Remote Licensing Specialist – Mortgage NMLS & Compliance

CMG Financial; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CMG Financial is seeking a Licensing Specialist to keep loan originators, branches and companies properly licensed and in good standing. You will handle NMLS filings, onboarding, renewals and license updates, serving as the go-to resource for loan officers and internal teams on licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include managing NMLS filings, sponsorships, branch licenses, applications, background checks and annual renewals.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in mortgage licensing, compliance or a related regulatory role.
• Working knowledge of NMLS and state mortgage licensing requirements.
• Familiarity with loan origination systems such as Byte.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and deadline management.
• Clear written and verbal communication and a service-oriented approach.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Teams, Excel and email in a remote team setting.
• Ability to work remote 7AM to 4PM or 8AM to 5 PM any time zone.

Responsibilities

• Submit and maintain company, branch and individual records in NMLS filings.
• Process sponsorship requests and onboarding including licensed and unlicensed individuals.
• Obtain and maintain branch licenses in new states and ensure good standing.
• Review licensing requests, guide applications, fingerprinting and background checks.
• Keep NMLS, Byte and Quantum Reverse accurate for activations, inactivations and transfers.
• Support annual renewals and coordinate continuing education and renewals.
• Maintain surety bonds and track licensing fees and invoicing.
• Support state regulatory reporting and respond to inquiries.
• Run internal audits of licensing data and monitor licensing law changes.
• Handle license terminations and coordinate transfers and deactivations.
• Answer licensing questions via inbox, hotline, Teams and meetings; coordinate with HR and compliance.
• Maintain licensing procedures and tracking tools.
• Assist audits and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Deadline management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Remote work

Tools

Byte

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Job description

CMG Financial is seeking a Licensing Specialist to keep loan originators, branches and companies properly licensed and in good standing. You will handle NMLS filings, onboarding, renewals and license updates, serving as the go-to resource for loan officers and internal teams on licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include managing NMLS filings, sponsorships, branch licenses, applications, background checks and annual renewals.