Finance Code § 157.010

Sec. 157.010. REREGISTRATION. (a) A mortgage banker whose registration is revoked by the commissioner may register again only after receiving the authorization of the commissioner. The commissioner shall authorize the registration if the commissioner concludes that the mortgage banker will comply with state and federal law and will not engage in improper, fraudulent, or dishonest dealings. (b) A mortgage banker who seeks registration under this section may request and is entitled to a hearing before the commissioner or a hearings officer, who shall propose a decision to the commissioner. The hearing is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code. (c) If the commissioner denies authorization for the registration of a mortgage banker under this section, the commissioner shall recite the basis of the decision in an order denying the authorization. (d) If the commissioner denies authorization for the registration of a mortgage banker under this section, the mortgage banker is entitled to appeal to a district court in Travis County. An appeal brought under this subsection is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1301, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004. SUBCHAPTER D. LICENSING OF RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS; DISCLOSURES AND REQUIREMENTS