Pennsylvania now accepts electronic fingerprints submitted through Fieldprint
The move away from a state-specific vendor allows the fingerprints submitted through Fieldprint to be leveraged for nearly all NMLS licenses.
Arkansas to adopt electronic surety bonds [nmls.org]
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Get highlights from the NMLS ombudsman meeting [nmls.org]
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Maryland adds money transmitter self-service financial kiosk to NMLS [nmls.org]
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Reminder: Complete annual continuing education for 2021 [nmls.org]
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APPROVED Checkpoint: Disclosure of license information in advertisements
When creating advertisements, financial services licensees may not have licensing at top of mind – but they should.
California debt collection license requirement [Webcast Archive]
APPROVED COO Tim Lange and Buckley LLP Partner Katy Ryan teamed up to break down the act’s requirements, specifically discussing who’s covered by the act, exemptions from licensure, and next steps for industry and regulators.
DFPI issues mortgage servicer requirements
Mortgage servicers licensed in California must provide information to DFPI describing the actions they are taking to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Arkansas securities department to adopt electronic surety bonds [nmls.org]
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NMLS ombudsman meeting: Virtually everything you need to know [nmls.org]
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2022 annual renewal period starts soon [nmls.org]
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CSBS releases Uniform Money Transmission Modernization Act
The act is intended to replace 50 sets of state-specific money transmitter laws and rules with a single set of nationwide standards and requirements designed by state and industry experts.
CSBS releases model for the future of payments regulation [nmls.org]
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Get prepared for state license renewal [nmls.org]
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Illinois amends Real Estate Appraisal Licensing Act
The amendments create provisions regarding inactive licenses, citations, and illegal discrimination, among other things.
DFPI: Debt collection licensing applications due before Jan. 1
On September 1, the California DFPI announced that all debt collectors operating in California can apply to be licensed.
DFPI issues second Debt Collection Licensing Act proposed rulemaking
The act requires a person engaging in the business of debt collecting in the state to be licensed and provides for the regulation and oversight of debt collectors by DFPI.
DFPI addresses MTA licensing exemptions
Several new opinion letters cover aspects of the California Money Transmission Act related to virtual currency and agent of payee rules.
DFPI’s CFL final regulations take effect Oct. 1
The regulations, among other things, amend existing licensing rules to transition all licensees under the CFL to registration through NMLS.
Illinois amends state Human Rights Act
Changes include provisions regarding third-party loan modification service providers and become effective January 1, 2022.