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Consumer verification guide

How to verify a California mortgage professional.

Before sharing sensitive financial information, use official public resources to confirm the professional, company, and branch information you were given. Records and authorizations can change, so the official source—not a website badge—should control.

Written by Brenda Wyatt · Last reviewed 2026-09-10

Before sharing sensitive financial information, use official public resources to confirm the professional, company, and branch information you were given. Records and authorizations can change, so the official source—not a website badge—should control.

Search NMLS Consumer Access

Use the professional’s name or NMLS ID to review the public record. Brenda Wyatt’s individual identifier is NMLS #314171.

Confirm the company relationship

Compare the company and branch shown in the public record with the identity and disclosures on the professional’s website and communications.

Review California resources

California DFPI explains mortgage loan originator oversight and directs consumers to current licensing information.

Protect sensitive information

Confirm the recipient and secure process before sending tax returns, bank statements, identification, or other private financial documents.

Start with a personal planning conversation.

Share your goals, property, and timing with Brenda before narrowing the financing path.

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