How To Get A Mortgage Loan Originator License in California:
You can get an MLO license in California from either the DRE or the DFPI. Check with your employer to find out which is right for you. DRE licensees should take the 20-hour pre-license course. DFPI licensees should take the 20-hour course and the 2-hour DFPI elective.
Read the California mortgage loan originator license training how-to page
Complete education for obtaining a mortgage loan originator license with the California DFPI. Includes live exam prep webinar.
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Online Materials Includes Video Online Audio Live Class Webinar State Component Printable Certificate PDF & EPUB eBook Practice Tests Test Simulator Live Test Prep Webinar20-hour National SAFE prelicense course for obtaining a mortgage loan originator license. Includes test prep webinar.
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Online Materials Includes Video Online Audio Live Class Webinar Printable Certificate PDF & EPUB eBook Practice Tests Test Simulator Live Test Prep Webinar Everything you need to become an MLO with the California DFPI. Includes video study guide.
National online instructor-led license training to become a mortgage loan originator
Mandatory California state-specific component for DFPI mortgage licensee applicants
Prepare yourself for the NMLS MLO licensing exam with this 2-hour live webinar
Prepare yourself for the NMLS MLO licensing exam with this self-paced online video course
How to renew your California MLO license
Mortgage loan originators licensed in California must take 8 hours of NMLS-approved continuing education every year. DFPI licensees should take our DFPI 8-hour package which includes 1 hour of required DFPI education. DRE licensees can choose between our standard 8-hour course and our DRE/NMLS dual credit course. All CE is due by December 31.Read the California mortgage loan originator continuing education how-to page
Complete 8 hour package for California DFPI MLO licensees. Includes the 1-hour DFPI state specific course
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Online Course Includes Video Printable Certificate PDF & EPUB eBookOptional Add-Ons:
Read-Along Audio MP3Provides both DRE (real estate) and NMLS (mortgage) license renewal credits
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Online Course Includes Video Printable Certificate PDF & EPUB eBookOptional Add-Ons:
Read-Along Audio MP3General 8-hour online continuing education course for MLO licensees who do not need a state-specific course
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Online Course Includes Video Printable Certificate PDF & EPUB eBookOptional Add-Ons:
Read-Along Audio MP3
1-hour California state-specific course for DFPI-licensed mortgage loan originators
General 7 hours of NMLS continuing education for MLO licensees who might also need a state-specific course
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