A. It is unlawful for any person to transact business in the state of New Mexico, either directly or indirectly, as a mortgage loan company without first filing an application with the director, meeting requirements established by the director and obtaining a license under the Mortgage Loan Company Act.

B. A mortgage loan company shall designate at least one qualified manager who shall:

(1)     obtain and maintain a mortgage loan originator license and unique identifier number pursuant to the New Mexico Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 58-21B-1 to 58-21B-24; and

(2)     have not less than two years verifiable experience as a principal, partner, officer, director, manager, processor or underwriter of a mortgage loan company or a mortgage loan originator or have equivalent lending experience in a related business during the four years immediately preceding the time of application.

C. A qualified manager shall serve as a qualified manager for only one mortgage loan company.