Mortgage Licensing Made Easy: Stay Compliant and Scale Nationwide with Peoples Bank

Why gamble with unlicensed loan officers when one wrong move could bring everything crashing down? With Peoples Bank’s P&L platform, compliance is built-in—allowing you to operate in all 50 states without individual licensing hassles. No legal risks, no state-by-state roadblocks—just seamless growth on a rock-solid foundation.Operating without proper licensing can lead to fines, lawsuits, and even criminal charges—just ask companies like LoanSnap, 1st Alliance Lending, and RPM Mortgage, which faced costly penalties for non-compliance. With Peoples Bank, you eliminate these risks entirely. Our national charter keeps you compliant, secure, and ready to scale without limits.


Get Compliant, Stay Secure: 


Build Your Mortgage Business on a Solid Foundation

In the mortgage industry, compliance isn’t optional—it’s essential. The last thing you need is the risk of working with unlicensed loan officers or getting tangled in complex state-by-state licensing requirements. 

One wrong move can jeopardize everything you’ve built. But with Peoples Bank’s P&L platform, you eliminate that risk entirely.

Thanks to our national bank status, you and your team can operate in all 50 states without the hassle of individual state licensing. This means you’re always compliant, always secure, and never limited in where you can grow your business.

Why Compliance Matters: Avoid Costly Risks

Many mortgage businesses struggle with licensing restrictions that can slow them down—or worse, put them in legal jeopardy. Here’s why compliance should be a top priority:

1. The Risk of Unlicensed Loan Officers

Some mortgage professionals cut corners by working with unlicensed loan officers, but this can lead to:

  • Severe penalties and legal action that can shut down your business.
  • Loss of trust with investors, lenders, and referral partners.
  • Reputation damage that is hard to recover from.

With Peoples Bank, your team operates under a nationally chartered bank, ensuring that you’re compliant from day one-no loopholes, no risks, no limitations.

2. Say Goodbye to State Licensing Hassles

Traditional mortgage companies often face roadblocks when trying to expand across state lines. Every new state requires new licensing, which can be:

  • Expensive (licensing fees add up fast).
  • Time-consuming (state approvals can take months).
  • Restrictive (not all states grant licenses easily).

With Peoples Bank, you bypass all of this. Our national charter covers all 50 states, meaning your loan officers can originate anywhere without waiting on approvals or juggling compliance headaches.

3. Operate Without Limits

Most brokers and independent mortgage shops are bound by state laws, restricting where and how they can do business. With a national bank platform, you:

  • Expand without roadblocks into high-value markets across the U.S.
  • Seize opportunities instantly without worrying about state-specific licensing requirements.
  • Offer a seamless experience for borrowers nationwide.


Compliance = Security = Growth

When your business is built on a secure and compliant foundation, growth becomes effortless. Here’s how Peoples Bank’s platform helps you scale with confidence:

1. Attract Top Loan Officers

The best mortgage professionals want to work where they can close deals without restrictions. Offering nationwide lending without licensing barriers 
makes your office a magnet for top-producing loan officers.

2. Build Stronger Partnerships

Realtors and referral partners trust lenders who are compliant and secure. With the backing of a national bank, your business gains instant credibility—giving you an edge over competitors struggling with licensing hurdles.

3. Focus on What Matters: Production

When compliance and licensing are handled for you, your time is freed up to:

  • Increase lead generation without worrying about state-by-state restrictions.
  • Scale operations without legal bottlenecks.
  • Close deals faster because you don’t have to wait for licensing approvals.

Why Risk It? Build on a Solid Foundation

The mortgage industry is full of regulatory pitfalls, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. With Peoples Bank’s national charter
you eliminate the risks and restrictions that hold others back.

  • No state-by-state licensing hassles
  • No compliance worries
  • No limitations on where you can do business

Instead of building on shaky ground, create a mortgage business that’s secure, compliant, and designed for limitless growth.






Don’t take unnecessary risks—build your mortgage business the right way. With Peoples Bank, you’ll have the security of a nationally chartered bank, giving you full compliance in all 50states. 

Stay protected, stay scalable, and stay ahead.



Penalties and Criminal Charges for Unlicensed Mortgage Activities

Here are 10 examples of individuals and companies that faced penalties and criminal charges due to unlicensed mortgage activities:

  • LoanSnap, Inc.: A California based mortgage lender, LoanSnap faced a cease and desist order from the Connecticut Department of Banking for employing unlicensed mortgage loan originators between August and December 2022. The company was ordered to halt certain activities, with potential revocation of its state mortgage lender license and civil penalties. consumerfinancialserviceslawmonitor.com
  • 1st Alliance Lending, LLC: This mortgage lender was fined $750,000 by the Connecticut Department of Banking for allowing unlicensed employees to engage in activities requiring a license. The Superior Court of Connecticut upheld this decision in April 2023. consumerfinancialserviceslawmonitor.com
  • Livingston Lending: In Michigan, Livingston Lending faced allegations of unlicensed activity. The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) reported that individuals associated with the company conducted mortgage loan originations without proper licensing, leading to enforcement actions. ​michigan.gov+1legislature.mi.gov+1
  • RPM Mortgage: This California based mortgage company was fined $20 million by the Consumer Financial Protection Brueau (CFPB) in 2015 for steering consumers into costlier mortgages, and violating loan originator compensation rules. ​en.wikipedia.org
  • Phillip E. Hill Sr.: Hill was sentenced to 28 years in prison for leading a massive mortgage fraud scheme in Georgia. His operation involved unlicensed individuals and fraudulent activities, resulting in significant financial losses. ​en.wikipedia.org
  • Live Well Financial, Inc.: The CEO of this Virginia-based mortgage company was convicted in 2021 for a $140 million bond fraud scheme. The company had previously ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy amid allegations of fraudulent and unlicensed activities. ​en.wikipedia.org
  • Wells Fargo Financial: n 2011, Wells Fargo & Company and its subsidiary were fined $85 million by the Federal Reserve Board for allegedly steering borrowers into costly loans and falsifying income information, involving unlicensed loan originators. ​files.consumerfinance.gov
  • Unnamed Michigan Entities: The Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services (OFIS) has enforced mandatory licensing provisions aggressively, imposing stiff civil penalties against individuals and entities operating without proper licenses in the mortgage industry. ​michigan.gov
  • Co-Brokering Practices: Mortgage professionals engaging in co-brokering without proper licensing have faced legal actions. Authorities emphasize that co-brokering should not be used as a substitute for required licenses, and violations can lead to penalties. ​nationwidelicensing.com
  • North Carolina Unlicensed Activity: Engaging in mortgage business or acting as a mortgage loan originator without a license in North Carolina is classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor, with each unlicensed transaction considered a separate offense, leading to potential criminal penalties. ​ncleg.gov

These cases highlight the critical importance of proper licensing in the mortgage industry. Non-compliance can result in substantial fines, legal action, and reputational damage, underscoring the need for strict adherence to licensing requirements.

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* Specific loan program availability and requirements may vary. Please get in touch with your mortgage advisor for more information.

* Specific loan program availability and requirements may vary. Please get in touch with your mortgage advisor for more information.