Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 80 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Chapter 80-11 - RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE BROKERS, LENDERS AND ORIGINATORS
Subject 80-11-5 - MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR LICENSURE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Rule 80-11-5-.09 - Temporary Authority to Operate

(1) A mortgage loan originator purporting to operate under the temporary authority requirements set forth in 12 U.S.C. § 5117 is jointly responsible with the mortgage loan originator's sponsor for ensuring that the required disclosure under Rule 80-11-1-.01(11) is provided. Nothing herein shall be construed as requiring a mortgage loan originator and the mortgage loan originator's sponsor to provide a duplicate of the required disclosure under Rule 80-11-1-.01(11).

(2) A mortgage loan originator purporting to operate under the temporary authority requirements set forth in 12 U.S.C. § 5117 must indicate "TAO," "temporary authority to operate," or a substantially similar designation next to the signature line on any document, application, or disclosure signed by the mortgage loan originator in connection with any residential mortgage loan application, including but not limited to the negotiation of terms or the offering of a loan.

(3) Unless the following requirements have been satisfied, any mortgage loan originator who qualifies to operate under the temporary authority provisions of 12 U.S.C. § 5117 must submit proof to the Department of enrollment in a class to satisfy the education requirements set forth in O.C.G.A. § 7-1-1004(f) as well as registering to take the test as required by O.C.G.A. § 7-1-1004(g). Such proof shall be submitted to the Department within thirty (30) days of receipt of the mortgage loan originator's application.