California. The state amended a number of its mortgage loan originator licensing provisions under the California Finance Lenders Law last week, including one amendment that permits applicants who have an expunged or pardoned felony conviction to obtain a license. The underlying crime, facts or circumstances can be considered when determining whether to issue a license. Another amendment permits a person exempt from the California Finance Lenders Law to register with the Commissioner of Corporations so as to sponsor one or more individuals required to be licensed under the SAFE Act if specific requirements are met.