CFPB Bulletin Supports Uniform State Test for Mortgage Loan Originators

Mortgage Licensing NMLS SAFE Act

On May 20, the CFPB issued Bulletin 2013-05, which clarifies that the Uniform State Test (UST) developed by the NMLS may constitute a qualified written test under the federal SAFE Act for state-licensed mortgage loan originators if the UST covers all required areas, including state laws and regulations. The Bulletin further explains that a separate test for each state covering the particular laws and regulations of that state plus a National Test Component developed by the NMLS may also meet the qualified written test requirement under the SAFE Act.