Buying a Home Glossary
The Buying a Home Glossary explains the terminology used in the home buying process.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's "Your Home Loan Toolkit"
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's "Your Home Loan Toolkit" can help you make better choices along your path to owning a home. Know the most important steps to take to get the best mortgage for your situation, understand your closing costs and what it takes to buy a home and understand how to be a successful homeowner.
Cybersecurity Resources
Cybersecurity 101
- a resource developed by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors
intended to be an easily-digestible, non-technical reference guide to
help executives develop a comprehensive, responsive cybersecurity
program in line with best practices
Ransomware Self-Assessment Tool
– a resource updated October 15, 2024, and developed by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors in conjunction with state bank examiners, the Bankers Electronic Crimes Taskforce, and the United States Secret Service which contains important controls that all types of companies should use to assess their efforts to mitigate risks associated with ransomware and to identify opportunities for increasing security.
Federal Trade Commission’s Cybersecurity for Small Business Resources
– a set of cybersecurity resources developed in partnership with the
National Institute of Standards and Technology, the U.S. Small Business
Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security
Frequently Asked Questions
The Frequently Asked Questions webpage answers common questions that we receive from consumers, current and potential Mortgage Bankers, Mortgage Brokers, and Mortgage Loan Originators, and others.
Remote Work Guidance
The Remote Work Guidance was issued to replace the pandemic-related no-action position pertaining to the remote work of licensed Mortgage Loan Originators and other employees of licensed Mortgage Bankers and Mortgage Brokers in this state.
Veterans License Fee Waiver Program
The Veterans License Fee Waiver Program webpage contains information on the one-time Mortgage Loan Originator application fee waiver process for veterans.
Contact Us
Phone: (608) 261-7578
Email: DFIMortgageBanking@dfi.wisconsin.gov