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Mortgage Lender License Information

Notice: All applications and amendments must be submitted through the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).

South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) 54-14 defines a mortgage lender as “any person who, for valuable consideration, originates, sells, or services mortgages, or holds himself, herself, or itself out as a person who, for valuable consideration, originates, sells or services mortgages, other than those exempt pursuant to SDCL 54-14-21.”

Any person or entity meeting this definition must apply for licensure as a mortgage lender using the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).

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Renewal Information

Amendments

Costs

Mortgage Lender Bond Form (in Adobe .pdf format*)

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Division of Banking
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
1601 N. Harrison Avenue, Suite 1
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605.773.3421
Fax: 866.326.7504
e-mail: banking@state.sd.us

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