The Department of Banking was created by Nebraska legislators to regulate state-chartered banks and other financial industries within the state. In 1939, regulation of state securities laws was also placed under the jurisdiction of the Department of Banking. Today, the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance regulates and supervises various financial industries on behalf of the State of Nebraska and its residents.

State Regulators Announce Launch of NMLS Consumer Access
The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS)—a mortgage licensing system operated by state financial regulators, including Nebraska—launched “NMLS Consumer Access” on January 25, 2010. NMLS Consumer Access is a fully searchable website that allows the public to view information concerning state-licensed mortgage companies, branch offices, and individuals currently licensed through NMLS.
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United States Citizenship Attestation Form
to Be Required for Registrations & Licensing
Legislative Bill 403 became effective in Nebraska, October 1, 2009. The law requires every state agency in Nebraska to verify the lawful presence of individuals receiving “public benefits” from a Nebraska state agency. Included in the definition of “public benefits” is a professional license. All individual applicants seeking registration or licensing will be required to complete and submit the United States Citizenship Attestation Form to the Department.
Click here for the Bureau of Securities citizenship form.
Click here for the mortgage licensing citizenship form.
Click here for all other licenses.

NDBF to License Mortgage Loan Originators
The Nebraska Residential Mortgage Licensing Act (LB328) brings mortgage licensing laws of the State of Nebraska into compliance with the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act). Beginning July 31, 2010, all mortgage loan originators who originate residential mortgage loans in Nebraska must be licensed by the Department. Click here for additional information.

Interpretative Opinion No. 26: Use of Certifications and Designations in Advertising by Investment Adviser Representatives and Broker-Dealer Agents
The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance, Bureau of Securities issues an interpretative opinion regarding the use of designations in advertising by investment adviser representatives and broker-dealer agents. The Department periodically reviews the list of designations.
Read Interpretative Opinion & Approved Designations (9-30-2009)
To receive email notification when updates are made to the list of designations, please click here.

News

State Regulators Announce Launch of NMLS Consumer Access
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NMLS Consumer Access
Norfolk-Based Company Ordered to Stop Soliciting Investors
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Omaha-Based Companies Ordered to Stop Soliciting Investors (11-17-09)
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Internet Loan Scammer Impersonating Lincoln Business (7-13-09)
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Department Issues Cease and Desist Order to Omaha-Based Investment Firm, Envision Investment Advisors, LLC (7-06-09)
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Order to Cease and Desist
Order to Show Cause
NDBF Warns Consumers of Loan Scam (6-22-09)
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Contact Us
Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance
Address:
Commerce Court, Ste. 400
1230 'O' Street
Lincoln, NE 68508-1402
Mail to:
P.O. Box 95006
Lincoln, NE 68509-5006
Phone:
Financial Institutions Division:(402)471-2171
Bureau of Securities:(402)471-3445
Consumer Hotline:(877)471-3445
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