2014 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
454F. Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act
454F-10 Authority to require license.

Revision Note

Sections 454F-1 to 454F-26 designated as Part I pursuant to §23G-15.

§454F-10 Authority to require license. In addition to any other duties imposed upon the commissioner, the commissioner shall require mortgage loan originators, mortgage loan originator companies, and mortgage servicer companies to be licensed and registered through NMLS. The commissioner is authorized to participate in NMLS. The commissioner may establish by rule pursuant to chapter 91, requirements for mortgage loan originators, mortgage loan originator companies, and mortgage servicer companies, including:

(1) Background checks of:

(A) Criminal history through fingerprint or other databases;

(B) Civil or administrative records;

(C) Credit history; and

(D) Any other source deemed necessary by NMLS;

(2) Fees to apply for or renew licenses through NMLS;

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

(4) Requirements for amending or surrendering a license; and

(5) Any other activity the commissioner deems necessary to participate in NMLS. [L Sp 2009, c 32, pt of §2; am L 2010, c 84, §17; am L 2013, c 168, §12]