California Residential Mortgage Lending Act

How to reach us:

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Financial Services
320 W. 4th Street, Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Phone: (916) 576-8543
The caller should leave a message including the company NMLS ID number, caller’s name, contact phone number, and a brief message relating the concern, and someone from our team will return the call as soon as possible.

Email: CRMLA.Licensing@dfpi.ca.gov

Consumer Information

  • How to file a complaint
  • Search the Licensee Listing
  • NMLS Consumer Access

    NMLS Consumer Access logo Information on companies and branches licensed under CRMLA is also available on NMLS Consumer Access. NMLS Consumer Access is a fully searchable website that allows the public to view information concerning state-licensed mortgage companies, branches and individuals currently licensed through NMLS.

Licensing Questions and Information

For companies that employ Mortgage Loan Originators

Publications

Laws and Regulations

Resources

Self-Service Portal on DOCQNET
DFPI Self Service Portal

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) Self-Service Portal offers convenient online services to consumers and businesses seeking licensing information from DFPI. The Portal allows licensees to submit exemption notices and annual report information.

Portal users can search for licensees, applicants, notice filers, and search for securities and franchise filings and more.

Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) Consumer Access

NMLS Consumer Access logo

Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) Consumer Access is a fully searchable website that allows the public to view information concerning state-licensed mortgage companies, branches and individuals currently licensed through Nationwide Multistate Licensing System(NMLS).

Information on CRMLA licensing requirements for companies and branches engaged in making or brokering loans secured by residential real property is also available in Nationwide Multistate Licensing System(NMLS).

Residential Mortgage Forms

Application Forms

For company license applications and amendments

An application for a License under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act must be filed through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). Please refer to the NMLS checklist for complete instructions. The following are DFPI forms that must be submitted to the Department in addition to the electronic application in NMLS.

For certain bona fide nonprofit organizations employing MLOs:

Report Form

Translated Residential Mortgage Forms for CRMLA lenders and servicers

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Last updated: Sep 27, 2023 @ 10:05 am