Mortgage Broker Surety Bonds

How much does a mortgage broker bond cost?

No credit check or financials needed up to $1M in aggregate bonds, your bond premium (your cost) can range from as low as $6 per thousand of the bond amount. Here is a list of the states in which NNA Surety Bonds provides bond policies for mortgage loan originators, brokers and lenders.

Cost of Mortgage Company Bonds
State Mortgage Broker Bond Mortgage Banker/ Lender Bond Mortgage Servicer Bond Cost*
(Annual Premium)
ColoradoShow Details $25,000 / $15,000 N/A N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
IllinoisShow Details $20,000 - $150,000 $20,000 - $150,000 $50,000 $6 per thousand of bond amount
New YorkShow Details $10,000 - $150,000 $50,000 - $500,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
VirginiaShow Details $25,000 - $150,000 $25,000 - $150,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
New JerseyShow Details $100,000 - $300,000 $100,000 - $300,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount

Select your state to see bond prices

Alabama $25,000 - $75,000 N/A N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Alaska $75,000 $75,000 N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Arizona $10,000/ $15,000 $25,000/ $100,000 N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Arkansas $100,000/ $150,000/ $200,000 $100,000/ $150,000/ $200,000 $100,000/ $150,000/ $200,000 $6 per thousand of bond amount
California (CFL License) N/A $25,000/ $100,000 N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
California (RMLA License) N/A $50,000 $50,000 $6 per thousand of bond amount
Colorado (Individual) $25,000 N/A N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Colorado (Company) $100,000/ $200,000 N/A N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Connecticut $50,000 $100,000 - $500,000 $100,000 $6 per thousand of bond amount
District of Columbia $12,500 - $200,000 N/A N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Delaware $25,000 $25,000 - $200,000 N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Florida No Bond Requirement No Bond Requirement No Bond Requirement $6 per thousand of bond amount
Georgia $150,000/ $250,000 $150,000/ $250,000 N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Hawaii No Bond Requirement No Bond Requirement $100,000 $6 per thousand of bond amount
Iowa $100,000 No Bond Requirement No Bond Requirement $6 per thousand of bond amount
Idaho No Bond Requirement No Bond Requirement No Bond Requirement $6 per thousand of bond amount
Illinois $20,000 - $150,000 $20,000 - $150,000 $50,000 $6 per thousand of bond amount
Indiana $100,000 No Bond Requirement No Bond Requirement $6 per thousand of bond amount
Kentucky (Individual) $20,000 N/A N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Kentucky (Company) $50,000 $250,000 No Bond Requirement $6 per thousand of bond amount
Kansas $50,000 - $125,000 $50,000 - $125,000 No Bond Requirement $6 per thousand of bond amount
Louisiana N/A $25,000/ $50,000 No Bond Requirement $6 per thousand of bond amount
Massachusetts $75,000 $75,000 - $500,000 No Bond Requirement $6 per thousand of bond amount
Maryland N/A $50,000 - $150,000 N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Maine $25,000 $50,000 No Bond Requirement $6 per thousand of bond amount
Michigan (Individual Originator) $10,000 - $50,000 N/A N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Michigan (Company Originator) $50,000/ $150,000/$250,000 $50,000/ $150,000/$250,000 N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Michigan Broker/Lender/Servicer $25,000/ $100,000 $25,000/ $100,000 $25,000/ $100,000 $6 per thousand of bond amount
Minnesota $50,000 - $200,000 $100,000 - $200,000 $100,000 - $200,000 $6 per thousand of bond amount
Missouri $50,000 - $250,000 $50,000 - $500,000 N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Mississippi $25,000/ $150,000 $25,000/ $150,000 N/A $6 per thousand of bond amount
Montana $25,000/ $50,000/ $100,000 $25,000/ $50,000/ $100,000 $75,000 - $350,000 $6 per thousand of bond amount
North Carolina $75,000 - $250,000 $150,000 - $500,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
North Dakota $25,000 $25,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Nebraska $100,000 - $200,000 $100,000 - $200,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
New Hampshire $50,000 $100,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
New Jersey $100,000 - $300,000 $100,000 - $300,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
New Mexico $50,000 - $150,000 $50,000 - $150,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
New York $10,000 - $150,000 $50,000 - $500,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Nevada $50,000 - $75,000 $50,000 - $75,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
New York $10,000 - $150,000 $50,000 - $500,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Ohio $150,000 $150,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Oklahoma N/A $5,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Oregon $50,000 - $200,000 $50,000 - $200,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Pennsylvania $50,000 - $150,000 $100,000 - $500,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Rhode Island $25,000 $50,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
South Carolina $25,000 - $55,000 $50,000 - $150,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
South Dakota $25,000 $25,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Tennessee $45,000 - $135,000 $100,000 - $300,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Texas N/A N/A $200,000 $6 per thousand of bond amount
Utah $12,500 - $50,000 N/A TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Virginia $25,000 - $150,000 $25,000 - $150,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Vermont $25,000 - $100,000 $50,000 - $150,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Washington $30,000 - $60,000 $30,000 - $150,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Wisconsin $120,000 $300,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
West Virginia $50,000 - $150,000 $100,000 - $250,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount
Wyoming $25,000 - $100,000 $25,000 - $100,000 TBD $6 per thousand of bond amount

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855-215-2160

Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT)

*Cost can vary depending on the bond amount required

What is a mortgage broker surety bond?

A mortgage broker surety bond is a binding legal agreement designed to encourage honest, ethical and legal behavior in how you run your brokerage. If you act in violation of state regulations and cause harm to your clients, the surety that holds the bond can be tapped to compensate them for financial losses. You, the licensed mortgage loan broker or originator, will then be required to pay back the full amount to the surety company. This loan broker/originator bond policy is one of the most popular types of surety bonds required for mortgage professionals. However, depending on the type of mortgage license you hold, you may need to purchase a mortgage banker/lender bond instead of a broker bond. Alternatively, a mortgage servicer bond may be necessary based on your licensure.

These three license bonds are very similar in their purpose and function, but coverage amounts, and premiums vary (see our pricing table above).

What are the surety bond requirements for mortgage brokers and lenders?

Many states require mortgage brokers, or loan originators, to post a surety bond as part of the licensing process to operate a mortgage loan business. In addition to being licensed, mortgage bankers/lenders must also get a surety bond to guarantee compliance with state regulations governing this line of business.

Laws regulating mortgage loan professionals vary from state to state. Here are some general steps to take if you want to qualify for a mortgage surety bond:

  • Get in touch with the department in your state government that handles business licensing. Many states have helpful websites with checklists for getting started.
  • Determine the bond amount required in your state and the exact license type needed (e.g. Broker/Lender/Servicer).
  • Contact us for a free quote and begin the application process for a mortgage broker bond.

You should check the regulations in your state for specifics related to your mortgage brokerage, lending, or servicing business.

Get bonded in your state

We provide surety bonds for mortgage brokers/loan originators, bankers/lenders, and servicers in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nevada, New England, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

If you are ready to get a surety bond or would like to learn more about the bond liability required in your state, contact us!

What else should I know about the mortgage broker bond?

As with all surety bonds, the surety bonds for mortgage brokers and loan originators are all contracts among three entities: the principal (your mortgage business), the obligee (the state regulating authority), and the surety (the company providing the bond). Should your company violate the terms of your mortgage broker bond and damages are awarded, the surety company will pay the affected party in the event that you become insolvent. The surety company will still seek reimbursement from you for any losses paid on the claim.

Questions? Call NNASurety Bonds at 855-215-2160
Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT)