10 Hours of 2023 Oregon MLO Continuing Education

This course will cover several fundamental state regulations that Oregon mortgage loan originators must be familiar with. Being familiar with important laws in Oregon's residential mortgage loan industry will ensure that mortgage loan originators are compliant with the state's expectations of MLO behavior.

This five-module course starts out with a description of the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) and its Division of Financial Regulations (DFR). We'll then review licensing requirements, financial statements, reporting changes to the DCBS, and MLO restrictions on working for a single entity in the second module of the course. The third module covers consumer disclosures in certain residential mortgage transactions, handling client trust funds, and regulations with advertising mortgage products. The fourth module covers various prohibited acts that licensees cannot participate in during the course of business, and the fifth module explains the DCBS investigation process.

Topics and Learning Objectives

This mortgage loan originator renewal license course is broken down into several learning topics. At the end of the course a 15-question final exam will be given. The topics included in this course are:

• Module 1: Overview of the DCBS and DFR
• Module 2: Oregon Licensing Definitions and Requirements
• Module 3: Disclosures, Limitations, Client Funds, and Advertising
• Module 4: Prohibited Acts
• Module 5: DCBS Investigations
• Final Exam

Total study time: 2 credit hours (100 minutes)

Module 1: Overview of the DCBS and DFR

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is tasked with authorizing those who are working in the mortgage industry. The DFR is just one of several state agencies under the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). In this module we will review both agencies.

Module 2: Oregon Licensing Definitions and Requirements

In this module we'll go over general loan and licensing regulations. You'll review the licensing requirements for MLOs, mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders, and understand when an individual is exempt from obtain a mortgage loan originator's license. We'll also go over financial records and reporting changes to licensee information to the DCBS.

Module 3: Disclosures, Limitations, Client Funds, and Advertising

Several disclosures are required to be given to consumers who are involved in a mortgage transaction. In this module we'll review consumer protections relating to certain types of residential mortgage loans. We'll also go over the licensee's responsibilities when accepting funds to be held in trust for the benefit of the borrower. We will also go over proper mortgage advertising practices.

Module 4: Prohibited Acts

In this module we'll review the various acts that licensees are prohibited from participating in as defined by Oregon law.

Module 5: DCBS Investigations

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services has the authority to investigate potential Oregon law violations against mortgage licensees, invoke civil penalties and fines for discovered violations, and even order license suspension, revocation, or cease and desist orders. This module will review the investigation process available to the DCBS and possible sanctions against licensees for license violations.

NMLS ID Required

You must have an NMLS ID to receive credit for this course. You will need this number before you begin the course.

If you already have an NMLS ID but don't remember what it is:

• Login into NMLS
• Click on the Composite View tab.
• Click View Individual on the sub-header row.
• The number that appears in parentheses after your name is your NMLS ID number.

If you do not have an NMLS ID and need to obtain one, use the instructions available in the NMLS Resource Center

​​​​​​​This course will instruct mortgage loan originators on a number of regulations that they will have to comply with while taking part in their mortgage loan origination activities. Rules, such as those implemented by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, are set in place to protect the interest and well-being of consumers who apply for mortgages to purchase or refinance their properties. To ensure that their business practices satisfy the regulations adopted by federal laws, mortgage loan originators need to keep current on the guidelines published by entities such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Topics and Learning Objectives

This course consists of four sections and a final exam

1. Top 10 Federal Topics for 2023

2. Ethical Treatment of Consumers

3. The VA Home Loan Program

4. Fair Housing in Today's Market

5. Final exam

Total study time: 8 credit hours (6 hours, 40 minutes)

Module 1: Top 10 Federal Topics for 2023

Study Time: 3 clock hours (150 minutes of federal law)

Fair lending along with compliance to the law, established rules, and implemented regulations is everyone’s responsibility. When compliance failures occur, everyone, including the customer, loses.

The topics outlined in this module are mandated by the NMLS and state regulators, covering the more egregious regulatory compliance failures recently discovered through various regulatory examinations, investigations, and audits.

Module 2: Ethical Treatment of Consumers

Study Time: 2 clock hours (100 minutes of ethics, fraud, and consumer protection)

The ethical treatment of consumers and ethical practices in mortgage lending are a high focus of regulators and consumer advocacy groups. This module will cover ethics, including identity theft prevention, fraud prevention, and consumer protection requirements.

Module 3: The VA Home Loan Program

Study Time: 2 clock hours (100 minutes of non-traditional mortgage)

The objective of the Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan program is to provide long-term financing to eligible American military veterans and their surviving spouses, helping veterans purchase properties with no down payment. The program allows eligible veterans to buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for personal occupancy as well as refinance an existing mortgage loan.

Module 4: Fair Housing in Today's Market

Study Time: 1 clock hour (50 minutes of elective topics)

All mortgage lenders and originators, and all others involved in mortgage lending, are subject to state and federal fair lending laws. To remain in compliance, everyone in the lending industry should fully understand these laws.

In this module, we will cover fair housing laws designed to protect consumers, your company, and yourself from discriminatory lending practices. Specifically, we are going to explore relevant provisions of fair housing and take a look at a few issues found in fair housing Law.

NMLS ID Required

You must have an NMLS ID to receive credit for this course. You will need this number before you begin the course.

If you already have an NMLS ID but don't remember what it is:

• Login into NMLS
• Click on the Composite View tab.
• Click View Individual on the sub-header row.
• The number that appears in parentheses after your name is your NMLS ID number.

If you do not have an NMLS ID and need to obtain one, use the instructions available in the NMLS Resource Center