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Mortgage Brokers, Lenders and Originators
The Department has regulatory authority over certain residential mortgage brokers, lenders, processors, and mortgage loan orginators conducting business in Georgia. To determine whether or not an entity is licensed or registered by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, use the search options below. The "Find a Specific Licensee" listing will reflect active and inactive (revoked, suspended, withdrawn, or expired) licensees. The Excel file is a listing of ACTIVE licensees. To see outstanding Administrative Actions on both licensed and unlicensed entities, click on the Cease & Desist Orders to see the complete listing of outstanding administrative actions.
NMLS Consumer Access - is a fully searchable website that allows the public to view information concerning state-licensed mortgage companies, branches, and individuals currently licensed through NMLS.
Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) Resources
Search Options - Note: Data is updated nightly (Monday - Friday)
- Find LICENSEES/REGISTRANTS - by City, State, Name, etc. - Any Status
- Download list of Active Mortgage Brokers and Lenders - Excel File
- Cease & Desist or Consent Orders (Includes Ineligible for Hire Information)
Report Suspected Mortgage Fraud
For use by members of or those connected with the industry to report suspected mortgage fraud or violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act, as well as individuals who wish to report an issue that DOES NOT involve their personal residence. These are FILL-IN forms in the following formats:
Licensee ON-LINE Filings/Options
Other
Information and Searches
General information and licensee searches.
Mortgage Forms and Applications
Mortgage Loan Originator Resources
MLO Resources, FAQs, Presentations, etc.
Mortgage Industry FAQs
The Mortgage FAQs page is designed to assist potential and existing mortgage licensees/registrants with common questions about the various Georgia laws and Department regulations and policies applicable to the mortgage industry.