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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 9-A, § 13-105

Issuance of license

PL 2009, c. 362, Pt

The administrator may not issue an applicant a mortgage loan originator license unless the applicant meets the following requirements.

1. No license revocation. The applicant has never had a mortgage loan originator license revoked in any governmental jurisdiction.

2. No felony conviction. Except if the administrator determines that a conviction as described in paragraph A does not affect the applicant’s demonstration of good character and fitness under subsection 3, the applicant has not been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony in a domestic, foreign or military court:

A. During the 7-year period preceding the date of the application for licensing and registration; or

B. At any time preceding the date of application, if the felony involved an act of fraud, dishonesty or a breach of trust or money laundering.

3. Character and fitness. The applicant has demonstrated financial responsibility, good character and general fitness commanding the confidence of the community and warranting a determination that the mortgage loan originator will operate honestly, fairly and efficiently in accordance with this Article.

4. Prelicensing education. The applicant has completed the prelicensing education requirement described in section 13‑106.

5. Written test. The applicant has passed a written test that meets the requirement described in section 13‑107.

6. Surety bond or minimum net worth requirement. The applicant has met the surety bond requirement or the net worth requirement as required pursuant to section 13‑113.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.