12 CFR Part 1008 - S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act—State Compliance and Bureau Registration System (Regulation H)

Most recently amended April 28, 2016

Regulation H describes certain requirements for SAFE Act compliant state mortgage loan originator licenses and for the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.

Includes SAFE Act compliant requirements relating to:

Residential mortgage loans
Mortgage loan originators

The regulation covers topics such as:

State mortgage loan originator licenses
Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLSR)
Back-up authority

Additional resources

SAFE Act Compliance Resources

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