32-9-165. Types of licenses. (1) The four types of licenses under this part are mortgage broker licenses, mortgage lender licenses, mortgage servicer licenses, and mortgage loan originator licenses.

(2) A mortgage broker license may be issued to an entity that meets the requirements of 32-9-112, 32-9-113, 32-9-116, 32-9-117, 32-9-122, and 32-9-123 and employs at least one Montana-licensed mortgage loan originator.

(3) A mortgage lender license may be issued to an entity that meets the requirements of 32-9-112, 32-9-113, 32-9-116, 32-9-117, 32-9-122, and 32-9-123 and employs at least one Montana-licensed mortgage loan originator.

(4) A mortgage servicer license may be issued to an entity that meets the requirements of 32-9-112, 32-9-113, 32-9-117, and 32-9-123.

(5) A mortgage loan originator license may be issued to an individual who meets the requirements of 32-9-107, 32-9-109, 32-9-110, 32-9-112, 32-9-116, and 32-9-117 and is sponsored by a Montana-licensed mortgage broker or mortgage lender.

(6) A de novo inactive license may be issued to a mortgage loan originator that has met all the requirements for licensure except sponsorship.

(7) A de novo inactive license may be issued to an entity that has met all the requirements for licensure except employment of at least one Montana-licensed mortgage loan originator.

(8) Business may not be conducted under a de novo inactive license.

(9) A Montana-licensed entity may have one or more branch offices if the entity meets the requirements of 32-9-122 and has paid the fee required under 32-9-117.

(10) Licenses under this part may not be assigned or transferred.