Mortgage licensing / West Virginia
West Virginia Mortgage Broker Branch License
branch licence · NMLS WVBROKER_B · DFI
Who is required to have this license?
Any additional location of a licensed mortgage broker that originates, brokers, negotiates or arranges mortgages for personal, family or household use that are secured by a mortgage, deed of trust or other equivalent consensual security interest on a dwelling as defined in Section 103(v) of the Truth in Lending Act or residential real estate upon which is constructed or intended to be constructed a dwelling.
Who does not need this license?
• Federally insured depository institutions
Requirements (3)
Step 1
Jurisdiction-specific requirements as identified on the checklist below must be received with this checklist within 5 business days of the electronic submission of your application through the NMLS.Step 2
Lease Agreement: For branch locations not owned by the licensed company, provide a copy of the lease agreement as well as any other written agreements setting forth the terms of operation of the branch.Submitted via: NMLS
Step 3
Mortgage Loan Originator: MLO application or amendment must be submitted concurrently with the branch application.Submitted via: NMLS
General information
Pre-requisites for license applications?
• Must have MLO in approvable status prior to approval of branch license
• Each branch must have a designated branch manager responsible for the operation of the branch and that manager must have a complete MU2 filed in NMLS
Franchised branch locations are prohibited under state law.
Communications and status changes from the West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions will be provided through NMLS, please do not email staff to check status.
Other West Virginia mortgage licenses
- Mortgage Broker License
- Mortgage Lender Branch License
- Mortgage Lender License
- Mortgage Loan Originator License
- All 5 West Virginia licenses
Sourced from the NMLS/CSBS state licensing record, last updated June 10, 2025. Requirements change — confirm against the state agency before filing. Not legal advice.