 4/4/2012

The NMLS Call Center will be closed Friday, April 6 in observance of Good Friday.

New Federal Registry Resource Center Opens

Posted 4/2/2012

Welcome to the new Federal Registry Resource Center. All information regarding federal registration has been moved out of the current NMLS Resource Center into this site. This includes all Quick Guides, instructions and reference materials that pertain to Federal Registration. Start by choosing either Institutions or Loan Originators from the menu above to see what resources are available.

NMLS Updating Industry Terms of Use

Posted 3/20/2012

The NMLS Industry Terms of Use will be updated on April 16, 2012. Changes include the removal of the term “mortgage” from various sections in order to make the NMLS Industry Terms of Use applicable to a broad range of non-depository, financial services industries that state regulators will begin managing on the system. Additionally, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is identified as a federal regulatory user of NMLS; and regulatory actions posted by state regulators have been added to the list of data that can be made publicly available (Section 4F). A redlined version of the changes to the Agreement can be found at: Industry Terms of Use.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Agenda

Posted 2/3/2012

The agenda for the NMLS Ombudsman meeting has been posted. The meeting will be held in the North Central Ballroom of the Double Tree Paradise Valley Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona on Monday, February 6th at 2:00pm. For more details see Agenda | NMLS Ombudsman.

Two-Factor Renewal

Posted 4/27/2012

Institution users are required to annually renew their two-factor credential subscriptions. The annual subscription fee is $55. These users will receive an email notification when their subscription is 30 days from expiring, and will be reminded each time they log in to NMLS. For information on renewing your credential subscription, see the Pay Credential Subscription Fees Quick Guide. Note: This applies only to institution users, not individual MLOs.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting

Posted 1/23/2012

An open meeting with the NMLS Ombudsman will be held on Monday, February 6 from 2:00 pm – 5:00pm, prior to the NMLS Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Conference registration is not required for attendance at the meeting. Suggested agenda items, regarding either state licensure or federal registration, will be accepted until January 27. For more information, see NMLS Ombudsman. The meeting will be in-person only; there will be no dial-in available.

Reactivating a Federal Registration

Posted 1/6/2012

Institutions with Federal Registrants who failed to renew can reactivate a registration by following the procedure for annual renewal. For more information, see Renew-Reactivate.