Tex. Fin. Code Section 157.003
Registration Required


(a)

A person must register under this chapter before the person may conduct the business of a mortgage banker in this state, unless the person is exempt under this section or Section 157.004 (Exemptions).

(b)

To register under this chapter, a mortgage banker shall:

(1)

enroll with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry;

(2)

be in good standing with the secretary of state;

(3)

have a valid federal employer identification number;

(4)

meet the qualification requirements for a mortgage banker;

(5)

not be in violation of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or any order previously issued by the commissioner to the applicant; and

(6)

provide to the commissioner a list of any offices that are separate and distinct from the primary office identified on the mortgage banker registration and that conduct residential mortgage loan business relating to this state, regardless of whether the offices are located in this state.

(b-1)

Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(11), eff. September 1, 2011.

(c)

Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(11), eff. September 1, 2011.

(d)

Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(11), eff. September 1, 2011.

(e)

The registration of a mortgage banker is valid on approval of the commissioner and may be denied if the commissioner determines the mortgage banker does not meet the requirements of Subsection (b). If registration is denied, the mortgage banker may appeal the determination in the same manner as an applicant for a residential mortgage loan originator license may appeal a denial of issuance of a license under Section 157.017 (Denial of Applications and Renewals).

(f)

Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160, Sec. 87(7), eff. September 1, 2013.

(g)

The registration may be withdrawn or revoked.

(h)

A mortgage banker that services residential mortgage loans must indicate in its registration that it acts as a residential mortgage loan servicer.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1301, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147 (H.B. 2779), Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2010.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 588 (S.B. 17), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655 (S.B. 1124), Sec. 46, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655 (S.B. 1124), Sec. 65(a)(11), eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (S.B. 1004), Sec. 51, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (S.B. 1004), Sec. 87(7), eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(18), eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Section 157.003 — Registration Required, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FI/htm/FI.­157.­htm#157.­003 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

157.001
Short Title
157.002
Definitions
157.003
Registration Required
157.004
Exemptions
157.005
Update of Registration
157.006
Registration and Administration Fee
157.009
Termination of Registration
157.010
Reregistration
157.012
License Required for Residential Mortgage Loan Originators
157.013
Application for License
157.014
Issuance of Residential Mortgage Loan Originator License
157.015
Renewal of License
157.016
Reinstatement After Expiration of License
157.017
Denial of Applications and Renewals
157.019
Modification of License
157.020
Mortgage Call Report
157.0021
Disclosure Statement
157.021
Inspection
157.022
Issuance and Enforcement of Subpoena
157.0022
Complaints
157.0023
Rulemaking Authority
157.023
Administrative Penalty
157.024
Disciplinary Action
157.0024
Mortgage Industry Advisory Committee
157.025
Restitution
157.026
Hearings and Judicial Review
157.027
Civil Actions and Injunctive Relief
157.028
Burden of Proof to Establish an Exemption
157.029
Reliance on Written Notices from the Commissioner
157.030
Completion of Residential Mortgage Origination Services
157.031
Unlicensed Activity
157.032
Powers of Commissioner
157.0061
Renewal of Registration
157.0062
Reinstatement After Expiration of Registration
157.0121
Exemptions from Residential Mortgage Loan Originator Requirements
157.0131
Conviction of Offense
157.0132
Criminal and Other Background Checks
157.0141
Conditional License
157.0201
Recovery Fund
157.0211
Multi-state Examination Authority of Residential Mortgage Loan Servicer
157.0241
Revocation or Suspension of License for Payment from Recovery Fund
157.02012
Standard Forms
157.02013
Secondary Market Transactions
157.02014
Affiliated Business Arrangements
157.02015
Rulemaking Authority with Respect to Residential Mortgage Loan Originators
157.02016
Administration of Subchapter

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 157.003’s source at texas​.gov