To qualify for a mortgage broker, lender, loan servicer, or loan solicitation license within the State of Vermont, either a Mortgage Broker Bond, Lender Bond, Loan Servicer Bond, or Loan Solicitation Bond is required by the Department of Financial Regulation.
The Mortgage Loan License Bonds listed above provide financial protection to the public. This means that if the licensee violates state mortgage regulations (e.g. commits negligence, misrepresentation, a breach of contract, and/or fraud), funds from the appropriate surety bond may act as a means of restitution for the damaged claimant.
Jet has partnered with Lexington National Insurance Corporation to compare bond rates and find the price that works best for you. The cost of each Vermont Mortgage Loan License Bond is a small percentage of the state-required bond limit and is based on a soft credit check of the applicant.
View the chart below for details on the preferred tier rates and various bond terms available.
Surety Bond | Bond Amount Ranges | 1-Year Cost Ranges (Preferred Tier) |
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Loan Solicitation Bond | $25,000 | $100 |
Mortgage Broker Bond | $25,000 - $100,000 | $100 - $375 |
Loan Servicer Bond | $100,000 | $375 |
Lender Bond | $50,000 - $150,000 | $188 -$563 |
*Pricing reflected is not a guarantee, as the final quote for the bond is based on personal credit as stated above. Please note that not all available price tiers are shown.
The Vermont Department of Financial Regulations, Division of Bankingutilizes the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) for the administration of mortgage broker, lender, loan servicer, and loan solicitation licenses, as well as the filing of surety bonds. So once you purchase one of the available Mortgage Loan License Bonds, it must be filed with the NMLS.
If you are in need of further details on the mortgage industry, licensure processes in multiple states, and applicable surety bond regulations, take a look at Jet’s comprehensive Mortgage License Bonds Guide.