How does a mortgage loan originator working for a licensed mortgage lender or mortgage broker meet the requirement to be covered by a surety bond?
A. Licensed mortgage lenders or mortgage brokers sponsoring licensed mortgage loan originators must provide a evidence of surety bond meeting Massachusetts requirements as part of their company license (see Regulatory Bulletin 5.2-101 – Bond Requirements for Licensed Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers). Therefore, any mortgage loan originator that is an employee of a licensed mortgage lender or mortgage broker does not need to obtain a separate surety bond.