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Mortgage Loan Originator Surety Bond

Individual mortgage loan originators and mortgage companies operating in Colorado. Required when: Required as a condition of initial licensure and must be maintained at all times during active licensure. Exemptions: Registered mortgage loan originators (employees of depository institutions or their subsidiaries) are e…

Overview

What it is.

Individual mortgage loan originators and mortgage companies operating in Colorado. Required when: Required as a condition of initial licensure and must be maintained at all times during active licensure. Exemptions: Registered mortgage loan originators (employees of depository institutions or their subsidiaries) are e…

Who usually needs it

Individual mortgage loan originators and mortgage companies operating in Colorado.

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.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateCO
Bond amount$25,000 for an individual license; $100,000 for a mortgage company with fewer t…
Term lengthContinuous
ObligeeColorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate, Board of Mortgage Loan Originators
RenewalThe bond remains in effect continuously until cancelled. Licensees must ensure the bond is kept current in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) and must renew their license annually between November 1 and D…
Bond classLicense Bond
CategoryFinancial Services
BondMortgage Loan Originator Surety Bond
Statutory referenceC.R.S. § 12-10-717
JurisdictionState
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