State-licensed loan originator
(12) State-licensed loan originator The term “State-licensed loan originator” means any individual who— (A) is a loan originator; (B) is not an employee of— (i) a depository institution; (ii) a subsidiary that is— (I) owned and controlled by a depository institution; and (II) regulated by a Federal banking agency; or (iii) an institution regulated by the Farm Credit Administration; and (C) is licensed by a State or by the Director under section 5107 of this title and registered as a loan originator with, and maintains a unique identifier through, the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.