8 Hours of 2025 Georgia MLO Continuing Education

• Course Provider:
  OnlineEd, LLC.
  14355 SW Allen Blvd., Suite 240
  Portland, OR 97005
  1-866-519-9597
  mail@onlineed.com
  https://www.onlineed.com
• NMLS Course Provider ID: 1400327
• Course Approval Date: March 24, 2025
  
• Date of Course Content: September 17, 2025
  
• Approved NMLS Course ID: 17310
  

​​​​​​​The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (DBF) requires mortgage licensees in this state to take a one-hour course on Georgia mortgage lending rules as part of the licensees' annual continuing education requirement for license renewal. This course covers three Georgia mortgage topics for licensee continuing education.

The first module of this course is an overview of the Department of Banking and Finance. Students will learn the values of the DBF and how the department is structured.

The second module of the course examines various rules outlined in Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) §7-1-1000 to §7-1-1019. These regulations cover prohibited conduct and the authority of the DBF.

The third and last module identifies other mortgage lending laws defined in Georgia Rules and Regulations (R&R) § 80-11-1. We'll cover disclosures, advertisement regulations, and main/branch offices.

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: The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
2. Module 2: Mortgage Laws and Rules
3. Module 3: Miscellaneous Georgia Rules and Regulations
4. Final exam

Total study time: 1 credit hour (50 minutes)

This course will prepare Georgia-licensed MLOs to:

• Describe the core values of the Department of Banking and Finance (DBF)

• Identify the entities that are regulated by the DBF

• Paraphrase definitions as outlined by OCGA §7-1-1000

• Describe the entities and individuals who are exempt from mortgage licensing

• Outline the information and disclosures required on a license application

• Recognize the surety bond and record keeping requirements for brokers and lenders

• Identify prohibited actions defined in Title 7 Chapter 1

• Define the DBF's powers to suspend or revoke a mortgage license

• Define the compliance requirements when delivering loan disclosure documents

• Outline the guidelines for advertising loan terms to Georgia consumers

• Review the DBF requirements for main offices and branch offices

• Identify the role of a branch manager in the office

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:

https://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/knowledge/Products/nmls/pubs/ugIndState/software/mu-guides/mu2-4/mu-ind/nmls-mu4-request_an_individual_nmls_account.html

Technical Requirements

Students only need a computer with a functioning and accessible internet connection. This course works on all modern browsers including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Opera. Students are responsible for internet access service charges.

Completion Requirements

This is an online mastery-based course. Students must complete all reading assignments, media activities, and pass incremental assessments to make progress. Students will be tested throughout each section to determine if they are meeting the objectives.

Completion of the course requires passing a final examination of 15 multiple choice questions with a minimum score of 70%. Students that fail a final exam may retake the final exam as many times as needed to pass. The course is expected to take approximately 1 clock hour to complete.

Issuance of Credit

After successfully passing the final exam, OnlineEd will notify the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) that the continuing education has been completed by the student. It is OnlineEd policy to have credit uploaded to the NMLS by the end of the following business day.

The student will have a printable course completion certificate available after passing the course final exam. The certificate is for the student's personal records and is not confirmation that the NMLS has received the notification that the student has completed the course final exam.

Policies on Cheating and Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation of personal identity is strictly forbidden for all OnlineEd courses. Falsifying personal information, forgery, and misrepresentation may result in immediate suspension. Additional actions by state and federal agencies may include loss or suspension of a license, failure to grant a license, fees, or criminal prosecution.

Cheating on courses that supply completion certificates, designations, or official credit is not tolerated. OnlineEd is not obligated to continue to furnish credit or continued support for students caught cheating on any part of the coursework or testing.

Breaks

Students are free to stop for a break at any time during the course for any length of time. Progress in the course is saved automatically. Breaks and periods of inactivity will not count towards the required seat time. Students will automatically be logged out after 6 minutes of inactivity and the inactive time will not count towards seat time.

Availability

This online course is available all day, every day after enrollment unless there is scheduled system maintenance. Courses are made available to students immediately upon purchase. Technical support is available during normal office hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Online access to this course is available until midnight Pacific Time on December 31, 2025 unless stated otherwise.

Course content will continue to be available to students for 180 days after course completion.

Instructor Support

NMLS policy states that online self-study courses (OSS) do not include instructor support. Technical support questions should be directed to OnlineEd.

Refund Policy

All tuition and fees paid for the course are refundable when: (a) the course of instruction is discontinued by OnlineEd and such discontinuation has prevented a student from completing the course; or (b) the enrollment of the student was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in promotion materials of the school, or representation made by an owner or employee of the school. All refunds will be completed within 30 days after the effective date of enrollment termination. Refunds will not be given to any student after the student has successfully registered in a course or courses, as once registered, student has access to the registered courses. In hardship cases, OnlineEd may issue a refund at its sole discretion. OnlineEd does not issue retroactive partial refunds for courses that are subsequently discounted or put on sale after a student makes a purchase.

Non-Discrimination Policy

OnlineEd does not discriminate for admission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, or disability.

Rules of Conduct for Students

The NMLS requires that all persons taking continuing education courses read and agree to the Rules of Conduct for Students:

https://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/knowledge/products/nmls/pubs/testingHbk/education/mlo_testing/MTEB/ROC_preLicenseStudents.html?hl=rules%2Cconduct%2Cstudents

• Course Provider:
  OnlineEd, LLC.
  14355 SW Allen Blvd., Suite 240
  Portland, OR 97005
  1-866-519-9597
  mail@onlineed.com
  https://www.onlineed.com
  
• NMLS Course Provider ID: 1400327
• Course Approval Date: March 18, 2025
• Date of Course Content: May 6, 2025
• Approved NMLS Course ID: 17286

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 supervising entities.

Topics and Learning Objectives

This course consists of three sections and a final exam:

1. Top 10 Federal Topics for 2025

2. Prohibited Kickbacks Under RESPA Section 8

3. Non-traditional Mortgage Products

4. Final exam

Total study time: 7 credit hours (5 hours, 30 minutes)

Module 1: Top 10 Federal Topics for 2025

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

Licensed and registered mortgage lenders, brokers, and mortgage loan originators are required to maintain a consistent and current understanding of all regulatory requirements with which they are obligated to comply. This especially applies to individual mortgage loan originators who, in addition to their sponsoring company, will be held accountable for failures discovered through regulatory examinations and investigations involving residential mortgage loans that they originate.

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: Prohibited Kickbacks Under RESPA Section 8

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

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) was signed into law in 1974 and became effective in June 1975. One function of RESPA was to eliminate kickbacks and unearned fees initiated by those involved in loan settlement services. Before the passage of RESPA, parties associated with the buying and selling of real estate, including lenders, real estate agents, and title companies, often engaged in undisclosed kickbacks to each other, which inflated the costs of real estate transactions and often did not properly disclose all closing costs to consumers.

While RESPA contains various consumer protection regulations, in this ethics section we're going to concentrate on the regulation's prohibitions on kickbacks and referral fees.

Module 3: Non-traditional Mortgage Products

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

Besides traditional conventional loan products, there are other options available when it comes to rehabilitating a home for purchase or refinance that might be better for the needs of a borrower.

In this module, let's explore some unique mortgage products available to borrowers that may better fit their needs compared to a conventional mortgage loan These other options include the FHA 203(k) property rehabilitation loan, four types of energy efficient mortgage products, and the Fannie Mae HomeReady® rehab loan product.

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:

https://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/knowledge/Products/nmls/pubs/ugIndState/software/mu-guides/mu2-4/mu-ind/nmls-mu4-request_an_individual_nmls_account.html

Technical Requirements

Students only need a computer with a functioning and accessible internet connection. This course works on all modern browsers including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Opera. Students are responsible for internet access service charges.

Completion Requirements

This is an online mastery-based course. Students must complete all reading assignments, media activities, and pass incremental assessments to make progress. Students will be tested throughout each section to determine if they are meeting the objectives.

Completion of the course requires passing a final examination of 25 multiple choice questions with a minimum score of 70%. Students that fail a final exam may retake the final exam as many times as needed to pass. The course is expected to take approximately 7 clock hours to complete.

Issuance of Credit

After successfully passing the final exam, OnlineEd will notify the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) that the continuing education has been completed by the student. It is OnlineEd policy to have credit uploaded to the NMLS by the end of the following business day.

The student will have a printable course completion certificate available after passing the course final exam. The certificate is for the student's personal records and is not confirmation that the NMLS has received the notification that the student has completed the course final exam.

Policies on Cheating and Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation of personal identity is strictly forbidden for all OnlineEd courses. Falsifying personal information, forgery, and misrepresentation may result in immediate suspension. Additional actions by state and federal agencies may include loss or suspension of a license, failure to grant a license, fees, or criminal prosecution.

Cheating on courses that supply completion certificates, designations, or official credit is not tolerated. OnlineEd is not obligated to continue to furnish credit or continued support for students caught cheating on any part of the coursework or testing.

Breaks

Students are free to stop for a break at any time during the course for any length of time. Progress in the course is saved automatically. Breaks and periods of inactivity will not count towards the required seat time. Students will automatically be logged out after 6 minutes of inactivity and the inactive time will not count towards seat time.

Availability

This online course is available all day, every day after enrollment unless there is scheduled system maintenance. Courses are made available to students immediately upon purchase. Technical support is available during normal office hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Online access to this course is available until midnight Pacific Time on December 31, 2025 unless stated otherwise.

Course content will continue to be available to students for 180 days after course completion.

Instructor Support

NMLS policy states that online self-study courses (OSS) do not include instructor support. Technical support questions should be directed to OnlineEd.

Refund Policy

All tuition and fees paid for the course are refundable when: (a) the course of instruction is discontinued by OnlineEd and such discontinuation has prevented a student from completing the course; or (b) the enrollment of the student was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in promotion materials of the school, or representation made by an owner or employee of the school. All refunds will be completed within 30 days after the effective date of enrollment termination. Refunds will not be given to any student after the student has successfully registered in a course or courses, as once registered, student has access to the registered courses. In hardship cases, OnlineEd may issue a refund at its sole discretion. OnlineEd does not issue retroactive partial refunds for courses that are subsequently discounted or put on sale after a student makes a purchase.

Non-Discrimination Policy

OnlineEd does not discriminate for admission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, or disability.

Rules of Conduct for Students

The NMLS requires that all persons taking continuing education courses read and agree to the Rules of Conduct for Students:

https://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/knowledge/products/nmls/pubs/testingHbk/education/mlo_testing/MTEB/ROC_preLicenseStudents.html?hl=rules%2Cconduct%2Cstudents