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California Consumer Finance Lender Bond (CFL)

DFPI Surety Bond Amount Scale

CFL licensees must obtain a surety bond in an amount based on the previous year’s aggregate funded volume according to the following table: 

Aggregate Loan Amount Bond Amount Required Annual Premium
$0- $1,000,000 $25,000 $250 
$1,000,001- $50,000,000 $50,000 $500 
$50,000,001- $500,000,000 $100,000 $1,000 
Over $500,000,001 $200,000 $2,000 

Overview

Licensees licensed under the California Financial Law (CFL) must obtain a surety bond in an amount based upon the aggregate funded loan volume the previous year. The bond amount varies from $25,000 to $200,000, according to the scale below defined by the DFPI. The bond premium (cost) is 1% of the bond amount. Bonds are issued electronically in the NMLS system (ESB).

  • No credit check is required
  • No financials required

The Simple Bonding Process

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