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What is a Bond?
A bond is issued by a licensed surety company, and is a written obligation to pay a specified amount of money for a licensee's failure to perform as required by law. Before a company or individual can become licensed or registered in this state as a mortgage broker, lender, or servicer, they may be required to post a bond with the Department of Insurance and Financial Services, as proof of financial responsibility. The bond provides payment to the Director for loss or damage resulting from specified law violations by the licensee. The law requires that the bond must be posted in amounts ranging from $25,000.00 to $125,000.00, depending on the license or registration type.
Which entities are required to post a bond?
Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers are required to post a bond in most instances. However, prior to filing a claim, you should contact our office so that we can determine whether the company you wish to file the claim against has been required to post a bond. You may contact our office toll free at 877-999-6442.
Who can file a claim against a Bond?
Borrowers, mortgage loan applicants, loan servicing customers, or their legal representative may file bond claims through the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
What constitutes a valid bond claim?
Claims filed against a bond may involve only mortgage loans or mortgage applications secured or to be secured by residential real property located in this state. The amount of the claim shall not exceed actual fees paid to a licensee or registrant in connection with a loan application, overcharges of principal and interest, and excess escrow collections charged by the licensee or registrant.
What is the procedure for filing a claim?
You must submit a request in writing to this agency. You may use the bond claim form for submission of this request. Your request should include an explanation of why you believe you are entitled to payment against the bond and copies of documents to support your claim. Please do not send original documents, send copies only. Documentation may include copies of the note, mortgage, settlement statement, loan application, cancelled checks or drafts, cashed money orders, and other evidence as applicable.
Proof of Claim Against a Mortgage Company Bond (FIS 0033)
Submit your written request and documentation to:
Mailing Address
DIFS - Office of Consumer Services
P.O. Box 30220
Lansing, MI 48909-7720
Delivery / Street Address
See note about USPS Overnight below
DIFS - Office of Consumer Services
530 W. Allegan Street, 7th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
NOTE ABOUT US POSTAL SERVICE (USPS) OVERNIGHT DELIVERY: USPS does not deliver to our street address. USPS overnight documents and packages are delivered to the State of Michigan mail center and forwarded to us. This may result in an extra day or more to reach our office. Other delivery services (like UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.) typically deliver overnight packages directly to our office. Check with your delivery service for further information.
