Individual Mortgage Loan Originator Coverage (via company bond)
Individual mortgage loan originators in Illinois do not file their own surety bonds. Instead, they must be covered by their sponsoring employer's company bond, which ranges from $25,000 to $150,000 based on the company's loan volume. This coverage protects consumers and the state from misconduct by individual loan ori…
Overview
What it is.
Individual mortgage loan originators in Illinois do not file their own surety bonds. Instead, they must be covered by their sponsoring employer's company bond, which ranges from $25,000 to $150,000 based on the company's loan volume. This coverage protects consumers and the state from misconduct by individual loan ori…
Who usually needs it
Individual mortgage loan originators (MLOs) in Illinois who work for a licensed mortgage broker, mortgage banker, or registered exempt company. The MLO does not file a separate bond - they must be covered under their sponsoring employer's company surety bond.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
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StateILBond amount$25,000ObligeeIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Bond classLicense BondCategoryFinancial ServicesBondIndividual Mortgage Loan Originator Coverage (via company bond)Plain descriptionIndividual mortgage loan originators in Illinois do not file their own surety bonds. Instead, they must be covered by their sponsoring employer's company bond, which ranges from $25,000 to $150,000 based on the company'…Who needs this bondIndividual mortgage loan originators (MLOs) in Illinois who work for a licensed mortgage broker, mortgage banker, or registered exempt company. The MLO does not file a separate bond - they must be covered under their sp…
FAQ
Common questions.
Do individual mortgage loan originators in Illinois need to file their own surety bond?
No. Individual mortgage loan originators (MLOs) in Illinois do not file their own surety bonds. Instead, MLOs must be covered by their sponsoring employer's company surety bond. The sponsoring entity (licensed mortgage broker, mortgage banker, or registered exempt company) files one company bond that covers all MLOs working for that company. The bond amount ranges from $25,000 to $150,000 based on the company's prior year Illinois residential mortgage loan volume.
What bond amount is required to cover Illinois mortgage loan originators?
The bond amount depends on the sponsoring company's prior calendar year Illinois residential mortgage loan volume: $25,000 for $0-$5 million in loans, $50,000 for $5-$20 million, $75,000 for $20-$50 million, $100,000 for $50-$100 million, and $150,000 for over $100 million in loan volume. The IDFPR may require bond increases based on annual loan volume reporting, and the bond amount is adjusted annually as needed.
Who is responsible for filing the bond that covers Illinois mortgage loan originators?
The sponsoring employer (licensed mortgage broker, mortgage banker, or registered exempt company) is responsible for filing the company surety bond that covers all their employed mortgage loan originators. The bond is filed through NMLS using IDFPR forms and must be maintained for the duration of the company's license/registration. Individual MLOs cannot work independently in Illinois - they must be employed by a sponsoring entity that has filed the required company bond.
