Mortgage News Archive

• The NCCOB is conducting a Qualifying Individual Orientation (QIO) session on March 24, 2010 at our Raleigh office.  This class is designed for qualifying individuals and licensing contacts of recently licensed companies. Companies may register their qualifying individuals or licensing contacts here.

• The 2nd Annual NMLS User Conference and Training is scheduled for February 9-11, 2010 in San Diego, CA. See agenda here for additional information.
• The NCCOB emailed all currently licensed Mortgage Loan Originators a MLO renewal notice dated 10/16/2009.
• The NCCOB emailed all currently licensed Mortgage Lenders and Brokers a Company Renewal Notice dated 10/16/2009.
• The NCCOB emailed all currently licensed Mortgage Loan Originators a Certification of SAFE Act Education Hours Letter dated 09/22/2009.
• The NCCOB emailed all currently licensed Mortgage Loan Originators a MLO Professional Requirements Letter  regarding the NC SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act dated 08/31/2009.
• The NCCOB emailed all licensees a Testing Requirements Notification letter regarding the NC SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act dated 08/7/2009.
• NCCOB Non-Depository Newsletter (Volume 1, Issue 2) dated August 5, 2009 was emailed to all licensed companies and loan officers.
• The "NC Secure and Fair Enforcement (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage Licensing Act" was enacted on 07/22/09 and signed by Governor Perdue on 07/31/09 with an effective date of 07/31/09.  
• Press Release: NCCOB Prohibits Net Branch Company from engaging in Mortgage Business in NC.
• Please keep your email address in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System up to date to ensure that you receive notifications and correspondence in a timely manner.
• NCCOB Non-Depository Newsletter (Volume 1, Issue 1) dated April 27, 2009 was emailed to all licensed companies and loan officers.
• The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released a consumer advisory to help homeowners avoid scams that claim to help save their homes.  
• The NCCOB emailed all licensees a Loan Modification and Debt Repair Memo dated 03/31/2009.
• Annual Financial Statements requirements have changed per NC Admin. Code Rule  04 NCAC 03M .0401(b). Please review this NMLS Financial Statement Information Memo for details.  
• Declaratory Ruling 2008-01 issued detailing the high-cost loan law as it relates to seller paid points.
• The legislature in its 2008 session enacted three laws affecting mortgage servicing, foreclosures, North Carolina’s “high-cost loan” statute, and the Mortgage Lending Act generally.  In addition changes proposed by the NC Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB) to the North Carolina Administrative Code became effective immediately upon completion of the 2008 General Assembly session. A summary Letter was mailed out the week of 09/05/08 regarding these three enacted laws.
• Deputy Commissioner Mark Pearce's Legislative Update Letter and Summary of House Bill 1817.  
• RESPA/FHA existing policy regarding non FHA-approved mortgage broker fees in FHA mortgage transactions. 
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Rev. 3/9/2010