I’d agree that it isn’t required under the SAFE Act and I’m not aware of anything in the KRS that requires registration for commercial lenders. If there is any possibility that these lenders will be involved in residential mortgage loans they should renew their registration.
Under the SAFE Act, Mortgage loan originator means
(1) An individual who:
(i) Takes a residential mortgage loan application; and
(ii) Offers or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage loan for compensation or gain.