R.I. Gen. Laws § 19-14.10-11

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 19-14.10-11 - Authority to require license

In addition to any other duties imposed upon the director, or the director's designee, by law, the director, or the director's designee, shall require mortgage loan originators to be licensed and registered through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. In order to carry out this requirement the director, or the director's designee, is authorized to participate in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. For this purpose, the director, or the director's designee, may establish by rule or regulation requirements as necessary, including but not limited to:

(1) Background checks for:

(i) Criminal history through fingerprint or other databases;

(ii) Civil or administrative records;

(iii) Credit history; or

(2) Any other information as deemed necessary by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.

(3) The payment of fees to apply for or renew licenses through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry;

(4) The setting or resetting as necessary of renewal or reporting dates; and

(5) Requirements for amending or surrendering a license or any other such activities as the director, or the director's designee, deems necessary for participation in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 19-14.10-11

P.L. 2009, ch. 148, § 3; P.L. 2009, ch. 160, § 3.