Late CE 8 Hours of 2023 Minnesota MLO Continuing Education

​​​​​​​This license reactivation 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).

Licensees who do not complete their annual mortgage license training may be placed in a Reinstatement Period and are prohibited from practicing mortgage loan origination activities until their licenses are reactivated and their continuing education requirements have been completed. Licensees have until the end of February to bring their licenses up to date. A penalty Reinstatement Fee may apply when renewing your license. A license will expire if it is not renewed during the Reinstatement Period.

Not every state agency allows for reinstatement of a license. Check the Annual Renewal Information page on the NMLS website to verify if the agency you are licensed under allows for reinstatement, when the last date of reinstatement is, and what the applicable penalty fees may be.

• https://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/slr/common/renewals/Pages/default.aspx

Topics and Learning Objectives

This course consists of three sections and a final exam

1. Top 10 Federal Topics for 2023

2. Ethical Treatment of Consumers

3. The VA Home Loan Program

4. Final exam

Total study time: 7 credit hours (5 hours, 30 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.

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

​​​​​​​The course is approved for "Late CE" credit only.

Mortgage loan originators licensed under the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) are required to take one hour of Minnesota regulation education every renewal period to keep their licenses in active status. This course includes the DOC mandated topics for annual mortgage licensee renewal.

The first module of this course will summarize the Minnesota Residential Mortgage Originator and Servicer Licensing Act, codified in Minnesota Statute (Minn. Stat.) Section 58. We'll review licenses standards of conduct, disclosure requirements, and permitted fees.

Module 2 will cover licensee prohibited acts and the Commissioner of DOC's authority to examine and investigate licensees.

The last module discusses a licensee's authority to originate residential mortgage loans. We'll review the state maximum interest rate limitations, allowing for loan assumptions, and late fee restrictions.

Licensees who do not complete their annual mortgage license training may be placed in a Reinstatement Period and are prohibited from practicing mortgage loan origination activities until their licenses are reactivated and their continuing education requirements have been completed. Licensees have until the end of February to bring their licenses up to date. A penalty Reinstatement Fee may apply when renewing your license. A license will expire if it is not renewed during the Reinstatement Period.

Not every state agency allows for reinstatement of a license. Check the Annual Renewal Information page on the NMLS website to verify if the agency you are licensed under allows for reinstatement, when the last date of reinstatement is, and what the applicable penalty fees may be.

• https://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/slr/common/renewals/Pages/default.aspx

Topics and Learning Objectives

This 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:

1. Module 1: Minnesota Residential Mortgage Originator and Servicer Licensing Act (15 minutes)
2. Module 2: Prohibited Licensee Conduct (15 minutes)
3. Module 3: Lending Authority for Residential Mortgage Loans (10 minutes)
4. Final exam (10 minutes)

Total study time: 1 credit hour (50 minutes)

Module 1: Minnesota Residential Mortgage Originator and Servicer Licensing Act

In this module we'll review the Minnesota Residential Mortgage Originator and Servicer Licensing Act, codified as Minnesota Statute Section 58. We will summarize the licensing requirements under the act, explore the standards of conduct expected of licensees, and review required disclosures.

Module 2: Prohibited Licensee Conduct

In this module we will review acts that licensees are prohibited from participating in, including mortgage fraud. You'll also learn about the investigative and enforcement authority of the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. These regulations are codified in Minnesota Statute Section 58A, the Minnesota Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2010.

Module 3: Lending Authority for Residential Mortgage Loans

In this module we'll review the authority granted to lenders by Minnesota Statute Section 47.20, which allows financial institutions in this state to make, purchase, and participate in loans secured by real property.

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.