North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 53. Regulation of Financial Services § 53-244.090. Application fees

(a) Initial applicants shall pay a nonrefundable filing fee of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250) for licensure as a mortgage broker, mortgage lender, or mortgage servicer, three hundred dollars ($300.00) for licensure as an exclusive mortgage broker, or one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) for licensure as a mortgage loan originator.

Initial applicants for registration as a mortgage origination support registrant that are engaged exclusively as loan processors or underwriters shall pay a nonrefundable filing fee based upon the number of individuals they employ as loan processors or underwriters:  (i) two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for fewer than five individuals, (ii) one thousand dollars ($1,000) for between five and 30 individuals, or (iii) two thousand dollars ($2,000) for more than 30 individuals.

In addition, every applicant for initial licensure or registration shall pay the actual cost of obtaining a credit report, state and national criminal history record checks, and the processing fees required by the NMLS.

(b) A licensed mortgage broker or mortgage lender shall register each branch office, including the address and designated branch manager, with the Commissioner through the NMLS. In addition, the mortgage broker or mortgage lender shall pay the actual cost of obtaining a credit report, state and national criminal history record checks, and the processing fees required by the NMLS for the designated branch manager.