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What does the bond cover?

The Finance Lender Surety bond protects consumers against fraudulent lending acts according to the provisions of the California Finance Lenders Law. If a consumer incurs any physical or financial loss due to the misconduct of the finance lender, their agents, or employees, this bond ensures the consumer will be reimbursed.

CFLL lender and/or broker licensees who originate residential mortgage loans are required to maintain a surety bond that covers the activities of the MLOs they employ. The bond amount will be based on the amount of origination activities conducted by the licensee. The surety bond amounts will be based on the aggregate dollar amount of residential mortgage loans originated by the licensee in the preceding calendar year, as follows:

Aggregate Loans                          Bond Amount
$0-$1,000,000                                 $25,000
$1,000,001-$50,000,000                $50,000
$50,000,001-$500,000,000            $100,000
$500,000,000+                                $200,000

Who needs this bond?

California Lenders and brokers who originate residential mortgage loans are required to maintain a surety bond that covers all mortgage loan originators (MLO) they employ. California Financial Code Section 22112 requires each licensee to maintain this surety bond at all times.

How much does this bond cost?

The premium will vary based on credit and years of industry experience. With strong credentials, the premium can be as low as $250 for a 1 year term.

How do I apply?

To get a free finance lender quote, complete our online application. You may also request a PDF application via an email to apps@southcoastsurety.com.

Other names for this bond: CA mortgage broker license bond, CA loan originator license bond, CA mortgage broker bond.

According to California Financing Law all persons or businesses that act as finance lenders or finance brokers must hold a valid Finance Lender License. Finance Lenders are defined as any person engaged in the business of making consumer or commercial loans. Finance Brokers are defined as any person engaged in the business of negotiating or acting as a broker in connection to consumer or commercial loans made by finance lenders. In order to obtain a Finance Lender License, Finance Lenders and Broker are required to maintain a minimum net worth of $25,000 and to post an active $25,000 Finance Lender Surety Bond.

Fill out the fast, secure application below and we will help you get bonded. We will send you a free bond quote after shopping for the best rate for you.

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May 2019

I was shopping for a surety bond for the first time and having trouble communicating with several different companies. When I contacted South Coast Surety they responded quickly and performed the transaction quick and easy. I might have been able to find a lower price, but their professionalism was worth a couple extra dollars.

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KG C. - CA
April 2019

We are opening up a Mental Health Residential Treatment Center and needed a Surety bond since we will be handling some clients cash resources. I reached out to South Coast Surety, they sent me an application, paid our premium and had our bond sent to us immediately. Everyone I spoke to and emailed was courteous, attentive and responded very quickly. We will most definitely continue to get all of our bond services from South Coast.

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John F. - CA
September 2021

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April 2021

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Mirwais A. - CA
March 2021

I was in need of obtaining my CA Insurance Bond. I was able to obtain my required Bond quote online within minutes. I approved the quote and requested the Bond to be issued. On the same day, I received the Evidence of Coverage. Could not ask for better pricing or better service. I highly recommend South Coast Surety to meet a wide range of Bonding needs.

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January 2018

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