Georgia Department of Banking and Finance

Welcome to the website of the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance consists of two divisions:

The Depository division charters, regulates, and examines Georgia state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, and bank holding companies.

The Non-depository division licenses and examines residential mortgage brokers and lenders, mortgage loan originators, consumer installment loan companies, money transmitters, sellers of payment instruments, and check cashers.

Welcome Message from Commissioner Kevin B. Hagler

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COVID-19 Bank, Credit Union, and Consumer Resources

The Department continues to collaborate and align oversight practices with the prudential Federal regulators. Numerous operational areas have been and continue to be addressed by the FDIC and NCUA.
Search for Businesses Regulated by the Department

Searches for Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Companies and Other Businesses Regulated by the Department
Pay GRMA $10 Per Loan Fees

Georgia Residential Mortgage Act (GRMA) semi-annual reporting and payment process is available all year.
Access DBF Online Filing and Fee Payment Services

License Certificate

Non-Depository Financial Institution (NDFI) licensees can obtain a copy of their mortgage loan originator (MLO), mortgage broker, mortgage lender, check casher, money transmitter, seller of payment instrument, or installment lender license.
MLO Education & Testing

MLO education and testing resources.
Pay GILA Tax

Georgia Installment Loan Act (GILA) semi-annual Tax payments process is available all year.

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DBF E-Verify ID#

Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS)

NMLS Resource Center

The NMLS Resource Center is the official gateway into the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) and provides users with tools, tips, news and updates.
NMLS Consumer Access

NMLS® Consumer Access is a free service for consumers to confirm that the financial-services company or professional with whom they wish to conduct business is authorized to conduct business in their state.

Latest

January 06, 2022

Order to Cease and Desist issued to Cash Finance Bank of Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia – Today, the Department of Banking and Finance, State of Georgia (“Department”) issued an Order to Cease and Desist to Cash Finance Bank of Georgia d/b/a cfbog.onlinebankingeweb.com and Fred Williams. It is unlawful to conduct and/or be affiliated with a banking business in Georgia without a bank charter.

January 06, 2022

Order to Cease and Desist issued to Trusteeship Financial Bank

Atlanta, Georgia – Today, the Department of Banking and Finance, State of Georgia (“Department”) issued an Order to Cease and Desist to Trusteeship Financial Bank d/b/a Trustee Bank d/b/a trusteeshipfinancials.com. It is unlawful to conduct and/or be affiliated with a banking business in Georgia without a bank charter.

January 06, 2022

Order to Cease and Desist issued to Norse Financial Bank

Atlanta, Georgia – Today, the Department of Banking and Finance, State of Georgia (“Department”) issued an Order to Cease and Desist to Norse Financial Bank d/b/a norsefinancials.com. It is unlawful to conduct and/or be affiliated with a banking business in Georgia without a bank charter.

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