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First regulation of mortgage brokers went into effect October 1, 1988 and today broker in the state of South Carolina are regulated by the Licensing Requirements Act of Certain Loan Brokers of Mortgages on residential Real Property. The Department of Consumer Affairs oversees the compliance with this act and requires mortgage brokers and the loan originators they employ obtain a license. To obtain a license the owner, partner, or officer must have either two years experience, or one year experience paired with 6 hours of course work, as well as a $10,000 bond and an instate presence.

Once licensed, 8 hours of continuing education is required during the licensing period. If the licensed broker is a LLC or corporation, any president, CEO, or officer with over 25% ownership must complete the continuing education requirement.

Loan Originator applicants must have six months experience in mortgage lending, or complete eight hours of continuing education in the first 90 days of employment.

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South Carolina Licensure Requirements*

Applicant Requirements:

• Age: No Requirement
• State Residency: No Requirement
• Education/Experience: 1) At least 2 years experience as an originator under the supervision of a loan broker. OR 2) 6 or more semester housing real estate finance, real estate law or the like counting towards the successful completion of a baccalaureate degree or great with a major or minor in finance, accounting, business administration, real estate finance from an accredited college or university. OR 3) Two years employment with a federally insured depository institution, Veterans Administration, FHA, or US Department of Housing where th applicant actively engaged in originating residential mortgage loans.
• Continuing Education: 8 hours of continuing education is required annually.
• Examination: No Requirement
• Fitness for Licensure: The applicant must show financial responsibility, educational background, character and general fitness.
• Net Worth: No Requirement
• Surety Bond: $10,000
• Background Check: Applicant is required to provide a financial statement that show net worth. This document cannot be more then 180 days prior to application. All members, owners officers, shareholder and employees (except loan originators) must consent to a criminal background check.
• Managing Principal: No Requirement
• Exemptions: Clerical employees are exempt, though a list of all employees that are not licenses originators must be submitted. Originators must obtain a license and not be employed by more then one broker at any one time. Each owner, officer, partner, or shareholder that will conduct loan broker activities must obtain a license as a loan originator.

State Licensing Fees:

• Initial Application: $550 Registration Fee, $200 Application Fee
• Branch Application: $150 Branch Registration Fee
• Renewal Application:$550 Renewal Fee, $150 Branch Renewal Fee

Employee Requirements (applicant referring to loan originator):

• Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
• State Residency: No Requirement
• Experience: Either 8 hours of education with be required to be completed in the first 90 days of employment, or the applicant must have 6 months of experience in residential mortgage lending.
• Education: 8 hours of education with the first 90 days of employment, or have 6 months of experience in residential mortgage lending.
• Continuing Education: 8 hours of continuing education yearly.
• Examination: No Requirement
• Fitness for Licensure: Applicant must submit information on business activities, education, and show general character and fitness.
• Net Worth: No Requirement
• Surety Bond: No Requirement
• Background Check: Applicant must submit fingerprints and consent to a background check.
• Managing Principal: Unknown
• Licensing Fee: $50
• Renewal Fee: $50

Branch Offices

• In State Requirements: A physical presence is required in the state. At the very least it must be staffed by at least one person who has the authority to contract on behalf of the broker and accept all services on behalf of the registrant, maintain regular business hours, and contain all records
• Licensure Requirements: Registrant must notify the state when opening a branch.
• Branch Manager: None

Exemptions:

• Entities: Regulated financial institutions, lawyers
• Safe Harbor: None

*Information for state licensing is provided as a guide; always verify with the state that the information is correct.

How to apply:

1.) Visit the commercial application page.

2.) Complete our online application.

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