Manual Input vs. Data Upload

NMLS offers both the manual input and data upload options.

The two options are complementary to each other. This means you have the ability to upload data and subsequently manually enter or correct data before submitting the filing.

The data upload feature utilizes XML The MCR-XML format provides a means to file the MCR without requiring manual data entry. The organization filing the MCR will have the option to extract the data from their internal systems, format to the MCR-XML format, and upload the file to NMLS as part of their MCR form filing.

To provide the MCR XML file you must log into NMLS and manually start the MCR filing. The MCR XML file has to be manually uploaded to NMLS by browsing to the file that is stored on your file system and then uploading the file. Afterwards, you will have to complete the filing.

Regardless of the feature used to populate the MCR and similar to other filings, you will need to run completeness checks, attest, and submit the MCR through NMLS.