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Move over, real estate agents, and make way for the person who gives homebuyers the financial ability to buy a home \u2013 mortgage loan officers (MLOs). Also known as mortgage loan originators or mortgage brokers (although the roles differ slightly \u2014\u00a0 we\u2019ll talk about it), MLOs are the key to financially connecting people to the properties of their dreams.<\/p>\n

Starting a career as an MLO is lucrative if you\u2019ve got the skills to consistently deliver value to your clients. You must be organized with paperwork, a clear and concise communicator, patient and educational toward clients, good with financial analysis and an effective negotiator to get the best terms on behalf of their clients.<\/p>\n

Does this sound like the job for you? Then, you\u2019re in the right place. We\u2019re going to break down the step-by-step process of how to become a mortgage loan officer and answer all your questions about what exactly an MLO is, how it differs from brokers, what the NMLS is and salary information.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Check your eligibility and register with NMLS<\/h2>\n

Your first and easiest step will be to register with the NMLS, also known as the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System. It started in 2010 when the Federal Housing Financing Agency (FHFA) mandated that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac include identifiers for loan originators or loan origination companies as a way to regulate and monitor mortgage transactions. <\/p>\n

Now, NMLS is a national licensing system for state-licensed mortgage companies and MLOs. To be very clear, your MLO license is not issued by the NMLS. All mortgage licensee applicants must register on the NMLS to get their ID number and profile. The NMLS will also be used to schedule your exam, complete your background checks and complete your application.<\/p>\n

Simply go to the NMLS website and input your information to register.<\/p>\n

Visit the NMLS to register<\/p>\n

Important note<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Before moving forward with any of the below steps, it\u2019s important to note that there will be a review of your background and credit history to see if you\u2019re eligible to become an MLO. Felonies and misdemeanors, especially those related to financial crimes, may disqualify you from becoming an MLO. In addition, the NMLS will run a credit report where items like bankruptcies, tax liens, collection accounts, foreclosure, past due accounts, late child support payments and no credit history may be a red flag. Check with your state to determine your eligibility before continuing with the process.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Complete mortgage loan officer prelicensing education<\/h2>\n

After registration, it\u2019s time to head back to school and knock out your prelicensing coursework. Almost all states require at least 20 hours of coursework before you can get your license. Those hours cover different topics that will benefit you in your MLO career.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a general breakdown for your average prelicensing course:<\/p>\n

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  • 3 hours of federal law<\/li>\n
  • 3 hours of ethics<\/li>\n
  • 2 hours of non-traditional mortgage lending<\/li>\n
  • 12 hours of elective coursework, which can vary based on your state<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Check out this chart that details NMLS prelicensing and continuing education course hour requirements by state:<\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

    \n State <\/th>\n
    \n State Hours <\/th>\n
    \n Total Hours <\/th>\n
    \n State <\/th>\n
    \n State Hours <\/th>\n
    \n Total Hours <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

    \n AZ <\/td>\n
    \n 4 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n NV <\/td>\n
    \n 4 <\/td>\n
    \n 30 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n CA-SFPI <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n NJ <\/td>\n
    \n 4 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n CO <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n NM <\/td>\n
    \n 3 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n CT <\/td>\n
    \n 1 <\/td>\n
    \n 21 <\/td>\n
    \n NY <\/td>\n
    \n 3 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n DC <\/td>\n
    \n 3 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n NC <\/td>\n
    \n 4 <\/td>\n
    \n 24 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n FL <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n NH <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n GA <\/td>\n
    \n 0 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n OH <\/td>\n
    \n 4 <\/td>\n
    \n 24 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n HI <\/td>\n
    \n 3 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n OK <\/td>\n
    \n 1 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n ID <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n OR <\/td>\n
    \n 4 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n IN <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n PA <\/td>\n
    \n 3 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n KY <\/td>\n
    \n 0 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n RI <\/td>\n
    \n 3 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n MD <\/td>\n
    \n 5 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n SC-BFI <\/td>\n
    \n 3 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n MA <\/td>\n
    \n 3 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n SC-DCA <\/td>\n
    \n 3 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n MI <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n TN <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n MN <\/td>\n
    \n 0 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n TX-SML <\/td>\n
    \n 3 <\/td>\n
    \n 23 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n MS <\/td>\n
    \n 4 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n UT-DRE <\/td>\n
    \n 15 <\/td>\n
    \n 35 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n MO <\/td>\n
    \n 0 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n VT <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n MT <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 20 <\/td>\n
    \n WA <\/td>\n
    \n 4 <\/td>\n
    \n 22 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n NE <\/td>\n
    \n 2 <\/td>\n
    \n 22 <\/td>\n
    \n WV <\/td>\n
    \n 4 <\/td>\n
    \n 24 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n NMLS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n