Mortgage Licensing Specialist

MortgagePros; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MortgagePros is seeking a detail-oriented Mortgage Licensing Specialist to oversee and manage individual licensing for mortgage loan originators across multiple states. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while supporting onboarding and expansion efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience with NMLS and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mortgage licensing or regulatory support.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing laws and NMLS procedures.
• Experience managing multiple tasks under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of individual mortgage licensing via NMLS.
• Coordinate pre-licensing exams and application submissions.
• Communicate with state regulators to resolve licensing issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Position Summary

MortgagePros is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Mortgage Licensing Specialist to oversee and manage individual licensing for mortgage loan originators across multiple states. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, maintaining timely license renewals, and supporting onboarding and expansion efforts. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience using the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS), a solid understanding of licensing procedures, and a proactive approach to regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of individual mortgage licensing across more than 35 states via NMLS
• Coordinate and schedule pre-licensing exams, application submissions, and sponsorship updates
• Serve as the primary point of contact for licensing-related inquiries from internal teams (e.g., Compliance, HR, Onboarding)
• Communicate directly with state regulators to resolve outstanding issues, clarify requirements, and respond to license conditions
• Track licensing renewals, expirations, and deadlines using Salesforce and related systems
• Collaborate with third-party education providers to enroll MLOs in required pre-licensing and continuing education courses
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of the licensing function
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal mortgage licensing laws and regulatory changes
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a mortgage licensing, compliance, or regulatory support role
• Strong working knowledge of state licensing laws and NMLS procedures
• Familiarity with mortgage origination workflows and licensing processes
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and a self-directed approach to managing work
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable liaising with regulatory agencies
• Must be available to work on-site at MortgagePros’ Troy, MI office

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal