registered loan originator
(8) Registered loan originator The term “registered loan originator” means any individual who— (A) meets the definition of loan originator and is 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 (B) is registered with, and maintains a unique identifier through, the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.