N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 3 § 420.2
As provided in section 599-c(3) of the Banking Law, the following individuals are exempt from the licensing requirements otherwise applicable under article 12-E:
A registered mortgage loan originator (i.e. an individual who performs the functions of an MLO, who is employed by a depository institution, certain subsidiaries of a depository institution or an institution regulated by the Farm Credit Administration, and who is registered with the NMLS).
Any individual who offers or negotiates the terms of a residential mortgage loan with or on behalf of an immediate family member of the individual.
Any individual who offers or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage loan secured by a dwelling or residential real property that served as the individual's own residence.
A licensed attorney who negotiates the terms of a residential mortgage loan on behalf of a client as an ancillary matter to the attorney's representation of the client, unless the attorney is compensated by a lender, a mortgage broker, or other mortgage loan originator or by any agent of such lender, mortgage broker, or other mortgage loan originator.
Any individual employed by a mortgage loan servicer registered under article 12-D of the Banking Law, who negotiates any modification of an existing residential mortgage loan on behalf of such servicer, and does not otherwise act as a mortgage loan originator, unless licensing is required by a rule, regulation, guideline or interpretation issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under Public Law 110-289.
Any individual involved in the sale of manufactured homes, if exempted from licensing by a rule, regulation, guideline or interpretation issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under Public Law 110-289.
The provisions contained in this Part shall not apply to such other individuals as the superintendent may by order exempt for good cause.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 3 § 420.2