Tennessee Finance and Mortgage Broker Bonds

Tennessee mortgage broker bonds are required for mortgage professionals to operate in the state. Learn more about these bonds and find the best rates online.
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Tennessee Finance and Mortgage Broker Bonds

Business Services Devision Litigation Financier Bond

Business Services Devision Litigation Financier Bond

The Tennessee Litigation Financier Bond starts at $500 plus shipping costs and fees. Fill out the form to buy your bond instantly!

Bond State
TN
Bond Terms
Business Services Devision
Bond Premium
Bond Amount:
$50,000
Bond Duration
Bond Term:
12 months
Months
Commissioner of Financial Institutions Money Transmitter Bond

Commissioner of Financial Institutions Money Transmitter Bond

The Tennessee Money Transmitter Bond starts at $500 plus shipping costs and fees. Fill out the form to buy your bond instantly!

Bond State
TN
Bond Terms
Commissioner of Financial Institutions
Bond Premium
Bond Amount:
$50,000-$800,000
Bond Duration
Bond Term:
12 months
Months
State of Tennessee Flexible Credit License Bond

State of Tennessee Flexible Credit License Bond

The Tennessee Flexible Credit License Bond starts at $250 plus shipping costs and fees. Fill out the form to buy your bond instantly!

Bond State
TN
Bond Terms
State of Tennessee
Bond Premium
Bond Amount:
$25,000-$200,000
Bond Duration
Bond Term:
12 months
Months
Department of Financial Institutions Title Pledge Lender Bond

Department of Financial Institutions Title Pledge Lender Bond

The Tennessee Title Pledge Lender Bond starts at $250 plus shipping costs and fees. Fill out the form to buy your bond instantly!

Bond State
TN
Bond Terms
Department of Financial Institutions
Bond Premium
Bond Amount:
$25,000-$200,000
Bond Duration
Bond Term:
12 months
Months
Divisons of Securities, Dept of Insurance Securities Dealers or Investment Advisers Bond

Divisons of Securities, Dept of Insurance Securities Dealers or Investment Advisers Bond

The Tennessee Securities Dealers or Investment Advisers Bond starts at $100 plus shipping costs and fees. Fill out the form to buy your bond instantly!

Bond State
TN
Bond Terms
Divisons of Securities, Dept of Insurance
Bond Premium
Bond Amount:
$10,000
Bond Duration
Bond Term:
Expires 12/31 every year
Months
State of Tennessee Credit Services Business Bond

State of Tennessee Credit Services Business Bond

The Tennessee Credit Services Business Bond starts at $1000 plus shipping costs and fees. Fill out the form to buy your bond instantly!

Bond State
TN
Bond Terms
State of Tennessee
Bond Premium
Bond Amount:
$100,000
Bond Duration
Bond Term:
24 months
Months
State of Tennessee Mortgage Broker, Lender or Servicer Bond

State of Tennessee Mortgage Broker, Lender or Servicer Bond

The Tennessee Mortgage Broker, Lender or Servicer Bond starts at $900 plus shipping costs and fees. Fill out the form to buy your bond instantly!

Bond State
TN
Bond Terms
State of Tennessee
Bond Premium
Bond Amount:
$90,000-$300,000
Bond Duration
Bond Term:
Expires 12/31 every year
Months
United States Trustee US Trustee Program Nonprofit Budget and Credit Counseling Agency Bond

United States Trustee US Trustee Program Nonprofit Budget and Credit Counseling Agency Bond

The United States Trustee US Trustee Program Nonprofit Budget and Credit Counseling Agency Bond starts at $100 plus shipping costs and fees. Fill out the form to buy your bond instantly!

Bond State
US
Bond Terms
United States Trustee
Bond Premium
Bond Amount:
$1-$100,000
Bond Duration
Bond Term:
12 months
Months

What are Tennessee finance & mortgage broker bonds?

Finance and mortgage broker bonds are legally binding agreements between three parties:

The bonds provide a guarantee that licensed finance professionals conduct business in compliance with the regulations set forth in the Tennessee Code Annotated Title 45 Chapter 13

If the finance professional fails to comply with the regulations, the surety company will pay out financial losses to damaged parties up to the full bond amount. The finance professional is liable to reimburse the surety for any damages paid under the bond.

How much do Tennessee finance & mortgage broker bonds cost?

The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions requires mortgage brokers to post a $90,000 surety bond as part of the licensing process. Mortgage lenders and servicers must post a $200,000 bond.

The required bond costs for other finance bonds in Tennessee are as follows:

  • Credit Services Business Bond: $100,000
  • Money Transmitter Bond: $50,000
  • Flexible Credit Lender Bond: $25,000 per location
  • Securities Dealers and Investment Adviser Bond: $10,000
  • Industrial Loan and Thrift Bond: $200,000
  • Litigation Financier: $50,000
  • Title Pledge Lender: $25,000 per location

The surety company issuing the bond determines your premium rate, which is the percentage of the total bond amount you pay as the premium. Premium rates for Tennessee finance and mortgage broker bonds typically cost between 1% and 5% of the total bond amount. EZSurety has issued mortgage broker bonds in Tennessee for premiums as low as $750.

During the application process, the surety company evaluates your personal credit, financial statements, industry experience, and licensing history. Applicants with good credit generally receive the lowest rates, however, bad credit will not prevent you from securing a Tennessee mortgage broker bond. EZSurety still offers competitive rates to individuals with low credit scores or other financial issues.

How to get your mortgage broker license in Tennessee?

You can get your Tennessee Mortgage License by meeting the following requirements:

  1. Complete the criminal background check
  2. Submit company financial statements showing proof of at least $25,000 tangible net worth
  3. Provide credit reports for the controlling persons
  4. Submit Certificate of Authority/Good Standing Certificate through the Tennessee Secretary of State
  5. Provide proof of three years of mortgage lending experience
  6. Submit your application through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS)
  7. Post the appropriate surety bond
  8. Pay the $1,000 licensing fees, $100 processing fee, and $36.25 background check fee

For information on obtaining other finance licenses in Tennessee, you can visit the NMLS Resource Center.

How to Know if You Need a Surety Bond

You’ll know if you need a surety bond because some entity will have required you to obtain one. They must also inform you of which specific bond type you’ll need. There are thousands of bonds across the country, all of which vary by state and industry.

Visit EZSuretyBonds.com to browse hundreds of bonds by state, type, or industry.

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