Any mortgage broker or mortgage lender licensed to practice in the State of South Dakota may use the services of a mortgage loan originator that operates under direct control and supervision of the mortgage broker or mortgage lender. The mortgage loan originator shall be registered by the director and while registered and employed by a mortgage broker or mortgage lender may not be deemed to be operating as a mortgage broker or mortgage lender.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 54-14-23

  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Mortgage loan: A loan made by a lender to a borrower for the financing of real property. Source: OCC

Source: SL 2007, ch 279, § 12.