Georgia Department of Banking and Finance

Welcome to the website of the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (DBF). We are the state agency that regulates and examines Georgia state-chartered banks, state-chartered credit unions, and state-chartered trust companies. We also have responsibility for the supervision, regulation, and examination of Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks (MALPBs) chartered in Georgia. Please be aware that the DBF does not regulate all financial institutions doing business in Georgia. Some institutions are regulated by the federal government or by another state regulatory agency.

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Information about the Department's publications, press releases and other announcements.

Mortgage Loan Originator Resources

License application information and other resources for mortgage loan originators (MLOs).

Who We Regulate

Information about what financial institutions and other entities the Department charters, licenses, and/or regulates.

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Searches for Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Companies and Other Businesses Regulated by the Department

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Georgia Residential Mortgage Act (GRMA) semi-annual reporting and payment process.

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Frequently Requested Information

Resources for information such as institution/licensees searches, forms, applications and other common requests.

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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.

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November 26, 2019

Department’s Order to Cease and Desist Issued to Lucinda Clements Becomes Final

Atlanta, Georgia — On November 26, 2019, the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance’s (“Department’s”) Order to Cease and Desist (“Order”) and Notice of Intent to Deny Application for Renewal of Mortgage Loan Originator’s License issued to Lucinda Clements (“Ms.

August 23, 2019

Approval of De Novo Bank: Loyal Trust Bank, Johns Creek, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia - The Department of Banking and Finance, State of Georgia ("Department") approved the de novo community bank charter of Loyal Trust Bank, In Organization ("I.O."). Loyal Trust Bank, I.O.

July 16, 2019

Department’s Orders to Cease and Desist Issued to KSN Enterprises, LLC and Kenneth Edward Neil Become Final

Atlanta, Georgia — On July 3, 2019, Orders to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to KSN Enterprises, LLC, located at 2540 Chattahoochee Lane, Cumming, Georgia 30041, and its owner, Kenneth Edward Neil, became final.

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