It is unlawful for any person to offer or provide any of the services of a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator or otherwise to engage in, carry on or hold himself or herself out as engaging in or carrying on the business of a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator without first obtaining the applicable license issued pursuant to this chapter, unless the person:
1. Is exempt from the provisions of this chapter; and
2. Complies with the requirements for that exemption.