Mortgage licensing / Connecticut
Connecticut Exempt Mortgage Servicer Registrant Branch
branch licence · NMLS CTEXEMPTSERVICER_B · DOB
This registration is required for any CT Mortgage Lender Branch licensee who will be performing servicing activities under their CT license.
Requirements (4)
Step 1
License/Registration Fees: See the License Requirements and Fees Chart on the NMLS Resource Center for details related to this Requirement.Submitted via: NMLS (Filing Submission)
Step 2
Branch Manager: A Branch Manager must be designated for each licensed location. A Branch Manager is defined as an individual whose principal office is physically located in, who is in charge of, and who is responsible for the business operations of a branch office. Note: The branch should already have a branch manager designated for their Mortgage Lender Branch license.Submitted via: NMLS
Step 3
Branch Manager (MU2) Attestation: Complete the Individual Form (MU2) in NMLS. This form must be attested to by the applicable branch manager before it is able to be submitted along with the Branch Form (MU3).Submitted via: NMLS
Step 4
Electronic Surety Bond: Must provide an ESB rider increasing coverage by $100,000 for each additional branch that will be performing servicing activities for CT.Submitted via: Electronic Surety Bond in NMLS
General information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Who Is Required to Have This Registration?
Any person currently licensed in this state as a Mortgage Lender Branch, who, for such person or on behalf of the holder of a residential mortgage loan, receives payments of principal and interest in connection with a residential mortgage loan, records such payments on such person’s books and records, and performs other administrative functions as may be necessary to carry out the mortgage holder’s obligations under the mortgage agreement including, when applicable, the receipt of funds from the mortgagor to be held in escrow for payment of real estate taxes and insurance premiums and the distribution of such funds to the taxing authority and insurance company, and includes a person who makes payments to borrowers pursuant to the terms of a home equity conversion mortgage or reverse mortgage.
Activities Authorized Under This License
• First mortgage servicing - MSR
• First mortgage servicing – Whole Loan
• Interim Servicing
• Master servicing - MSR
• Master servicing – Whole Loan
• Mortgage loan modifications
• Mortgage loan purchasing
• Reverse mortgage servicing
• Subordinate lien servicing - MSR
• Subordinate lien servicing – Whole Loan
• Third-party first mortgage servicing
• Third-party subordinate lien mortgage servicing
Pre-Requisites for License Applications
• Other License:
Must hold an active CT Mortgage Lender Branch License.
• Bond Amount:
$100,000 per office location.
NOTE - Fees collected through NMLS are NOT REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE.
Other Connecticut mortgage licenses
- Exempt Mortgage Servicer Registrant
- Federal Student Loan Servicer Registrant
- Mortgage Broker Branch License
- Mortgage Broker License
- Mortgage Correspondent Lender Branch License
- Mortgage Correspondent Lender License
- All 14 Connecticut licenses
Sourced from the NMLS/CSBS state licensing record, last updated October 24, 2025. Requirements change — confirm against the state agency before filing. Not legal advice.